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Shopping in Destin

September 23, 2009 By Rhoda 52 Comments

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Once again, I met up with my friend, Kat (of JustabeachKat blog), for a day of shopping and lunch.  And we hit the usual spots, some antique stores that are in the area:  Bienvenue, Smith’s, and Holiday Antiques. All great places to browse.   The fun thing about antique stores is you never know what you’ll see.

I walked around and snapped pics as I went, so I hope you’ll feel like you’ve been right there with us.

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An old mirror

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A cutie-pie dog in one shop we went in.  He is a Maltipoo, we were told.  Totally adorable.

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This is outside Bienvenue.  Lots of neat old European things.

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And of course, in Florida, you will always find plenty of shells for the taking (or rather buying).

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Love these glass floats, I think I must get some of them.  Love that lamp too.

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Framed sea fan.IMG_6517

Love this idea for a candle holder.IMG_6518

Pretty old aqua shabby piece.IMG_6520

This pic doesn’t show it, but this is about the biggest birdcage we had ever seen.  HUGE, with a huge pricetag too. IMG_6521

Aqua and toile chair.  Sweet!IMG_6527

Kat made me pose in this rooster chair.  No, I wasn’t tempted to bring it home.   Check out his feet. 🙂IMG_6529

Love this big ole’ armoire, with just enough shabbiness.IMG_6530

How about license plate art?  Have you ever?  He is cute.IMG_6532

Shells and bottles.IMG_6535

More glass floats.IMG_6536

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Dovecote, I think this is called.  Neat old piece.IMG_6538

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Isn’t she adorable?IMG_6542

Don’t need another fan, but loved this one.IMG_6544

Globes.IMG_6545

Pretty aqua door.IMG_6546

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Loved how this all looked together.IMG_6548

Kat spotted these pretty mother of pearl bracelets, so I bought one for only $6. And I already have necklace and earrings to go with it.IMG_6549

After a bit of shopping, we hit The Back Porch for lunch. I haven’t been  here in ages, so it was fun to go back.  Great food, right on the beach, very casual.IMG_6553

This was our view.IMG_6554

And we pigged out on this.  Got our fill of seafood for the week.  Love it!IMG_6560

Then Kat drove me by a really pretty B&B, Henderson Park Inn, right on the beach.  It has a Nantucket feel to it.  I’ve never been to New England, but this is what I’m picturing.

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Gorgeous entrance.IMG_6556

And how about all these white rockers on the porch, looking out to the beach? Nice huh?

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Their beach.  Can’t ever get enough of this view. IMG_6555

Love it.IMG_6557

Love the shingles.IMG_6561

And one last stop at the Restoration Hardware outlet in Silver Sands outlet mall.  IMG_6562

Lots of pretty lamps.  We had fun looking, but I didn’t buy a thing.  Some of these lamps were good prices.IMG_6565

Mirrors.IMG_6567

And some candlesticks.

A fun day with Kat! We had a blast and it’s always great to meet up with her.  Thanks Kat, for taking time to hang out with me again this year.

Rhoda and Daisy

I even got to see Miss Daisy again.  We had fun snuggling and I think she remembers us staying with her last year.  🙂

Check out the post below about a conference I’m involved with next month.  Go over and read all about it!

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  1. [email protected] Porch Musings says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:36 am

    That was fun Rhoda! I am so happy I took time out from “fallifying” for your party, to tag along, while you shopped.

    I see lots of things I would love to have!

    I love the B&B, too!

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  2. aubrey says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:00 am

    Beautiful, beautiful blog…could sit here all day and browse! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful, inspiring photos!

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  3. Helen says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Hi there! Shabby is my middle name … and aqua my favorite shabby color! So, needless to say I was in heaven as I lingered in your post today. There were so many goodies I lost count. Makes me realize I didn’t travel far enough during those eight years I spent in Orlando!!!!!

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  4. [email protected] Picture is Worth says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:53 am

    Hi Rhoda,
    It is always fun to go ‘antiquing’ with you through your blog!

    Destin is beautiful isn’t it?

    Your pictures are awesome!

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  5. Our Creative Life says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Looks like you had a great time in Destin! I wish I was closer to Destin, you just made me want to go!! It’s about 9-10 hours from me.

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  6. natalie says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    That little maltipoo is so sweet.

    I love all the great treasures you have shown. What a fun trip!

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  7. Steve McKenzie says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Love the trip, Rhoda. These are all my favorite haunts as well. We have a house on 30-A and love to spend time there. Thanks for the trip and I hope to see you at the beach sometime.

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  8. Samantha says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    I love how you post tons of pictures to keep us occupied and to feel like we were there with you. I also love the pictures of the beach. Very relaxing from my Illinois home. 😉

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  9. PamperingBeki says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    My goodness, it looks like such a good time!

    I love going out shopping with my camera. That’s almost as much fun as buying!

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  10. Jennifer says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    So sad about Potagers! Thanks for the update.

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  11. cristin @ simplified bee says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:54 pm

    Love this post and your blog! We go to Destin every year to visit with my hubby’s family. I am going to make it a point to stop by these great stores. Love the gorgeous case goods.

    xo,
    cristin

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  12. Kate at Centsational Girl says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    I want to go there !!! Looks like so much fun. And those shops? Love them ! You have a great eye for goodies. Thanks so much for sharing !

    Kate

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  13. [email protected] Charm says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    Luv your pics from the antique shops…Smith’s is my fav…almost put in a booth there a few years ago, but deceived to stay on our beautiful Alabama coast! Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  14. Cathy says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    Gorgeous! I needed that shopping break and those wonderful blue beach shots on this rainy, rainy day. Thanks so much, Rhoda, for sharing.

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  15. Kathleen says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    That was great, Rhoda…

    You must go to New England..so many beautiful places..
    And when you are there take the ferry from New London, CT to Long Island. Very beautiful here too, especially the East End..

    I am putting your Fall Party in my sidebar..I saw it over at Pat’s.

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  16. Denise says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    I love all the photos, wish I could wander around places like that. You girls look like you had a ton of fun 🙂

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  17. grannyann says

    September 23, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    I always love your tours through the most interesting stores. Your beach pics were almost like we could touch the sand.

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  18. Pam says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    Oh I am jealous! I will have to remember these places when I am down there next spring. Enjoy the beach.

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  19. Sarah says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    Rhoda, thank you for taking us along on the shopping trips. I shopped Smith’s Antique Mall in Destin this summer. Fabulous place. Wish we had a resource like that here at home. You can see some of the roosters I left behind at Smith’s on a previous post I did entitled: Three or More Roosters I Left Behind.
    Wish I had had a way to get them back to TX without the cost of shipping. Did send a small table and a few other things back from that shopping trip. Great place! Loved my visit to your site. I’ll be back. ~ Sarah

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  20. Joy says

    September 24, 2009 at 12:01 am

    Oh wow, it looks like you spent the day in a very delightful way! Thanks for taking us all along with you. I loved seeing all of the goodies you spied!

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