I'm not a big shopper. Really. I'm not. My daughter loves to go shopping much more than I do. Except, (you knew that was coming, didn't you?) when it comes to anything for the "garden" (plants, pots, seeds, etc.) Then sometimes I tread into dangerous waters. Yesterday was one of those times. It could have been catastrophic. Luckily it wasn't. Yet. A friend and I wandered into a fabulous garden shop, tucked into a lovely old building, that I hadn't been in for years (located in a nearby town):
Just from standing outside, looking in, the trigger hairs signaling "danger" started firing off. Once we crossed the entrance threshold, oh my. Anything and everything "gardeny" assailed our senses and what had appeared to be a "small" shop, went on and on and on and on. The storefront certainly belied its true size. I kept wondering to myself, why on earth had it taken me so long to find my way back?? No answer to that one, except maybe my wallet prevented me. Topping everything off, the store clerks were already decorating for the holidays and had a gazillion trees up. Talk about a store packed to the gills. I know we did not see everything, there was no way to do that on one, somewhat hurried, stroll thru. Lucky for us, we were headed to dinner but we still didn't leave without a purchase and an invitation to come back for "Girls Night Out." Oh yeah, "Girls Night Out" at the Perennial Gardener. A holiday event. It's why there was a "yet" in the line above. Save your pennies people. We're going to need every last one of them. ;-)
Kathleen, You just barely escaped! It sounds like a charming store, please send address and directions for Girl's Night Out to Clay and Limestone....ASAP! I have a few pennies set aside!
It would be fun to explore Garden Bloggers' favorite favorite garden shops.
gail
Posted by: gail | October 28, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Now that sounds like a great place to spend a girl's night out! You didn't share what you purchased though...
Posted by: R | October 28, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Oh, I love those garden shops. We have two new ones in my area. THE PORCH is like you describe, huge and packed solid with garden stuff. I have no self control in there;)
Marnie
Posted by: Marnie | October 28, 2008 at 11:18 AM
That would be fun Gail ~ and enabling!! It's dangerous enough just knowing the few around me, if I had access to many others, I can't imagine what would happen!!
Were you serious about wanting the address?? I can provide it if so! Get your pennies ready...
Posted by: Kathleen | October 28, 2008 at 11:52 AM
oh sorry, Racquel. I didn't think of it for some strange reason. Happily it was something small ~ watering can drawer pulls. So cute!
Posted by: Kathleen | October 28, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Your stores sound great too Marnie!! I don't have self control in those places either ~ what is that anyway??!!
Posted by: Kathleen | October 28, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Hi Kathleen, that is so enticing from the outside. I love the paint color on the wood trim. I used to have a severe shopping addiction, really bad. But have overcome that urge. Blogging helps keep me occupied. I would have to leave my wallet at home in a store like that. Your drawer handles sound cute.
Frances
http://fairegarden.wordpress.com/
Posted by: Frances | October 28, 2008 at 02:05 PM
I want to come..please oh please !!!
have pennies will travel ..
Posted by: Cherry | October 28, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Kathleen, Just kidding but where I to be in your part of the world I might want to see it! I won't be traveling until Spring Fling! gail
Posted by: Gail | October 28, 2008 at 06:34 PM
Hi Kathleen! Are you halfway close to Iowa? I'd LOVE to visit that shop. It looks wonderful! Certainly there are Christmas gifts in there... at least for other people? ;-)
Posted by: Shady Gardener | October 28, 2008 at 06:46 PM
I love shops like this because I garden shop all year.
Donna
Posted by: Mother Nature's Garden | October 29, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Oh no Frances. I've heard of addictions like that, mostly people joke about them, but I know it can be very serious. I'm glad you can control it now. I think most of us should leave our wallets at home in places like that! If ever you need the blog to consume more time, revert to a dial up method. ugh. That's what I have and it takes me forever to visit other people and look at their fantastic photos, etc.
Posted by: Kathleen | October 29, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Anytime Cherry!!!! :-)
Posted by: Kathleen | October 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM
I wasn't sure Gail ~ you never know where you're going to pop up next ~ from reading your blog I know you've been on the east coast, to Chicago & Austin, etc. this year so I thought maybe you were headed my way!!!! If ever you are, let me know and we'll go there!
Posted by: Kathleen | October 29, 2008 at 11:35 AM
I go in places like that with the intention of buying for others Shady Gardener then end up with stuff for myself! Isn't that terrible?
Posted by: Kathleen | October 29, 2008 at 11:36 AM
I especially like them during the down times of garden season Donna ~ I have more time then. It's fun to find places like this tho.
Posted by: Kathleen | October 29, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Kathleen, That's why I winked! :-) I'm guilty of that same thing (and I actually anticipate that very thing happening!) ha. Love the looks/sound of that shop!
Posted by: Shady Gardener | October 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM
Oh, definitely a Danger! Danger! storefront...! i would be so in trouble...
enjoying your blog that I just discovered!
Posted by: Anne | November 06, 2008 at 08:35 PM
I know. You just know danger when you see it, don't you Anne?? Glad you found my blog, I appreciate your comments.
Posted by: Kathleen | November 07, 2008 at 08:55 AM