Down By The Bay...Part 1

Today I thought I would share with you a quaint little town that's located down by the bay...WELCOME to FAIRHOPE...hope you enjoy your visit. This bayside town is home to many retired couples and a boatload of yuppies...just let me say...real estate is a tad bit high here...so keep that in mind if you fall in love with Fairhope and want to relocate here. Today we will be touring the streets that are full of gift shops...art studios...antique shops and some wonderful clothing boutiques. Tomorrow, I will be taking you on a house tour...so be sure to come back for that...so with that said...have fun and I will see ya tomorrow!
                                               Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                    Linda

                                               This is the city pier...there is a small cafe
                                                        located here...talking about a
                                                             stunning view...sunsets  
                                                                     to die for!

                                                         Beautiful  tree lined streets and
                                                                   flowers galore!
                                                         

                                                        I just LOVE this neat gift shop...
                                                           always filled with lots of
                                                                     goodies!

                            Wanna know where I shop for my wardrobe? It's right right here at Hertha's...
                                        I have been shopping here for years...you just can't bet
                                                the prices and labels at this consignment shop!
                           
                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                
                                             
                                   

                                                      Even the waste cans are displayed
                                                               with beautiful flowers!

                                                   Gorgeous sitting areas...when you need
                                                              a little rest after hours of
                                                                      shopping!!!!

                                                       Now this shop is full of some awesome
                                                                  whimsical items...it's a
                                                                          must see!

                                        We can even buy local veggies here on Church Street.
                                                     Don't you just love this amazing
                                                                     artwork?

   The city changes out the flower beds and baskets

 every few months...they always look stunning!

                                           What a stinkin cute name for a gift shop...love it!

                                                            Look it's COTTAGE CHARM!!!!
                                                            Yes...that's my little shop located
                                                              in an antique shop in downtown
                                                                     Fairhope...loved this
                                                                              location!
                                     

                                                     I sure do miss this place...just sayin'!

                                 I did a ton of business here in Fairhope, but I decided to move on
                                                          and try a new business.

                                          As you can see...I always did my best to have it full of
                                                                      treasures.

                           I absolutely LOVE this shop...I guess I should...the owner would come
                           by and  purchase items from me and then mark them up for her shop...
                                                 I was always okay with it because I
                                                         still made a great profit!!!

                              Hello ladies...don't forget about my CSN STORES $65 Gift Card Giveaway...
                                             now if you haven't already entered...then make a b-line
                                                 HERE...sign up and keep all your fingers and toes
                                                            crossed...good luck to all of you!

Now Please Don't Be Mad At Me

Because I'm spending the day at my beach condo...it's sunny and temps in the high 60's!!! Most people think that the best time to be at the beach is in July when the temps are in the high 90's...not this gal...I like it cooler than that...I guess it's a sign that I'm not a young chick anymore. What's your favorite time of the year to visit the beach?

Well enough about my wonderful day here at the beach. I would like to thank everyone who linked up this week to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...it's been one heck of a PARTY...155 of you showed up so far...you still have time to join in...the door is open until midnight! I'm sorry that I haven't been able to get around to all of you...I had to finish power washing around here at the house and it about killed this old chick! One day maybe I will bite the bullet and give up on being a DIY person...until then...I will just keep on going and take plenty of ADVIL! Speaking of parties...don't forget that Kelli's party started today...it's RESTORE WEDNESDAYS...so all of you that have restored something...go by and join Kelli for her FIRST party and tell her that Linda@Coastal Charm invited you.
                                                       Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                         Linda

                                                                       

Click here to link up!

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays No.38...Gift Card Giveaway

Is it really already November 15? Boy...this month is really going by fast...hard to believe that thanksgiving is next week...I better get a move on and get everything finished in my dining room makeover. Speaking about this makeover...I have been collecting white ironstone for about a year now to display in this room and last Friday I found another piece that I just had to have and the best part of finding this beauty is that I found it at BLUE CREEK HOME. Yes...Mr.CC and I were at the lake on Friday and I thought I would check out my blogging friend Rhonda's booth over at Old Banks Antiques...what a talented gal...her booth was filled with so many beautiful goodies...everything from fresh lavender...bottlebrush Christmas trees...handmade pillows to silver pieces. If you have never made a visit over to BLUE CREEK HOME, then hop right over and meet Rhonda...she is one sweet southern gal...you will love her and her blog! So what NIFTY THRIFTY thing do you have to share this week? Link her up and let's get this PARTY going!!!

If you have not already entered my GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY...then click HERE to enter!!! You don't want to miss out on a chance to WIN some Christmas CASH.

                                                 Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                     Linda

Thanks Rhonda for having this little beauty

sitting there just waiting on me

to find her!

***Please everyone, follow these guidelines!****

1.. Be sure to refer back to my blog so everyone can see who is participating today, include the NTT button in your post (copy and paste the html code under the button…the button is located on my sidebar). Please make sure that you have put my NTT button or my blog name with a link on your post. I have seen that some of you have forgot to do this…so this is just a sweet reminder.

2. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment shops, craigslist and even those awesome deals that you find at any retail store. Please do not link to an Etsy shop or something similar (I will delete the link...believe me...I don't like doing this).

3. Please go and visit the other participates and leave a comment about their treasures and thrifty ideas…this is what makes the PAR-TAY so much FUN and what a great way to meet new friends. I would love for you to add yourself as a follower if you haven't already and please let me know, I love to know when I have a new friend. I appreciate all your comments, they really make my day.

Playing With Felt

How many of you have done some playing around with felt? I know I have had lots of fun crafting with this THRIFTY stuff...sooooo today I thought I would share with you a few really inspiring ideas that I have seen here in blogland...take a look and I bet you will be heading out to Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's to purchase some felt so you can have some FUN playtime...just sayin'!!!!!
                                                  Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                     Linda

                                  Susan at Living with Punks...makes these adorable flower pins...
                                                   click here to check out the tutorial!


                                                            

                                                   Lovin' this idea...just so dang purdy!!!!

                                                    Check out this this incredible looking
                                                          FELT Christmas wreath that
                                                         Alison and Molly made...click
                                                                      right here!
                                                    

                                                 I thought this Poinsettia headband was just
                                                                down right CUTE!



                     Now just look at this precious little model...what a little doll!
                           Want the nitty gritty on how to make one of these?
                                    Mel over at Livvy Loo Who will show
                                               you how...right here!