Day 34 - Mississippi

Day 34

November 14

Columbus, MS

Dear Miss Smith,

  It was a two hour drive from the park to Columbus and by the time we got there we were all ready to get out of that RV! I don’t mind traveling much but there are times when I just have to get out and MOVE! 

             Have you ever gone shopping with ‘Cilla? I’m telling you, it can be very entertaining and fun.  The first shop we went in was the Three OaksPottery shop.  Talk about gorgeous pottery! Lydia got a beautiful vase for her mom and Natalie found a darling bowl that she’s going to put nick-nacks in.  The potter was a very nice man named Steve Garner. I’m told he learned the art at the Mississippi University for Women… though that fact does puzzle me. Why on earth did he go to the University for Women?

photo courtesy of: http://scientia1.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/salvemos-al-chocolate-pero-no-a-cualquier-precio/

      As we looked at the map of the area we decided to just walk as there were quite a few shops in that area that we wanted to see. So we parked the RV near the first shop on Main Street that we intended to visit and set out on foot. The dogs would have loved to go with us but none of us felt like staying outside at every store so Timber and Penelope were consigned to remain on guard at the RV.  Our first stop was LeGourmet Cheese. We wandered in there out of curiosity and were enthralled! If you’ve ever had gourmet cheese (which, knowing Priscilla, I’m sure you have), you’ll know what I mean! The shop had every kind of cheese you could imagine and, mixed with their delicious meats and bread, it made a superb sandwich for lunch. After our sandwiches we just had to sample their chocolates and Priscilla ended up buying a box for each of us of what ever we wanted! I chose mostly dark chocolates, of course. ;)

     Next stop was the Gumdrop Fabrics & Interiors. Take my advice, Miss Smith, and never enter a fabric store without money to spend. On this particular trip I did have some and so when I found a lovely piece of dark purple cotton I didn't hesitate to cut a length for Mom. So Mom, if you see this, be warned: you're going to have to pull out that sewing machine sometime in the near future!  I also happen to know that Natalie bought some material for her sister Shannon to use for baby clothes (she has two darling little girls). 

 Joy's Flower and Gift Shop was next so we crossed Main Street where the rest of our shopping would be.  Those flowers were so pretty! And there were quite a few pretty little gifts.  

 The next two shops are right beside each other, the first being Savvy Spaces, which includes a lot of little shops. I think my favorite was probably Fashion Accents. I found a darling green dress (which I'll probably wear as a tunic over jeans). I think, though, 'Cilla and both the girls preferred the Resident Chef shop.

 

 

The Purple Elephant was practically next door. I actually didn't get anything there but Priscilla added to her hat collection.  

Lady Diane Hat

 

  By this time we were getting kind of tired but there were two more stores that we wanted to go to so we strolled down to 5th street to Beard's Antiquities.  I love antique stores! I've now added a new tea cup and saucer to my growing collection.  And 'Cilla no longer needs to worry about having to use a penny for her hat. She found a lovely mother-of-pearl hatpin and decided instantly that that would be Mississippi's contribution to her tourist hat. 

   Holly Hocks Gift Shop was the last on our list. Lydia and Natalie each bought something for their families back home and we found some little snacky things. You might be amazed at how hungry a person can get after shopping all day. 

 We're back at the RV now, which we've stopped in a park outside the city. Priscilla and the girls are at the table going over their purchases from the day while I sit on the steps outside with Timber at my feet. I hear them calling me though so I should probably end this letter. 

Sincerely, 

~Amy~