Foley, AL. Antique Mystique

 My owner and her friend headed down to the Gulf of Mexico earlier this month. There is a tiny strip of Alabama coastline that Southerners like to refer to as The Redneck Riviera as I've told you before. They have a friend (that's her in the center) who sold everything and moved down there a couple of years ago with her husband. MO dreams of such things so she is only encouraged by the fact that now she knows someone who has actually done it. The plan for the week was simple, bask in the sun, bathe in the water and help the local economy by eating seafood and trolling antique stores. Oh yeah, and they were going to eat healthy and skip carbs in all forms.


Which of course leads us to Krispy Kreme with that sign that is flashing "hot doughnuts now".  MO is quite weak in the face of temptation. What's more wonderful than walking in the door and having someone shove a hot doughnut in your face? Not a lot it seems since the place was packed. Most grown ups do doughnuts with coffee but My Owner has the taste of a middle class American ten year old so of course she is going to want milk.

This Krispy Kreme is  in the next town to the north of Gulf Shores is Foley, where there is a Tanger Outlet Mall. MO and her friends were interested in hitting all the antique stores and adorable shops so they were not tempted, but if you are wanting to hit Coach, Anne Taylor Loft, and Ralph Lauren, then here's the link: Tanger Outlet Mall, Foley Al. 



One of the few places where mass produced food can be made appetizing.

 Fortified by doughnuts (the breakfast of shopping champions)  they were ready to move on to the goal of the day, shopping. There are plenty of places to throw down a little cash around Foley. For the most convenient place to walk to all the shops park on the southwest corner of E. Laurel and McKenzie.


 
 
Here's a link to a list and map of the stores, MO and her friends spent the most time in Ole Crush where you can view a huge collection of vintage Orange Crush memorabilia, but don't get too excited, it's not for sale.

For new and completely charming things for the home visit Bungalow's. Interesting and unusual treasures, not to mention Vera Bradley, fragrances, and candles. The store had unique gift items. 

For lunch in the area don't miss Stacey's Rexall Drugstore with its original soda fountain and counter. More about that in a couple of weeks. At the end of the day when her wallet was lighter, the car was heavier and her feet hurt, this is what My Owner was looking forward to.