Shop Til You Drop!

I know I've said it a million and one times, but we really do have some great small shops (and not so small shops) in our area.  I define "area" as something within an hour or two of home.  When you live in a more rural place, your sense of what is close and what is far away becomes somewhat altered.

I can honestly say that although there are some great shops 1, or even 2 hours from my house, some of my favorites don't require me to travel more than 20 or 30 minutes.  That may sound like a long way to some of you, but when you have to drive 8 miles to buy a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread, 20 minutes is like going right around the corner!

So I thought that over the next few weeks I'd take you on a little extended field trip to a few of my favorite places to shop and show you some of the cute things they have right now for Spring!  I won't be doing big wordy posts about the owners or the history of the stores (that will come later when I can show you more of each store).  Right now I thought I'd let you take just a peek at some of the wonderful wares they're selling so that you can get into the spirit of sunshine, flowers, and everything springlike! 

So come along with me as I take you to our first stop, Cecil's Country Store located in Great Mills, Maryland. (Don't forget to click on any of the pictures to see a larger image!)

This caught my eye the moment I walked in the door!  I love this gorgeous buffet and the cute letters that spell NEST...perfect for spring or anytime!

And what doesn't scream spring on this wonderful table?!  Guest towels with chicks singing chirp chirp chirp!   Those darling daisy placemats, and can't you just see one of those sweet little baskets filled with Easter grass and jelly beans?!  Too cute!

This sweet little bunny stopped me dead in my tracks, I love it when I see something that can do that!

Of course I had to take a closer look!  Isn't she adorable?!

And look at this darling little metal basket!

Oh there's still plenty more to look at, like these handsome hares!  And is that Flea Market Style Magazine I spy on the table?!  If you don't already own a copy, run...don't walk...to get one!

I love how the "gentleman" hare has a pocket watch and a monocle, while the boy bunny totes a basket full of eggs!

And do you have any spring birthdays in your family?!  Well you've come to the right place to find everything to put the "Happy" in Happy Birthday!

Who wouldn't want a Wishosaurus?!

With all of the bright colors and fun birthday decor, I don't think anyone would mind becoming another year older if it was celebrated with this much fun and panache!

And look a these darling Snowbunnies by Department 56!  The sweet little Easter egg even lights up!

And what should the Easter Bunny bring for baby's first Easter?  A darling toy of course, what else?!  I love these!

These chalkboard signs are the perfect way to welcome guests and point them in the right direction!  And I can just see using the smaller ones to label flowers and veggies in the garden!

I hope you enjoyed tagging along for this visit to Cecil's Country Store.  If you live close by, then head on over and see everything Dawna has in the store right now!  And please tell her that Kat from Low Tide High Style said hello!