Don’t you hate it when you are supposed to be Christmas shopping but you only find things you want for yourself?
That happened to me the other day when I visited a wonderful store called The Lamington General Store.
This establishment is on a peaceful road in the middle of horse country, just a mile or two from the Trump National Golf Course.
The Lamington General Store sells antiques, home decor items and local artwork.
I always love these old sleds!
I have been looking for a mirror just like this for my mantel.
I had no idea this place had so many beautiful things!
The owners informed me that these mirrors are from old windows and a local man restores them and inserts the mirrors.
I took measurements from a few. If one doesn’t fit over my mantel, I want to find a place somewhere in my house for one!
Besides the lovely mirrors, the store had many pieces of pottery and items from local artists.
And while I shopped, the friendly owner kept my son busy chatting…while he explained to her how to play Angry Birds on my phone!
And although I didn’t come home with a mirror, I did buy a couple darling ornaments and this cute pine cone made out of some kind of natural material. It will go perfectly in one of my island-inspired vignettes.
After the holidays when I can justify spending money on myself I plan to head back to this charming store. But for now, it’s back to the serious Christmas shopping. That is, after I rest from my morning-into-afternoon mimosa “sipping”Cookie Exchange party! (Luckily we were able to get the kindergartners off the bus and continue our gathering into the afternoon!) I think I need a nap…
Do you have any charming country stores near you?
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YOU are so funny…I DO end up shopping for ME…I really don't get out much 🙂
I love the old sleds and those mirrors are beautiful, too. When it comes to cleaning, I'm thankful our house isn't large. When it comes to decorating, however, I wish it had fifty rooms so I could have space for this sort of thing. Pretty post!
Love love LOVE those mirrors! Would look great above your mantle! Oh, and I have the same problem with finding things for me 🙂
Why is that? I am the worst, one gift for you – two for me! Such a quaint shop, no coubt I could find something!
What a lovely find! Those mirrors are beautiful.
Yes, I know just how you feel. After the holidays, I sure hope that you can go back and buy one of those mirrors! They are fabulous!
What a great place…I agree the mirrors are wonderful. We have a place that's similar but there aren't any artisan-made things…that's what sets your place apart. Thanks for sharing your day…Happy Holidays!
This store sure beats the malls at this time of year! It never fails that when I do looking for something for myself I can find nothing I like, and then when I shop for other people I end up seeing a million things I like. Augh- it's exhausting! I need one of your mimosas!
This always happens to me around the holidays. Oh well, the more the merrier! ha! Love that mirror.
I do the same thing every year. Buy something for myself. What the heck, we deserve it!I'm loving this store too – may have to make a trip of it.xoxo,Kim
It's so hard not to look for yourself just a little. I'd have a hard time in that store – it looks like my kind of place to shop.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE those mirrors!
I love those mirrors too; I shop for everyone else and sometimes (ok–most times–) end up with some little thing for myself too; usually for the house. Your ornaments are sweet! Merry Christmas!