Today we planned to look at the antique stores located in downtown Birmingham. The first place on the list turned out to be in the Pepper Place Market, which is somewhere that neither my husband nor I had ever visited before. Turns out this is the location of the early 1900s Dr. Pepper Syrup & Bottling Company and Martin Biscuit Company. We visited shops. My favorite was the General Store which had Alabama made food, pottery, jewelry and gifts. I am totally going back for some Christmas gifts this year. Also, hope to attend the farmer's market one of these Saturdays.
The last antique shop on our list may just be a winner for us. We have been searching for a buffet/sideboard for our formal dining room that will blend with our current dining table. This has been a challenge. My husband actually liked this piece first and it has grown on me. All we know is that it is an English oak buffet and that it is currently 50% off the asking price. It is unique and we are pondering our options.
Our evening plans were to attend The Cocktails In The Gardens event held at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This event was located in the Hill Garden area. Music performed by Hunter Lawley. We drank wine/beer and sampled on some yummy hors d' oeuvres - mini pulled pork sandwiches, Kobe beef sliders, mac & cheese tarts, herb marinated chicken & tortellini, mini grilled cheese sandwiches, grit cake and olive and fruit pie shooters. Picked out a lovely butterfly necklace from the gift shop before leaving. We had a great time and would love to attend another event in the future!
Meanwhile, we had the Auburn & Mississippi State football game recording. As soon as we got home we started watching the game. Had me worried there towards the end of the 4th quarter, but AU pulled it off with a win of 17-14.
After that I switched over to the season premier of the CW's Vampire Diaries!
Dr. Pepper Company Building
Martin Biscuit Company Building
The General Store
English Oak Buffet
Cocktails In The Garden
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