Sunday Escape on the Gulf Coast

As soon as I walked through the door and was greeted by Mrs. Cummings, I felt like I was stepping into my grandmother's house. As a child I always liked to go scavenging in my Mimi's stuff and Cummings provided the same joy I felt then. There was the usual antique items of plates, glasses, and furniture. My favorite finds were the silver and turqouise ring for $8 and the black satin evening clutch for $10. I could have spent the whole day in her purse and jewelry collections. The most unusual find would have to be the old fashion pantaloons. After picking up what looked to be white shorts, Mrs. Cummings informed me that the ladies wore those under their hoop skirts and when the had to go they just "squatted". If you are ever in Bay St. Louis, this is the perfect spot to find antiques and vintage items of all kinds.

I'm not usually drawn to stained-glass stores, but the under-$10 basket drew me in. The store was what looked like a supply store with collectibles thrown in the mix. My favorite find was an old record of Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast. I have never heard it and just had to buy it. This store is a great place for the unexpected. If you're looking for stained-glass products or just an unusual gift, Richie's is a good place to stop. The people were very warm and inviting too.