This past Thursday, I met my Dad in Cape Girardeau. After saying good bye to him, I had some time to kill before returning to St. Louis. I found myself wandering the streets of downtown, looking for anything to catch my interest. As I drove past Shivelbines Music Store (a place I frequented with my mother as a child), I noticed the gem of all antique stores. There, sitting across the street from Shivelbines, was Annie Laurie’s Antiques.

Annie Laurie’s Antiques resides in a fabulously old fashioned building (which I later learned used to be a funeral home – which adds to its charm). The owner uses every space of the building, filling it with beautiful and interesting items. There was so much to look at that I spent nearly two hours in the store.

Annie Laurie’s has everything from furniture to vintage clothing. The basement (named Alley Cat) is even loaded with finds. I loaded up with vintage jewelry and a special birthday gift for my mom. I would drive the hour and a half back down to Cape just to visit Annie Laurie’s. I love this place! To see more visit Annie Laurie’s website!!


(photos from annielauries.net)