Saturday, September 19, 2009

Bienville Bookstore in Downtown Mobile on Dauphin Street


Bienville Bookstore

We're a small independent new and used bookstore located in Mobile's business and tourist districts, within walking distance of all major downtown hotels and the convention center. We carry a large selection of used hardcover and paperback fiction; local and regional authors; rare and first editions; history; and assorted other books. We also carry furniture and furnishings for sale, as well as art by local artists.

HOURS:
We are open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except for major holidays. During Mardi Gras and other evening celebrations & events, open late.

WE CARRY:

• Fiction and non-fiction by local and regional authors
• Used paperback, trade, and hardcover books
• First editions
• History & biography
• Military & Civil War
• Suspense, thrillers & mysteries
• Coffee table books on history, military subjects, photography, art, etc.
Mardi Gras related titles
(see below for new title)
• Eugene Walter's literary & artistic works
• Art by local artists, furnishings & postcards

PAYMENT:
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards, debit cards and money orders, certified checks and personal checks (please allow time for personal checks to clear). Unless otherwise requested, shipping is by US Postal Media mail.



Text from http://www.bienvillebooks.com

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Flower Shops in Downtown Mobile


We all love to send flowers, pick up flowers and smell the flowers. Here is a list of florists in the Downtown Mobile area.


1275 Spring hill Ave
Mobile, AL 36604
(251) 432-2075

Bay Flowers
452a Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Local: 251-432-1717
http://www.bayflowers.net/


1910 Government St
, Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 473-6121
(800) 627-9384

Singing Telegramz
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 470-5757

Springhill Florist
1275c Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36604
Local: 251-432-2075

Gabby's Transplant Florist
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 366-8822

In Midtown:

Zimlich the Florist
95 Sage Ave
Mobile, AL 36607-2697
(251) 473-3501


Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Inside Up (Bienville Square) LoDa

Went walking around Bienville Square and came across this lovely little shop. The owners are very nice and the shop is super cute.

The Downtown Shop for fun and serious shopping. You will be dazzled with the great mix of style, price and quality from home accents, apparel, jewelry, gourmet foods, journals, books, note cards, all occasion and seasonal gifts, plus a variety of wonderful local and regional art.

The atmosphere and service of this shop bring back old southern hospitality! Beautiful gift wrapping, gift baskets, gift certificates. Delivery and Shipping available.

Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
7 N Conception Street;
251.438.6788;
http://www.insideupmobile.com (website coming soon).