Grumbles House

Grumbles House is found in the small town of Dunellon, Fl. The two-story Victorian home was constructed in 1908 by John Allen Grumbles for his family. It is now an historic site housing an antique, gift and plant shop....and so much more!

They have fountains, and statuary...

Pottery in all sizes, shapes and colors....

Fantastical garden sculptures....

and landscape plants.

But wait,

there's more! 

Inside the house, in every room and hallway, nook and cranny,

upstairs and downstairs you can find all manner of stuff.....

books and stationery.... 

lamps, jewelry and antiques....

candles,  glassware and china....

bird houses, metal decor, new and old stuff....

and even the kitchen sink! 

(or perhaps it is a bath sink!)

This amazing shop, one that is also featured as a place to see on

Trip Advisor (with a 4.7 rating), 

has such an eclectic mix of wares, much of which is provided by local artists. 

But wait....

there's more!

As I was leaving Grumbles House, with a half dozen plants to refresh my garden, I noticed a sign just behind Grumbles House. 

The sign reads: 

 

Grumbles House 

Cedar Street 

Boutique & Antiques 

Here's another amazing shop! No pictures, this time, I had to meet a friend and needed to skedaddle, but this shop has room after room with darling ladies' clothes, shoes, jewelry and antiques.  As I passed through I fingered a few blouses and dresses that looked like I just might need them - but knowing my time crunch I reluctantly turned the other way, told the shop keeper that I'd be back, and headed to my car.

But wait...

there's even more!

As I passed the drive between the boutique and Grumbles House I noticed yet another sign...

Apparently I had simply seen the tip of the iceberg at Grumbles House, and they had even more inventory of plants, pots and outdoor furniture tucked behind this tiny house. 

Amazing place!

Potted

When we renovated our kitchen I selected a double oven/induction cook top oven. My only problem was that my mom's Revere Ware that I loved using,didn't work on the cooktop. The only pots I had that worked were a 3-quart pot from Cuisinart, and a recent purchase of a 1 qt cooking pot from HexClad. When that arrived, I was in love! 

There is something very sensual about the HexClad cooking pot. The handles, both that for the pot and that for the top,  feel good, and don't get too hot. My experience leads me to believe that cleanup is a breeze. 

I declared that it would be Christmas in July in our home, and I ordered a few more pots for cooking. I think I'm set now!

Now, if the weather would only cool down enough so that I was inspired to cook!