Oh, oh. There's been a little mischief going on here at home. Thank goodness I have just the place to go to replace my ornament. I will just take a quick drive down to 1021 Caroline Street to Old Town Fredericksburg where I'll run into Whittingham's and then.........................well, it will not be that easy. After all there are so many ornaments to choose from even now.
So if you are looking for the perfect decoration for your home, an unusual ornament for your tree or a unique gift for the special ones in your life, follow me to Whittingham's. You will delight in the choices you have. I suppose I must warn you. Allow enough time as this is one store it is very hard to simply walk in and back out.
One more thing, before walking through that door take a good long look at the display in the window. Whittingham is known throughout the area for its creative displays. This year's will delight you. Especially if you enjoy the antics of these mischiveous mice.
These are some of the mice cavorting around Whittingham. Much of the time they are in the front windows so you can get an eyeful. These photos give you some idea of the delightful sights to be seen both inside and outside this one of a kind shop that has been a Fredericksburg favorite for 35 years.
Whittingham
1021 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
[540] 374-0443
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Kate ~ I love their window display! I'd probably spend too much time outside just looking in at it!
Kate, This is adorable (even though I am terrified of mice), they are so CUTE here!
How cute - nice to see that some stores still go all out with the window displays.
Those are beautiful! Even if they are mice!
I just love those Christmas stores! We have one here - can't remember the name of it - but every time we go by it my hubby says "NO!" He knows I'd come out with boxes and boxes of stuff. LOL
Love these little mice guys Kate.
Hi Kate-Cute pics-Thanks for sharing. Have a happy Holiday. :-)
Hi Kate - These definitely qualify for the cutest mice ever!!! What a clever display, lots of fun, what did you buy?
What creative and novel displays. Very cute -- They would never make it around my house. My cat is a great mouser!
Katie Kat, those are absolutely adorable! What wonderful ideas. I love where they're wrapping the cat! I have a real one that's getting on my nerves as we speak... I just don't wanna hurt him. Great big Holiday Hugs to you my friend! ooooxxxx's Deb
Hi Kate! How cute is that?! I love the cat in the mice trap!! This is a great Localism post for your area too. Merry Christmas!
hmmm was that City mouse or Country mouse cavorting around? or both? :-)
Hi Kathy...They have a theme for each month and they even have a calendar showing the past year's displays. Pretty neat.
Kate
Hi Carole...These are very friendly, although sometimes naughty, mice. Gotta like them!
Kate
Hi Georgina...This shop is well known in the area for the window displays. What a treat they are.
Kate
Hi Carol...What's so special is that this is not a Christmas store and yet you would think so at Christmas time. What an abundance of decorations they carry. You would certainly be very tempted.
Kate
Hi Gary...They would love you too!
Kate
Hi Pat...Glad you liked the pictures. Happy holidays to you too.
Kate
Hi Gail...This trip I only bought three Krinkles reindeer needlepoint pillows. They are pretty whimsical.
Kate
Hi Joan...My Goldie would love to get in that window although she looks like the orange tabby that is being tied up. Guess Goldie better stay home with me.
Kate
Hi Deb...Those mice must be pretty gentle. That cat is not even stirring, but don't tell your cat.
Wishing you a wonderful time this holiday season.
Kate
Hi Debe...Thanks for your comment. I need to focus more on localism posts. There are certainly plenty of great places within an easy drive front the lake to write about. More of these in 2009!
Kate
Hi Liz...Considering that they are all being quite mischievous, they will not identify themselves or where they are from. they intimidate me so I'm not pressing the issue.
Kate
Kate, what a delightful store and what whimsical displays! I am not a mouse aficionado (I will tell my mouse tales someday) but these lil critters would almost convince me to be......thanks so much for sharing your shopping adventure!
My Mom collects mice figurines and would LOVE this place.