Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page 18) travel STOREFRONTS French Flair in Fairhope Clementine is painting the town with its lively array of French table linens and out-of-this-world gifts. story by COURTNEY AUSTIN photography by COURTLAND RICHARDS N CLEMENTINE 410 Fairhope Avenue Fairhope, AL 251-928-5755 estled among the charming streets of downtown Fairhope is an enchanting little shop that is miles away from the ordinary. As shoppers step through the doors of Clementine, they are swept away to a whole new world. Whisk away to France without even stepping foot on a plane! This store caters to your every whim and proves that a table is more than just a place to eat. Offering colorful products that you normally can’t find in the U.S., Clementine specializes in French linens, but also offers tableware, artwork, candles, and more. If you are under the impression that linens are supposed to be white, Clementine will show you just how vibrant table settings can be. These linens by Jean Vier, Moutet, and Artiga stand out in shades of turquoise, hot pink, orange, and other vivacious colors guaranteed to dress up a dinner table! Owners Lark and Hubert Fleury moved to Fairhope to be closer to family after living in New York for 30 years. After a year of retirement, the Fleurys grew bored and wanted to liven things up a little—and that’s exactly what they did with the opening of Clementine. Hubert, a welcoming French native, and his delightful wife Lark want shopping to be a unique experience unlike any other along the Gulf Coast. “Sales here are much different than in New York. There, you go in, find what you want, and purchase it—all within a few minutes. Here, you come in and talk for at least 30 minutes before you begin shopping. I guess it’s a Southern thing,” Hubert says. Lark and Hubert agree that the best part of owning the store is getting the chance to meet so many new people. The Fleurys strive to please the shoppers who visit their store, as their number one goal is to achieve customer satisfaction. They often let locals take products home to try them out. 18 s o u t h e r n b re e z e . c o m http://southernbreeze.com
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue Editor's Letter Contributor Gumbo Words & Notes Accessories Coastal Calendar Storefronts: French Flair in Fairhope Sweet Dreams: Smooth Sailing Art of Living: The Colors of Hope Fixtures: Shake It Up! Live Here: Filled to the Brim Our Backyard: Just Add Water Make Yourself at Home: Open Invitation Pierless Pleasures Always Biloxi Spirited Away Reef Madness Louisiana Love Cheers: Fall Freeze Dish: Java Servers Reader Services Chef's Table: The Kid Inside Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas Last Bite Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page Cover) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page IFC) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page 1) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page 2) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page 3) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page 4) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - (Page 5) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Editor's Letter (Page 6) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Editor's Letter (Page 7) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Contributor (Page 8) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Contributor (Page 9) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Gumbo (Page 10) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Gumbo (Page 11) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Words & Notes (Page 12) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Words & Notes (Page 13) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Accessories (Page 14) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Accessories (Page 15) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Coastal Calendar (Page 16) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Coastal Calendar (Page 17) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Storefronts: French Flair in Fairhope (Page 18) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Storefronts: French Flair in Fairhope (Page 19) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Sweet Dreams: Smooth Sailing (Page 20) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Sweet Dreams: Smooth Sailing (Page 21) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Art of Living: The Colors of Hope (Page 22) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Art of Living: The Colors of Hope (Page 23) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Fixtures: Shake It Up! 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(Page 25) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Live Here: Filled to the Brim (Page 26) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Live Here: Filled to the Brim (Page 27) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Our Backyard: Just Add Water (Page 28) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Our Backyard: Just Add Water (Page 29) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Make Yourself at Home: Open Invitation (Page 30) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Make Yourself at Home: Open Invitation (Page 31) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Make Yourself at Home: Open Invitation (Page 32) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Make Yourself at Home: Open Invitation (Page 33) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Pierless Pleasures (Page 34) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Pierless Pleasures (Page 35) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Pierless Pleasures (Page 36) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Pierless Pleasures (Page 37) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Always Biloxi (Page 38) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Always Biloxi (Page 39) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Always Biloxi (Page 40) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Always Biloxi (Page 41) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Always Biloxi (Page 42) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Always Biloxi (Page 43) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Spirited Away (Page 44) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Spirited Away (Page 45) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Spirited Away (Page 46) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Spirited Away (Page 47) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Spirited Away (Page 48) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Spirited Away (Page 49) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Reef Madness (Page 50) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Reef Madness (Page 51) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Reef Madness (Page 52) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Reef Madness (Page 53) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Louisiana Love (Page 54) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Louisiana Love (Page 55) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Louisiana Love (Page 56) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Louisiana Love (Page 57) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Louisiana Love (Page 58) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Louisiana Love (Page 59) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Cheers: Fall Freeze (Page 60) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Cheers: Fall Freeze (Page 61) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Dish: Java Servers (Page 62) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Dish: Java Servers (Page 63) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Reader Services (Page 64) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Reader Services (Page 65) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Chef's Table: The Kid Inside (Page 66) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Chef's Table: The Kid Inside (Page 67) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 68) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 69) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 70) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 71) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 72) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 73) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 74) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 75) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 76) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 77) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 78) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Let's Eat: Cornbread, Catheads, and Calas (Page 79) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Last Bite (Page 80) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Last Bite (Page 81) Southern Breeze 2007 Fall Issue - Last Bite (Page 82)
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