Rural Southeast Missouri Antiques: Cape Girardeau to Dexter

Rural Southeast Missouri Antique & Treasure Trail:  Mississippi River to Dexter, Missouri. 

Fun fact, I lived in Cape Girardeau County (Jackson, Missouri) for ten years when my kiddos were cute and little (they are older and mean now) and we absolutely loved the Downtown Cape Girardeau

Area.  I became quick friends with the Tourism Office (VisitCape) and did lots of short clips and we were featured in a Cape Girardeau Video when they promoted the new Bike Trail as well as a tourism magazine promoting the riverfront for families.  

That all seems like an eternity ago.  Laurie the owner of Annie Laurie's (although she probably doesn't remember this) was the first shop owner to tell me that my kids were WELCOME in her shop which gave me the opportunity to teach my kids an appreciation for a variety of vintage things. I drug my kids in and out of stores, art shows, fairs and festivals giving them not only letting them have fun but also giving them a taste of culture affordably and close to home. 

Today as I chatted with a newer business owner on Spanish Street, I introduced myself as The Missouri Mom and told them what I do when I visit stores and shops.  They thanked me, although that was not necessary, and I was reminded of the bigger picture and the times that the shops downtown were kind to me.  

Here is my Rural Southeast Missouri Antique & Treasure Trail:  Mississippi River to Dexter, Missouri.   I am now the owner of Old Lutesville Emporium in Marble Hill, you are not required to visit my shop (that's not what this is about), but if you do, please ask for Becky, I would love to meet you and show you around my town.