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A Day in My Town ☕️
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items Okay so I technically live about 30 minutes outside of Laurel, but this is the town I’m in pretty much every day — for work, for errands, and for grabbing a good coffee. So if you’re ever in the area, here’s how I’d spend a day here!☕🌸
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Best Eats🍴
Best Shops – My Thrift-Queen Stops 🛒
Blooms Around Laurel 🌼
Best Eats🍴
coffee spots, lunch go-to’s, sweet treats, local faves
If you know me, you know I’m a Blondie girl through and through — and Mrs. Sippi makes the best one around. It’s my go-to pick-me-up and I DoorDash it at least once a week when I need a little “you got this” moment. I get it iced, add an extra shot w...
Mrs. Sippy Coffee & Teas- My Weekly “I Deserve This” Treat ☕️
Yes, the donuts are fire — always soft, fluffy, and totally worth the stop. But the real magic? Their lunch menu. I’m not even kidding when I say they make the best BLT on sourdough I’ve ever had in my life. It’s crispy, fresh, perfectly toasted — li...
Garcia’s Donuts – More Than Just a Donut Spot🍩
When I say best burger in town, I mean it. Barry’s knows what they’re doing — every burger is cooked to absolute perfection, juicy and flavorful without being too much. It’s one of those places that you try once and then crave weekly. Simple, solid, ...
Barry’s Burgers – The Burger That Never Misses 🍔
Fun fact: there are only two locations of Corn Dog 7 left — and we’ve got one of them! This place is a weekly stop for me. The lemonade? Always fresh. The corn dogs? Always hot and crispy. It’s simple, classic, and never fails to hit that fair food c...
Corn Dog 7 – A Rare Gem & My Weekly Comfort Stop🌭
If you’re an ice cream lover (hi, same), this place is a dream. They serve Blue Bell — my absolute favorite brand — and dress it up in every way imaginable. Toppings? Yep. Shakes? So good. Ice cream nachos? Say less. Whether I’m in the mood for somet...
The Laurel Creamery – My Blue Bell Heaven🍨
Best Shops – My Thrift-Queen Stops 🛒
Thrifting is basically my love language — and these are the spots I always hit when I’m looking for a steal, a vibe, or just a little retail therapy without the guilt. From vintage gems to unexpected finds, these places get me.
If you love digging through old treasures, quirky decor, and vintage vibes, this place is heaven. It’s one of those spots where you never know what you’ll find — which is exactly why I love it. I’ve scored everything from home goods to funky wall art...
Peddlers' Junktion – My Happy Place for Hidden Gems
This is what I call a true thrift store. It’s not curated, not fancy — just walls of possibilities and racks full of magic if you’re willing to dig. I’ve found some amazing clothing pieces here for next to nothing. It’s the main spot I hit for my Wed...
NUTS Laurel - Neat Used Things for Sale
This one’s a staple for me. Whether I’m hunting for cute secondhand clothes, home pieces, or just in the mood to dig, I always check this location. Some of my favorite finds have come from here — you just have to go often and keep an open mind. And h...
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Blooms Around Laurel 🌼
Laurel might not have a botanical garden, but if you know where to look, the blooms show off in their own quiet way. These are the local flowers and plants that catch my eye as a garden girl—whether they’re in someone’s front yard, trailing over a fe...
Keep an eye out for these dreamy purple vines cascading over fences and porches in early spring. If you see a tunnel of wisteria in bloom, pull over and romanticize your life immediately. 💜
Wisteria Watch🪻
You’re not in Mississippi until you’ve stood under a magnolia tree. Their huge white blooms and lemony scent are pure Southern magic—especially around May to June. 💚
Magnolia Moments🌳
You’ll spot these golden blooms brightening up gardens, porches, and planters from spring through fall. They’re bold, easy to grow, and basically sunshine in flower form. 🧡
Marigold Magic🌼
Crepe myrtles line streets all over Laurel, and when they bloom in summer, it looks like the whole town is blushing. Keep a lookout from June to August for those fluffy pink, purple, or white flower clouds.
Crepe Myrtles🌿
These wild little guys pop up along roadsides and in open fields, especially late summer. They’re tall, golden, and proof that beauty doesn’t need a fancy garden. 🌻
Ditch Sunflowers🌻
From front yards to roadside flower patches, zinnias show up in every color of the rainbow. High summer is their time to shine—keep an eye out and admire the show!🌺
Zinnia Heaven🌸