Sometimes I get the name confused and call this place Cracker Barrel. Fortunately, my husband always knows I am referring to the store and not the restaurant. With that in mind, I had never actually been inside a Crate and Barrel until recently and only knew they had (expensive) home accessories and furniture. Let's just say I was in shock and awe when my husband and I first walked in. I didn't know what to look at first. Luckily, my survivor skills kicked in and I wandered off to ooh and aah at the kitchen knives - I mean kitchen accessories.
They had all their summer wares out for the season and some were very enticing. I totally wanted some new dishes and maybe an outdoor patio set. As my husband gently led me away, we wandered upstairs where the real goods were. Oh Crate & Barrel, why are you so expensive?! At this point I was wishing I could blow my life savings on some of the bed frames and dresser sets. Somehow I restrained myself and only purchased a butter dish. (What? We needed one at home.)
I will definitely be back to check out their kitchen accessories again, as they had some really nifty items. As for the furniture sets, I'll have to hold off until I'm a real fancy lady.