Pickers Paradise is definitely my kind of Eden. I stopped in during a recent trip through Central…read moreFlorida, and from the moment I saw the metal exterior covered in vintage road signs, I knew I was in for both a walk down memory lane and a serious treasure hunt. This massive antique mall spans over 18,000 square feet and features around 140 vendor booths filled with gently used items, antiques, and vintage finds. The space is spread across multiple rooms, with vendors offering everything from toys and furniture to home goods, collectibles, tools, and art. No matter what you're into, there's something here to catch your eye. I especially loved the mix of old and new--everything from the contemporary Temptations cookware I love to the vintage Pyrex I adore. One booth even had an incredible wall of Loungefly bags. Being in Central Florida, there's also a great selection of Disney-themed items sprinkled throughout. Be sure to follow the arrows on the floor so you don't miss the hidden upstairs area--it's easy to overlook and totally worth checking out. You could easily spend hours browsing here. If you need a break, there's a Touch of Philly cheesesteak food truck on-site, plus a snack counter inside offering chips and popcorn. The friendly staff really enhances the experience with their helpful service and welcoming vibe. Prices vary by vendor--some items were higher than I expected, while others were absolute steals. Keep an eye out for sales, as they're scattered throughout the booths. All in all, Pickers Paradise is a fun and rewarding stop for anyone looking to rediscover a little nostalgia or score a unique find.

Saw the billboard on the highway and I was like yaasssss!…read more It was neverending goodies! When you think you've reached the end. You didn't! I could spend hours in here and and still find something I didn't see earlier. They have a great selection from vintage toys, home decor, Pokemon cards to homemade jams. The prices were fair unlike other antique stores I've been to before. Staff was not only hilarious but most helpful. If you like hunting for vintage items then this is your place. If you're near the Orlando area...I highly recommend making a drive here!

I was in a different antique store in Lake Wales when I started chatting with a lady who highly…read morerecommended Treasure House Antiques and Collectibles. Later in the day I wasn't too far away in Winter Haven so I stopped in. She wasn't exaggerating about the grand scale of this antique store. Susan and Diego Barreiro opened their business in 2000. They started working out of their den on Havendale Boulevard in Winter Haven but they outgrew the space so in 2014 they moved to this location. In 2022 they won Best of Haven, Best Antique Store. Treasure House Antiques and Collectibles is located in a former funeral home. There is 10, 000 square feet of inventory and 42 vendors. After receiving a greeting I was free to explore room after room filled with treasures, clothing, furniture and home goods. Some of my favorite discoveries were the vintage holiday decorations, mid century Christmas tree, vintage Pyrex, and vintage stove. Prices seemed very reasonable. Clothes started at $5, antiques and collectibles started at $5, and furniture started at $10. If you love vintage and antiques as much as I do, this is definitely a stop you want to make in Winter Haven.

My wife and I were in the area this past weekend to do a little antiquing and decided to stop by…read more The place is not small and even had more items out back and in the garage area. We were greeted when we walked in and thanked for stopping by when leaving. It took us about an hour to walk through and had a lot of things we had never seen before, including some which created nostalgia. They did have air conditioning and fans all over the place, except in the garage, which could use them the most. An issue which cut our time short in that area due to the extreme heat. The prices seemed reasonable, but unfortunately, we did not find that, "had to have" item. We will be adding this to our frequent list, despite the travel time from Ocala. My only issue was there was so much stuff on the shelves, at times, it made it hard to see it all and the layout of the store is a bit confusing, which probably can't be helped due to the age of the house. I recommend you stop by.

Lots of variety here - with several stalls specializing in one area - like sports memorabilia or…read moremilitary history. I of course found what I didn't know I was looking for - ranging from an old cookbook to a newly-made walking stick. The front window contained toys from my childhood - like light brite and fisher toys.

The small towns on the Lake Wales Ridge have many great vintage and antique stores. G's is one of…read moremy favorite stops in downtown Lake Wales. As soon as I walked in I was met by the greeter, security, manager, and all around good boy Nash. Nash accompanied me around the store a bit before he got bored and went to take a nap. Good help is hard to find. G's is an antique mall made up of booths with individual vendors. If you find something you like you can just bring it up front and pay. They had a wide variety of inventory including furniture, home goods, clothing, books, and holiday decorations. There was even a saddle which is how you know you are in farm country. My favorite booth was the vintage kitchen with the vintage Pyrex I love. I found the prices on the Pyrex to be comparable to other stores I have shopped in Central Florida. G's does a great job decorating their windows for the holidays and right now it is Christmas themed. Follow them on Facebook for their latest and greatest inventory as well as updates to Lake Wales Main Street. Kisses for you Nash!

What fun I have every time I shop here! It's always been one of my favorite downtown Plant City…read moreshops! Yes, I'm a fan! Look at all the awesome treasures! Dt pc is really growing and if you haven't visited lately, well you're missing out! Today I shopped here and found so many cool items! I also made a cpl of new friends! Maddie is the owner and always answers any of my questions when I'm researching a particle piece. Great for finding new and old. Get an early morning start and be sure to stop in for some great fun walking down Memory Lane!

Perfectly fine medium sized antique store w/ curbside parking. The shoppe was clean and well…read moreorganized. No staff member attempted to speak w/ me, but there were other customers under foot. (I'm unsure of how many vendors are represented here.) I saw few antiques in the form of jewelry and furniture. There were lots of miscellaneous smaller antiques and vintage items. Prices were often fair. It's a nice shoppe that I'll likely browse through again when I'm in town. (The pics provide a decent overview of the shoppe.)

You need to call ahead and someone will meet you at the parking lot curbside. Kinda similar to…read moreCovid there is no inside dining or tea service offered here at the time being for now it is called ahead and they will help you choose the selection of loose teas. Be aware of your number is private or unavailable it will be filtered to spam so be sure to wait for a call back.

I was excited to buy my mother in law some loose tea. After looking up the best places to go in…read moreLakeland we found My Cottage Garden. The establishment looked cute from the outside but as we got closer we noticed a sign in the front telling us to call and someone would come out and take or order. Well, I've never bought loose trees and felt this stupid have been purchase using multiple senses (sight snd smell). But here we are. I didn't have a back up plan so I called the number. The lady was great with questions about what my mother in law liked, but honestly i really didn't know. I did pick two teas for her gift. Crossing my fingers she likes it. Im hoping future customers can have the full experience.

Every person I have come in contact with regarding this place has been incredibly nice, thoughtful,…read morehelpful, just darn good people! My story: I downsized....then I downsized....then I downsized... I met a woman at one of my yard sales who was buying for this thrift store. So we (me and my friends / family at yard sale) filled up her van! That was a few months ago. Then 3 weeks ago I called the store and asked if they could pick up some things. They did - they showed up yesterday with a box van and I did a very good job of almost filling it up! The pick up men were incredibly sweet, nice, respectful and profusely thanked me for the donation. I told my 82 year old mother about it and she was beaming! I could have had another yard sale and maybe got some $ - but I feel much better about donating to them. They are doing an awesome job of helping others! They will continue to receive my donations as long as I live in Lake Wales!

the people are so nice and friendly, always willing to help , I bought a brown leather sectional…read morefor a great price can't wait to go back for more items! Very clean store everything is organized and easy to find thank you and God Bless !

I stumbled on the charming Sweet Ella's Vintage Market while attending the 39 Mile Scenic Highway…read more Garage Sale. The sale ran through Dundee where this store is located. On the day I visited they had a sidewalk sale set up in the side alley. Ella's is a Dixie Belle Paint dealer. They are also sell antique, vintage, and shabby chic furniture, wallets, Christmas decorations, plants and pots, decorative bottles, funny signs, ornaments, pottery, bird houses, jewelry, vintage cameras, nuts, chocolate, cups, hats, t shirts, toys, honey, candles, jams, jellies, sauces, and dressings. Items can be custom engraved. I loved the delicate bird ornaments and the gift baskets filled with tasty treats. The owners were friendly and chatting with everyone who came in. This store is wonderful for anyone looking for a unique present but beware because you are going to want to gift yourself too!

I'm not sure what exactly to make of this thrift store. It's a strange mish-mash of things. The…read morebuilding appears to be in decent condition but the a/c wasn't working properly and the workers kept grumbling about it. Many, if not most of the items were extremely picked over and in poor condition and over-priced. Then, those exact same items were price-tagged in red and were only 50 cents that day. Was that deliberate to sell them or just a coincidence? Also, certain price tag colors had discounts but it depended upon the cashier to determine if they were going to honor that discount or not. They had appliances in bad shape; broken, rusty, and no price tags. On the other hand, many pieces of furniture on the floor appeared to be right out of a store and priced quite high ($150 for one end table) for a thrift shop. Are they new or used? Some were obviously used, others I just couldn't tell. The clothing section was very large and seemed quite poor. Although, a woman before me found a treasure trove of '80s suits someone donated in excellent shape and she bought them all. I'm not interested in them, but it did get me thinking that if one was hunting for things like that, then this place would be one to keep in mind. There was a media room (electronics?, not sure) and books in another area through a doorway, that I did not check out. Only the cashiers were masked. The workers stocking things were masked when we first arrived but soon took them off, and were grumbling about that as well. They seemed to grumble about a lot of things. The biggest problem with this thrift shop is that the loading of purchases and the unloading of donations happen in the same area: the front doors of the store. People show up in very large pick-up trucks with flat bed trailers and park in front of the store and literally block the doors and make the first row of parking spaces very difficult to pull in and out of. Will we come back here? Maybe. Might wait a few months and check this place out again.

Wonderful organization, one man's unwanted to helping the needy. I donate all my unwanted items to…read morethem