This place is full of forgotten treasures of time's past! There were so many things in here that…read morewere in good condition, and at a fairly reasonable price! They had a lot of selection from home decor to houseware to clothing. You are greeted at the door and left to your own to peruse as long as you like!

How are so many dissimilar colors, patterns, and textures blended into such a beautiful pattern of…read morecalm? I love this store, the people, and the vibe. Staff is never pushy, yet conversationly friendly and helpful. Always ready to tell me everything they know about a rug, dish, or even a delightful ceramic Frog King - flowing robe and crown included!! I want to crowd everything into my home and be still with the beauty of old possessions. I find comfort in caring for past treasures and this store obviously does, too. The prices are fair and haggling will get you many smiles, but only a small discount. But that is all part of the fun, don't you think? A fine place to browse for what you didn't know you needed!

Wow this place has everything a trinket antiquer would ever want! The title is right. Not much…read morefurniture or vintage clothes, but lots of trinkets and art, for very very good prices. I got a lot of good gifts for the holidays.

This really is a paradise! It's organized, clean, and has tons of treasures. We are big fans and…read morelook forward to continue coming back for a day trip or when we are staying at casino. It's worth it!

Excellent place for knowledgeable and helpful service. The owner works with you to find the best…read moreframe and matting for your artwork. Couldn't have been more satisfied with the owner and his selection and his workmanship

We just moved here and I had some artwork that I needed framed. I found Smith's online and could…read morenot be happier. The owner is fabulous to work with and does an exceptional job of helping you find what works best for the item you are having framed. The quality of work was excellent and I have been back many, many times. I highly recommend this Frame shop for all of your framing needs.

When I lived in Granger, Indiana Whims & Wishes was our go to furniture store…read more High quality furniture which is becoming more rare these days. When we moved to Cape Coral. Fla we brought everything we bought from Whims & Wishes and it fit in beautifully. As an interior designer myself. I'm very picky and their is design styles for everyone reflected at this store. If I ever return to the area, which could happen, I will be back at this store. I worked with Marsha, the owner, Judy and Regina. I dont know if they are still at the store but were a delight to work with. Run, dont walk to Whims & Wishes to create a gorgeous interior for yourself. Enjoy!!

W&W furnished my new apartment. Expensive, but great service from Sherri and the delivery men.read more

As part of our visit to the Studebaker Museum, we also decided to visit the History Museum mainly…read moreto tour the Oliver Mansion that was adjacent. Fortunately we arrived at the right time as there are only two tours per day. We had ample time to tour the Studebaker Museum and then joined the mansion tour. The mansion has 38 rooms and was built in 1895-96 and was beautifully finished in almost every part. J. D. Oliver was president of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works and grew the company into one of the largest in the world in the late 1800's. The home was called, "Copshaholm" which was the name of the Scottish village the Olivers were from. Of interest to me was the degree of finish quality especially the woodwork. The home remained totally furnished which from my perspective was nice as many tours we've been on featured large, empty rooms. Despite the home being so old, there was a pretty good air handling system that even on this brutally hot day, we remained comfortable. After visiting the Studebaker and History Museums, we hit a favorite restaurant before driving home. All in all a very good day.

The history museum consists of 2 levels of historical information, artifacts, and material from…read morewhen the first European settlers arrived in the South Bend area up until the present. When you come in, you go to the right and spend time going through a large room that takes about 45 minutes to cover. Then you go downstairs right below and there's a winding path that takes another 45 minutes. Right outside that winding path is a sizable children's play area where small kids can go "back in time". When returning to the main floor, there are a few exhibits as you head to the carriage house. You can add a guided tour of the Oliver Mansion. Yet, those tours are only at 1:00 and 2:00 as I type. So plan accordingly. We found the museum very enlightening. We were able to take the tour, which gave a great sense for the richest people in South Bend from over 100 years ago - but it's not a show-stopper by any means if you don't do it and just do the main museum. They've got a lot of period exhibits with great artifacts and signage.

The sign on the side of the building quotes Georgia O'Keefe with "Fill a space in a Beautiful Way."…read more So true., so true. The owner selects an ever changing and wide range of artists and craftsman to fill this shop with beautiful objects, paintings, and jewelry. Fun place to browse as well as buy. The price points are reasonable so i have been able to buy gifts here several times. She also has a selection of hand crafted cards that are unique.

We are always in search of used book stores, something that is getting harder to find all the time…read more While visiting the University of Notre Dame we did a YELP search and found Erasmus ... and what a find it was. Now for those avid readers looking for an orderly used book store ... you might have to look elsewhere. But if you are looking for a book store with thousands of used books ... with only a basic framework to the organization of inventory ... this is your place. Set in an old cottage-style home that has been granted Landmark Status in this residential neighborhood, there are books everywhere ... in the basement, on the first floor, and supposedly in each and every room. Most of the books are on shelves, but many are in assorted stacks. The owner/manager of the place is a wonder all to himself. Friendly and outgoing, he actually does know where the major genres are in his layout, and he can help you get close to what you seek. The rest is up to you. The owner is always buying additional used books to flesh out the collection, so that could be a thing for those that are interested. On the buy side, if the owner doesn't have it ... he can probably find you what you want. The store is also complemented with a wonderful old watchdog that is almost on his last legs ... but he will get up and greet you if you have a few minutes. He adds to the overall ambience of this historic building. Now for those that have forgotten: Erasmus was a Dutch humanist, Catholic theologian, and pioneering philologist (philology being the study of literary texts and oral and written records) and we assume the source of the store's name. All in all this was a great stop on our visit ... and we'll be sure to do it again.

Used bookstore with plenty to choose from as each room is filled with books, books, books. We…read moreenjoyed exploring, chatting with the owner, and loving on Claus, the resident aging pup.

I always make a trip in to visit The Potter's Wife when I visit my in-laws in New Carlisle. We have…read moremany, many pieces from Black Tree Studio in our home - and people ALWAYS comment on them! The shop itself is very welcoming, both from aesthetic and the owner. If you're looking for a statement piece of art or your new favorite mug/bowl/plate, this is the place to go :)