Three Penny Mercantile was probably the most fun shop we visited throughout our Ashland…read moremini-vacation. From the get-go, the staff were welcoming and friendly, engaging us in conversation about all sorts of nonsense that had nothing to do with the shop, such as roller skates (which one of the ladies was wearing), sci-fi, and life in general. It was a nice personal touch that really endeared us to the store, and stands in stark contrast to the blasé, unaffected state of "customer service" we so often encounter at other shops. Everything in the shop oozed with unique or distinct design, hand-picked by the eye of someone with an eye for flair, flamboyance or fun. Prices were all very reasonable, which came as a surprise in a tourist town like Ashland. While my wife perused the clothing racks, I plumbed the various paperback books on the shelves, picked one out and walked away happy with my choice, for $5 bucks! Not intending to name drop, I asked the attendants if it was OK to take pictures for Yelp, to which they happily agreed, and seemed very thankful. So much so, in fact, that the owner (my guess) told me to pick out another paperback for free! Sometimes, there are perks! My wife also purchased a cute pair of key earrings. Another great perk about the shop was that it stayed open late...like, really late, compared to everything else but the bars. We walked by a few minutes to 11pm and the doors were still open, and music could be heard thumping from within. Had we not been en route to somewhere else, we probably would have popped in again, just to say hey! We'll definitely be making a return stop the next time we are in Ashland, if for no other reason than I'll likely be expected to provide a detailed review of the books I purchased!

Great selection of vintage clothing. Finding well made pieces in natural fibers instead of plastic…read morehas become increasingly rare, but this shop had an excellent range of sweaters, flannels, and jeans. The sales associate was exceptionally helpful during my search for the right pair of jeans she went back and forth to find different sizes and variations until we landed on the perfect fit. I'm really glad I stumbled upon this store during my quick trip to the area.

So many incredible and unique items from all over the world!!! Highly recommend coming to this…read morestore and seeing all of the gorgeous treasures, including vintage jewelry (from everywhere!!!), collectible art and masks, and beautiful lamps from Morocco and other countries, and just the most amazing collectibles I have ever seen. This is my new favorite store!!! And the owner is so knowledgeable and has created a brilliant display of the most incredible goodies I have ever had the pleasure of seeing in one place. Highly recommend this store and can't wait to go back.

Believe it or not, at one point I was torn on how i felt about this shop but now that I've fully…read moreembraced my antique slut spirit animal, I'm aaaaall about it. I'm a big fan of popping in here on weekdays over weekends. There's so much stuff and not a ton of room so it's really rad when you snag an off-peak moment to peruse. There's a shop cat, Charlie, that I've never seen leave the comfy chair in back and the owner, Heather, who is coolAF and actually super young- which is not typically what you'd expect from the owner of an antique and odd art shop. There's jewelry, Knick knacks, LOTS of art, of course. Many originals and if Heather is there she can magically tell you the origin story of the art and artist for EVERYTHING in the shop... and there's like 3000 things in the shop. Like any antique shop, it can be hot or miss and there's often piles or cramped aisles but that's called having character in the antique biz (I don't actually know that, just guessing) and I feel right at home here.

This place is a mess. Owners rude and unwelcoming. Only a few booths organized vintage booths and…read moreunique original artisans with fair priced. Most booths are selling overpriced used broken or stained junk. Straight up. I've been clung here for years until they sold it to and the quality or goods plummeted.

My daughter was able to rent a little display place from one of the vendors so she can exhibit her…read morelittle entrepreneur sun catchers. Every time we go in to check her display we end up shopping for all the funnest stuff. If you're looking for a Shopping experience that will entertain the whole family you have got a check this place out. Whenever you have a chance, stop and check out Ray's homemade sun catchers in portal #222

This is one of my favorite places to get clothes in Ashland…read more They are a mix of consignment and new clothes. If you are looking for goodwill prices, this is not the place for you. Their clothes are consigned with care and the prices reflect that. But you can find some unique pieces and they have some nice accessories.

The pricing here is honestly ridiculous. This is a thrift store selling used clothing, yet many of…read morethe items are priced at $30 or more--sometimes higher than what similar clothing would cost brand-new at Macy's or another department store. Thrifting is supposed to make secondhand clothing affordable, not charge retail prices for used and donated items. I wanted to support a local vintage store, but these prices feel excessive and completely defeat the purpose of shopping secondhand. Definitely compare prices before buying anything here.

Ashland Recycled Furniture is still here, although a sign on the front window told us that the…read morestore is for sale. This time around, the selection is heavier on the furniture and less so on "accessories". We liked some things quite a bit, but our remaining room in the car and the inner voice saying "do we really need this" and "where would we put it" won out. Gayle did notice a cool and well priced art piece that we should have jumped on immediately. Unfortunately, it had already been sold by the time I returned the next day.

Very pricey used items and such a rude employee. It was as if you are a bother for being in the…read morestore. It would be cheaper to buy brand new items. Not impressed.

Revive Home Decor still occupies this old Ashland Fire Station #2 and Jail (Haskins Garage) and…read morecontinues to impress architecturally. I wandered in last week during our return visit to Ashland (and OSF), starting with coffee across the street at Noble. Recycled (and curated) home decor is still the theme here and with stock contained inside and in the yard out back. I found a few things I could fit into the car on the way home and one or 2 others that would not. Oh well. But let's see what happens next time!

Love this little store. I'm spelling her meme wrong most likely, Syria is a sweet lady and the…read moreprices are very reasonable. I stop in every time I go to a neighboring establishment to see if they have anything I like.

FUN STORE!! There's soooo much to look at. Also, there's a…read moredownstairs part of the store that's just full of costumes. The employees there were very nice, but there are only two of them with this big store. I understand that it's a very touristy kind of place, but I wish I brought more money. There are some really great quality clothes and costumes, and anything else you'd like to dress up with. I'm very happy with my purchase of the plague doctor mask!!!

I've frequented their main store in the Lithia Plaza for years. Always good fun to look for costume…read morepieces and it was one of the first stops for my teen son on our recent visit. So I was interested to visit the new 'costume shop' in the Railroad District that opened this summer to see what they had in stock. Renaissance Rose offers a variety of themed costumes you can rent or purchase. They have packaged costumes similar to what you'll find around Halloween at other retailers, but also some more interesting pieces. At this point their website seems to be pretty basic, so hopefully that will expand in the future. After visiting both stores, I think the main location still has the broadest selection of items for purchase. Especially wigs, hosiery and accessories. But, if you are looking for a more unique rental, then the costume shop is worth a visit. I was most interested in the hair pieces near the back of the shop.

After my coffee at Noble I decided to walk to a shop on the corner I always spot when I'm driving…read moreby. And, again pleasantly surprised, there was another store I have not spotted from the car. Between the coffee place and the shop on the corner is another store, I think, is an absolute must when visiting this part of town. For those who visit this might be a little 'off the beaten track.' Most people might go straight to Main Street and end up on "The Plaza,' but there's more to charming Ashland. I have a feeling one should almost be 'in the know' to end up on 4th street. Hence the face I'll review a few stores on this street. Being half Asian (Balinese to be precise) I was delighted to see 'Old World Artifacts, a name fitting to this store. It's like stepping into a different world, different south East Asian cultures combined with local art. Should you be in the area, I can highly recommend you to pay this store a visit. The owner, Franklin, is friendly and welcoming. No snobbish attitude I have often found in similar stores. Instead a man who loves to talk about his favorite places to visit and makes you feel at ease. My photographs will -hopefully- give an impression of the inventory of "Old World Artifacts." There's a plethora of artifacts from different Asian cultures. It feels like so much has been hand selected by Franklin on his travels. I heard him about Cambodia where he rode the bicycle; drop by to chat with this well-traveled man if you're interested in traveling to that part of the world and see what the culture has to offer. Not only Asian artifacts are for sale. When I walked in my eye instantly caught incredible art on the wall. It turns out thus is from local artist, Kat McIver. There's something deeply touching about her sculptures, they're all very different and I have added some pictures. I was told this artist works one day a week in this store. I saw big Buddha statues with a hefty price tag, which is totally justifiable and understandable knowing where it comes from. Having said that, I also saw rugs from turkey at a really great price for a good quality Turkish rug ($195 for a real Turkish rug is a steal). Being half Asian, half Dutch I'm aware of the prices of these rugs and I paid a lot more when living back home in Amsterdam. A set of locally made cards of $4. In other words: there's something for every budget. That's something I think is -especially in these times- a good thing. This store has only been open since October last year, so not too long. I will definitely be back on a regular base.

Great selection of items from around the globe to fit everyone's budget - Nice history to all the…read moreartifacts and the owner is friendly and open to chatting about the world and travels.

Everyone was extremely helpful, professional and kind. There is so much to look at from stationery,…read morekitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing, etc. The prices were very reasonable.

I wish Paddington Station would sell online. I was there for a visit and stopped in. I ended up…read morebuying some earrings and a hand fan. I would like to see more, but since they are not selling online, I can't buy anything else.

Pleasantly surprised at how organized the clothing is :) Jeans are in size order (for the most…read morepart) and have a different rack for blue demin and darker/black colors. Jeans are in good/great condition and found a few designer brands. The prices are similar to Poshmark or ebay. Macy's & designer branded Jeans for $9-$15 is a deal! It's a consignment store NOT a thrift store; selection is based on the population selling their stuff. That being said, there are still some great finds for the under 40yr crowd. A LOT of jeans sizes 0-6. A decent selection for jeans size 6-14 and several racks for "plus sizes". Not a great variety of men's clothing. It's there, but slim pickin's. It's worth a visit just to check out the constantly changing inventory; new arrivals on the front racks. It feels better buying previously purchased clothing vs buying new and better for the environment too!! Today was a sale "buy 5 items, get 20% off your total" I'm a fan :D

LOVE this Ashland treasure. Chris and John are wonderful people who work hard to keep this thriving…read morebusiness going. I get ALL my clothing there and have met many nice friends while shopping there.