This one is close by some other 'must-hit' antique shops in Boise, and so worth visiting just because of its proximity.
Fairly small, its located in an old 'cottage' on State Street. There's really not a lot of room inside, but they do a decent job with having a variety of interesting things in the main house structure. They have a really unique back yard area with small sheds, an old camper, and tent structures all full of antiques and vintage that are separated by whimsical trails and cobbled paths. They are located under a canopy of older growth trees and trimmed with a fence and vines that really make for a unique experience, and I enjoy it every time, even if I don't end up buying anything.
The gal who is often working the counter can be hit or miss, some days she's been absolutely wonderful, and other days she's been a bit stand-offish, but I guess we all have our days. The last few times I've been in she was extremely helpful and helped me to make a deal on a few items I was interested in.
One stand out memory is when I asked her about the price of an unmarked item a year or so ago, and she came at me with a price much higher than I expected, and so I gently declined. She told me 'that's what they go for on ebay!' and informed me that I'd be paying shipping also if I bought it on ebay. I reminded her that I was hundreds of miles from home, and that my long drive constituted my shipping, and she seemed a bit shocked, but was pretty courteous after that. Its been pretty positive since that day. They often know a bit about the history of some of the items, which is fun.
Its definitely worth popping by if you're visiting some of the larger stores nearby, but I wouldn't travel to Boise just for the one store. read more