I went to the Blackbird Nest in Franklin, Indiana as part of the annual holiday shopping weekend…read moreevent Franklin has every year. During this event there are participating shops and you are given a card to have stamped at each vendor and then you are entered in a drawing for gift baskets and cards once you have visited 10 shops. This shop has very nice decor items and furniture. They also had some clothing. I did not buy anything from this shop this time but I will still make a future visit to see what new items they come up with.

I was dropping off a friend in Franklin and had some time to kill. What better way to spend than…read morechecking out 4 of the cute shops on Jefferson Street. There is public and street parking close to Blackbird Nest and the other shops I wanted to visit. As I entered Blackbird Nest I received a pleasant greeting. The Blackbird Nest specializes in redesigned modern, antique and vintage furniture along with home decor, lamps, new clothing, bath and body products, prints, florals and wreaths plus holiday decor. The shop has several smaller rooms with various items incorporated throughout but items are organized well and prices are clearly marked. I liked seeing furniture, clothing, home and holiday decor all tastefully arranged together in each space. The store has a few narrow isleway's but most are spacious enough to browse comfortably down. They do have a dressing room to try on clothing you are interested in. If you're in Franklin make time to visit Blackbird Nest. Terrific location for gifts, clothing and unique furniture.

I visited Farm Girl earlier this month during the Franklin Holiday Open House. The small locally…read moreowned shop was bustling and decorated with wonderful vintage Christmas decorations. The clerk was busy with customers when I entered. A couple rooms were filled with antiques and locally made goods. I saw a couple things that I wanted, but they were a bit pricy for me (though probably reasonable for the quality). It was fun to look even though I left empty handed. I found street parking a block north and walked.

My girlfriend and I were in Franklin, Indiana for the annual holiday shopping weekend they hold…read moreeach year. Farm Girl is a participating shop. This shop is small but very organized. We had fun browsing all of the items they had to offer. While I did not take anything home from this shop my girlfriend did. She is very happy with her purchase from here. There was plenty to see including local handmade jams, butters, and salsas. They had large wall art also. We will definitely be back to shop here next year.

Madison Street Salvage is a non for profit that sells donated home goods. The money raised is used…read moreto fund restoration projects in downtown Franklin. The building is filled with antique furniture, hardware, doors, kitchen ware and assorted knickknacks. I even saw a kitchen sink. Several vintage cameras caught my eye. The volunteer staff is super friendly, cheerful and welcoming. We were told their story and encouraged to look around. Prices ranged from really reasonable to high. Clearance tables were in the back. Inventory changes regularly. The building is upscale from the outside and a little hard to find as it is located at the end of one way street. There is street parking around the building. Worth a visit if you're remodeling and looking unique decor.

Wonderful selection of unique items and excellent prices! Large store and very helpful team…read moremembers. Highly recommend as a place to find all kinds of wonderful treasures!

I visited Franklin for the Holiday Open House and my stop at Salvage Sisters was one of my…read morefavorite. The shop was neatly decorated with vintage vibes which inspired me. They carried a ton of adorable vintage Christmas decor. The shop was crowded and people were walking around with their treasures. The excitement was contagious. I found a little vintage Santa to purchase. The shop is large and separated into booths. Prices are reasonable. The checkout line was long but people were friendly. We found street parking a block north and walked. I'll be back, for sure.

This shop is my favorite in Franklin, it seems I never leave here without a purchase. On this day…read moreit was Franklin's annual Christmas shopping day. On this day you pick up a card that has all the participating shops on it and as you shop through each of them you get a stamp from the vendor on your card. Once the card has 10 stamps representing 10 shops than you can leave it at any participating shop to be entered for drawings for gift cards and gift baskets. On this day they also had Easley wines on the table out front and I certainly had to partake. Salvage Sisters is comprised of booths and each one is unique. You honestly never know what you are going to find. I love making my way around the large shop to every single booth. It is good to note that there is a free public parking lot just before you come to this shop on Jefferson.

Possibilities is much larger than I thought as I browsed the shop. I enjoyed seeing a mixture of…read moreprimitives, antiques, furniture, home decor, unique wood decor pieces along with clocks, candles, candlesticks, Dixie Belle paint,, clothing, jewelry and Christmas decor. I actually browsed the store twice because there was so much to see I kept missing items. The refurbished furniture was lovely work and well chosen paint colors. If I had space at home, I found two pieces of furniture I would have purchased. I still think about those and keep trying to find a way to use. The store is fun with so many types of merchandise that you just need to visit the shop. Old, new, refurbished, Primitives, unique items for a large homes or businesses all under one roof. Stop in!

It seems like downtown Franklin is embracing independent shoppes as a way to bring life to the…read morearea. Sure, there have been a number of antique/home decor/boutiques come and go, but this one just opened and looks to be attracting a steady clientele. Nestled on the north side of Jefferson about a block west of the courthouse, this shotgun style business is long and narrow but still had enough room to get around. Inside, there is a wide variety of items to choose from: Some for gifts, some for personal, some for a laugh. The next time you feel like browsing for something different, stop by. They have street parking as well as a free parking lot across the street. The cluster of shoppes all carry items that are a little bit different and together are making the downtown a destination for a day of browsing/buying. Review #2726

Hidden back from the main road and much smaller than the other antique shops in town. I looked…read morearound, but didn't buy anything.

From the owner: Sharing my love for primitive and rustic farmhouse furniture & decor. We also have some fabulous…read moreHoosier handmade items.

Wasn't greeted when coming in and pink tags are not ringing up .49 cent like other locations. Went…read moreto Marshalls for their clearance instead.

Mariah store manager is so unfriendly. I will never go back there. the store is disorganized and…read moredirty too.

We did a group event and had so much fun! This place is adorable and the host was amazing!read more

I don't know how I missed this adorable little plant shop, but they've been open several months now…read morein Franklin and have lots of small succulents, air plants, pots and more. You'll also find some gifts and clothes, but the plants are definitely the focal point of the shop. I picked up a tiny air plant and a pot for it and can't wait to see how she grows. I hope they expand their selection as the shop grows - there are lots of cute plant shops in Indianapolis but it was really nice to find this spot a little closer to home.

This is a business located in a strip mall and operated by a local couple. They were very helpful…read morewhen I was looking to get my new couch and showed me some of the floor models and after I narrowed down what I wanted they walked me through my color options. It was simple and easy. They were not pushy or overbearing trying to make a sell. After everything was set up and I decided what I wanted, they were up front and told me that it would be about 8 or 9 months for the furniture to come in due to COVID. So, they asked that I put half down on my furniture and pay the remaining balance when the furniture comes in. I normally would be a bit hesitant to give that much money to some businesses because without getting the product. However, I felt comfortable doing it with them and did so without hesitation. During the wait, I called a few times and they gladly gave me updates on my sectional. They called me right away when it came in. It was a month earlier than they had predicted. They offer a delivery service for a fee, I think like $150 or so. But I could not wait and just rented a U-Haul and got a buddy and went and picked up the sectional myself. The process was seamless and pretty easy. The only issue, which was out of their control, was the long wait. This business is run by a wonderful couple who is very knowledgeable about furniture. They made the sometime daunting task of furniture shopping easy and enjoyable. I recommend checking this place out for your furniture needs. They are honest, upfront, and friendly.

Absolutely love the owners of Today's Home Furnishings. We bought a sectional and a high top table…read morewith barrel seats. Our purchases were made during the thick of COVID in 2020 and were told you front that it would take 8-10 weeks for our sectional to arrive. We were so appreciative of their honesty as we could then plan around the timeframe. Debbie is always helpful and goes above and beyond. If you've not been in their store, you're missing out and should plan to visit. Very down to earth people, easy to talk to and will pull up a seat and have a nice conversation with you.