Playing hooky from your life can be so much fun! FDC and I took advantage of a beautiful spring…read moreday while the kids were still in school. We took days off our jobs and headed down the shore. We discovered the St. Damien Thrift Shop by accident, we were on our way somewhere else nearby and we saw a plain black & white sign draped on a building proclaiming it to be a "THRIFT SHOP". We love thrift shops, so this was a must-stop. The shop is on the first floor of a commercial office/retail building. It doesn't look like much on the outside but like many treasures the best is hidden behind the doors. I knew it was someplace special when, as we walked in, there were Pfaltzgraff "Gourmet Brown/Brown Drip" pattern serving ware and plates on display, and memories of my childhood flooded back. FDC and I gasped, and quickly selected some of our favorite pieces - they were in pristine condition. From there it just got better. This shop benefits the ministries of St. Damien, and the people of this congregation have clearly generously donated to support the effort. The store is chock full of items - kitchen, dining room, bedrooms, clothing closets, books, CD, DVD, VHS, decor items, artwork jewelry, tons of items to outfit yourself and your home. Another treasure found by FDC was a perfect-condition Roseville Pottery planter. It was, of course, among the pricier items, but given it's relative value was also quite a bargain. The volunteers working at the shop were all quite lovely, helpful, cheerful and knew just where things were (which, given the amount of stock, was pretty amazing). This place was very definitely a 'find', and I look forward to more treasure hunts!

This store keeps weird hours, and are run solely by volunteers so even the posted hours aren't…read moreprecise. I arrived 20 minutes after their posted open hours on Friday and still had to wait outside a few minutes while they got things ready. The store is located on the second floor across from the bus depot. A pay lot and metered street parking but no private lot. Inside the place is extremely tight with little rooms separating the various departments. Lots of nick nicks, some vintage all displayed nicely on wicker shelving units I would have wanted to purchase. I felt very uneasy walking through as it's very hard to avoid knocking items down. I did not look at clothes. Prices were higher than average and more in line with an antique store. There's good stuff here, but not anything that had to come home with me. Honestly I didn't spend too much time here as I was feeling claustrophobic.

This shop is high end , I love the choices you have.,The owner and help are spectacular, friendly…read moreand very helpful. I highly recommend this shop. Be kind to yourself and visit this shop. Christmas right around the corner gentlemen Give this new owner a chance to make a great shopping experience

My favorite store in Ocean City. Wonderful handmade unique jewelry. Lovely people too! Don't miss…read moreit.

We love this store and all the friendly knowledgeable people who work there. I'd like to write my…read morereview about the delivery guys, Jay and Jaylin, who recently delivered furniture to our summer place in Woodbine. These gentlemen were outstanding. They handled every unexpected issue pleasantly, with extreme patience and professionalism. The sectional sofa we had delivered didn't fit through our sliding glass door, Jay and Jaylin didn't give up. As they quietly struggled they found a way and got the sofa in without any damage to either our door or furniture, no complaints just unwavering determination. They also took time out of their scheduled day to set up our older mattresses onto the new risers we purchased. All and all these gentlemen went above and beyond to help us, Hopefully you'll be lucky, as we were, to have these guys deliver for you ! PS. They also moved the large sectional sofa 3x to placing it perfectly for us !!

Great store! Wicker and LOTS more. You will not be disappointed…read more Employees are nice and helpful

One of our very favorite stores to go to in Ocean City. Wonderful unique gifts, beautiful scarves…read moreand wood carvings. We've been going here for years and the owners are so nice.

I happened to find this store while spending a week in Ocean City.. what a find!…read moreI was born in Indonesia and my great grandmother was from Bali so I really appreciate the lovely, hand made items that this store has to offer. The prices are very reasonable and there's just so much to see! I bought a beautiful batik dress, and this really cool terrarium that sits on driftwood among other things.. I will be back every chance I get!

I went into the store today with my husband. We just put an addition in our house in Villas, and…read moreI'm looking for a nice living room set for our great room. A young woman asked me if she could help. I told her I was looking for now, and that I'll be buying something in the next few weeks. She pointed to the couches and said that I could get them in any material on the swatches. Then she walked away. When I called her over to ask a question, she answered my question but when I followed up with another I noticed she was gone. She wasn't openly rude,she simply seemed very disinterested. I didn't feel like she knew much about the furniture I was looking for, and didn't seem to care. She mostly sat with another employee talking. Again, not outwardly rude, but her indifference was not welcoming and I just wanted to leave. My past experience with sales people has been that they were mostly enthusiastic and energetic. After speaking with her I had no desire to stay or spend my money

Huge selection of quality furniture and mattresses. Staff and service were excellent, delivered as…read morerequested.

It was (is) a pleasure dealing with Stanley. His work is impeccable! I highly recommend him. His…read moreprices are extremely reasonable. Many times, I let him use his judgement and the work turned out awesome!

I had an antique Chinese embroidery that I wanted framed. The owner here went out of his way to…read morehelp choose the right mat and frame colors. He did a great job. I used to frame art when I was a college student at an art framing business so I know what is involved. I have another piece I am hoping to take to Hometown soon for a framing. I am not sure how competitive his prices are .

Great looking store...I got ideas ...going to work with store designer…read moreDoing bedroom, Den , and kitchen dining table & chairs

Crazy expensive. Good service, but prices, for me, untouchable. I found 8 chairs for the price of 1…read moreof theirs. Product was beautiful, just not at all touchable,

A good selection of unique gift at reasonable prices. People working were very nice and so helpful…read more Will go back. Support local!

This wonderful, art boutique gallery is a "must see" if you visit the South Jersey Shore. You would…read moreexpect to pay at least triple for the handmade one of a kind treasures made by local artists and by the owner Brenda. Definitely one of my "happy places" and one of the best little secrets I know!‍