I really wanted to love this place; I usually enjoy consignment shopping. However, on my first visit, it became apparent that someone is smoking in the store. I do not know if it is the owner(s) or an employee. The stench seemed strongest by the back room/maybe a bathroom(?), but it was powerful throughout the small shop. It was so bad that I could not stay for more than a few minutes because I have a history of chronic bronchitis.
Regardless, no consignment or antique store should allow smoking indoors; it is damaging to the products. I was appalled to see wedding dresses there on consignment. Imagine a wedding dress that smells like cigarette smoke... Anyone in the resale business knows that cigarette smoke significantly lowers the values of antiques. I know some places seem to get away with it (The Victorian House in Franklin comes to mind), but I think there are more air vents and a wider space, so the smoke doesn't collect so easily. I wish they didn't allow it either, though.
It's too bad; there did seem to be a nice selection of furniture & homewares here. I'm not sure if the smoke was a one-day deal or what, but I am extremely hesitant to go back, and I would not recommend consigning there. read more