Cecilia is long gone (if she ever really existed at all), but what remains is one of the nicest and…read morelongest-running antiques/vintages shops in the Flint area. This store has been open since the early 80's and has been operated by the same owner a little over 25 years in the same location. Admittedly, the shop can be kind of easy to miss- you'll find it in a little strip mall across the street from Kroger and virtually next door to Jester's Lounge- but its inconspicuous location houses a world of interesting treasures. It's hard to imagine what's in store just from exterior appearances. First of all, this is a serious antiques shop. It's not a junk shop or thrift store commingling with that occasional rare find. No, this is a true blue, honest to goodness antiques store. From the rare and extremely valuable to the kitschy and suddenly popular again vintage wares, this little shop packs a punch when it comes to browsing for interesting artifacts of yore. Wall to wall, it's filled with centuries-old fine china tea sets, comic books, vintage depression glass, antique oil paintings and clocks, estate sale jewelry, old coins, 19th and early 20th century furniture (mirrors, chairs, china cabinets), retro lunch boxes, old chandeliers/lighting fixtures rescued from long-forgotten homes, vintage/antique dolls, kitsch memorabilia, vintage postcards, mint condition vinyl records from the 50's (and earlier), old typewriters, Art Deco figurines, and more. The owner seems to be a friendly chap who loves to chat and discuss antiques with anyone who walks in the door. I thought he was very nice and helpful, showing me where things were and offering up little anecdotes about most pieces, including how he acquired the piece, its history, how it was manufactured, etc. His stories are part of the charm of shopping here, I think. The store is small, but crowded. I found row upon row of cool things, but it is a tight squeeze, so be careful while traversing the narrow aisles for that one-of-a-kind treasure. I was slightly afraid I was going to knock something over, but the owner was super nice and told me not to worry and that he'd get something down for me if it was hard to reach. I thought it was nice that he informed me he doesn't follow the "you break it, you buy it" rule that some small shop owners have tried to adhere to (even though, technically, that's what insurance is for, which negates trying to enforce such a standard). I appreciated that he wasn't constantly muttering "be careful" or "you break it you buy it." I hate that. Toward the back of the store, it feels a little bit like a "catch all" room, teeming with unique items, like vintage memorabilia from long-gone businesses, old typewriters, antique objects ' arte, books, furniture, oil paintings/vintage illustrations, and china. The more I looked, the more I saw that I liked. Even though it was super crowded, everything was laid out nicely and well-maintained. I liked the eclectic selection and good quality condition of the merchandise. There are a few caveats, though. A lot of the pieces are not individually priced. If you're interested in something, you have to bring it to the attention of the owner and he'll tell you the price. A few of the larger items, like oil paintings and furniture, are priced, but smaller ticket pieces are not. That happened to me. I picked up a vintage green depression glass pitcher that I was interested in purchasing and he told me the price which he was willing to sell it to me at, which was only $15. I jumped at that and felt that was more than fair. He wrapped it carefully for me in an effort to avoid my new purchase getting any potential chips/damage and my transaction was complete. Another small caveat- it's cash only. This shop doesn't accept credit cards and never has to my recollection. That's a bummer and usually I avoid businesses with this philosophy, but when it comes to antiquing, it does still happen sometimes, so I made an exception. The owner does take layaway and down payments on items, though, to lessen the burden, particularly on larger pieces. If you're hoping to land some priceless antique tea set for a few bucks or a Homer Winslow landscape painting hidden under a pile of junk and forgotten about for $5, don't hold your breath. It won't happen. The owner seems to know his business pretty well and has a good feel for what pieces are worth and what they aren't. You won't unearth some rare relic of 19th century Americana for a few bucks because the management doesn't know its actual worth. In other words, this isn't the local Goodwill. The prices are fair and flexible, but you probably aren't going to walk away with something for a $1 that is worth thousands of dollars that was hidden away in someone's attic. You're better off trying your luck by hitting every garage sale you can tolerate in an effort to hit that kind of jackpot. Overall, it's a quaint antiques shop with a very personable vibe to it.

Apparently no longer in business. Tried 3 times on 3 days during posted regular business hours, no…read moreone was there. There are no signs on the door indicating a change in hours because of COVID or that the store is temporarily closed. I understand that COVID has changed things for businesses, but it's not that difficult to post a sign on the door and buy an answering machine for your business to inform customers of changes.

Great place to buy outdoor equip or get it repaired. Family owned by great people. They are fair…read moreand honest with excellent repair work. Give them your business - I have for years!!!

What can I say about Justin? He was so great to work with. We loved all of his design suggestions,…read moreand our bathroom, wet bar and entertainment area all look amazing. He worked with our budget and gave us great suggestions for paint colors and other materials. I would highly recommend Justin and Linden Kitchen & Bath.

They were very polite and very knowledgeable. I'll be back for sure! One of the best stores aroundread more

What an amazing and well priced selection! Staff was friendly and helpful. I had so much finding…read moreso much quality merchandise .

Amazing place! Employees were nice and helpful. It was also organized and the atmosphere was…read morepleasant. I feel whenever you go to thrift store they are often small and crowded, but this place was very large, organized, and full! There were so many things to choose from and some nice brands and such. Prices were also good!

Always helpful, great prices and great employees! Have been going to them for years and have always…read morehad what is needed in stock

Matt is great! Installed our new heater and sand filter. He even came out a few times after the…read moreinstall, no questions asked, to make sure we were up and running. You don't find customer service like this anymore! No pressure to buy and/or upsell from the store..I highly recommend Poolmart!

Beautiful furnishings, desks, tables, enhanced from antiques and industrial metals, gears and found…read moreobjects. The wood is finished with care and the beauty shines through. This is a place to find a beloved, one of a kind piece for your home or business. Pictures tell the story better, I love the school desk and the table with the cool yin yang design. My favorite piece is the sewing machine trestle-based table. Love the place, glad to meet Jim who could tell me more about the found art and careful craftsmanship to make the finished furniture!! Take a look- it's sure to inspire you.

I was showing out of state friends the charm of Holly, Michigan. We were walking down Saginaw…read moreStreet and found a magnificent bride walking with her father, busy restaurants and my favorite art gallery using found, recycled metals, newly created wood creations. The owner, Jim, was leaving to deliver a beautiful piece to a lucky customer. Though there are many shops on the street, the artisan quality of these handmade pieces are custom made and cutting edge in style. The shelving, chairs, tables, desks are practical and would be a perfect art piece in any home! You may need a custom creation from them, check it out!

Found this WONDERFUL garden center/tree farm in 2015. Purchased many spring plantings, shrubs and a…read morebeautiful eastern redbud tree. Have shopped here a few times since, as things were needed. I recently lost my tree to an unknown fungus, and went back to select a new tree. So very knowledgeable, helpful - and they offer planting services too. They are our favorite place in Fenton for yard plantings!

Excellent selection of trees and wonderful service. They even deliver trees for free that are for a…read morememorial!