Back in November last year, I noticed signs along the road around Roosevelt one day as I was…read moredriving through..."Cool Stuff" with a King Street address. I'm a curious gal, so I hopped on over and what I found was the most delightful, treasure-filled adventure I could've asked for! I love the thrill of the hunt (even though sometimes I don't even know what it is I'm looking for!)...and if you can't get enough of old stuff, vintage stuff, funky stuff, rusty stuff...this is your mecca! Located in a huge old warehouse, and only open the first weekend of every month, you will find what you were looking for and more! The building itself has such charm, how could it not hold such wonderful curiosities within? I've visited Cool Stuff Vintage a few times now. The contents are constantly changing, but always something you just have to have! How do these people know? I think its because they are collectors themselves. Just a sampling of what I saw during my last trip this month...60's/70's lunchboxes...a small cardboard doll house w/tiny plastic people & furnishings, maybe from the 50's...vintage fabric galore...a huge heavy outdoor bar set I would give my eye teeth for if I had could afford it and had a place to put it! Cool vintage Tupperware...Elvis posters...not to mention some colorful groovy plastic 70's chairs...good ol rusty valves and antique doorknobs...lovely real leather messenger bags, used just enough for that "broken in" feeling and look...I could go on and on! Check out the Facebook page, Cool Stuff Vintage, for hours and more info. They also buy & consign. If wandering through cool old buildings looking for things you didn't even know you needed sounds like a good time to you, you should go!

The woman at the front was so welcoming! The selection was fun and the value of everything was…read moregreat. Great prices. Will be back!

I have always loved Rusted! But when they have a Market in their back parking lot it's so good…read more The store is a staple in San Marco filled with treasures, plants and creative offerings. If you are looking for that special gift! Check out Rusted!

A small store with a garden in back. There is parking on the street and we were greeted upon entry…read more They had a few nice things, but even though it pulls up as an antique store, it is more so just vintage items and things you'd find in a boutique.

Best clothing store in Jacksonville. The owner is one of the nicest people you'd ever meet & is…read moresuper helpful & they maintain the absolute coolest selection of clothes you can find anywhere in Jax with insanely good prices. & it's local!! Y'all definitely should it check it out.

From the owner: We have good quality vintage clothing/accessories .read more

If your taste does not veer towards quirky, then do not go here. This store is not meant for you…read more If, however, you like retro styles, dig the vintage vibe and eschew the mainstream aesthetic, then what are you waiting for? Do you want a cat bag? They have it! Want a swing dress with zombies wandering through the pattern? They got it? Been looking for a cardigan with sugar skulls smiling at you? It's your lucky day, it's here! Now don't get too excited, it isn't a large store (it's a crypt remember?) but it's adorably eccentric. If you are adorably eccentric then this place is for you.

From the owner: A unique and offbeat boutique specializing in statement making clothing, accessories, gifts, and…read moremore! We carry a variety of sizes ranging from XS-4X and even a few select menswear styles. A true showcase of colorful and quirky fashion and gifts. Stop by for an experience not soon forgotten!

A fantastic consignment shop. Today was my first time in but I will definitely be coming back. I…read moredidn't buy anything this trip but did see some lovely items I considered getting tailored to my size. The variety of men's items is significantly smaller (I get it- most men wear socks far past the first sign of a hole) but there is a great selection of women's apparel and accessories. What I enjoyed most of all was my interaction with the woman running the store today. Abby was not only attentive to where I was in the store and what i might need help with (offered to pull items out of the glass display case when she noticed me drooling over a gorgeous pair of Chanel earrings) but she also got to know me! I really appreciate that she took her time to build a relationship with me while I was in the store. It's employees like Abby that turn one-time-shoppers into customers and customers into regulars. Can't wait to visit again, bring friends, and leave fully confident I definitely needed those Chanel earrings.

I will never shop here again! The staff was extremely rude and not friendly. They stood over me and…read morewere apprehensive to let me try things in the case. They followed me around the store and made snide comments about accessories they thought wouldn't fit me. The store is a mess! Everything is piled on top of each other and nothing is proven to be authenticated. This store is an unpleasant space and ruined my shopping experience.

Every visit is a fun filled thrift adventure! Staff is courteous, friendly and professional. The…read moreinterior is quite large and holds many great finds from children's, Womens and men's wear and more! 50% off SALE - EVERYDAY! Some of my favorite items are the men's shirts and music collection. Picked up if not brand new, gently worn clothing and great albums/cd's of some of my cherished music. Lots of parking on the property and a restroom for customers only located inside. Can't wait for my next visit to see what other wonderful items to purchase and help support this great nonprofit organization.

Good people, fair prices. Will use again!…read more Gets crowded but the lines move quickly! I got rid of a lot of silver and some gold jewelry.

They found my ring!!!! The woman who called to let me know was rude but I have my ring back. I will…read morebe taking my jewelry elsewhere in the future.

I live in Atlanta but travel through Jacksonville quite regularly for work. I always make a point…read moreto stop at the most unique area of town, 5 Points. Although Atlanta has some good boutiques, some of my favorite shops are right in this strip of stores. While from the street you may think that Violet is a pretty, bohemian boutique, don't let the merchandising fool you. I am an avid shopper and this store carries numerous items that I have seen on overstock.com, at outlets, and on designer sample sale websites. I am not sure how this store stocks lines like Hudson and AG with only a few styles. I have worked in the fashion industry and know that you must purchase a wide range of the line in order to sell it, not just 1 or 2 styles. One of my favorite lines ever is Calypso St. Barth. The beautiful dresses and scarves are to die for. Too bad that at Violet, everything is way past season (some pieces I've noticed were from 2006) and super marked up. I saw a super cute blue dress with a ruffle from Calypso but tried it on and the fit was off. I also thought it was something I had seen last season. I got curious so I called the company, who informed me that the dress I saw at Violet was an irregular that was only sold at the outlet in 2009 for $39! The retail price on the dress in Violet, right now, is $218!!!!!!!!!!!! They have never once sold to Violet and the Calypso representative also informed me that this wasn't the first call she had received and their attorneys were looking into the situation. I was appalled. Not matter how cute a store is, or how nice someone seems, you never know. To me, that discredits the whole boutique. It's greedy, it is deceiving to customers and it is simply unethical. I don't care how pretty the store looks from the outside (or inside). I refuse to support someone who is not playing the retail game fairly.

LOVES! Spending two…read moremonths in Jacksonville, Florida was something I never planned on.. that is until my work sent me here for two months. Yep. But I digress... I made my way down to Park St. today on lunch break today after being referred by a local when I mentioned seeking out thrift stores in the area... well please note, Violet has nothing to do with thrift stores and neither frankly, does the 5 points neighborhood it's situated in but that doesn't matter. What matters is this boutique was just what I needed. It's only been two days and I was feeling completely like a fish out of water until I wandered in here and started chatting it up with Texie (the owner) who made feel totally at home. She even made up a little list for me of all the local great food spots! But on to the goods... Texie carries a little of everything.. amazing clothing lines, jewelry lines (erica weiner, and my new fave- Sage), handbags, freaking awesome candles... and tons more. She really packs it in but be glad she does- all items are clearly thoughtfully and tastefully chosen. Coming from the Bay Area, with a plethora of local indie boutiques, I was still surprised by a couple of lines I had never seen before. Needless to say after only 20 minutes I walked out with less money, but in much better spirits. I scored an amazing new fragrance that I know I won't run into on anyone else (a incredibly yummy & nostalgic smelling body oil by Sage with notes of incense, amber, & coconut, kind of reminds me of high school!) and a sweet yet practical pair of fresh water pearl drop earrings.. nothing like retail therapy to beat the "I'm stuck in Florida for two months" blues! Though my wallet won't appreciate it, I will most certainly be back in the very near future.