Wow! What a beautiful store! I could buy everything in here. From antiques to gifts, children's…read moretoys, anything and everything for the kitchen, this place has is all!

From the owner: Thoughtful gifts, curated vintage, home decor and fresh flowers nestled in Historic Aurora, Oregonread more

I can not resist a garden store and French Prairie is not an ordinary garden store! Yes, there is a…read morebeautiful collection and wide variety of perennials available for purchase along with yard art and pots and planters. But wander into the store and you will be amazed at how many gift items are inside. So many, it is a bit dizzying at first! So much to look at every which way you turn so I took my time, wandered in and out of every nook and corner and then took a second lap! Here is what I saw: -Bright metal yard art - think giant coneflowers and flamingos and birds. -Dried and faux flowers. -Dish towels - I bought white ones with turquoise & orange cats all over. -Guest napkins. -Gnomes for Fall, for Christmas, for summer. -Candles. -Soaps. -Books. -Framed prints. -Jewelry. -Plants. -Pots. -Pillows. -Throw blankets. -Wind-charms. -Greeting cards. -Chocolate. Sprinkled throughout are seasonal decorations. On this day, there were lots of fall and Halloween items as well as Christmas trees and ornaments. Loved the clip on succulent ornaments and may just have to go back for a dozen. I am sure there was more than what I listed but you get the point! There is a lot of stuff! And it's nice and reasonably priced. Located closer to the Post Office a little away from the row of shops, don't miss this shop!

If you're at all into browsing around antique shops, put this adorable city on your radar - even…read morethe city itself is an antique, having been founded in the late 1800s as a religious commune. It's super cute and historical - complete with its own walking tour! Aurora is a hidden gem - and is less 30 minutes south of Portland! The city is pretty small so it's definitely doable as a day trip depending on how long you want to spend antique-hunting. I've never seen so many antique stores in one place - there are at least 10 within walking distance, and a lot more if you include the ones outside of the quaint little Main Street area. PRO TIP: don't visit on a Monday though - as tons of the shops and restaurants are closed oddly enough. The city centers around historical Main Street which is pleasantly walkable and offers clean public restrooms and picnic tables to take a break on. It also offers a really interesting self-guided walking tour of the historic buildings and town called the "Emma Walk" and you can find it online here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2013R1/Downloads/FloorLetter/460 Another little fun fact - Aurora is the home of Life Flight - the largest nonprofit air ambulance company in the country - who knew?!! There are lots of cute boutique hotels and restaurants in the area - as well as major chains in nearby Wilsonville if that's your thing. Every summer they have a fun festival called Colony Days. The town is easy to find - right off I-5. And there's lots of public parking in the Main Street area. Aurora is really a true hidden gem - I'd never heard of it and only stumbled upon it after digging around on Google looking for a fun place to stay on my way out of Oregon that's close enough to PDX but not inside the city lol. Definitely worth a day trip!

For the most part, we were disappointed at how high all the prices were, and a majority of the…read moreowners were not very friendly

This shop is beautifully styled, with furniture placed in rooms they way it would appear in one's…read morehome. The furniture is in very good condition for the age! Definitely a country style, reminds me of the antiques Shops back on the East Coast where I am from. So many rope rugs and placemats! Brought back fond childhood memories. We had one in our kitchen and in front of every door. I had completely forgotten about this style. Throughout the shop, which is located in an old house, there are lots of nooks and crannies filled with gift collections like fancy soaps, greeting cards, albums, jewelry, and delicious teas. There is a second story that is filled with more furniture and home decor. While my style is more a mid century, I definitely appreciated the quality of items and the. Are in which everything is displayed. The store is spotless! And lots of room to walk around and see everything. The owner is taking all precautions dueing Covid. Sanitizer at door, masks required, social distancing. Located right on Main Street in this charming town, do stop in.

On a day of Antiquing in Aurora, I found that at the end of the day, this one didn't even leave me…read morewith a second thought. It was a bit unmemorable. There were plenty of items to see, but nothing that interested me. Overall it wasn't bad, but just lacked charm.

This is one of the many antique stores in the adorable town of Aurora and it's just delightful!…read morePacked full of all sorts of antiques and other unique wares - even the building is historic (from the 1800s). There were so many beautiful lamps and stained glass panels - very impressive! There are 3 floors to explore and tons of vendors. The huge store is well organized with a great flow and layout. I barely had time to explore - I almost didn't visit bc it was a Monday and I thought they were closed Mondays but they just started their summer hours and are open 11-3 on Mondays!! I barely made it before close but the staff were so nice and let me have a quick run around. Prices are decent for the area - antiques seem to be a tad pricey in this town - possibly bc it's their claim to fame. It's in a great location though in this lovely historical town. Parking is all street parking but abundant and easy to navigate. Definitely worth exploring!

Quaint and small in appearance from the outside, inside it is room after room, upstairs, downstairs…read moreof antiques. Massive! As in over 16,000 square feet big. So much to take in! All the norms - furniture, art, dinnerware and serving pieces, glasses, clothing, books, jewelry, collectibles - it's all there! What interests me the most is that there are still lots of buyers for these pieces. I say that because many Of my friends, and myself, held on to lots of my mother and grandmothers treasures but when downsizing, the next generation had no interest. Many of us donated to Goodwill and the Salvation Army and I see so many similar pieces in this store and other antique shops. While not my taste - I prefer mid-century mod - I still appreciate the beauty and marvel over many of the inventive items of the day. The furniture is so detailed, the chests and cabinets with lots of compartments and drawers, all so beautiful. The serving pieces and bar ware always captures my attention and Main Street Mercantile had lots! Definitely visit while in Aurora because if you are visiting this town, it's most like for the antiques. Just be careful walking around as the floors aren't even and steps appear out of nowhere. Prices definitely on the higher side.