Antiques on 1A

My husband and I have been doing a lot of antiquing lately, and I’ve noticed that antique stores are all a hit or miss. It depends a lot on what you’re looking for, and this store had EXACTLY what we were looking for. I was directed here because they are the closest retailer of the Annie Sloan chalk paint. I intended to go in there and only get the paint to rework a buffet I have, but as soon as I walked in the door, I was enchanted.
It’s a small collection, but a curated collection, mostly of re-​painted antiques with a shabby chic flair. I had to be dragged out of there to keep from spending all my money, but I did get an adorable secretary desk in a weathered, pink finish, along with a postcard and of course, the paint! The owner was super-​nice and helpful, and the prices were incredibly reasonable. I’ve seen people trying to sell re-​painted furniture on Craigslist for $ 400. The same goes for non-​painted antiques at other retailers. The desk was only $ 199 and the drawer on the inside has the original inscription from 1890. It’s a new business, only opened in November I think, so if you’re in the area, definitely stop by.