Where
Else to Find Antiques
Sweet
Home has experienced a recent wave of antique dealers, with three new
stores popping up just in the last year that specialize in historical
items. Here are some other locations where antiques may be found:
nThe Cookie Jar – 1302 Long St.
With
windows lined with colorful cookie jars, this antiques store offers a
large variety of vintage collectibles to buy, sell and trade. Like
many stores in Sweet Home, including most on this list, owners Mike
and Larry cater to a wide variety of interests, from tapestries to
appliances.
nFlower shops Lilies and Lovelies (1141 Long St.) and
Sweet Home Florist (1231 Main St.) primarily focus on floral, but
both offer various collectibles and vintage items.
nFoster Lake Mall – 5480 Highway 20
This
store literally has something for everyone. Donna, the owner, is a
master at finding vintage kitchen ware, sporting and outdoors gear
and much more. Simply stated, you never know what you’re going to
find there.
nPeriwinkle Provisions – 1101 Main St.
Though
primarily a health food and nutrition store, Periwinkles sells
antiques as well. Its owners refer to their business as a modern
mercantile health food store. With the look of an early 1890’s
general store, owners Robert and Brandi Hawkins greet their regular
customers by name.
nPine Tree Antiques – 2231 Main St.
Collectibles
abound at Pine Tree, including dolls, coins, artwork and much more.
The business is owned by Ron Rodgers and operated by Kathy and Steve
Rodgers. In addition to a variety of antiques and furniture, it
offers storage for RVs, boats and cars.
nRita’s Relics – 1045 Main St.
Owned
by Rita Houston, the store boasts a variety of furniture, décor
items, and clothing. Rita’s, also known as Oregon Prospecting, is
also a main supplier to prospectors in the area with a large supply
of books, maps, gold pans, and more.
nTrash to Treasure – 1023 Main St.
Owned
by Nancy Patton, this store specializes in quality used clothing,
with a generous assortment of antiques, collectibles and shabby chic
furniture.