The Shop Tour

 

The Shop has thousands of home and office decorator items from vintage to floral and folk art to inspire and delight the senses.

 

The Shop is has many rooms to visit with treasures around every corner. Specially designed vignettes showcase decorative items providing decorating ideas, "oohs and ahhs," and a lot of inspiration! 

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The Shop has so many items, that it's just too difficult to put them in neat, little categories. We've created a few of our most popular categories below which include the following:

We'll give you little tidbits of information throughout the tour and our personal decorating ideas. Not all items may be available when you visit, but some may be. We've tried to show a representation of the types of items we carry. Thanks for visiting our website, enjoy looking, and we hope to see you soon!

If you're searching for any of the following keywords you'll find them all here:  home decor, unique gifts, folk art, carvings, & figurines; country designs; baskets; wreaths; hand-painted decoration; lighting; antiques; vintage/antique reproductions; old signs; pottery; wall hangings; framed pictures, photos & paintings; collectibles; holiday decorations, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas; holiday gifts; unique gifts;  garden & decorative floral; ironwork, metal decor & stained glass; original paintings, prints & wall art; handmade accessories; natural Beanpod candles; University of Florida Gator items; Haitian oil drum art;  architectural embellishments; old and antique architecturally salvaged item; antique reproduction clocks; great stuff for baby's or youth's room (baby shower gifts); unique vintage-look needlework (embroidery); inspirational sayings; bookends; lamps and lighting; mirrors; Oriental and antique furniture; antique reproduction furniture; painted and imported furniture; furniture from reclaimed wood; primitive furniture,  Briar Patch figures, Joe Spencer, Christopher Blake, Lori Mitchell, folk characters, so much more!

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Natural "Critters" Animals

We always carry many natural animals or wildlife "critters." These are made from natural materials like grasses, seeds, nuts, bark, chili peppers, pine cones, etc. At any time, this can include rabbits, squirrels, birds, snowy owls, hedgehogs, frogs, roosters, horses, cats, reindeer, deer, chickens & chicks, pheasants, zebra, turkeys, geese, ducks, giraffes, etc. You can also use these for seasonal decor such as rabbits for Easter, turkeys for Thanksgiving, or reindeer for Christmas. We also carry natural "nests" and "eggs" for birds to complete a look. SO Cute!

National History Collectibles:  Lucite Acrylic Insects and Skeletons

If you love the natural beauty of nature, we also carry unique items (with real insects, aquatic life, etc.) cast in Lucite Acrylic resin. Specimens are farm raised to ensure quality and that all of nature's beauty can be fully displayed. This collection includes paperweights, key chains, necklaces, bracelets, skeletons (fish, frogs, and birds), life cycles, collections, and more. These make wonderfully unique gifts, particularly for those hard-to-buy-for guys, teens, students, or anyone who just appreciates the natural world and would like a small piece of it for their own.

 

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Ironwork & Metal Works Art

Haitian Oil Drum Art, Vintage antique reproduction advertising Signs & cast iron scroll work, junkyard animals, inspirational sayings, and more

Handcrafted Haitian Oil Drum Wall Decorations

Oil drums are Haitian artists raw materials. The process of converting oil drums into sculptures is both a tribute to man's imagination and resourcefulness in the face of dire economic need. These artists first removes both ends of the oil drum. (The ends are then used for smaller sculptures.) Next, the drum is stuffed with straw and lit on fire to burn off any residues. When it cools down, it is sliced down one side and flattened into a four by six foot piece of metal canvas. The artist then draws the design with a stick of chalk. Next--with only a hammer and a chisel--the design is cut and the sculpture comes alive with imaginative images, such as "Noah's Ark" on the left in the above photo.

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Home & Garden Decor & Gifts

Original (domestic and imported) Artwork, Paintings, Prints, Clay, Ceramic & Pottery, Hard (lightweight) Resin Designs, Framed and unframed Artwork, Wooden Figurines and Animal Artwork, Natural Wood Baskets, Unique Collectible Artists

We offer unique handcrafted items from around the world including animals, pottery, glass and much more! Folk art is everyday and/or festive art originating among the common people of a nation or region. It usually reflects their traditional culture and values. Folk art is a natural expression of real people and beautiful in its simplicity and message. Popular Artists / Collectibles include Janet Ontko, Christopher Blake, Joe Spencer, Lori Mitchell, and others.

This pottery line is from the North Peruvian Village of Chulucanas, where modern artisians use similar techniques their ancestors (the Vicus) used centuries ago. These are hand built, decorated with mineral oxides, fired, and smoked with organic materials. A final smoking imparts the rich brown color.

 

Christopher Blake originals: Juggling animals, animal birdhouses, etc. Blake believes American folk art should be made in America. That is why he personally creates every piece from start to finish in his Minnesota studio. He was born and raised in a traveling circus and was taught carving by his grandfather, a carousel horse carver from Germany. Today, his the third generation to carry on this family tradition.

The bodies of these unique animals (including ducks) are fashioned from bamboo root, and their legs are teakwood. Many are painted, and all have unique names on their wooden name tags. The original shape of the bamboo roots gives each duck his or her own "attitude." Feng Shui practitioners say two ducks in your home symbolize fidelity and happiness.

 

 

 

 

Kissing Fish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Home & Garden Decor & Gifts: Clocks, Lamps & Lighting, Mirrors

(Above) Wonderful artist created flat and "draped" glass shades on iron bases.
   

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Unique Decor & Gifts: Vintage Reproduction Samplers, Linens, Pillows, Quilts, Towels, Textiles, Beadwork Jewelry, Embroidery Artwork & Other Folk Art and Inspirational Wall Hangings, Wreaths, Baskets, BeanPod Candles, Special Occasion, Themes, Weddings, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Etc.

Barefoot Dreams brand throws are seen in stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks. Grown ups deserve to experience the luxurious softness of Barefoot CozyChicÔ knit fabric. Wrap yourself in Barefoot Dreams throws and relive the wonder and comfort of your favorite blankie. Available in a wide array of colors and in a washable and dryer friendly chenille fabric. It won't shrink, pill or wrinkle and will always return to its original softness!

You deserve the best! Enjoy a CLEAN candle. Each exquisite Beanpod CandleÔ is crafted from soybeans and made in America. A petroleum-free candle wax that's clean and healthy for the environment. Look closely. If it doesn't say 100% stabilized soy wax, it's not a Beanpod CandleÔ . Breathe in its rich scent. A fragrance that will last from first light until the final flame.

Chili Pepper Wreaths

Feather Wreaths

Weddings and Babies!

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Furniture:  Antique, Antique Reproduction, Imported and Painted Furniture, Architectural Embellishments (New and Reclaimed), Etc.

We offer a wide variety of ethnic furniture. Many pieces have original finishes and some are painted and colored in creative finishes. Pieces come to us from all over the world-- Pakistan, India, Mongolia, Tibet. Our beautiful Chinese pieces come from many provinces and regions including Heibi, Shanxi, Shandong, Jiangsu, Gansu, Ping Yao, and others. You can display these pieces with traditional and contemporary furnishings, and they work well with an eclectic look. They can be used as sideboards, sofa/side tables, dressers, sink bases, and used in virtually any room in your home

 
 
 

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Seasonal & Holiday Decor

At The Shop, we celebrate year round throughout the Seasons! Every seas is just another time to find great decorative items! Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, St. Patrick's Day, July 4th, Memorial Day (Patriotic Holidays), Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, Valentine's Day, and more!

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