how sad. does anyone even care that this is one of the last remaining antique shops on mission in south pas? the rest have been closed and replaced by trendy clothing boutiques, interior design crap holes and effen Bellini - the Barney's NY of baby-world.
i have to frequent these places partially out of fear they may succumb to a demise not unlike the Rialto but mostly because although I can't identify the proper use of most of the utensils sold here, I still love them.
the place smells of old dust, but you cant see any of it. it's quiet; they could probably use better lighting and some music. but it's filled with books, dolls, drapery, furniture, china, pictures, records, jewelry - everything. it's a hodgepodge, really, but what antique store isn't?
out of my own curiosity, i'd love to be able to sit and rummage through some of the boxes and closed cabinets, but things are piled upon piles and even closed off - that's probably my only gripe. that, and the gold fish tank they have there looks a little grimy. someone needs to change their water. read more