All along the Historic Cherokee district is a variety of antique shops, all of which have their own…read moreniche. The Purple Cow is my favorite because there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of rhyme or reason for what's in the shop, but the randomness makes sense once you're in there! A few of the Purple Cow's specialties include: - A huge collection of vintage postcards, kept in old library card catalog drawers. I love to sift through them and see what vacation spots used to look like. And it's fun to read the used ones...see what kinds of messages people used to send to loved ones back in the day. - Antique hardware. If you're in the market for hooks, pulls or doorknobs, this might be the place for you. They usually don't come in sets, so if you like an eclectic aesthetic, that's a perfect place to purchase items for your house. - Signs. There's a huge, neon parrot sign that I inquired about. It's not for sale, but most of the signs are. There's old street signs, signs advertising products and a random arrow that directs people to the restroom. - There's also a large bookshelf of sports memorabilia near the register. Personally, sports anything doesn't pique my interest. But my boyfriend, who's an avid baseball card collector, said that the collection was pretty interesting. On my first visit, I purchased a framed "paint by numbers" of a ship at sea for our new apartment. It cost $5 and hangs on the wall next to a framed President Garfield on our entry room wall. If that gives you any indication of what kinds of antiques I'm into, then you'll understand why I love the Purple Cow.

This shop was one of my favorite stops on Cherokee Street. I got the feeling that a lot of the…read morethings I admired were not for sale because they didn't have prices on them, but it was great to just walk through and see things. It was like walking through an awesome quirky museum of americana, but keep in mind that I love old signs. Definitely check out the outdoor area, which has a neat little bridge and is filled with trinkets, statues and cool signs, including a few hotel/motel signs. Yeah, I would live there.

This is an amazing and fun place to hunt for treasures. A maze of rooms offers quite an eclectic…read morecollection. And the personnel are both helpful and pleasant.

This is my favorite place to look for gifts and unique items. I visit every week and the vendors…read moreare always adding new items.

Cutest antique store!! Very reasonably priced and proceeds support the botanical garden. Staff are…read morevolunteers and very helpful! You get a discount with your membership to the gardens!

I was excited to visit as I always miss the business hours. However, we were watched like common…read morecriminals the ENTIRE time and it was uncomfortable. I wish I had told them what I thought when I left but was humilitated. I am employed, can afford many things in that store and never steal. I'm not sure why that would even happen but I will not be back. Happy Mother's Day! It was nice to go to the store across the street and be treated well.

An absolute must-go-to when you're visiting the Missouri Botanical Garden, and honestly it's worth…read moredropping by just on its own! It's definitely a traditional gift shop with lots of fun souvenirs commemorating your visit to the gardens, but it also has a lot more fun stuff including items you can use when you're gardening and when you're decorating your garden. They also have a nice selection of locally made products like spices and jams and jellies. The day I was in there were two women working and they were just so lovely and helpful. The one who checked out my items was sweet and chatty and obviously very proud of where she worked, as she should be. I also appreciated that they have reusable recyclable bags that are priced at only $1.50 and $2.00. This is one of the best gift and souvenir shops I've ever been to. I picked up so many great gifts for friends and family back home.

Just visited the neatest curated vintage shop on Cherokee Street! It's not as big as some of the…read moreothers, but the items are more specialized: It's mostly living room/den/bar furniture and decor. Very midcentury. Prices are good and the owner (I think owner) was friendly and helpful. We hope to return soon (and maybe buy a few pieces if they're still there)!

Such a cute makers market gift shop featuring items from local artisans. They offer unique…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts that are readily available or special order from the vendors. Each booth is decorated and well stocked. The shop is centrally located in Uptown Collinsville among other must see shops and restaurants. They also have a creative studio area where they host craft events (painting, crocheting, kids crafts, and other DIYs) or you can rent the space out for a private party. Don't forget to take a selfie in front of the beautiful butterfly wings.

This is a fairly new shop in town. The business is combo shop and kitchen design. It is small but…read morehas some very cute items and extremely reasonable prices. Most items are home decor as well as some dinner and serve ware. Although advertised as resale shop some items are new. The owner is quite friendly. She does a monthly drawing for a prize ranging from $50 gift card to cookware. Some cabinets from her kitchen design business are there and are priced to sell!

I thought I'd reviewed Elder's before. No? Ok... The place…read moreis huge. Deep building. Three floors. Many antiques, including so much furniture and each piece I have seen in excellent condition. I usually buy smaller pieces here, including old photos (nerd that I am, I look through the ones that have legible names on the back and find descendants of those depicted). They offer a sizeable discount if you pay in cash. No mask requirement, but vaccines have been available for quite some time and the place is big enough to space yourself many feet from the nearest person.

My wife is a designer out of New York, and when we come to her hometown of St Louis, she always…read moreinsists on coming here. Elders is a treasure trove of unique and beautiful antiques. The selection is vast and diverse (THREE floors), with something for every taste and budget. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, and they go out of their way to ensure you find exactly what you're looking for. The prices are more than fair, and the quality is outstanding. I highly recommend Elders to anyone in the market for high-end antiques at reasonable prices.