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Antiques Galore in an Unexpected Place: Florence, Colorado

December 5, 2019 | Carina |
  • Holidays
  • Vintage Shopping

 

Vintage Pewter Teapots and Silverware Vintage Dress Forms from Florence, CO

Favorite Colorado Town for Vintage & Antiques

Listen closely. I’m about to share one of my favorite Colorado locations to shop for vintage and antique treasures! You’ll need to head south on I-25 and commit to driving about ninety minutes outside the greater Denver metro area. But don’t worry—even if you have to endure construction delays between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs, I promise it will be worth it. Put on your favorite playlist or podcast and prepare to be amazed.

Florence is in eastern Fremont County, sitting on the southern banks of the Arkansas River.  Measuring just over four square miles, the former railroad town features a quaint two-block Main Street, where you’ll find over a dozen antique shops with a wide variety of merchandise to tempt you.

Photo of Vintage Market Window Display in Florence, Colorado Christmas Vintage Terrarium

Vintage Winter Charm

I love going there on a warm summer day and meandering between shops with a cold drink in hand. But my recent November visit was just as relaxing and filled with Holiday cheer. Beautifully decorated shop windows featured winter vignettes overflowing with antique sleds, skates, tree ornaments, yard décor, and seasonal tableware. Some shops glittered with silver and gold accents, while others featured a clean, mid-century style. Colorado Rustic is a favorite look, of course, and the warm feel of vintage wool blankets, plaid shirts, and cozy cabin décor wraps you up like a warm fire on a dark winter night.

Where to Eat in Florence

And I’m happy to report that Florence also boasts plenty of places to eat and drink when you need a break from shopping. You’ll find several coffee shops, Mexican food, steak, sushi, Indian cuisine, and a great little café called Aspen Leaf Café and Bakery. We stopped in for a late lunch of veggie burgers and giant homemade brownies, which gave us the stamina to continue exploring. I came home with several great finds: an oversized antique jar that’s perfect as a vase, a rustic wooden doll bed I’ll use as a display piece, and some perfectly tattered black and white photos to add to my collection.

It’s truly an authentic Colorado experience, and there’s still plenty of time to head south and do some holiday shopping in Florence. As all intrepid antique geeks know, you can’t guarantee.

 


SHOP VINTAGE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

We’re hosting seven Denver Vintage and Antique Sellers bring you a special Collectors Holiday Market pop-up shop. Each vendor has a special collection of antique treasures. Including Vintage Holiday Decor, Antique Furniture, Fine Art, Antiques, Native American Collectibles, Glassware, and Gifts

Collectors Holiday Market

Friday & Saturday | 11am-3pm
December 6-7 | December 13-14  |  December 20-21
8800 W 14th Avenue in Lakewood

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How to Create a Spooky Vintage Vignette

October 23, 2019 | Carina |
  • Holidays
  • Photo Shoots
  • Vintage Styling

  Holidays are an especially wonderful time to create a vintage display in your home. An artfully arranged collection of themed items can make the plainest corner come alive with a spirit of nostalgia, whimsy, and humor. And part of the fun is that the vignette is temporary—you gather your supplies, spend an hour (or …Read More

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Thank You Denver & What’s Next

October 7, 2019 | Carina |
  • Vintage Sales and Events
  • Vintage Styling

I want to send a huge thank you to those of you who visited our final VINTAGE EXTRAVAGANZA sale at Plank & Pearl last weekend! It was wonderful to see some familiar faces, and I truly appreciate those of you who have been attending our sales since last spring! Hopefully, you found some unique treasures …Read More

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Six Things to Always Buy at the Thrift Store

September 13, 2019 | Carina |
  • Thrift Stores

In a previous post, I shared that I have a personal list of things I will never buy at a thrift store, and encouraged you to create one of your own. Knowing that I’m just never going to purchase sheets, shoes, or swimwear gives me more time to hunt for treasures and bargains that I …Read More

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Styling My Daughter’s Wedding with Vintage

July 18, 2019 | Coleen |
  • Vintage Styling

When my daughter became engaged last October, most of my friends assumed I’d be lending a hand in the design of the wedding. As the owner of a vintage wedding rental business, it wasn’t a big leap of imagination—but a few took me aside quietly and said things like, “Do you think it will be …Read More

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Are You Afraid of Thrift Stores?

June 26, 2019 | Carina |
  • Thrift Stores

As a deeply devoted thrift store shopper (for over three decades), I sometimes forget that lots of people actually hate the entire concept of buying used goods in a space that was once home to a run-down grocery store. Many a friend or acquaintance has admired a beautiful piece of art in my home, or …Read More

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Summer Vintage Extravaganza | June 20 & 22

June 18, 2019 | Carina |
  • Vintage Sales and Events

Our June 20th VIP Sale, taking place on the eve of the Summer Solstice (the public sale is on Saturday, June 22), will once again feature some fun, themed rooms with curated collections. We absolutely love themes and think nothing is more fun than creating unique areas that offer an immersive experience. Our March sale was …Read More

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I CHANGED, AND SO DID MY BUSINESS

June 11, 2019 | Carina |
  • Uncategorized

  It’s interesting how often I hear the word “solid” when small business owners talk about their companies, and how things are going.  Here are a few examples: I have a pretty SOLID business plan. We had a SOLID first quarter. Our work has been really SOLID this month. It’s such a strong and confident …Read More

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Embracing a Small Thanksgiving

November 12, 2018 | Coleen |
  • Holidays
  • Seasons
  • Vintage Rentals

  If you’re like me, you have a certain image of Thanksgiving dinner stuck in your mind, playing on a loop each and every day of November. It’s basically this: a large, happy group of family and friends crowded around a really long table, groaning under enormous plates of traditional food. I’ve hosted this kind …Read More

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Lighter & Brighter for 2018

March 8, 2018 | Carina |
  • Vintage Rentals
  • Weddings

  In the life of any small company, so many changes in a year. It’s said that dogs live seven years to every year of ours, and I’m beginning to think that a twelve-month cycle for a wedding rental business can have the same feeling of acceleration!   2017 brought a vast array of change, …Read More

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