I love antique malls for so many reasons. To me, antique malls are the epitome of “shopping local” while being environmentally conscious—these items are already made, have stood the test of time, and often, need nothing more than a quick scrub or polish to bring back into circulation.
My foray into antique shopping happened rather quickly, and by accident—last winter, Mary and I found ourselves in Maine, en route to Acadia National Park on a snowy day. We passed a series of antique stores and after the third or fourth one, decided to investigate. What we found, when we stepped foot inside Two Old Goats, was a cozy shop (and shop pup!), an owner who smiled easily and was happy to let us browse quietly but also ready for conversation as I sorted through baseball cards, license plates, and a vintage glow mold Santa that ended up coming home in our carry on.
In our visits since, I’ve made a point to stop into Two Old Goats, always discovering something I didn’t know I needed, the perfect souvenir from our trip…