Thrill of the Hunt, located at 3122 Battleground Avenue, is a fabulous vintage collectibles store. Here, you can find mid-twentieth century furniture-- chic, shabby chic, a little retro and, other great vintage items, including TONS of unique, vintage jewelry. Proprietor Carol P. left corporate life several years ago and hasn't looked back. She loves owning her own business and spending time around people who appreciate collectibles with provenance! The above photo is just a tiny slice of the wonderful items in her shop.
Thrill of the Hunt offers furniture painting classes, interior design services, occasional outdoor flea markets, and, just recently, has ventured into etsy with a new line of one-of-a-kind upcycled, vintage jewelry. Fellow blogger, tomboyaroundtown, also sings Carol's praises. What do you collect? Where is the best area to find antique stores in your town? Mr. and Mrs. GDP would love head your way on a shopping spree/photo shoot!
Addendum: As of 2011, The Thrill of the Hunt has been reinvented as a jewelry-only place called Preen. Carol said vintage and repurposed jewelry became the majority of her sales.
I love these kinds of places. We have a couple that I frequent.
Posted by: hip chick | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 06:15 AM
Always a good find and a lot of memories in places like this.
Posted by: Bill B | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 07:45 AM
i love antiques! i want my own house with a lot of them!
Posted by: paty | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 01:13 PM
That is a place full of treasures!
My mom speaks Russian - we used to live 4 years in the Soviet Union long time ago. Hope she will respond herself soon :)
Posted by: Ellie | Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:05 PM
I love to go look at all the stuff in here. They have the CUTEST stuff for photo props. I'm just sad i can't buy it all! lol
Posted by: Susan | Friday, August 21, 2009 at 02:43 PM
LOVE THIS ONE~
Posted by: June | Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 05:08 PM