On April 1st, I Opened a Shop. It Wasn’t a Prank (I Think).

On April Fool’s Day, 2012, we opened the doors to Lamplight Antiques. We didn’t have retail experience. We didn’t have a staff. We barely had a plan. But we had a love for beautiful, meaningful, old things—and a slightly foolish streak that apparently pairs well with a dream and a key.

We had no idea we’d still be doing this 13 years later.

Since then, the shop has moved twice, changed shapes more times than we can count, and grown into something we’re truly proud of. We’ve been in our current building for 10 years—a space that feels like home. (Literally, we bought it. Still surprises us sometimes.)

A lot has changed. We’ve slowed down the hours, added a booth, sold online, taken breaks from selling online, and found a rhythm that fits our life—which includes copyediting work, dogs, garden plans, and occasionally forgetting where we put the packing tape.

But some things haven’t changed:

  • We still love finding one-of-a-kind treasures.
  • We still believe old things have stories worth sharing.
  • And we still get excited every single time someone finds something they love in this little space.

So here we are—13 years of learning, laughing, overthinking, underpricing, moving furniture, and making magic. Thank you for being part of it.

Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just wandered into the booth last weekend:
You’re the reason these fools are still doing what they love. 🖤



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