Consignment Shopping

Have you ever considered shopping at a consignment shop for interior design items for your home? 

Recently, I went into the Canton consignment shop "Go Simple" and was pleasantly surprised with the selection they had to offer.  The owner, Janet Conroy, had many decorative items, as well as, serving pieces for your kitchen or dining room.  You do have to hunt for the right pieces, but the rewards are big and the price tag is small.  This is a place where it is easy to take a risk, since items are usually sold at a fraction of their original cost.  She has lamps, clocks, glassware, prints and furniture pieces.  I liked this shop, because it wasn't all furniture or large items.  I was able to purchase a working marble lamp base for $20 that just needed a little cleaning up and a shade.  I think the lamp will work well with the new lamps my client has purchased over the past several months.  Another item I saw was a grandmother clock.  This is a beautiful decorative piece that will add tremendous interest to a room.  This is something no one else will have and looks like an heirloom that has been passed down.  Consignment shopping can be a great way to find unique items that add character and age to any newly decorated space.

I plan to go to some other consignment shops in Needham and Hanover.  These shops focus more on furniture.  I will let you know if there are any interesting decorative pieces to be found.

Dotty Wyman is the principal designer at www.dottywymandesigns.com.