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| - The fifth star is missing due to the fact they have downsized this "mall" substantially. I can remember needing hours to get through this home of all things vintage, tacky, and just plain interesting; but alas, they have cut the space in half I'm guessing due to the pesky economy. : /
There's just something about that musty smell of old..not people old, that's an entirely different odor and not nearly as pleasant. I'm not talking about moth balls either, I am speaking of the scent the memories these quirky gadgets, sturdy pieces of furniture, and miscellaneous decor possess. The history behind each piece collected here at the Antique Mall (and any antique shop to be quite honest) intrigues me.
From vintage glassware, to collectible memorabilia, I quiet fancy the old box and Polaroid camera's myself (shocker, I'm sure).
Visiting this home of all things antique brings back memories, and that thing that happens as we get older..I think they call it nostalgia? Memories-shmemories, though, I'll admit to you that I find it a little disturbing that things from my childhood (I'm a product of the 80's) are surfacing in an ANTIQUE store now, haha.
If you want a trip down memory lane, a couple laughs or if you're looking for that completely unique gift for a quirky certain someone, definitely make Antique Mall of America a stop on your list!
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