Vintage Wares - Guide to Chippewa Valley Antiques & Collectibles

Stylish antiques & collectibles for your local lifestyle.

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Antiques, Vintage, Collectibles

Step Into Birdie's Gathered Goods, With Finds Old & New For Locals

at this Eau Claire collectibles and antiques shop, stories live in refurbished wood grain and perfectly worn corners

If your heart skips a beat at the sight of treasures marked by the passing of time and handmade gifts – paired with a cup of coffee in hand – consider this your friendly reminder to stop by Birdie’s Gathered Goods (3029 N Hastings Way, Eau Claire). Walking into the vintage shop, the thrill of the hunt becomes almost as satisfying as...

Antique Emporium Legacy Continues On Water Street, Tells Stories Of Eau Claire

rest assured, this local treasure trove of collectible paper goods and unique antiques hasn’t slipped under the Valley's radar

For years, my weekends were defined by getting lost among the endless floors of curiosities and historic treasures at the Antique Emporium (508 Water St, Eau Claire), a downtown landmark that remains a cornerstone of many locals’ identities. The emporium's former, multilevel store has since relocated to Water Street – but rest assured, this local treasure hasn’t slipped under our radar. For the last four years, Antique Emporium proprietor Hugh Passow has curated...

Catching Up With Dewey Street's VHS & Oddity Shop, The Beyond

after about two years of business, downtown Eau Claire's resident VHS, DVD and 'weird shit' dealer continues to welcome regulars and new faces

As an avid shopper of the shop myself, that was a little surprising, given the transformation The Beyond (218 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire) has undergone since its opening about two years back. Now, though, there are multiple aisles of flicks to shop; tilting your head just so, to read the titles of. Horror films are on one of the first shelves once entering, but The Beyond carries every kind of film under the sun, spanning old Pixar and Disney movies to thrillers, sci-fi, rom-com, noir, drama ...

Collective Charm Deals In Quality & Nostalgia, Approaches 10-Year Anniversary

Chippewa Falls' ever-growing antique and vintage marketplace continues to thrive through collaboration

Collective Charm’s 12,000-square-foot marketplace of antique, vintage and local goods certainly makes its case as one of western Wisconsin’s must-go storefronts for any seasoned treasure (antique) hunter or curious shopper. Roughly 70 unique vendors fill the Chippewa Falls storefront’s space from floor to ceiling – seriously, if you forget to look up, you might miss out on your next prized painting, neon beer signage or other come-up – which welcomes new inventory weekly, if not daily ...

SIGN ME UP: Local History Immortalized in Signage

a look at words that have lasted in the Chippewa Valley

Decades of Chippewa Vallians have from an early age had the signs and symbols of local establishments imprinted deep in their brains. While businesses come and go, the appeal of vintage signage persists – and fortunately sometimes not just in memory. Here are a handful of signs that locals might recognize from years gone by ...

MUSICAL MUSES: Seven Suns Vintage Partners With Midwest Musicians

a new styling series will feature ‘hand-picked favorites’ from country western artists

Seven Suns Vintage continues to celebrate and capture creatives, both “in spirit and in style," with a new styling series focused on musicians from the Midwest. To begin this series, Savannah Smith turned to two of her close friends in the industry ...

More Than a Good Deal: What Drives Eau Claire's New Generation of Thrifters

for many, secondhand fashion is about more than saving money

Across Eau Claire, secondhand stores are seeing more traffic from young shoppers in search of affordable fashion, vintage finds, and creative ways to express themselves. Many say thrifting offers a more intentional way to shop – one that feels better for their wallets and the planet. Yet, as thrifting's popularity rises, so does one question: Can thrifting stay intentional, or will it become just another way for people to purchase things they don't need? ...

FIVE YEARS OF FASHION: Seven Suns Vintage Looks to a Future of Innovation

Savannah Smith reflects on the road behind her and the ‘chosen family’ her vintage shop has fostered

After years of dreaming and determination, an Eau Claire native’s vintage shop, Seven Suns Vintage (305 S Barstow St.) proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary of business. From its humble beginnings as a vision, Seven Suns Vintage has blossomed ...