Atlanta’s not short on big box furniture stores, but if you know me, that’s not where I shop.

My home has been built through local vintage shops, small businesses, & DIY projects that make every corner feel personal. Here’s where I’ve sourced everything from reclaimed doors to stained glass to funky art prints that make my Atlanta home as unique as me.

How We Got Here

In 2021, we sold our condo in Edgewood (Eastside Atlanta) & moved to the Westside. What we bought was a gutted, builder-grade 1930s house in basic white & gray. Eww. But it was under budget, checked a few boxes on our list, & had potential. It just needed some love, inside & out.

Why I Thrift + Shop Local

Here’s the thing: I could buy cookie-cutter decor that looks like everyone else’s Pinterest board… but where’s the fun in that? Thrifting, upcycling, and shopping local keeps my historic home full of charm, quirks, and one-of-a-kind finds.

That chippy antique piano? It’s got more personality than any HomeGoods dupe ever will. And every dollar spent at a neighborhood shop or market is a vote for the creatives, curators, and hustlers who make Atlanta feel like Atlanta. Supporting them means I’m not just filling a room — I’m adding a story.

Vintage Gems (ATL Core)

Save this for your next DIY mood board, or send it to that friend still shopping only at IKEA. (We love her, but she needs a statement piece.)

Mother Lode
Kudzu Antiques
Decatur Estate
Holy Dog Vintage
Green Wall Vintage
The Modernist

Beyond the Perimeter (OTP Treasures)

Don’t sleep on the OTP — sometimes the best character pieces live just outside the city.

Davis Street Antiques
Rustic Roots Reclaimed
Rockin’ B Antiques
Vintage Revival Antiques
Famous Nameless Antique

DIY Supply + Salvage Spot

Atlanta LBC (doors, windows, salvage)

Functional Finds + Home Goods

Open Hand Goods (checkered ceramics, ATL pop-ups even if they moved)
GVGATL Pop-Up Market (local makers — cutting boards, prints, ceramics, candles, etc.)

Art + Decor That Feels Personal