Columbus July 2022
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shopping with a<br />
Re-purpose<br />
BY KAREN BRADNER<br />
Motivations vary. It could be the idea that the item has a history. Or perhaps it’s a bit more<br />
green—an emphasis on recycling. Or maybe it’s the most enticing motivation of all—they are<br />
getting a great piece for a bargain price. But whatever the reason behind it, savvy shoppers are<br />
flocking to resale shops and sites when it comes to furnishing their homes.<br />
“I like the idea of repurposing instead of throwing things<br />
away and buying new,” says Pat Altenau of Newport,<br />
Kentucky. “Plus, there’s the joy of finding that unexpected<br />
find—and a deal—I’m always looking for that deal.”<br />
In a recent Homearama in Cincinnati, a new-build<br />
home was furnished with a focus on vintage pieces from<br />
Everything But The House. Aubrie Welsh, the interior<br />
designer of the home suggests, “Buy things that you truly<br />
love. Invest in quality pieces even if that means they were<br />
pre-loved.” Her associate, Lara Roller adds, “People are<br />
mixing in antiques and vintage pieces. There’s an appreciation<br />
of the story.”<br />
Whether you are downsizing, upsizing, or just ready<br />
to give a room a new look, you may just want to check<br />
out a resale or consignment shop in your neighborhood,<br />
as well as some of the several online options. Perusing<br />
someone else’s discarded treasures is a great way to spend<br />
a Saturday afternoon with a friend, or an evening at home<br />
in front of your computer.<br />
In <strong>Columbus</strong>, Paula Chamblin Aulino with Paula<br />
Chamblin Interiors says, Grandview Mercantile and Revue<br />
is “one of my go-to sources for fabulous, unique home<br />
accessories that add personality to a space. The inventory<br />
is constantly changing and just seems to get better and<br />
better.”<br />
Here are a few of our favorites with a focus on the greater<br />
Cincinnati, <strong>Columbus</strong> and Dayton areas. Please note<br />
that most of these businesses have an online presence as<br />
well as an Ohio-based showroom or warehouse.<br />
Should your goal be to consign, you will need to make<br />
arrangements for a member of their team to preview and<br />
approve consigned pieces. Contact each organization for<br />
specifics. ➻<br />
housetrends magazine <strong>2022</strong> 43
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