Pintage: Breathing life into old pieces
KCaulder@CalhounTimes.com
Pintage Antique Market is an upscale vintage, reclaimed inspired indoor market featuring antiques, re-purposed, handcrafted items, outdoor furnishings, home decor and boutiquetype items. The shop brings Pinterest to life by giving more than 60 local artists and vendors the opportunity to rent booths and sell their one-of-a-kind wares in one location, at 310 S. Wall St.
Owner Pam Mills credits her father as the inspiration for the market. He was always giving old pieces and antiques the face lift they needed to shine. After he passed away, she decided to open Pintage Antique Market as a tribute to him.
“After the loss of my father, I took a leap of faith and followed his footsteps of making and breathing life into old pieces,” said Mills.
In the three years since Pintage Antique Market opened its doors, Mills has learned a lot about business but her core goal — bringing unique and upscale antiques and re-purposed items to Calhoun — has never changed. That is why the items found inside the market can’t be found anywhere else.
“Our type of business changes daily. You never know what you will find inside our doors,” she said. “Our business is unique because we have 64 different vendors located under one roof. We like to say 64 stores under one roof. Pintage is a collection of shops.”
Those looking to buy the perfect handcrafted gift are in luck this weekend. Pintage will be offering a sale on items in store during Sunday’s Open House, between noon and 5 p.m. There will also be giveaways, refreshments, and a ton of Christmas cheer.
Regular market hours are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Christmas Open House or Pintage Antique Market, call 706383-4062 or visit Pintage’s Facebook page.