Wednesday
Feb092011
About Town - Relics
I can't remember when I started following this local business on Facebook but I do remember thinking "I really need to find this place and stop in." Today I got my chance. The moment I opened the door at Relics, I was enchanted with the whimsy and the impressive variety of items on display. I found everything from hair accessories to antique mirrors, from books on creativity to an old manual typewriter, and from refrigerator magnets to a Victorian casket stand. There were jewelry pieces, scarves, lamps, artwork, chests, stamps... and I'm not even scratching the surface.
As I was browsing, it struck me that this would be a place that Lorelei Gilmore would probably frequent, although her taste tended to be more kitschy and Relics is more funky and hip. Where Lorelei had a monkey lamp, Relics had a lamp base that looked like a stack of glass bubbles. You can see the difference...
The shop owner, Deb Opyd, greeted me warmly when I entered and chatted with me while ringing up my purchases. She told me that the shop had been in this location since May and was pleased to learn that I found her shop on Facebook. We talked a bit about the neighborhood I'm wanting to move to (which is quite close to the shop) and she agreed, it's completely charming. (I ask everyone I see about the town and haven't heard a negative comment yet. Good sign!) I will definitely be coming back to Relics, for the shopping and to support such a friendly, personable owner. I imagine with the eclectic pieces they had today that the merchandise changes frequently so it will be fun to see what's there next time I stop in.
Relics is located at 3410 NE Adams Street, Peoria, IL and is open 10am-5pm Monday through Friday, 10am-3pm Saturday, and closed on Sunday. They have a website here and can be found on Facebook here.
(Photo from their Facebook page)
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Central Illinois, Peoria, local business, shopping in About Town
Central Illinois, Peoria, local business, shopping in About Town 
Reader Comments (2)
I love these community interest pieces you write. I wish I were closer and could check this place out, it sounds delicious! :)
I would love this place - I can already tell! Having interesting and unique things to check out each time. Too fun.