This occasional store has just the right Patina!

Lately I've developed a strong affection for occasional stores ... I love how they're only open on certain days ... and how they switch things up every month. It seems like the best ones aren't near me so when my friend suggested we meet up in Buffalo MN on the second Thursday in October ... well lets just say the day didn't come fast enough! We decided to meet up at Patina General Store and for me, it was love at first sight!

They had these beautiful handmade ... one-by-one ... origami flowers. They were in tons of colors. Amazing work.

The theme was very Autumn-ish ... it was so cool how orange and red and yellow were pulled out of some very basic items. I love anything to do with the harvest!

The owners have a great sense of humor and it came out in such clever ways!

In addition to vintage and primitive they had someone who created beautiful punch needle art ... they were all over the place!

I can't wait to go again. I'm thinking  their holiday event in December will be a great time to go back! There are quite a few other stores open in Buffalo on the second weekend ... I might just have to call up the bus company to see if I can drag sixty of my closest friends along. There were just so many wonderful items at Patina ... I can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Comments

[Nadine Woodraska]

Looks so cute, and fun! Wished I lived closer I would take a bus ride with you!
Nadine

[FryeStyle]

I love all the clever merchandising and pops of color!

[Leslie Schmidt]

I have never been to Buffalo, MN, but this would sure be a reason to venture forth. I am so much into a vintage kick lately. Must be an indication that my life is growing shorter. I'm revisiting my childhood!

[Cindi P.]

Thanks for the information!!! I went there this morning for the November sale and it was fantastic!! The people there were so friendly too...It will be a monthly experience!!!

[Patti]

Thanks for posting info on Patina.....with all your great pics, I just had to visit this past weekend. Never knew Buffalo had such cute shops - I made an entire day of it. I cannot wait to go back!!!

[Mike]

I wish I had occasional stores where I'm from. I'd love to go window shopping and see different things every month. Seeing the same thing over and over again is boring.