Welcome to a new section, the Shopping Edit, and we are starting with a double feature. Focusing on Antiques this month, we were invited to interview two very different local shops, one in Henley and the other in Golfpark.

Starting with Henley, Stuff ‘n Things started in August this year. After a successful ‘garage sale’, Cheryl McLintic suggested to Joan Pelser, owner of The Village Guest House, that they start a pop-up shop for all the items left over. There was space available at the About Time Corner and plenty of interest from potential customers.
They planned to take over the unsold items, with a few pieces on commission and set up a temporary pop-up shop. Several months later there is a permanent sign on the About Time Corner fence, they get messages from clients and potential commissions every day, and when we chatted Cheryl was making all kinds of plans for Christmas.
‘We are not a pawn shop,’ Cheryl explained they do not buy any of the items. Most of the pieces are heirlooms or grand old pieces people are not using anymore, and most people don’t know what they can ask. Stuff ‘n Things do the research, set a price and sell it on commission.
Joan and Cheryl have a passion for antiques and vintage items so aim to keep stock items interesting, unusual and value for money. As I toured the shop- for the umpteenth time, we are regular customers, I saw Daulton mugs, gorgeous authentic tea sets and art pieces, real wood furniture, a pair of rapiers, gorgeous silver and brass items, and a few glass pieces I’ve got my eye on.
With all the upcoming seasonal shopping be sure to schedule some time to stop by, there are new items weekly and stock turnover is fast. Bring a bakkie or a ventertjie.
We are excited to welcome Stuff ‘n Things, formally, to the About Time Corner a spot in the Village that is becoming a convenient and lovely shopping complex for all.
If you don’t feel like shopping and want to sell some items, contact Cheryl at – “We do take other people’s stuff ‘n things”.