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Grand Oaks Antiques & Gifts An apprectiation for old things turned lifelong passion. PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON Not everyone discovers their passion or is dedicated enough to continue to grow in their craft, but Beth Easterling of Grand Oaks Antiques and Gifts in downtown Columbus is cut from a different cloth. Relocating to Columbus from Houston in 2007 allowed Beth to pursue her love of all things vintage and collectible and pass that passion on to others.
Owning the store in partnership with her husband, Beth has nurtured Grand Oaks Antiques and Gifts to become a thriving shop for dealers to sell their wares, as well as a valuable community partner with other local shops and establishments in the area.
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“We have 30 dealers now,” shared Beth. “We really welcome any antique or vintage people to the area. We need “I’ve always appreciated old things,” said Beth. “When I to draw more in and support each other. It isn’t competition lived in Houston, I would wear my friends out walking in The Heights, always leading them towards antiques stores. I’m still continuing because we all work together. Here at Grand Oaks, we go When I came to Columbus, I had a few things that did not to improve over the from handcrafted and crocheted items, Watkins, historical books, war books, shabby chic furniture, home décor, baby look right in my home - city pieces of furniture. I had an old years, always house and I wanted older furniture for it. I came into Grand apparel, and great names like McCoy pottery, Corning and learning more. Fire-King. And we have excellent prices, saving shoppers Oaks just to move these pieces and they sold within a few months. Then I started with my own shelf, and it just kept money, and we support local all the time.” growing from there! I learned how to display and would soon develop my own style and taste. I’m still continuing to improve over the years, always learning Grand Oaks premier dealers are always working hard to present the best in antiques, vintage, collectables and new merchandise. more.”
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