I read a wonderful quote recently which said, “Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfect than when too highly finished.” I couldn’t agree more, in fact I find what usually catches my eye are those things which “have character”, and show signs of their past. Its like you know that someone else lived with it and loved it as much as you will, you know someone handled that object, used it, and that gives it its energy, its life, its appeal!
When life gets either really hectic or really boring, there’s a great little shop where I like to go and surround myself with these objects of energy and recharge my batteries. Its called Aladdin’s Lamp Antiques, etc., located at 2648 Government Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and owned by Greg and Jeanne Hanson. Talk about the nicest people, they are very knowledgeable and handy. When they aren’t telling you the interesting histories behind any object in the store, they are reparing antiques and furniture. What started as a love for scouting out goods at garage sales and junk shops, Mrs. Jeanne retired from her repping job to create her own “Garage Sale Shop”, which of course holds higher end antiques as well. There are several vendors, including John, a kind man who specializes in restoring and reparing lamps, some of which he sells along with various Mid Century Modern goodies. That’s the beauty of this place, its a great mix of old and older, different styles and periods… eclecticism at its finest!
I walk in and I get the most amazing vibes from this place. Its as if you’ve discovered your own personal island and it is full of treasures that have been waiting there just for you to find. I’ve been into several antique and thrift stores, but there’s something special about the hodge-podge arrangement of everything, and the way it naturally goes together, that inspires me to do the same in my own spaces. I posted some pictures below, its a beautiful thing to just snap and shoot and know that the composition will be naturally pleasing. And COLORS GALORE, which is ALWAYS good!
David Hicks once said, “The best rooms also have something to say about the people who live in them.” Its a wonderful feeling to walk into a home, or a shop for that matter, and just know its personality right away. At Aladdin’s, its quite evident- it has a life, soul, and huge heart that LOVES those little objects in life that bring us joy.
Store Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10:00-5:30. 225-336-0969 for more info!
-Genevieve
p.s.- Now that I’ve shared my favorite thrifting spot and finds with you, send some pics of your favorite finds and some stories along with them! We’d love to hear from you and will post them in an upcoming article! Email me at GenevieveAddison@gmail.com, looking forward to hearing from you!
When life gets either really hectic or really boring, there’s a great little shop where I like to go and surround myself with these objects of energy and recharge my batteries. Its called Aladdin’s Lamp Antiques, etc., located at 2648 Government Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and owned by Greg and Jeanne Hanson. Talk about the nicest people, they are very knowledgeable and handy. When they aren’t telling you the interesting histories behind any object in the store, they are reparing antiques and furniture. What started as a love for scouting out goods at garage sales and junk shops, Mrs. Jeanne retired from her repping job to create her own “Garage Sale Shop”, which of course holds higher end antiques as well. There are several vendors, including John, a kind man who specializes in restoring and reparing lamps, some of which he sells along with various Mid Century Modern goodies. That’s the beauty of this place, its a great mix of old and older, different styles and periods… eclecticism at its finest!
I walk in and I get the most amazing vibes from this place. Its as if you’ve discovered your own personal island and it is full of treasures that have been waiting there just for you to find. I’ve been into several antique and thrift stores, but there’s something special about the hodge-podge arrangement of everything, and the way it naturally goes together, that inspires me to do the same in my own spaces. I posted some pictures below, its a beautiful thing to just snap and shoot and know that the composition will be naturally pleasing. And COLORS GALORE, which is ALWAYS good!
David Hicks once said, “The best rooms also have something to say about the people who live in them.” Its a wonderful feeling to walk into a home, or a shop for that matter, and just know its personality right away. At Aladdin’s, its quite evident- it has a life, soul, and huge heart that LOVES those little objects in life that bring us joy.
Store Hours: Monday thru Saturday, 10:00-5:30. 225-336-0969 for more info!
-Genevieve
p.s.- Now that I’ve shared my favorite thrifting spot and finds with you, send some pics of your favorite finds and some stories along with them! We’d love to hear from you and will post them in an upcoming article! Email me at GenevieveAddison@gmail.com, looking forward to hearing from you!
