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From the Article: Barrington, Illinois, with its quaint charm and picturesque suburban streets, is home to a thriving antique and vintage scene. For those looking to add a unique touch of history, charm, and character to their living spaces, Barrington offers an array of antique and vintage stores that are perfect for curating a home that tells a story. Whether you’re an avid collector, a first-time buyer, or simply in search of that one-of-a-kind piece, here’s a guide to the best antique and vintage shopping in the Barrington area.

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From the Article: What happens when the customer becomes the supplier? A whole new business model was the catalyst for this growing destination company.

Andy Michaelis stood at a crossroads in 2013. The market for custom furniture demanded more projects made from reclaimed wood, yet sourcing it was taking the former union carpenter farther and farther from his northwest suburban home. Something had to change.

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From the Article: Thriftiness is good for the soul. Whether you want to step more lightly on the planet, help those in need or find the bargain of a lifetime, shopping vintage clothing shops, thrift stores, antique shops or sellers of reclaimed goods is in vogue right now. There’s a collection of retailers here in Lake County that will scratch your itch for a good deal while helping reduce your carbon footprint.

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From the Article: Anyone who’s into industrial or farmhouse style knows that reclaimed wood—wood that’s been salvaged from some other purpose and reused in a new way—can be an amazing addition to a home. Reclaimed wood is often beautifully weathered and unique, so it can really add a nice touch to your space, and you can use it to create furniture, accent walls, decor accents, and more.

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From the Article: Andy, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.  How did I get started? Well, for as long as I can remember I wanted to be a carpenter and in later years I found that I had a knack for building. I did a lot of custom cabinetry and started working with reclaimed wood. I didn’t have a local supplier so I got this crazy idea to go take down a barn and get my own wood. My wife thought I was nuts but she let me have my little adventure and then waited for it to blow over, but it didn’t, it did just the opposite. Reclaimed wood and re-purposing are huge right now, and I quickly became a supplier for all those out there looking for this sort of thing. My shop offers a huge variety of wood and is a place where someone can come in to buy one piece for a sign or a restaurant that needs a few thousand feet to cover a wall and everything in between.