When you're decorating your home for mountain living in Murphy, NC, be sure to visit Antiquities of Murphy at 40 Valley River Avenue in the downtown shopping district.
When I moved to Murphy, many of my favorite photographs and art prints just didn't fit my idea of rustic decor for a mountain cabin. I wasn't willing to pack away my treasured pieces and replace everything. Then I stopped in at Antiquities of Murphy and met owner Tonya O'Sullivan. Over the last few years, she has matted and reframed many of my favorite photographs to suit the more casual atmosphere of my home, showed me how to showcase new finds in a warm, "mountainy style" and provided me with hours of pleasure browsing among the furniture, candles, dishes and wall decor in her shop.
Tonya opened her store in Murphy 7 years ago, moving from the Atlanta area. "I enjoy doing business in this small community with the big heart," she says. One of her specialties is archival framing and she showed me a marriage certificate dating back to the 1800's that she recently framed for a customer. She just added a new item to her inventory - a wood plaque with the carved initial and last name of the customer. It is available by special order and would make a great housewarming gift!
On her website www.antiquitiesofmurphy.com you'll find examples of the plaque as well as many of the home decor items she carries, available for shipping. There's also a bridal registry and a decorating service for home or business.
Antiquities of Murphy is open Mon-Fri from 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday from 10 Am - 3 PM or you can give her a call at 828-837-0764. Whether you're searching for unique mountain home accessories or need custom framing for that perfect piece of artwork you found at the John C. Campbell Folk School Arts and Crafts Fair, the personal attention and selection you'll find will make you glad you stopped in.
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