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April 2019 by Jera J.
Mary is delightful and very knowledgeable. My husband and I walked in here after just spotting it while still on the freeway. We had our furbaby with us (very small dog who we have to carry half the time because she's old and fat), so we were afraid we couldn't come in with her. Mary not only welcomed us warmly, but complimented our furbaby on being so calm and sweet (I carried her the entire time out of respect for the shop). This place has some AMAZING things; things which, if you're TRULY an antiques collector, you'd understand you probably won't see again in your lifetime. Not in as good of condition anyway. We saw some absolutely beautiful early American pieces. Mary was kind enough to explain some of the pieces' histories. So, is this place extremely expensive? For the average citizen, yes, probably. We didn't see anything under $200 during our recent visit. But if you actually know what you're looking at, you'd know that that's what these collectibles really go for on market/auction. They're rare. If you're looking for the kind of antiquing where you find extreme come-ups, you shouldn't be in SB lol, you should be in Ventura or LA. duh. So in response to many of the reviews for this place, doesn't sound like many of those people who were passing through really knew what they were looking at. As for the comments about the owner, I really don't know because Mary was more than kind to us and we actually asked to use the restroom too, and she politely explained that she doesn't even have one-- there's a public restroom right across the street. Also, this is Summerland.....you could probably just walk up the street and literally ask some person to use the one in their house and they'd let you lmao. A precious antiques curated attic is not the place to ask to use the bathroom imo, just saying. Anyway, Mary is lovely and so is her shop. If you truly love early American antiques, stop in because you'll love it.
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September 2018 by Shannon T.
We were visiting from out of town, looking for antiques to furnish our new home. I guess we didn't look like the type of people who typically purchase antiques, as we walked through the door, the woman behind the desk stood up and closely watched us as we walked around the shop. When I mentioned I would like to head upstairs, she quickly said "I don't allow children upstairs" (we had our daughters with us). I politely said thank you and we began to leave - then she called out, as if to explain, "I worry they will fall down the stairs". If you don't want children in your shop, please put a sign out front so families don't have to go through the awkward experience of being followed like a hawk through your store. I would have been happy to respect your request and head up the street to the Summerland antique shop where the very friendly owner not only welcomed us, but took the time to explain the origin of several pieces to my daughters.
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September 2018 by Denise Hayes Wilfinger
Lots of antiques in good condition. Love the stairs!! Mary is adorable!
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January 2018 by Leah B.
Enjoyed walking around here but didn't buy anything. Very pricey. The lady behind the desk was friendly.
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October 2017 by Henrik M.
Mary was so wonderful and helpful. I had a great shopping experience in finding old law books for my office. I'll definitely be back again soon.
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October 2017 by Shay A.
My fiancé and I stumbled on Mary's shop on a road trip. We were greeted with a warm smile and a friendly customer service. Mary was so sweet and lovely. We bought a few old law books we wanted to add to our library. I will definitely be back to her shop on my next road trip. Her daughter is also very nice and friendly. Thank you ladies for a wonderful experience !!!
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July 2015 by Sassy J.
Average antiques with exorbitant prices. Not worth the trouble. Walked in to the shop and the sales girl was too busy chatting on the phone to acknowledge our presence. The prices were the highest I have ever seen. The shop looked nice from the outside, plus it had a second floor but don't waste your time!
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May 2015 by Megan P.
Road trip! On my way to Solvang with my girlfriends for a day of antiques and food for my friend's birthday weekend, we actually turned around after spotting this shop on the 101 to check it out. After a whole lot of coffee and sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for over an hour, my friend asked the woman at the front counter if she could use the restroom. It would have been one thing to tell us politely that she didn't have a public restroom, but it was apparent by her annoyed tone of voice that she assumed we were just there for the restroom. When we asked where we might find one, despite being a local, she said, "I don't know, you could try a restaurant." Regardless, I don't know how many people stop in to use her restroom, but we stopped to see her antiques but didn't stay because she wasn't polite. I have a feeling we aren't the only ones she scares off.
