Vintage Hot Spot – The Victorian Parlor Paducah KY by Contributing Editor Elizabeth Young
Recently, my husband and I spent a day antiquing in historic Paducah,
Kentucky. One of my favorite shops was The Victorian Parlor. I
was enticed from the moment I walked up to the door of
the 19th century building. Once inside, I found a treasure
trove of antiques and collectibles. The little store was filled to the
brim with vintage merchandise including hand beaded Victorian purses, fancy
hats, colorful dresses, costume jewelry, dolls, sewing notions, fine linens,
sterling silver and hand painted china.
Kentucky. One of my favorite shops was The Victorian Parlor. I
was enticed from the moment I walked up to the door of
the 19th century building. Once inside, I found a treasure
trove of antiques and collectibles. The little store was filled to the
brim with vintage merchandise including hand beaded Victorian purses, fancy
hats, colorful dresses, costume jewelry, dolls, sewing notions, fine linens,
sterling silver and hand painted china.
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Owner, Priska Curry adores antiques and collects almost anything. "I
love very old, unusual things. It's a sickness, she said laughing."
Born and raised in Switzerland, Curry lived in Homestead, FL with her husband
and son for 8 years. In 2006, they moved to Western Kentucky and she
opened her eclectic shop.
love very old, unusual things. It's a sickness, she said laughing."
Born and raised in Switzerland, Curry lived in Homestead, FL with her husband
and son for 8 years. In 2006, they moved to Western Kentucky and she
opened her eclectic shop.
Items were carefully laid out in antique, wooden display cases and
other unique pieces such as carts and old cabinets. Hats were displayed
on vintage hat stands and clothing was hung carefully in an old wardrobe.
Soft music playing in the background and a scented candle provided an enjoyable
atmosphere for perusing every nook and cranny. Curry is
an enthusiastic entrepreneur and strives to provide exceptional customer
service.
other unique pieces such as carts and old cabinets. Hats were displayed
on vintage hat stands and clothing was hung carefully in an old wardrobe.
Soft music playing in the background and a scented candle provided an enjoyable
atmosphere for perusing every nook and cranny. Curry is
an enthusiastic entrepreneur and strives to provide exceptional customer
service.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30
- 5:00
- 5:00
Address: 210 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001
Phone: 270-559-7907
Special Events: The Victorian Parlor holds an annual
Holiday Open House following Thanksgiving. From May to September, music
festivals lure locals and tourists to the charming downtown. Many
shops, including The Victorian Parlor, have extended weekend hours during
the festivals.
Holiday Open House following Thanksgiving. From May to September, music
festivals lure locals and tourists to the charming downtown. Many
shops, including The Victorian Parlor, have extended weekend hours during
the festivals.
The next time you are in Curry's neck of the woods, be sure to stop in and
treat yourself to some serious eye candy.
treat yourself to some serious eye candy.
Elizabeth Young
is a wife and cat mom who spends many an hour hunting for vintage
goodies at her favorite thrift stores, antique shops and monthly flea
markets! A collector of vintage toys, holiday decor and general store
items, many of the found treasures end up on display in her Victorian
home. She also looks for vintage ephemera, fun supplies and kitschy
decor for her Etsy shop Grandmother's Attic ! When not doing this, she works two part time jobs, wearing different hats at each!