Cheryl Rommes opened Under the Apple Tree Antiques and Gift Shop in Brockport five months ago. The store features unique treasures from the Victorian era, designs from local crafters and artisans, farmhouse and primitive home decor, antiques, vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry. A variety of jams, salsas, pasta, syrup, and gourmet peanut butter are also available.
“I started as a vendor at Liberty Hollow Antique Co-op about five years ago in a small space that I designed to replicate a room in the Victorian era. I branched out on my own recently combining my love of the Victorian era with a variety of handcrafted items, specialty foods and retail so our customers have a variety to choose from,” Rommes said.
Plans are in place to expand the offerings even more in the coming weeks. “We will be opening the pole barn in the back within the next couple of weeks and will be selling antiques, furniture, and all types of wood from Westside Milling for people to purchase for their home projects. We also have a vendor bringing in unique vintage pieces for outdoors just in time for spring, wagon wheels, cauldrons, vintage farm equipment, milk jugs, and ladders just to mention a few.”
An Artisan/Craft Faire is planned for Saturday, May 22, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the backyard with several other events being scheduled throughout the summer and fall.
A unique feature recently opened on the second floor of the shop – a Vintage Wedding Gown Showroom. “I have always had a love for vintage fashion, especially wedding gowns and formal wear. I started collecting when I decided I wanted to become a vendor specializing in pieces from the Victorian era,” Rommes said. “I started finding these wedding gowns at estate sales and it has escalated from there.” The items in the showroom aren’t for sale, but rather for viewing enjoyment. “I now have customers come to me to see if I would be interested in purchasing their mother’s or grandmother’s wedding gowns; they bring me such joy and I’m so happy to be able to share them in a beautiful space,” Rommes said.
Under the Apple Tree Antiques and Gift Shop is located at 7407 Ridge Road West, Brockport. Winter hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spring/Summer/Fall hours will be Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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