We are live in a place were almost everything is a drive.  So lets make the drive worth it.  Check out the store online.  Do they have what you need? How much is it? Is it a brand name?  What can shopping locally do for all of us as a community?  Once we found that item we were looking for we can get the instant gratification and go down and get it now at the store. If we do buy something we can get the merchant to help us with the item and we don't have to call some faceless 800 number.  

This is my continuing list of local shops and merchants that you can buy local from online or inperson.

Today we are talking Antiques and home improvement stores.
HOME
Address: ROUTE 23
City: S EGREMONT
State: MA
Zip Code: 01258
Telephone: 413-528-5383
Contact Person: RENEE MCBRIDE
Website: www.homeasianantiques.com
Business Description:

A beautiful collection of antique furnishings, folk art, jewelry, lacquerware, 14th-19th c. Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese ceramics, teak dining tables, Japanese tansu, textiles and contemporary home objects originating in Southeast Asia.

BLACKBIRD ANTIQUES
Address: 173 N MAIN ST
Mailing Address: PO BOX 133
City: GT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-8278
Contact Person: ANDREA WOLFAND
Business Description:

A shop full of everything interesting: from fine antiques to funky '50s. Open Sat. 1-5 when not selling at shows around the country. Call 1st, if you can. It's worth the trip! Professional photography services for antiques available.

EMPORIUM ANTIQUE CENTER
Address: 319 MAIN ST
City: GT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-1660
Contact Person: ART GREENSTONE
Business Description:

An upscale antique center in the heart of downtown Great Barrington featuring an extensive selection of fine antiques, estate, and vintage jewelry, art glass, sterling silver and other fine decorative arts.

PAINTED PORCH ANTIQUES
Address: 102 S MAIN ST
Mailing Address: PO BOX 428
City: SHEFFIELD
State: MA
Zip Code: 01257
Telephone: 413-229-2700
Contact Person: LARRY SOLOMON
Website: www.paintedporch.com
Business Description:

We specialize in one-of-a-kind French & English country antiques and accessories. Contents include tables, chairs, servers, cupboards, ctr. islands in cherry, chestnut, pine & painted furniture. All are diplayed in 1815 colonial & heated barn.

ROBERT DAVIS ANTIQUES
Address: 1350 BERKSHIRE SCHOOL RD
Mailing Address: PO BOX 17
City: SHEFFIELD
State: MA
Zip Code: 01257
Telephone: 413-229-8899
Contact Person: ROBERT DAVIS
Business Description:

American & European antiques & reproductions, country waxed pine tables, cupboards & hutches, vintage poster art; large variety of classic leather furniture. Private collection of antique toys & posters. Daily 10-5; Sun. 12-5; closed Tues/Wed.

BERKSHIRE COUNTY ANTIQUE & ART DEALERS ASSN
Address: PO BOX 1297
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-229-3070
Contact Person: EDITH GILSON, Pres.
Website: www.bcaada.com
Business Description:

Our expert and knowledgeable member dealers invite you to more than 50 quality antique shops and art galleries in the Heart of the Berkshires, "ART & ANTIQUES MECCA", featuring an extensive range of periods and styles.

CHURCH STREET TRADING CO
Address: 4 RAILROAD ST
City: GT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-6120
Contact Person: BOB RUSH
Business Description:

An eclectic general store featuring clothes for women and men - folk art - American antiques - home furnishings with taste and style

PATRICIA BRADY ANTIQUES & ESTATE SALES
Address: PO BOX 175
City: SOUTHFIELD
State: MA
Zip Code: 01259
Telephone: 413-229-3042
Contact Person: PAT JACOBSEN-BRADY
Business Description:

Specializing in 19th and 20th century furniture, paintings, prints and decorative accessories. Represented by Great Barrington Antiques Center, 964 S. Main St. (Rt. 7). Also, Estate Sale management from start to finish.

Hardware Stores

AUBUCHON HARDWARE
Address: BIG Y PLAZA,, 740 S MAIN ST
City: GT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-2900
Contact Person: SCOTT WARD
Website: www.aubuchonhardware.com
Business Description:

At Aubuchon Hardware we aim to provide each customer with a convenient neighborhood fit-it" hardware store with good product variety & prices & above all knowledgeable & courteous service. For all your hardware needs - we'll fix you right up."

CARR HARDWARE & SUPPLY
Address: 256 Main Street
City: GT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-4520
Contact Person: BART RASER
Website: www.carrhardware.com
Business Description:

Carr Hardware is the largest, most complete hardware and supply house in the Berkshires. We stock tools, paint, electrical, plumbing, housewares, lawn & garden, power equipment, outdoor furniture and much, much more.

G.A. BLANCO & SONS, INC.
Address: ROUTE 71 @ THE ALFORD LINE
Mailing Address: PO BOX 149
City: GREAT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-9500
Toll Free: 800-628-5086
Fax Number: 800-931-0016
Contact Person: EDWARD BLANCO
Website: www.gablanco.com
Business Description:

Distributors of office supplies, computer supplies, computer hardware and peripherals, office furniture and ergonomic seating.

HARLAND B FOSTER INC
Address: 15 BRIDGE ST
City: GT BARRINGTON
State: MA
Zip Code: 01230
Telephone: 413-528-2100
Contact Person: BOB FOSTER
Business Description:

Providing hard-to-find woodworking tools, hardware & antique tools. For 51 years, fine custom-designed heating, ventilating & air-conditioning systems. Bicycle sales & service for South County. Haro, Gary Fisher, Nishiki & Raleigh bikes.