The Wishing Well Antiques

09/17/2026

We’ve been thinking about more ways for you to be able to shop our intentionally curated selection of vintage and antique items!

While we love seeing you in person at our booth locations, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to discover and claim your favorite finds, no matter where you are.

Which of these ways would you be most excited to shop with us?

Live Sales such as Facebook Lives or Whatnot

Shop My Shelves/Tables: Similar to Claim Posts

Weekly Claim Posts: A regularly scheduled weekly social post featuring a fresh batch of items available to claim directly in the comments.

Dedicated Online Storefronts: Marketplace eBay, Etsy, etc

Something else? Tell us what you'd love to see!

All of The Above?

Drop your what works best for you in the comments below.

09/17/2026

I feel… called out.

Daniel Strickland not a word.

09/17/2026

Join us for our September Book Discussion!

+ Date: September 24
+ Time: 6 PM
+ Location: Downtown Books
+ Book: The Pecan Man
+ Sign up: downtownbooksdothan.com

We can't wait to see you there!

09/17/2026

09/16/2026

Let's Play a game... it is called what has my son Daniel came home with today (after a very special delivery which we will share with you tomorrow), here is a preview!

PS: I wouldn't let him take a picture of me in my gown this time. He had way to much fun that.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

Every piece that passes through our doors lived a whole life before it reached us.

We often find ourselves wondering about its journey:

Was this clock a prized wedding gift? Did someone save up for months to buy this sideboard? Who sat in this chair, and what conversations did it witness?

For us, that’s always been the heart of the antiques world, standard history is written in books, but the personal stories, the forgotten daily moments, and the emotional value people attached to these objects are preserved right in the grain of the wood and the patina of the metal.

We know everyone in this community is drawn to
vintage and antique pieces for different reasons, and we’d love to know yours. What’s your absolute favorite part of the process?

Is it The Hunt, The thrill of the search, digging through estate sales, flea markets, and dusty attics for a hidden gem.

Is it The Preparation, The quiet, but rewarding work of researching history, carefully restoring or cleaning, and styling a piece to shine again.

Is it The Sale, Connecting a cherished piece with its next owner, knowing it’s heading to a home where it will be loved all over again?

Or is it The Story, Uncovering the history, imagining who owned it, what it meant to them, and how it was used in daily life?

Drop a comment below and tell us which part gives you that special feeling that you love the most about antiques!

09/15/2026

Bring on fall!! 🍁

We’re slowly welcoming the autumn season at Downtown Books, and we couldn’t be more excited! Follow along for book discussions, author events, sip & shops, and plenty of cozy happenings to get you in the fall spirit.

And of course, peep the books 👀
She has a new fall read, Falling for Peachtree Bluff, releasing soon, so there’s no better time to cozy up with one of her books!

09/14/2026

The little fella Noah James Tough in this picture is very near and dear to us! Last year he received a liver transplant at Children's of Alabama and we cannot begin to say enough about how much Ronald McDonald House helped Shelby and family during his extensive stay(s) in the hospital.

If you eat at McDonald’s, please consider rounding up! Every little bit helps families everyday!

09/14/2026

It’s Monday, so that means it’s back to the 9-5 for most of us…

What’s your favorite find from this weekend’s pickings?

Did you find a hidden gem kind of place?

Good food?

Have a great day!