Antiquing in Sunset

Now that we’re rolling into the holidays, it’s time to think gift-giving, but how about saving the earth at the same time? Antiquing, thrifting and perusing consignment shops are the ultimate recycling, not to mention finding that elusive item your mamaw will adore. One of the best places to peruse antique shelves is Sunset, home to numerous shops chock full of fun.

1 | Bayou Some Stuff

The name alone cries out for shoppers. What you’ll find inside, even better. The throwback to the ‘60s, run by artist and unapologetic hippie Marvel Guidry, is not only filled with everything you can imagine, from collectibles to fashion, but peace signs, Bob Marley images and other counterculture memorabilia. Look for rare albums, books, quartz crystals, kitchen items and much more. Guidry also dabbles in glass art, so pick up one of her original peace sign sun catchers. She proudly displays a sign proclaiming, “Never apologize for your art.”

2 | Sunset Antique Market and the Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market

These two markets feature massive square footage arenas filled with antiques, arts and collectibles. The Sunset Antique Market, located in the town’s old sweet potato warehouses, offers 10,000 square feet of everything from household items to lawn and garden accessories and reclaimed lumber. Over at the Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market, their 6,000-square-foot space inside historic buildings contains items from more than 25 vendors. If you’re hungry, DDee’s Café next door serves up local fare.

3 | The Funky Flea

There’s artwork, antiques, midcentury retro furniture and accessories and so much more in this funky shop. On a recent visit, we found some cool photographs from the turn of the 20th century and pottery from the Arts and Crafts movement. Owner Claudette Simon loves funky works of art and items harkening back to the atomic era so if you close your eyes, you’ll swear you’re sitting in your grandparents’ — or maybe your parents’ — home from the 1950s-’60s.

Bayou Some Stuff
798 Napoleon Ave., Sunset
337-331-5577
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Sunset Antique Market
151 Leo Richard Lane, Sunset
337-212-2091
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Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market
312 Anna St., Sunset
337-945-9188
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The Funky Flea
829 Napoleon Ave., Sunset
337-258-5404
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