Southampton Market is a family affair with brother, Greg Langford, and sister, Sue Todd, at the helm
 

In what is an historical building that once housed a furniture factory, the Southampton Market has become a destination of choice for visitors and locals alike.

The 140,000 sq. ft spread over two acres is the answer to every shopper's dream and, yet, the integrity of the building has been preserved both outside and in. As soon as you enter the front door, you can appreciate the craftsmanship of the building. The smell of the original wood floors of a by-gone era permeates the air and many a visitor has remarked at their creaking while strolling and browsing the Market.

To appreciate the Market, and its wide variety, means you have to take your time. Starting on the main floor, you can find everything from party supplies to scented candles, knick-knacks to doorknockers, everything you could ever want for your pet, toys to toggles and unfinished hand-crafted pine furniture just waiting for that special, personal touch!

Stroll through toward the back and you will find one of the largest inventories of linens found anywhere. There are quilts and bedding, shower curtains and bath accessories, all in a rainbow of vibrant colours that assault the senses. For the crafty person, there are craft paints, skeins of wool and patterns. If and when you finally get through the linens, you'll find even more in a room filled with fashions in the latest styles for all ages.

The Market has earned a reputation for variety and for carrying one of the largest inventories of hand-crafted pine, oak and ash furnishings found anywhere. There are exquisite dining sets, dressers and heirloom style armoires, sleigh beds, occasional tables, wooden coat stands and deacon benches, to name only a few.

Whether your home is in the Craftsman style, old-world country or eclectic contemporary, you will find the perfect accent piece for every room in your home on the second floor.

Looking for kitchenware? No problem at the Market. With cookware, storage containers, dishes and utensils of every description any kitchen can be fully equipped with one stop.

No home is complete without esthetically beautiful accents and, again on the second floor, there are paintings and prints for every taste and lifestyle, including posters perfect for framing.

For the `do-it-yourself' (DIY) project, there is every conceivable thing you will need ... bins of nails, screws, nuts and bolts, newel posts, scrap wood table tops and even second-hand furniture that may need only a light refinishing.

Southampton Market is more than a market - it's an experience for every age. During the summer, it has become the ideal spot for visitors to spend a few hours languishing and browsing through the myriad of unique and interesting items. For local residents, it can mean locating that hard-to find item right around the corner. Located on Hwy 21 in Southampton, the Market cannot, and should not, be missed. For even further insight to this historic landmark visit www.southamptonmarket.com.

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Monday, January 02, 2012