Laura N.
Yelp
If you find yourself in Frisco, you HAVE to check this place out!
The Emporium is a large, lodge-like building with multiple 'rooms' of things for sale. When you stand on the top (third) floor and look down, it's pretty amazing. Each level is connected stairs and walkways, as a sort of mini maze. Each room space is rented by artists in the Frisco area and filled with assorted antiques, trinkets, artwork, and hand-made items. You can't shop any more local than this!
Some highlights:
+ Caboose in the back of the building with 'hippie' clothing and a huge selection of prayer flags. I've been wanting some flags for awhile, so I snatched up a roll!
+ Hand-carved wooden furniture and accessories. Love.
+ A space devoted to colorful and simple Indian paintings and textiles.
+ Assorted cowboy and farming memorabilia (statues, tools, lunch boxes, comic books, toys, etc.). I was in love with them but the prices were kind of crazy.
+ A gift shop area for people seeking more touristy items such as mugs, stickers, cards, candies, candles, and other such bric-à-brac.
+ A shelf with every LIFE magazine from a certain time period (think: 1920s-1960s). It's pretty cool if you want to find an issue from the year you were born.
+ Stuffed animals heads. Not my jam, but might be just the thing you need or want to complete your fancy summer cabin.
+ Assorted fishing and beach/seashell items.
+ An attic space filled with vintage cowboy boots, fringed shorts, and random clothes/dresses from decades ago.
+ There's also a small German beer place on the first floor that serves various sausages and beer. It's a fun addition to this building and really good, from what I hear.
+ And more!
There is nothing negative that can be said about this place. Sure, the prices may put you off a bit, but you're supporting real local artists with these treasures.