In today’s economy, recycling is not only good for the environment, but the pocketbook as well. When it comes to home décor and furniture, the savvy shopper knows consignment stores carry the best items.  Fun Finds and Designs, located in Canton behind the historic Dairy Queen on Marietta Highway, is an upscale furniture and home décor consignment store.  All of the items in the store are quality products with more arriving daily. Owners Betty  & Terry Anderson opened Fun Finds and Designs in March 2009, just as the economy was taking it’s nose dive.  Betty, an interior designer, and Terry, a retired contractor, wanted to bring a touch of fun and design to Canton and thought the best vehicle to do this was through consignment.

You have to tour Fun Finds and Designs to fully understand the value of what Betty and Terry offer. Recently featured in Southern Living’s February 2011 issue, Fun Finds has all its items stylishly displayed in over 5,000 square feet of professionally decorated space. Art, rugs, furniture, accessories, pictures and more fill the corners, all tastefully arranged. Ideas and creativity fill every nook and cranny. “Interior design has always been my passion,” smiles Betty. “Part of our focus at Fun Finds is to bring good design to the consignment public.  A large part of our service is in -store and in-home design services.”  With two designers on staff, Fun Finds has many happy clients who have learned that good design does not mean huge dollars. 

In addition to bringing value with “prices you can afford” to the interior design industry, part of Betty’s vision was to be able to show people how to use consignment items to their best advantage in their homes and be able to create a gorgeous, eclectic, “one-of-a-kind” space that is not only beautiful, but economical.  As a designer who always shopped consignment for her design clients, she understood the advantages of bringing in something unusual as compared to the standard fare you will find in a furniture store.  In Fun Finds you will find carefully placed furniture vignettes that highlight mixing and matching furniture styles to the highest level.  “People can really visualize their rooms when they visit Fun Finds,” notes Betty.

It’s important to make decisions quickly when shopping at the Anderson’s store. With such a large selection and good prices, items don’t stay in the store long.  One Fun Finds’ trademark is to provide speedy clearance of items and give customers the best possible deals, so every 30 days an item sits in the store the price drops another 10%. Discounts range from $10-50% off prices already substantially below retail.

Decorating with consignment is fun, exciting, and economical and brings a huge sense of satisfaction when you can enjoy your beautiful room and  know  it did not cost a fortune to get it there.  Whether you purchase just one unique piece to fill a small space, or re-do your entire room, with the right guidance and professional advice that Fun Finds offers, you can’t go wrong.   Our goal is to create a beautiful environment, both in the store and in your home. “People are always surprised at the quality of our consignment because we are very selective with our merchandise,” says Betty.

Consignment is the ultimate recycling tool and fits into today‘s frugal consciousness perfectly.  Most people think of consignment as a great place to get a bargain, which is true, but the real advantage to consignment is the ability to recycle those items you no longer need or want, and make some money in the process. Betty believes in personal communication with consignors as well as customers. “Sometimes items come in that are very personal in nature—the result of an estate sale or an unexpected requirement to downsize--we try to make the transition as easy as possible and with understanding of the persons individual circumstance.” Consignors are able to get on the Fun Finds website any time and see the status of their items. To stay in touch with her customers, Betty uses a frequent shopper card and an email newsletter to alert people about sales, new items and store events. The Fun Finds’ website is constantly updated with pictures of new additions and informative information for the homeowner.

As part of the store’s mission, Fun Finds offers FREE Interior Design Workshops every other month for their customers.  “It has been such a big hit,” says Betty. “We always have a full house, around 75 people.”  People sign up weeks in advance to learn a myriad of different design topics, ranging from how to choose a wall color, specialty window treatments, or even outdoor patio & deck design.  For those who need individual help, Fun Finds offers in-home design consultations, whether it be just re-designing what you already own or a full interior design projects. 

Service is paramount in today’s environment and Fun Finds and Designs strives to make shopping a simple and convenient experience.  The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and works very hard to make sure each experience is a fantastic one.   You won’t be disappointed to visit Fun Finds and Design’s showroom. Stop in, say hello and learn just how much fun and rewarding shopping at Fun Finds can be.  It’s the perfect fit for today’s emerging lifestyle of decorating without buying new (or paying new prices).

Fun Finds and Designs is located at 2765 Marietta Highway in Canton behind the Dairy Queen. For more information, visit their website at www.funfindsanddesigns.com or call (770) 704-0448.