Thanksgiving Business Spotlight: Village Vintage and Gifts
[November 26, 2025] In
downtown Emden there is a cute little corner shop called Village Vintage
and Gifts, which opened in December 2024.
The shop is owned
by Becky Adams, who grew up in Emden then spent 49 years in
Indianapolis, Indiana where she shared her life with her late husband.
After losing her husband, she felt a desire to come home and be close to
friends and especially family.
Becky had been a seller of antiques and collectibles in Indianapolis and
said she brought most of her inventory with her when she moved to Emden.
Though the shop
is small, Becky has a wide variety of items including vintage housewares,
vintage décor and houseplants in vintage containers, plus woven rugs,
furniture, artwork and lamps. She said her style is heavily botanical.
After moving back, Becky knew she wanted to continue selling vintage and
bring something to Emden that wasn’t here before. She said, “I have
always decorated in a vintage style, so I enjoy finding vintage items
for others.”
Becky loves finding and shopping for treasures, in addition to looking
for specific items for people.
Village Vintage
and Gifts is conveniently located near Emden’s two restaurants. It is
across the street from the Stag R Inn and down the street from the
Dovetail Inn, so Becky said a lot of people see the shop when they come
to town to eat. People on road trips also like to stop in and check out
what is in the shop.
Outside the shop, Becky usually has seasonal décor plus a table and
chairs. When you walk inside the shop, you will find several pieces
artwork decorating the wall to the left. Just past the artwork are
houseplants. In front of the windows and to the right are shelves with
items like cups, dishes and vases.
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In the middle of
the shop is a table and chairs so you can sit and visit. The back of the
shop contains goat milk soap, essential oils, doll dresses, puzzles,
rugs and tumblers.
The most popular items Becky has are the lamps followed by plants and
artwork. She is constantly changing out the artwork displayed on the
walls as people come in and buy it.
Becky’s favorite part of running her shop is meeting people and having
people stop by just to chat.
For Becky, the most rewarding part of owning a business in a small town
is “feeling as if I have made a contribution and bringing people to town
that may not come visit Emden otherwise.”
When someone wants to start a business, Becky recommends doing some
research and getting some experience in selling. She said you need to
make sure you have crossed your T’s and dotted your I’s.
Village Vintage and Gifts is located at 115 Lincoln Street in Emden.
Store hours are typically Thursdays and Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppers can also make an
appointment for other times or days.
During the holiday season, Becky plans to open on Sundays from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. The shop will also be open special hours during Emden’s tour
of homes on December 6.
Come check out what Becky has to offer in her shop.
Village Vintage and Gifts can be followed on
Facebook.
[Angela Reiners]
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