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Welcome to the Modern Yesterdays Art Blog, your ongoing source for creative inspiration, professional tips, and news from the world of upcycling.

Modern Yesterdays is proud to be a part of our local community of artisans. Here’s where you can keep tabs on the latest updates from the Gibsonia art scene and discover the new and exciting things brewing here at the shop.

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Sep 20, 2023 |

Find the Perfect Piece for You Witness the transformative power of art and elevate your space with a piece that tells a story. Whether you're an artist, a flipper, or just someone with a heart for the handmade, we invite you to come and explore our treasure trove of...

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Sep 20, 2023 |

Learn to Upcycle With Us Interested in creating your own masterpieces from refurbished furniture? Modern Yesterdays offers guided workshops to help our community learn the art of upcycling firsthand. You bring the furniture, we’ll bring the paint! Visit our Workshops...

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Sep 20, 2023 |

Refurbished Furniture Your Destination for Timeless Treasures  Upcycling is about more than selling refurbished furniture — it’s about celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the art of transformation. Here at Modern Yesterdays, every piece tells a story, and...

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Voices of Our Community

★★★★★
Great shop with unbelievably unique items! Anyone in the area needs to check this place out.
Austin E.
★★★★★
Great shop with unbelievably unique items! Anyone in the area needs to check this place out.
Austin Everett
Austin E.
★★★★★
Really cute store with so many unique handcrafted items! I bought several holiday gifts here and they were all perfect! Such a quaint little shop. So glad they came to our area to offer us an alternative to the big box stores.
Carly L.
★★★★★
Really cute store with so many unique handcrafted items! I bought several holiday gifts here and they were all perfect! Such a quaint little shop. So glad they came to our area to offer us an alternative to the big box stores.
Carly Lock
Carly L.
★★★★★
Beautiful store. Owner was helpful friendly and enthusiastic. Store goods showcase all the local talents and hard work. A must see !!!!
Bobbie Z.
★★★★★
Beautiful store. Owner was helpful friendly and enthusiastic. Store goods showcase all the local talents and hard work. A must see !!!!
Bobbie Zeigler
Bobbie Z.
★★★★★
Perfect place for unique gifts or fun accent pieces. Every time I go there's different things. Lots handmade by local artisans. While some items are more expensive, there's plenty there for every budget.
Shelley S.
★★★★★
Perfect place for unique gifts or fun accent pieces. Every time I go there's different things. Lots handmade by local artisans. While some items are more expensive, there's plenty there for every budget.
Shelley Schurer
Shelley S.
★★★★★
Such a great shop! So many beautiful hand made items. Very unique
Jessica B.
★★★★★
Such a great shop! So many beautiful hand made items. Very unique
Jessica Baroni
Jessica B.
★★★★★
Great handmade goods from local artist. Support small businesses!
Rick B.
★★★★★
Great handmade goods from local artist. Support small businesses!
Rick Bennett
Rick B.
★★★★★
Always a joy stopping into Modern Yesterdays. I want to buy everything. I always leave there with something. Kelly, the owner, is a very kind person.
Leslie P.
★★★★★
Always a joy stopping into Modern Yesterdays. I want to buy everything. I always leave there with something. Kelly, the owner, is a very kind person.
Leslie Pader
Leslie P.
★★★★★
Woundful store with so many choices. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of handmade and unique items. Plus she sells the best paint ever. Love Fusion paint! Love to shop here!
Nicole G.
★★★★★
Woundful store with so many choices. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of handmade and unique items. Plus she sells the best paint ever. Love Fusion paint! Love to shop here!
Nicole Grosskinsky
Nicole G.
★★★★★
Great shop with unbelievably unique items! Anyone in the area needs to check this place out.
Austin E.
★★★★★
Great shop with unbelievably unique items! Anyone in the area needs to check this place out.
Austin Everett
Austin E.
★★★★★
Really cute store with so many unique handcrafted items! I bought several holiday gifts here and they were all perfect! Such a quaint little shop. So glad they came to our area to offer us an alternative to the big box stores.
Carly L.
★★★★★
Really cute store with so many unique handcrafted items! I bought several holiday gifts here and they were all perfect! Such a quaint little shop. So glad they came to our area to offer us an alternative to the big box stores.
Carly Lock
Carly L.
★★★★★
Beautiful store. Owner was helpful friendly and enthusiastic. Store goods showcase all the local talents and hard work. A must see !!!!
Bobbie Z.
★★★★★
Beautiful store. Owner was helpful friendly and enthusiastic. Store goods showcase all the local talents and hard work. A must see !!!!
Bobbie Zeigler
Bobbie Z.
★★★★★
Perfect place for unique gifts or fun accent pieces. Every time I go there's different things. Lots handmade by local artisans. While some items are more expensive, there's plenty there for every budget.
Shelley S.
★★★★★
Perfect place for unique gifts or fun accent pieces. Every time I go there's different things. Lots handmade by local artisans. While some items are more expensive, there's plenty there for every budget.
Shelley Schurer
Shelley S.
★★★★★
Such a great shop! So many beautiful hand made items. Very unique
Jessica B.
★★★★★
Such a great shop! So many beautiful hand made items. Very unique
Jessica Baroni
Jessica B.
★★★★★
Great handmade goods from local artist. Support small businesses!
Rick B.
★★★★★
Great handmade goods from local artist. Support small businesses!
Rick Bennett
Rick B.
★★★★★
Always a joy stopping into Modern Yesterdays. I want to buy everything. I always leave there with something. Kelly, the owner, is a very kind person.
Leslie P.
★★★★★
Always a joy stopping into Modern Yesterdays. I want to buy everything. I always leave there with something. Kelly, the owner, is a very kind person.
Leslie Pader
Leslie P.
★★★★★
Woundful store with so many choices. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of handmade and unique items. Plus she sells the best paint ever. Love Fusion paint! Love to shop here!
Nicole G.
★★★★★
Woundful store with so many choices. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Lots of handmade and unique items. Plus she sells the best paint ever. Love Fusion paint! Love to shop here!
Nicole Grosskinsky
Nicole G.