Women of 280: Chris Collins - Homewood Antiques and Marketplace

Chris Collins of Chelsea opened Homewood Antiques and Marketplace in September of 2010. Though it’s a bit of a drive from her home, visiting with customers as they drop into her eclectic store in the “quaint neighborhood” environment makes it all worth it. Part of Collins’ dream was to be located in an “old-fashioned” walking community, and she has found that in Edgewood. “It’s great because you really get to know your customers. We know all of customers by name, ” she said. 

She loves the relaxed, quaint atmosphere with people coming and going, moms dropping in and the overall great neighborhood environment. In addition to antiques, Homewood Antiques and Marketplace also features new and repurposed items. Customers will fine home furnishings, accessories, gift items, new clothing for both adults and children and much more. As Collins likes to say, it offers “old and new and everything in between.”