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If you've been a Mimi's fan for a while now, you'll know that the last few years have been a wild ride for us. We've worked through a pandemic, a change in ownership, and a move from our original building. And, thanks to our hardworking staff and amazing customers, we were able to do it all while continuing to provide New York State's Finger Lakes and Southern Tier region with previously enjoyed furniture, household goods, home décor, and original products from local artists and artisans. Ian and Amanda purchased Mimi's Attic from its founder in November of 2020 with dreams of continuing the legacy...

Happy New Year, All! We are so grateful for your continued support and patronage - Thank you! We would like to take the time to share with you how our first year under new ownership and in a new location has gone, what we've achieved, and what we hope next to accomplish. Things We're Proud Of: At the end of November we reached the end of our first year under our new ownership! Our lease at 430 West State Street ended in March of 2021, and we successfully relocated our store to 401 Elmira Road. This was an adventure of...

  You’ve probably heard by now that there is a new mask mandate going into effect by order of NY Governor Kathy Hochul. At Mimi’s Attic this means that effective Monday, December 13, 2021, all patrons past their second birthday and medically able to tolerate a face covering will be required to wear a mask at all times in the store regardless of vaccination status. The mask must cover both the nose and mouth.  We realize that this may be disappointing and frustrating. We have opted to implement this mask policy in lieu of requiring proof of vaccination to enter...

This week we sat down with artist and illustrator Andrea Strongwater to learn more about her inspirations and motivations.  We first asked whether it was a conscious decision to become an artist. “No.” , said Andrea, “There was never any question. From the time I was born, I was an artist”. She recalled that as a preschooler, she made a piece of art that so captivated one of her classmate’s mothers that she asked to have it for display in her own home. When we asked what Andrea would be had she not pursued a career as an artist, she...

Ashantia, “Tia”, is one of Mimi’s Local Maker’s. You can find her lovingly handmade small batch candles and wax melts for sale in our store. Recently, Tia took some time out of her busy schedule to talk a little bit about her inspirations and what she hopes to create in the future.  In addition to creating new scents and partnerships for Lavender in Luxe, Tia is currently working as a personal trainer and considering a degree in diet and nutrition. While some may wonder whether this is an industry pivot, Tia assures us it’s not. Her journey to create the...