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A Curated Collection
Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: June 2024
Presto Change-Oh! Consignment Market has become Mountain Home Consignments – but the commitment to fine quality home furnishings and decorative accessories remains central.
Chris Chastain
For two decades, Chris Chastain managed the business and oversaw operations at the Consignment Market in Cashiers. When former owner Carol Hartley decided to retire early last year, Chastain seized the chance to purchase the store, rebranding it Mountain Home Consignments.
The name change not only signaled a new era under new leadership, but also emphasized the store’s specialization in home furnishings and decorative accessories. Chastain’s vision for Mountain Home Consignments was clear – to offer a curated selection of high-quality items that would appeal to a wide range of customers – from residents to designers and collectors and realtors looking for assistance in staging homes
Chastain’s timing was impeccable. Anyone who’s ever tackled a KonMari-style clean-out knows that selling at a consignment store not only helps declutter, but also puts cash in your pocket. And sellers aren’t the only one benefiting. Buying secondhand is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly, giving items a new lease on life.
With inflation on the rise, secondhand purchases have become not just practical but also trendy among young people and professionals making the store’s offering even more appealing.
Today, Mountain Home Consignments has become the go-to-spot for high-end furnishings, artwork and small accessories and lamp shades (the store’s only never-used items). Professional designers frequent the store, seeking inspiration from the ever-changing inventory.
Over his 20 years in the business Chastain has become an expert in antiques and accessories, developing a keen eye for both quality pieces and serious buyers.
While artwork remains a top seller and a significant part of inventory, the store offers a diverse range of objects. Chastain prides himself on curating a selection that surprises and delights customers, with new merchandise arriving daily.
He notes “Every time you come in, you’re going to see something new or different – something you didn’t know you needed but can’t live without.”
Like most consignment stores, Mountain Home takes a percentage of each sale, with items accepted for a four-month period and subject to gradual discounts monthly if unsold. Any remaining items are either returned to the consignor or may be donated to the Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers. Smaller items are given to area thrift stores.
For those seeking their next treasure, Chris Chastain can be reached at [email protected].
