Where: Vivienne's Antiques and Abundance, 1257-63 Perry Highway, Portersville.
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How far: A 38-mile drive that takes about 45 minutes. Portersville is north of Pittsburgh off of the Prospect/Portersville exit.
What to do: People come from the tri-state area to visit this duo of distinctive shops: Vivienne's is an antiques shop in a six-room 1830s restored farmhouse, where you can find Vaillancourt glass ornaments, chalkware and dinnerware. Next door in the former Odd Fellows Hall is Abundance, which sells a wide selection of lamp shades, gourmet foods, costume jewelry, Peacock Alley linens, Byers' Choice Carolers, June McKenna collectibles, Millwood Toy arks, Frye's Measure Mill Shaker boxes. So measure your dining room table before you leave in case you fall in love with a French linen tablecloth. If you need a lamp shade, take the lamp with you so you don't have to guess. Find out more at www.viviennesantiques.com.
Fun factor: A perfect 10 for the shopper who loves to decorate.