At this megastore hybrid, warehouse and housewares meet to form a decorator's superstore.

by Contributor

The Scene
The name may sound Mom-and-Pop quaint, but you'll need to grab a cart and take several hours to browse at Old Time Pottery. You'll find everything to decorate your home: lamps, glassware, curtains, kitchen utensils, bathroom accoutrements, odd-sized picture frames, holiday decorations, tri-wicked scented candles, Zen water fountains, glass jars and a greenhouse-sized selection of faux floral arrangements. OTP boasts steals on dinnerware from brands such as Sango and Studio Nova; they also carry rudimentary craft supplies, styrofoam balls and woven baskets.

Walk This Way
Bargains lurk on every aisle, but customer assistance is scant. It will take you at least 40 minutes just to walk the concrete-floored aisles, much less browse the high warehouse shelves thoroughly. Take note of the many paper signs emphasizing limited return policies.