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The Other Bird
131 Elliott Street West
519 567-7463
www.facebook.com/TheOtherBird
What is The Other Bird and why should our readers be
excited?
The Other Bird is a collection of hand-picked vintage
clothing, accessories and housewares. The shop is located
upstairs of Rino’s Kitchen & Ale House, 131 Elliott St. W and is
open Wednesday and Friday 6 to 9 p.m. It’s very exciting to
have the opportunity to open my shop in such a great
location. I’m looking forward to sharing my vintage collection
and hope that customers will share the same enthusiasm as I
do about vintage goods.
How is The Other Bird different from the competition?
The Other Bird is different in a sense that the vintage
goods in my shop are a collection of what I have picked and
are not necessarily the same as what other vintage store
owners have chosen for their stores. Every collector has their
own style and taste which makes each store different in itself.
The likelihood of finding the same dress in my shop in
another vintage shop in Windsor is pretty slim. Also, the
location of my shop provides a very unique opportunity to eat
delicious food, have a beverage, including craft beer and shop
one-of-a-kind vintage finds. There is no other place in
Windsor like that.
Why did you choose Elliot Street as your present location?
I chose this location for various reasons. The historical
house is the perfect setting for the shop because it has an
old-fashioned feel that adds to the vintage shopping
experience. Also, the cost of the space is reasonable for
someone starting out a business and is only open a few days a
week. Most importantly, I share a space with great people like
the staff and owner (Josh Fraser) of Rino’s Kitchen & Ale
House, as well as the Windsor Independent.
Does the name have a story behind it?
When I was trying to decide on a name for my vintage
collection I realized that I had an affinity for “collecting” and I
enjoyed two of my hobbies for similar reasons. For me,
collecting vintage items and bird-watching are one in the
same. The gratification I get when I spot a bird, especially an
uncommon one, is very much the same as when I find
something vintage while shopping. Mind you, there is one
obvious difference; I cannot take the bird home with me
where as I can purchase the vintage item. Nonetheless, I find
both of these interests challenging and rewarding.