Visit Found, This Classic Fashion Blogger's New Antique Shop

WHO: A classic fashion blogger with a long-held dream to open an antiques shop, Kristin Chambless tiptoed into lifestyle content when she and her husband, Sterling, were renovating their 1920s South of Broad abode. After acquiring dozens of antique furnishings at auction, the couple used that upstart inventory to unveil Found on Church Street in February.

WHAT: As Charleston’s freshest resource for handpicked high-end antiques, Found’s showroom displays predominantly 19th-century European imports—mostly English, but with a smattering of Louis XVI French pieces. Old pine floors and ample sunlight provide a simple backdrop for Chambless to complement her curated finds using framed oil landscapes, decorative porcelains and soft color.

WHY: By sharing the history of a piece and suggesting novel ways to use it, Chambless hopes to bolster enthusiasm for antiques in a younger generation. Plans for Found include a larger warehouse for designer appointments, plus launching a trade program, an original line of home accents and a new website with an e-commerce component.

IN HER WORDS: “Charleston is a place rooted in history, with a passion for preservation and an appreciation for the old-world style of living. I love that houses here are a bit smaller in proportion, much like in Europe. These petite pieces are easier to tuck into a corner of the Holy City’s historical homes.”