Step into "Pieces of the Past" in Winona, Minnesota, where cozy home decor and chilling ghost stories create an experience you won't forget!

Pieces of the Past: Where Home Decor Meets Haunted History in Winona, Minnesota

Step into “Pieces of the Past” in Winona, Minnesota, where cozy home decor and chilling ghost stories create an experience you won’t forget! 👻🏠✨

Quick Summary: Pieces of the Past Winona

Discover “Pieces of the Past,” a one-stop-shop in Winona, Minnesota, where rustic home decor meets haunted history.

  • Explore handcrafted country furniture and unique home essentials.
  • Indulge in self-care products and gourmet treats.
  • Uncover spine-chilling ghost stories tied to this 1850s building. 👻
Cute home decor store Pieces of the Past was a former brothel in the 1850s!
Cute home decor store Pieces of the Past was a former brothel in the 1850s!

Pieces of the Past: Where Home Decor Meets Haunted History in Winona MN

Welcome to a cozy corner of Winona, Minnesota, where country charm meets modern living—and a splash of haunted history. “Pieces of the Past” is not your average home decor store. Here, you’ll discover handcrafted country furniture, unique lighting, and yes, even some ghostly tales. 🛋️👻

My hubby Jack and I live in Winona, Minnesota and – as locals – we’ve become experts of all things Winona. In fact, if you are planning a weekend getaway to this charming river town, don’t miss this related article: Ultimate Guide from a Local: Things To Do in Winona, Minnesota and if you’re looking for other cute shops, you may want to read this: Explore the Cutest Shops in Winona.

Soooo many adorable goodies at Pieces of the Past!
Soooo many adorable goodies at Pieces of the Past!

Handcrafted Wonders

Pieces of the Past is all about country home primitive decor. 🛠️
This spot specializes in handcrafted country furniture that’ll make your living space ooze coziness. Lighting? They’ve got you covered too. Inventory is always changing, so each visit feels like a new adventure. 😍

Seriously, how cute is this place?
Seriously, how cute is this place?

Textile Treasures

Looking to elevate your table setup? This store offers all kinds of home textiles like window treatments, napkins, table runners, and kitchen linens. 🧵 Brands like Park Designs and Earth Rugs make sure you’re getting high-quality pieces that tie any room together. 🍽️

Scentsational Finds

Ever wanted your home to smell like a lavender field or a pumpkin patch? Step right into their home scents section. Choose from scented candles, melts, potpourri, and fragrance reeds to bring the outdoors in. 🕯️🌺

Treat Yourself… and Yummy Delights

Self-care isn’t just a trend here; it’s a lifestyle. 🌿 Pamper yourself with their range of skin-loving products like handmade soaps, foot scrubs, and bath salts. And if you’re looking for a unique gift, they can even put together a custom gift basket for you. 🎁

Don’t leave without checking out their food section. 🍯 Wind & Will soups, dips, and cheeseball mixes are the stars of the show. Add in McCall’s toffee and cinnamon cranberries, and you’ve got yourself a little gastronomic haven. Bonus: their locally harvested raw honey is pure bliss. 🐝

Don'tcha just love these adorable totes?!
Don’tcha just love these adorable totes?!

The Cherry on Top

And guess what? They’ve also got adorable baby gifts, jewelry, and other trinkets that make for perfect souvenirs or gifts. 🎀 Truly the cherry on top of such a cute store! 🍒

This second floor windows pays tribute to the building's history as a former 1850s brothel during Winona's wilder days!
This second floor windows pays tribute to the building’s history as a former 1850s brothel during Winona’s wilder days!

A Haunting Twist

But hold on, there’s more! This charming store is located in a building from the 1850s that used to be a brothel. Yep, you heard that right. Owner Cheri has some spine-chilling tales to share. 👻 One story involves bartenders who both saw a “lady in a pink dress” on the stairs. 😱

Cheri’s son Cody and his pals also had an eerie experience in the basement, where fire doors opened and closed on their own. Ghost hunters have even done flashlight tests that yielded some, let’s say, electrifying results. ⚡

And if you’re wondering about that lady of the night in the window? Well, she shimmers at night, paying homage to the building’s red-light district past. 🏮

➡️ Find more spooky stories from the heartland with our related blog post: Ghosts of the Midwest: Hauntings in Winona, Minnesota – we even interviewed Cheri (the owner of Pieces of the Past) in that podcast episode.

Shopping is always a fun experience at Pieces of the Past in Winona, Minnesota.
Shopping is always a fun experience at Pieces of the Past in Winona, Minnesota.

Summary: Pieces of the Past Winona

In a nutshell, Pieces of the Past is more than just a store; it’s a one-stop-shop for all things cozy, charming, and eerily enchanting. So next time you’re in Winona, make sure to stop by and soak in all the rustic magic—and maybe even encounter a friendly spirit or two. ✨👻

Know Before You Go

  • Pieces of the Past is located at 79 E 2nd St, Winona, MN 55987
  • They have very limited hours. As of the time of this article, they are only open on Thursdays. It’s best to call before you plan your visit: 507-452-3722
  • There is plenty of free parking nearby
  • We recommend a visit to the adorable – and very tasty – Acoustic Cafe across the street from Pieces of the Past. Jack and I have performed dozens of concerts there over the years, and they have amazingly yummy sandwiches! Here’s some additional restaurant options in Winona.

Where the Heck is Winona, Minnesota?

🎉 Plan your weekend getaway now with our Ultimate Guide from a Local: Things To Do in Winona, Minnesota.

Winona, Minnesota is located in the south-eastern corner of the state. It's our hometown and we're nicknamed "The Miami of Minnesota" probably because of our location (similar to Miami in Florida)...not because of our temps! Hehe.
Winona, Minnesota is located in the south-eastern corner of the state. It’s our hometown and we’re nicknamed “The Miami of Minnesota” probably because of our location (similar to Miami in Florida)…not because of our temps! Hehe.
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