Antique store · Lapeer, Michigan
Past Tense
1965 Farnsworth Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446
43.0868° N 83.2980° W
Past Tense is an antique store at 1965 Farnsworth Rd, Lapeer, MI 48446.
About the shop
Past Tense is a charming country store destination in Lapeer, Michigan, offering a vast selection of unique home decor, silk florals, and seasonal decorations across multiple themed rooms. The store features year-round Halloween and Christmas departments, custom wedding floral arrangements, garden decor, and vintage candies. Attached is an award-winning cider mill serving fresh apple cider, donuts, and homemade baked goods, plus a full restaurant with pizza, soups, and salads. The property also hosts a popular fall festival with haunted attractions, corn maze, and hayrides. Customers describe it as surprisingly spacious inside with friendly staff and reasonable prices for quality items.
From directory research
Before you go
Mentioned in public reviews: Shipping available. Confirm with the shop.
What you'll find
Home DecorSeasonal DecorationsSilk Florals
Compiled by AntiqueStoresNearby from public listings and reviews
The particulars
- Shop format
- Single Owner ShopFrom directory research
- Shop size
- Larger StoreFrom directory research
- Price range
- $$From directory research
- Typical visit
- Half-Day DestinationFrom directory research
What reviewers mention
Praised
- Unique, eclectic merchandise and gift selection
- Award-winning cider and donuts
- Friendly, helpful staff (especially Celeste for florals)
- Beautiful, well-decorated space with multiple rooms
- Family-friendly atmosphere and events
Keeps people coming back
- Unique, hard-to-find merchandise and decorative items
- Quality of cider and donuts (for most customers)
- Celeste's exceptional floral design services
- Spacious, well-organized store layout with themed rooms
- Family-friendly events and activities
Worth knowing
- Inconsistent staff behavior and customer service (rude register staff mentioned)
- Pricing can be expensive for some items
- Quality concerns with cider and baked goods (some negative reviews)
- Crowded during peak seasons/festivals
- Pizza quality inconsistent
Our analysis of public reviews — a summary of what people wrote, not a star rating. Tone: Customers express genuine affection and nostalgia for the place, calling it a 'hidden gem,' 'magical,' and 'treasure trove.' Many describe it as a family tradition. However, some express frustration with pricing and occasional poor service..
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