GROVES — Walking through the newly opened Attic Treasures, Maggie Wilson snatched up a vintage looking holiday cookie jar with glee.

Wilson, owner of Memorable Moments by Maggie and a member of the Groves Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Center, spotted the must-have item during the ribbon cutting for Attic Treasures, an upscale thrift shop under the United Board of Missions umbrella.

“I love it,” Wilson said as she made her way to the counter to pay for the cookie jar and a Scentsy oil called Holiday Cheer. “There is a lot of upend items here. I’ll definitely be back.”

Attic Treasures recently moved into the spot next to Phillip’s Florist on 39^th Street.

Bethany Cox, a chamber member, raved at the interior design of the store and the items.

“I love it. It’s gorgeous,” Cox said. “They have a broad variety of items that are multi-generational. I love the shabby chic things I found. It’s incredible.”

Auronica Antoine, who works at UBM, was on site to photograph the ribbon cutting and some of the items in the store and ended up doing some unexpected shopping, she said.

UBM employees Rose Pierce and Barbara Hollier greeted guests as they walked through the spacious rooms.

“We get the purses, jewelry, sun shades and other items from market and other items from donations,” Pierce said. “All proceeds go back to UBM.”

The United Board of Missions is a coalition of Mid and South Jefferson County churches and volunteers who provide support programs to assist the residents of Mid and South Jefferson County.

Attic Treasures is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Reporter: Mary Meaux, 721-2429

Twitter: @MaryMeauxPANews