ADRIAN —  Therese Parker is all about a deal. That passion led her to opening Kindred Threads, a consignment shop in Adrian.

“I’m all about a deal, a thrift, a garage sale, anything that’s not full price,” she said. 

Kindred Threads, located at 810 W. Maumee St. in Adrian, is a boutique-style consignment shop that features high-end, trendy clothing that “isn’t necessarily what you might find in a thrift shop”, Parker said. 

The opportunity to open the 2,000-square-foot store presented itself when the building became available. The clothing comes in sizes from kids to adults. Kindred Threads carries clothing and accessories such as purses, sunglasses and shoes. Prices range from $2.99 per item and up.

“It depends on the value of the item and what brand it is,” Parker said. 

Currently, consignments are taken by appointment only. There is a limit of two totes, laundry baskets or reusable shopping bags per person at a time. Clothing in trash bags will not be accepted. The clothing needs to be freshly washed with no holes or stains.

All sales are done in-store only. Parker hopes to eventually open a website to have a “sell all over” sales strategy. She also has plans to eventually create her own line of candles and clothing under the Kindred Threads brand.  Opening a home-furnishings store at a different location is also something Parker is considering for her future business plans. 

Parker wants people to know that she takes the store seriously.

“It’s definitely a passion and not a hobby,” she said. “I’m going to put my whole life in this store.” 

Being a small business owner is a family tradition for Parker. Her mother, Carri Griesinger, and both grandmothers, Sheila Austin and Ruby Crowell, are owners of The Heat Wave salon in Adrian. 

“It kind of runs in the family,” she said. 

People interested in consigning items can contact Parker through Facebook, on Instagram at @kindredthreadsconsignment, or by phone at 517-920-4064 to set up a day and time to bring items in.

Store hours are Friday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is closed on Saturday and Monday.