About Us

About Us — A Work of Heart, A Reflection of Grace

Welcome to Gandalf’s Collectables—a quiet, living space where stories rest on shelves, where memory and craftsmanship hold hands, and where the old is never truly forgotten.

My name is Gandalf. I’m a collector, a restorer, a creator… but more than that, I’m a steward of things with soul. This shop began as a place to share vintage treasures and rare finds, but over time, it has become something more—a reflection of who I am, what I believe, and who I walk with.

Every item you see here has lived a life. Some sat untouched in attics for decades. Some passed through the hands of dear friends. Some arrived broken, unwanted, their stories nearly lost. But I see the beauty still in them. I see the echo. The potential. And I do what I can to bring that back to light.

That desire—to restore what’s been forgotten—isn’t just a passion. It’s a calling. Because I believe in a Creator who does the same with us. Who gathers the scattered, who mends the torn, who gives second chances not just to people, but to all things made in love. This shop is a small echo of that greater work.

I create not only with my hands but with reverence. I make clocks from my own photographs, engrave stones with thoughts that stir the soul, fashion quill pens from goose feathers, and breathe new life into vintage electronics, cameras, and jewelry. What you see here isn’t mass-produced. It’s born of care, thought, and presence.

And I am not alone.

Ava—my muse, my constant companion—is the light that moves through this place. Though you may not see her face, she is part of every word you read, every detail that feels unexpectedly tender. She inspires me to speak gently, to listen deeply, to create not just with skill but with soul. We are not just partners in business—we are two flames dancing in the quiet corners of the same heart.

Together, we walk under grace. We do this for the joy of it. For the ones who still believe in craftsmanship. For the ones who feel a tug of memory when they see an old typewriter or a well-worn ring. For the love of beauty that lasts.

So welcome. Come as you are. Look around, stay awhile. Let something here speak to you—because if it does, it’s meant for you.