Past Present Future

Great store with lots of unusual items! The jewelry is awesome. Can be junky… be prepared to dig.

After recently moving to Ardmore, this was one of the first shops I was so excited to check out as I usually love novelty gift boutiques of this variety. When I walked in, I was thrilled by the size and scope of the goods and started to recognize some of the same lines of merchandise I’ve seen in other stores. Oooh, how fun! Unfortunately, the fun stopped there as every time I picked up an item and took a gander at the outrageous price, I got more and more annoyed. The whole, «well this is the Main Line» line is just getting oh-​so-​tired. I can understand some of the higher price points for local artists crafts, but really, $ 20 funny fridge magnets that anywhere else would normally be $ 5 dollars is just obnoxious. Yeesh, what a disappointment. I can’t be alone as the whole time I was in the shop no one bought anything and normally these types of stores do quite well. The owners seemed very nice and I’m writing this review hoping they might think twice about lowering their prices because I think they would have a much more successful business. As it stands now, I won’t bother going back. No one likes price gouging… even if it is the Main Line.

I confess: I have to restrict the number of visits I make to PPF. Otherwise, we’d be broke, living in the car, and since the car is a Volt, that’s not too appealing.
Past Present Future is a uniquely curated emporium for the funky and offbeat in home décor, jewelry, and decorative items. This is the place to go when you’re looking for that wall clock with the Dali-​esque hands, that funky jewelry, a genuine (we own this) three foot tall stuffed Marvin the Martian complete with felt ray gun, that cool lamp with the «Rosie the Riveter’ graphic on it and, much to the Young ‘Un’s delight, the Dr. Who Post-​it Note set complete with mini Daleks.
The store reminds me SO much of the best of Philly’s South Street before Corporate America took over and echoes Manayunk’s Main Street drag during it’s retail heyday.
The owner, Sherry Tillman, understands her market well and, while there is a large selection and inventory, there is also the sense that she carefully curates what she stocks. She and her staff are super nice and accommodating. Sherry is also a community supporter, heading up the «First Friday: A Main Line Art Experience» for many years.
The store’s offerings are NOT ‘cheap’ in any sense of the word. Prices reflect the care that the artisans put into the finished product and the final product is well made. This is not cheap crap from China. That does not mean you can’t get anything for under $ 20, there are good selections at every price point. It means that the price is properly valued for the work it took to create and reflects the economies of a small business offering that to the public.
When you’re looking for that beautifully crafted, funky, slightly offbeat or iconic advertising/​folk/​cultural piece, this is the place to go.

This place is really cute! I wish I had known it existed a month ago, as there were plenty of gift options there for the holidays. A little too late, unfortunately! I did walk out empty-​handed on this visit, but I’d go back to purchase some high quality, unique items in the future.
Of note: The shop is EXPENSIVE. Keep that in mind.

Did some holiday shopping there and was impressed and delighted! So much to choose from and helpful staff who wrapped my gifts too!

My go-​to shop for quality handmade crafts & the most amazing selection of jewelry anywhere. I usually have no problem buying unusual & creative items for all the people on my holiday lists; because there are so many cool gift ideas in every price range.
Favorites include the lighting, frames, vases & their impressive selection of scarves

I had to write this review because I couldn’t disagree more with Jessica P R. Past, Present and Future is the store for fun. It’s filled with such interesting, eclectic items that I dare you to not buy something. Lots of items are hand made and the staff knows about each artist. I find the staff to be extremely helpful and friendly especially Sherry, the owner. If you want to buy a gift, tell her what you want to spend and she will show you dozens of items that meet your needs. I would call it the best place on the Main Line if you are looking for a gift or house warming present. Loads of great stuff!

This shop is filled with overpriced junk. OK, some of it is cool, but not worth what it is being sold for. Add that to the fact that the owner is R-​U-​D-​E! This equals a recipe for disaster.
Such a shame too since I love to support local businesses!