New Consignment & Thrift Shop Site

 
Be sure to visit Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop in our wonderful new location - across from the post office on Route 6A in Barnstable Village. We're open Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 4PM. You won't believe all the wonderful new treasures Maggi and her team have discovered. You can't miss the sign! Plenty of parking in back.

New Consignment Shop Location

 Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift Shop is expanding! We're moving November 1st a few steps down the street on Route 6A in Barnstable Village. More display space, more parking, and we'll be open year round. Here's a photo of our new location, it's next to the fire station, across the street from the post office. 

Jane Thompson, Consignment & Thrift Associate

Jane Thompson comes to Cape Abilities with an impressive background in international human resources. Jane has lived and traveled all over the world and will be happy to share her experiences and adventures with visitors to Cape Abilities Consignment & Thrift
 
Jane's early work experience highlights and extensive background as both buyer and merchandiser. These talents will be put to good use in her new role at Cape Abilities!

Jane's hobbies include cooking, decorating and gardening. She and her husband reside in Sandwich, the perfect spot for a world traveler to grow deep roots.
 

Ruth Eames, Consignment & Thrift Associate

Ruth Eames fell in love with the Cape during her first visit to a wonderful North Truro cottage in the dunes. Shortly after that visit, Ruth chose to make Cape Cod her permanent home.
 
Ruth has a background in art and interior design and is a self taught pastry chef. She considers herself fortunate to have been mentored by some of the most respected chefs on the Cape. She has had the privilege of working in some wonderful Cape restaurants and her amazing  desserts have been featured in High Brewster and the Regatta of Cotuit. In addition to creating beautiful desserts, Ruth also works as a private caterer.
 
Ruth lives in Barnstable Village with her husband Jon and their adored cat, Clara.

Maggi Tyson, Consignment & Thrift Manager

Maggi Tyson brings her talents as both teacher and entrepreneur to her new role at Cape Abilities.
 
A long time resident of Barnstable Village, she is known locally as the person who renovated Ashley Manor and established it as a premier Northside Bed and Breakfast.

Maggi's face is very familiar to mid-Cape ice cream lovers as she was owner and operator of the Ice Cream Smuggler in Dennis for eighteen years.  
 
Maggi brings her boundless energy and enthusiasm to Cape Abilities new venture in Barnstable Village, the place she is very happy to call "home."