About Fortunate Finds, an Antique & Art Gallery

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About Us

We are an Antique & Art Gallery located in Tryon, NC

We offer an elevated design experience featuring custom interior design services and a curated collection of art & antiques. Representing established artists from all over the country, our gallery is a destination for art lovers and designers from across the region. Missi Youngblood has brought this thoughtful curatorial vision to Tryon as a complement to her personalized design services, which can be found next door.

Our Story & Mission

With over 35 years of experience, Missi Youngblood —CEO and Principal Designer of Missi & Co.—has expanded her creative vision with the opening of Fortunate Finds, an antique and art gallery rooted in timeless style and artistic integrity. Dividing her time between Florida and North Carolina, Missi’s lifelong love for the WNC mountains led her to purchase a second home in Tryon, where inspiration struck to share her design sensibilities with a new community.

As Missi & Co.’s client base organically extended beyond Western Florida, the need for a distinctive, elevated design destination in North Carolina became clear. Fortunate Finds emerged from that vision—offering not only a curated collection of fine art and antiques, but also a full-service design firm capable of building, renovating, and sourcing bespoke pieces that complete and elevate any interior.

With a client-first approach, our goal is to deliver that final, joyful detail that makes a house truly feel like home. Whether you’re seeking a trusted design partner or simply looking to refresh your space, we are here to bring your vision to life. We look forward to seeing you.

Missi Youngblood

Owner, Lead Designer

Missi Youngblood’s passion for design began in her childhood, helping her father build and renovate homes in South Carolina. After studying interior design, she launched her career with a commercial firm in Atlanta before founding The Dream Home Coach in Florida, working with builders, developers, and private clients.

Since returning to South Carolina in 2009, her work has spanned from the coast to the North Carolina mountains. A member of the Interior Design Society (IDS), Missi’s award-winning designs have been featured in Sarasota Magazine, SRQ, and South Carolina Homes & Gardens.

Jacqueline Rent

Gallery Manager

Jacqueline began her interior design journey at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, where she developed a passion for operations and showroom management. Her experience spans vendor representation and trade showroom leadership in NYC, with career stops across the Midwest, California, Florida, and now North Carolina.

Known for her calm demeanor and positive energy, she brings warmth and efficiency to every client experience.

Christy WARD

Lead Designer

Christy’s passion for interior design and construction developed while she was studying for her marketing degree, during which she worked as an assistant for a high-end designer in Belleair, FL.

She further expanded her expertise in visual merchandising and design while living in the Tampa Bay Area. A later move to Tryon, NC, allowed her to reconnect with her love for design. There, she quickly immersed herself in the local design scene, breathing new life into homes with an intentional, thoughtful approach to each project—always accompanied by her warm smile and positive spirit.

AnNslee KILGORE

Design & Showroom Assistant

Annslee is a Polk County native and a proud graduate of Polk County High School, Class of 2023. With a strong interest in interior design and a keen eye for detail, she is eager to begin her journey as an interior design & showroom assistant. Annslee is committed to learning, growing, and contributing to the creation of thoughtful, functional, and aesthetically pleasing spaces.