Thinking Outside the Shop

I continue to search for new ways to show case merchandise in front of the store. The weather was beautiful today, so I try something new. I displayed the new Spring quilted throws, by using a ladder and clothesline. It seemed to attract customers all day!

We have five new styles of quilted throws. They are all ten dollars off this week-end making them only $29.95! A few even have matching pillows. Be sure to stop by.

Old and New

OLD LAMP

NEW SHADE

OLD CHAIR

NEW DOLL CHAIR

OLD WALL MIRROR

NEW TABLE TOP MIRROR

OLD CHILD CHAIR

NEW QUILT

OLD TABLE CLOTH

OLD PITCHER

NEW FLOWERS

OLD DRESSING TABLE

That's what we mean by a mix of old and new.

Hip Hip Hooray!

I often find myself cheering on our little town. My Main Street USA. This week I cheer louder than usual. I've been working with fellow business owners planing a block party. This is very exciting because, we have never combined our efforts to plan an event on Main Street before. We met this morning and one member of the group said it so nicely: " this will be a special day where our community can come together, putting politics and differences aside." We all know how hard this can be to accomplish in a small town. Can you hear me cheering? The group has named the event, The Gardiner Cupcake Festival. Mark your calenders for May 9th! I will fill you in over the next few weeks on more details.

My cheering continued when these markers were planted yesterday. (notice the pink) They mark the spaces throughout our Hamlet for the arrival of sidewalks. Hooray!

Local Author

Local books...I continue to share items for sale at HiHo.

Pick a Card

Any Card....

Everybody knows we sell antiques. However many think that's all we have. Sooo, for the next few posts I thought I might share some shop photos that showcase merchandise we sell other than antiques. Our cards are both fun and pretty, many have vintage graphics.We have two full walls of Birthday cards and two spinners of special occasion cards. HiHo is conveniently located next door to the post office...

AND THE WINNER IS....

DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....

"Jenny S"

of... http://www.theredbulletinboard.blogspot.com/ http://www.buttonfloozies.blogspot.com/ and http://www.suzannasantiques.blogspot.com/ I will be sending these goodies your way. Thank you to everybody who helped celebrate HiHo's one hundredth post! The Mom in me wants you to know you're all winners....

Hay Heaped High

How could I resist? I seem to have monogram madness lately. I keep coming across wonderful items with "H" 's on them. Much to my pleasure. This sweet vintage page from an ABC book got my attention while searching for other vintage pictures.
You see, the "o" in the bottom right? So this is not just an "H" find it's a HO! Don't you love the illustration and all the "H" words? Have a Happening, Happy, Healthy, Hell- of- a day!