Real or HiHo Real?

I don't know if I live within the real world of retail, but certainly have created my own world of retail. The Fall Season is in full swing, tourists finding us for the first time and locals checking in for honey and cards, the pace is quickening as we cross our fingers for a huge fourth quarter. It's count down time, two weeks until we put up holiday trees and magic. Only days later our open house. Flash forward to the famous Black Friday and our only fears are weather and keeping up stock levels. I've been drawing and plotting, changing plans as things sell and my ideas grow. Today and tonight I struggle with big decisions, like how many Candy Canes are enough, what brand of Peppermint Bark and how many ounces of Ribbon Candy make a nice gift box? The bottom line, this time of year whether its in the real retail world or in the HiHo retail world we are focused on the bottom line. Tonight it is fun and Sweet!!!

Previously Loved,

not vintage and not new, but waiting to be loved again.

This large platter has whimsical deer enjoying the land scape. A powerful accent piece for a mantle or hutch.

This pair of ginger jars match the platter.

A bit more traditional this pair of vases are a good size and nice weight.

This sweet small dresser has gold painted Asian inspired designs. It would make a great side table and is the perfect size for keeping your lingerie or jewelry organized.

No matter what your decor , I'm sure HiHo has something for your home.

Rich Dark Woods

Often themes or trends in HiHo are dictated by what we find at auction. In the course of the last two weeks darker pieces of furniture seem to filling the HiHo truck late in the evening. The rich deep tones have added to the autumnal flavor of the shop. This caned back chair has a needle point seat.
This small and charming two tiered table, SOLD has inlaided details just below it's square top.
I couldn't resist this magazine rack, SOLD with sorted slots up top and a stacking shelf on the bottom.

A campy dark wicker plant stand, would help with moving the plants inside this time of year.

This is a good size with storage below, a china closet, not too big, not too small....just right and in time for Thanksgiving.

Homey and Warm

There is just something about quilted textiles. Like corduroy and flannel make you feel cozy, these quilted table top and throws will make your house homey and warm.

These new color patterns have a vintage flare and are some of the best quilted textiles HiHo has ever offered.

outside in, why not?

This fabulous shabby bench is at least five and a half feet long. It has only been in the shop for a week. I love using furniture traditionally used for outside, inside.With the chill in the air, it's time to start pulling things inside. Don't put it in the shed. Why not use some of that outdoor furniture inside??

A pillow here, a throw over the top or even a cushion, warms them up and wahla!! We have lots of textiles to choose from at the moment , so get moving....your furniture, and run over.

Save the Dates!

Before you order those custom Christmas cards, before you force the kids to get haircuts for the 2009 photo, before you update your mailing list or start hunting for new recipes to use at your holiday gathering, you need to mark your calendar.

You need to mark your calendar with

HiHo's Holiday Open House Weekend.....November 14th &15th

Why settle for the same old shopping experience? You deserve more than a tree and shots of the kids. Break away from the ordinary, go from black and white to technicolor. HiHo can help you make your home a holiday spectacular, and it all begins on our open house weekend, so be sure to save the dates.

Fall Windows

The first of the Fall leaves. The banner was put up.
The view from across the street....the blue chairs didn't last the weekend . People are still inquiring about them, go figure???The days of the open door may be over for this year soon, so be sure to take a drive through the valley and enjoy the colors before they are gone....