1820 House on WFMJ Locally Owned Part 1

Update for Mid Winter

It has been a while since my last post. My apologies! I have been diligently working on new fragrances for the 2010 list. Once fragrances are tested (which takes time) they are added and ones that didn't do so well are removed.

I have re-arranged the store twice now. I am never settled! I now have the main part of the store showcasing my handcrafted lines, artisan pieces and unique gifts. The back room is now a vignette of 18th century replicas , antique smalls and remaining early american pieces. It is actually cozy. As much as it pains me to see it disolving........businesses must evolve and change to sustain and keep current to what the paying customer wants to see. (within reason)

The store will still remain a artisan made / handcrafted USA shop. You will find very little imports. I try very hard to support independent artisans. I've been helping to encourage a young jewelry artist (Erica Wilson - Something in Between )to embark on an adventure in combining antique with new. Her pieces are beautiful and one of a kind! Another East Palestine graduate (Dara Morgan-Greensboro, NC) has graced my walls with some of her original paintings which are lovely and an exceptional price for handpainted canvas.

Enjoy a peek at some new items..........and a sample of the new brochure I'm working on.

Stay warm and think SPRING!

View our Segments from WFMJ 21 Youngstown

In case you missed our segments on the candles and 1820 House, here is a look.


Part 1
http://http://www.wfmj.com/global/category.asp?c=179433&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4480289&flvUri=&partnerclipid=

Part 2
http://http://www.wfmj.com/global/category.asp?c=179433&autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4480328&flvUri=&partnerclipid=

Thank you again! WFMJ & Lauren

Thank You!!!

Thank you WFMJ 21 Youngstown and Lauren Lindvig for asking us on the show and the great segments. Lauren made me feel so at ease and it was extra nice for the wonderful praise she gave the line. The studio cast and staff were great also . It is so nice to have such positive feedback and network with wonderful people. One thing I didn't get to say on the segment was "Thank You" to all my customers, my family and community for their support. Without you....I wouldn't be doing this.

For all you future customers. ( and old alike)

I am getting ready to post the fragrance list for spring any day. I'm completing the testing of some new additions and will have the list posted on the blogs.

Also, if you have any questions, please call the studio / shop at 330 -426- 9955 between 10:30 and 5:00

Have a great day!

-experience nature inside & out-

Happy New Year to everyone!

Hope this latest addition to the blog finds everyone having had a wonderful holiday and sticking to their resolutions for 2010.

I am knee deep into testing new fragrances for the aromachology candle line (Pink Icing, Raspberry Truffle, Mediteranian Fig, Lavender Coconut Milk, Basil Tomato Leaf and Lemongrass Sage just to name a few). Sweet Almond and Madagascar Vanilla & Ylang Ylang essential oils will be included in the aromatherapy line as well. 4 different types of glycerine soaps will be available this year in Oatmeal, Aloe/Olive Oil, Honey and Shea Silk.

I'm also looking into some wonderful letterpressed cards and gourmet chocolates for Valentine's Day.

One thing I wanted to do with the start of the new year, is to help promote a local new business like myself..."Robinwood". Fred & Trina Drotleff 's quaint shop is just down the street from mine (94 North Market Street) and they have cozy handknits made from Alpaca's made either with their own Aplaca fleece or some of the other local farms in the area. There is a nice selection of hats, gloves, scarves, throws and more! http://www.robinwoodfarmalpacas.com/

The hat and gloves I'm wearing in the photo are from their shop and are priced between 15.00 and 20.00. The 11 oz aromachology tumbler candle comes beautifully boxed for 10.95 at the 1820 House candle studio 135 North Market Street , East Palestine, Ohio 44413

So, now there is no excuse not to experience nature inside & out. The warm glow of a 1820 House candle inside and the warmth of Robinwood's Aplaca handknits while you enjoy the outdoors this winter.

Happy Thanksgiving - Special Weekend Hours and Offers

Today kicks of two big things. The start of the holiday shopping and a time to reflect upon the many blessings we have in our lives. Hopefully for those reading this........there are many!

I am very grateful for the fact our store is thriving despite a slowed economy , that I have a wonderful supportive family, great friends, a beautiful home to enjoy and yes...that I'll have a nice bottle of "red" to enjoy tomorrow!

In an effort to share some love I'd like offer some special prices for your holiday shopping.

1.) All Faux greens, potted trees, wreaths and Ornaments will be 30% off

2.) All Redware pieces will be 25% off!

3.) All Large Candles 25% off!

This sale is good through Sunday!

Store Hours

Wed - 10:00 until 6:30

Thursday - Closed in observance of Thanksgiving but.........If I'm feeling it, you may catch the store open.

Friday - 10:00 until 6:00

Saturday -10:00 until 4:00

Sunday - 12:00 until 4:00

I want to also give a big Thanks for the wonderful weekend we had for the Holiday Home Tour Open House event. It was super and so great to see everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving !

Holiday Open House at 1820 House

It is that time of year once again , when the East Palestine Town & Country Garden Club hosts it's annual Christmas Home tour and like the past 5 years we will be joining in the celebration. This year will be different however, as we will be hosting our event at our new shop instead of our home.

You can expect it to be decorated in a manner that will inspire and put you in a festive mood! There will be fresh mixed pine / cedar/ boxwood wreaths, beautiful ornaments and collectible santas, some new handmade French grain sack inspired linens, 18th century script initial mugs (as featured in House Beautiful) a great selection of our candles , fragrance sprays and more.

Tickets to tour the homes on tour are available at our store (10.00 ea to view 5 different homes) and there are other merchants decorated and open for business as well. Two craft shows are being held at the Unity Grange and Heid Hall , so there is something for everyone and you can certainly make a day of it!

Hours of our open house will be Friday, Nov. 13th 10:00 until 7:00 and Saturday, Nov. 14th 10:00 until 5:00.

So.....get out and have some fun this weekend and visit East Palestine!