11.14.17
I absolutely love Thanksgiving. It’s one of those holidays where everything is quiet – except for the touchdown cheers and the dinner oohs and aahs – and the streets are empty because folks […]
11.07.17
I hear people grumbling about all the retail vacancies in Old Town and folks are lamenting the demise of brick and mortar, but I’m here to tell them to stop. And here’s why…in […]
10.30.17
This week we will be turning our little store upside down in order to create a magical winter wonderland for you. While we do that we will be open, but it won’t be […]
10.23.17
Sometime in the early 2000s, I don’t remember when, through the magic of the internet, I found a wonderful gift store in Kansas City called Curious Sofa. The owner, Debbie Dusenberry, is a […]
10.20.17
The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, who, three years earlier, started the first Penny Post in the U.K. Ever since then, sending your best wishes for the […]
10.13.17
You might remember me telling you about our new paper store, Penny Post, this summer. Well, I’m pleased to announce that we are open and ready for business! On September 11, exactly 10 […]
10.03.17
Fall means camping for our family. Not only do we camp as a family, but both our kids are in Scouts and my husband and I have leadership rolls in their Troops. Now, […]
09.28.17
Before opening Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post, I was a fundraiser for local and international non-profits. It was extremely rewarding work. While I wasn’t in the field doing the dirty work, I […]
09.22.17
Occasionally this year I will be reflecting on the last 10 years of business and all the people, brands, and events that have helped to shape Red Barn Mercantile. To stay relevant in […]
09.15.17
Whenever folks are stuck to figure out what their design style is I first point them to their closet – then Pinterest, but that’s for another post. What we like to wear is […]
09.05.17
On September 1, 2007, I opened Red Barn Mercantile. It’s been 10 years – most of which is a blur – but I still remember that day. I also remember the day before […]
08.31.17
At Penny Post we have a brand spankin’ new but totally boring bathroom. While it is amazing, it is desperately calling out for a little attention. What powder room isn’t, really? We all […]
08.23.17
All, this is going to be a short post full of pretty things. I’m in New York for market, buying for both Red Barn Mercantile and Penny Post. Seeing all these beautiful things […]
08.18.17
I first met Kate Hougen over a decade ago when we both worked at The Nature Conservancy. She is one of the most delightful and genuine people I know. What you see is […]
08.11.17
“A what?” you ask. A pouf, the perfect and most versatile accent piece I know. When Cisco Brothers first introduced the Pouf I was a little unsure, but I quickly became a convert. […]
