Monthly Archives: July 2010
I’m Blah….How Are You?
Ever feel that the day is just…well, blah? It is Monday, but evidently, Twitter folks feel Thursday is the worst. It is Monday, but why is that reason to feel like you are moving in slow motion? Some days you … Continue reading
Filed under Country Living, Gift shop, Gifts
Enviro-Pleasing-Plush Pluck Down at Silver Barn
When I went to market this season, I came back to Silver Barn with a great deal of excitement. Oh, I always get excited going to market, but this time Dallas Market was filled with fabulous finds. Things that offer … Continue reading
Hot Summer Party Idea
Hot town. Summer in the city. Back of my neck gettin’ hot and gritty…..but, the weekends make it all worth living!! Living through the week to get to the weekend? Looking for something good to serve? Looking for something to … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Gift shop, Gifts, home decor, Tabletop
Etch This!
The Silver Barn is becoming a gathering place of fine folks. Some shop with us. Some bring us great ideas and together we can expand opportunities. So, we are proud to now be able to offer our customers the opportunity … Continue reading
Filed under Country Living, Gift shop, Gifts, home decor, Items, Tabletop
Texas, My Texas
I am originally from Texas, by way of Las Vegas, Nevada. I was raised here, my grandfather’s father came here with the railroad before the turn of the century. Other than stints living back in Las Vegas and a fabulous … Continue reading
Filed under Gift shop, Gifts, home decor, Items
Personalize This!
So, today while I was moving stuff around at the store I moved these clever coffee cups…and then, I moved some pewter monogram labels we carry next to them. While I was deciding what to put where, I started looking … Continue reading
Hey, That’s My Glass!
Friends are what make life worth living. Finding fun gifts that are unique, reasonably priced, and match their personality make shopping worth doing! So, when I was at market and saw these fabulous new wine glasses I couldn’t wait to … Continue reading
What IS In A Sale?
The Silver Barn has never had a sale. We opened our doors March 6, 2008 and expanded upstairs last July 3, 2009. In all that time, I’ve never felt the need to have a sale. That may sound over-confident that … Continue reading
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Milestones…Keeping Track of Success
It was just one year ago today that The Silver Barn expanded to include the upstairs area of our century old building. In that last year I have made lots of new friends, thanks to Twitter and Facebook, and all … Continue reading
