Monthly Archives: September 2011

And, Here We Go….

Our annual Witches’ Tea is one of the most fun events of the year for me. I LOVE Halloween. And, as a retailer it is a sort of unofficial kick-off for the big things that come with fourth quarter. But, … Continue reading

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A Trip to Marburger Farms is Like a Trip to the Idea Bank

How many times do we all stand there looking at things that are being thrown away and think, “there must be SOMETHING useful there.” That is one of my favorite things about attending Marburger Farms Antique show each season; seeing … Continue reading

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The Living Display

Lenox, our store kitty always likes to see things from every angle. She helps me see the little things too. And, isn’t it the little things that take a display from a two-dimensional look to one with depth, one that … Continue reading

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Helping A Community That Has Helped Us All

When I opened Silver Barn almost four years ago I never dreamed I would gain so many friends. Oh, I thought I’d get to know folks in our little community, but never dreamed the depth that friendship would go. Now, … Continue reading

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Doors Open All Kinds of Things….

“Where the heck have YOU been?” ask some of our blog followers. And, for quite some time I just didn’t have an answer. Well, we have been busy. Moving kids upstairs, moving Brighton to a special area, cleaning, redoing, ordering, … Continue reading

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