Today we had a lot of fabulous customers who very much appreciated the bargains we have available on our fabrics, buttons, notions, and trims. It was a fun day.
One customer said that her family had been in the linen business in Belgium for generations. So guess what she bought? :)
That reminded me that our ancestors (a long, long, time ago, like in the 14th century) grew and traded in linen in the British Isles. Linen to this day is a much-loved and appreciated fiber in our family. Western European linen production is a very labor-intense and time-consuming process...much different from the "linen" (which sometimes isn't flax at all, but other fibers like ramie) production which takes place in the east.
Some of our customers are coming several times a week as they evaluate what they might "miss" from their stash during what seems to be our upcoming dormant period. Come join the fun, we'll be open again on Tuesday 2/28!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Our big move!
Many of you remember when we moved from our former K Street location. It was a great move and we have very much enjoyed our location at Georgetown Park--but it's already time to move again! The mall will be renovated once most of the merchants are out. We hope the mall's new incarnation will be something very beautiful and useful! (Remember when there was a Garfinkel's here??)
We don't have a new location picked out yet--and we feel like we've looked everywhere--we are very spoiled I guess! But stay tuned here because we'll let everyone know any news via our webpage/here.
Meanwhile, we might explore how to put a lot of our buttons and interesting items online. That will make our customers who can't shop "live" very, very happy!
Why not check out our merchant/neighbors' moving sales while you're at it? Some are moving to Ballston, some have found spaces on Wisconsin Ave or elsewhere in Georgetown, and a few like us are still waiting for the perfect time and space.
We don't have a new location picked out yet--and we feel like we've looked everywhere--we are very spoiled I guess! But stay tuned here because we'll let everyone know any news via our webpage/here.
Meanwhile, we might explore how to put a lot of our buttons and interesting items online. That will make our customers who can't shop "live" very, very happy!
Why not check out our merchant/neighbors' moving sales while you're at it? Some are moving to Ballston, some have found spaces on Wisconsin Ave or elsewhere in Georgetown, and a few like us are still waiting for the perfect time and space.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Blazer button sets
This metal blazer button set features a lion and unicorn crest. Imported from the European Union, this set has eight sleeve size and three front size buttons in gold/brass tone. Perfect for single breasted blazers.
A very special buy--only $10.00 plus shipping. Regularly $25.50.
Makes a very thoughtful gift!
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