Clearance Sale continues

The discount went up to 40% yesterday!  There is a good selection of furniture, lighting, framed artwork, and accent pieces left.  Still have some nice jewelry - stone slides, rings, necklaces, and earrings. 
Our hours are 10-5:00 Monday through Saturday. 

Going out of business sale

 

 

After 24 years in Wautoma, I'm closing The Gables.  It's a decision that's been a few years in the making but the time is right for me to change course.  It's been a wonderful experience to be a part of this community and the best part has been my customers.  So many of you have become friends and I'll miss seeing you come through the front door.  Thank you, thank you, thank you! 

 

Our Farewell Sale started August 3rd and will continue through September.  It's been fun to see so many people and we're happy with the "brisk sales".  The discount is currently 30% off everything.  The discount increases by 5% every Wednesday, so we're moving right along.  The store is still packed with furniture, lamps, and framed pictures.  We also have jewelry, scarves, florals, accent pieces, and all sorts of goodies for you to chose from. 

 

Watch for pictures of many items that I'll post as soon as I do some editing.

 

 

Think cool!

It's been a long, hot July so far.  Not to mention dry.  We're using our bird baths to give us some islands of calm and cool. 

Now is a good time to give your yard a pick-me-up with a simple water feature.   Keeping your birdbath clean is easy to do with fresh water, a scrub brush, and a bit of vinegar if needed to clean mineral lines. 





New in June

Scarf slides - a great way to add some new life to your existing scarves.  We also have some jersey scarves (like the one pictured) in a bunch of colors.  The slides, at $11 each,  make great gifts for your "scarfy" friends. 

New to the shop this year are Wall Flowers.  The one pictured is already gone but we keep creating new ones.  They're lightweight floral bouquets that can hang on a wall or your front door.  I've also been doing custom work - you can pick the flowers, berries, or twiggy sprays and I'll put them together.  Took 23 years to have the idea.  I'm good but I'm slow!

Spring 2012

Happy Spring!  And what a spring it's been - long and beautiful.  

It's been awhile since I've posted - a long while, in fact.  I apologize and will do my best to keep this updated so you can see what's going on at The Gables.

We're open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00.  Hours will be extended in May and by the time Memorial Day is here we'll be open every day. 

New things are arriving every day and I'll post some photos so you can see what's new.

I'm unpacking a lot of garden stuff.  Stakes, balancers, bird baths, and all sorts of garden decor. 

Watch for photos and updates on special deals and events.

Thanks!



New in June

Some of the new jewelry that's recently arrived.  Above is a bracelet from Oreb Lram and a chunky necklace from Embellishments.

No Whining necklaces are flying out the door - creator Jane makes all components and the look is fresh and interesting.

A few Oreb Lram pieces.

The pigs are back!

The steel garden pigs are back in all their glorious, gaudy, outrageous colors.  Love those little piggy snouts and pointy little piggy feet.  This year they have some mushrooms to keep them shaded.

What's New for Spring

We're getting ready for a new season and look forward to seeing everyone in the shop this summer.

Coming up - The Sale starts June 11 and goes for 2 weeks.  Everything in the store and gardens is 15% off!

Events coming up include Art on the Lawn on June 11th, the Garden Party on the following Saturday - June 18th, and a yet-to-be-named wine/tasty tidbits/shopping event on Thursday evening 4-6 PM on June 23rd.

Yesterday I put The Gables on Facebook!  Should be easy to find if you type in "The Gables" and you don't need to join Facebook to see the page.  I'll get up to speed yet.  My husband just ordered a new laptop for us and it should make posting a lot easier so I can keep current information out there. 

Other thoughts - I get kind of tired of only talking about The Gables all the time so I'm thinking of including more information about other local events and businesses.  I'm open to suggestions, so keep in touch.

Is it Spring yet?

New Year - Fresh Start

The Gables will be open in winter on Friday and Saturday from 11:00 - 3:00.   You can count on a warm welcome!

January always seems like the perfect time to make a fresh start on projects and readjust goals.  Maybe it's the cold, white landscape around here.  There's something very hopeful about a fresh new year.

I'll be sharing plans for the new season, so check in once in awhile.  I have some boxes of new spring florals and greenery waiting to be unpacked (you can hardly get through the front hall right now).  I'll post some pictures as soon as I can.

I also want to invite anyone who'd like to stop in during the winter to do so - I'm also happy to open the door if it's a day I'm not officially open.  I'm often at the Gables anyway.  Doing all that fun behind-the-scenes stuff.  Call me at 920-787-7475.

Stay warm!

After Christmas Sale!

20% - 50% Off

Monday, Dec 27 - Friday, Dec 31

11:00 - 3:00

Now is the time to get the best deals on everything in the store.

Christmas items are 50% off

Jewelry, Handbags, Scarves, Mittens, Hats, & Socks are 

an Extra 20% Off (that's a double discount)

Everything else is 20% Off

Remember - we're happy to put things on Lay-Away at

no extra charge.  Not a bad way to take advantage of the sale prices.

All of the fresh wreaths from Soules Creek are at least half off - 
lets make a deal!

You can still deck out your house for the New Year celebration. 

Snowstorm!

Any doubts that winter has arrived are banished.  It looked like a scene from "Dr Zhivago" yesterday morning.  I'll be traveling up to The Gables later this morning and am a bit apprehensive about what I'll find.  The parking lot should be plowed and the walks shoveled, but still ....with unmentionable wind chills and drifting it makes me want to stay at home.
Please note that my hours have changed (see post below).  But if you come in I'll make it worth the trip!  There's a Sale and now I've added extra discounts, too. 
Stay warm!

Extra Discounts & New Hours

Extra Discounts 

Get an extra 20% off on 

Jewelry

Handbags

Scarves, Hats, Gloves, & Mittens

Mention this blog and we'll give you 

a Thank You gift!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.  It's only 2 weeks away, so 
remember to breathe and enjoy this special time of year.  
The Fox River behind our house is frozen over this morning.  
But the birds are busy flitting around the bird feeder 
and keeping us entertained.   

New Hours - Monday through Saturday 11:00 - 3:00 
closed Sundays


 

  

December Clearance Sale

Wow, it's December!  Today is the  first day of our end-of-season Clearance.  Lots of great gifts and everything is 20% off right now.  I bought a lot of jewelry this fall so there's an amazing selection to tempt you.  Not to mention all the home decor that's on sale - furniture, lamps, rugs, wall decor.

There's some snow in the air and a bit of snow dust on the ground this morning.  It's beginning to look like
Christmas!

Christmas at The Gables

It's the day after Thanksgiving and I'm enjoying my first cup of coffee and watching the first ice floating down the Fox River.  Thanksgiving Day is over, but the memories linger.  I hope that you had a lovely day.

Today (which I guess is "Black Friday" in the wider world) is Open House for the Gables.  No, we're not opening at 5.  Try me at 10:00!  We have some great store specials and a drawing going on.  Tomorrow is the famous   Cookie Walk.

But - starting December 1st, the December Clearance will start.  Most everything will be 20% off (or more).

Meanwhile - here's a glimpse of Christmas at The Gables.

Shop at Sunset

Thursday, November 11th

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Wine - Cheese - Chocolate

20% off Sale

Thank you gifts for customers

Those are the pertinent details!  It promises to be fun and we'll find out if this is an event we want to repeat.  We just got a new shipment of jewelry, some very nice birch bark baskets, new scarves and hats, "texting" gloves (really cute and they give you quick access to your fingertips), Christmas accents, and all sorts of wonderful stuff.  Look for some photos that I'll be posting soon.

Meanwhile, plan on getting to the Gables on the 11th if you can.  For those who can't make it, we'll see if we can't do it again.

Upcoming Events

Sunset Shopping
Thursday, November 11
2:00 - 4:00 PM
Enjoy wine, cider, delicious treats,
20% off purchases,
"Thank You" gifts with purchases,
plus anything else we can think of to make you happy.
Sounds like a party!  


Saturday, November 20

Christmas Tea 

2:00 - 4:00 PM

 Our 3rd Annual Christmas Tea and always a lovely time.

Saturday, November 27

Cookie Walk

Buy your tins ahead of time and area businesses will do the baking.

Questions from visitors

I'm kind of new to the "Blog World", so I'd like to thank  everyone who visits this site and also to explain about how you can contact me.
You can always post a comment at the end of one the posts and I love seeing those.  Those comments are then available for other people to read also.  However, I cannot respond to a comment since your email address is not attached.
If you want to ask me a question, you can email me at thegables22@gmail.com or call me at the store.  920-787-7475.
So, for the person who just wrote a comment and also asked a question with a request to respond - I'd love to talk (or email).

Why we love Fall!

October 4th

It's a frosty morning and it looks like it really is Fall.  I love this time of year and it seems that many of my Gables customers feel the same (of course, there are a few who feel sad because summer is ending....).
A personal note: I was not posting to my blog this summer due to family obligations.  Sometimes you just have to concentrate on the really important stuff and trust that things will work out.  Well, they have and life is going on again.
The Gables has been a big part of my life for over 20 years ( gasp) and I'm looking forward to what unfolds in the future.