I really really really don’t want to write this email. I would much rather be writing my normal ezine. This is so sad for me that I am on a plane to Bellingham as you read this because I can’t bear to hear “how this is your favorite store”, because it certainly is mine.
Or what we hear every day….”We are so glad you stayed open”. For those of you who don’t realize how hard it is to be a retail brick and mortar owner, I will tell you these past months have been the most difficult of my life.
As you know, I was going to close the store in December of 2023. Because of all of you (my wonderful consignors, customers & staff) and your support, we were able to rally and remain open. Thank you!
However, the past 16 months have been extremely challenging. Sales have never returned to the level that it takes to sustain the overhead for a 5,000 square foot store. We are not even breaking even at this point. Ughhhh.
I need to make a very difficult decision by the end of May. This gives us about 2 weeks…here are my options…If you have any other ideas, I would LOVE to hear them!
1. Do we close and look for a smaller, more affordable space?
2. Do we close forever?
3. Do we see if our amazing customers/consignors can rally around us in the next 2 weeks and see if we can stay open?
As of today, I am voting for Option #3. Ventura please help us survive! Tell your friends and family about us and help save a small business!
We are having a “We Don’t Want to Go Out of Business Sale” for the next two weeks.
The store will be 10% off this week. No additional discount on the 50% clearance in the back building. No additional discount on the 20% off Annie Sloan & IOD.
Main Store Hours
Weds to Sat 11 to 5
Sunday 11 to 3
And since we did get in some really cool stuff this week…here are our new arrivals.
Chaise Acme Vendome Patina With Two Pillows Gold $695.00
Rustic Chest $196.00
72″ Sideboard Collins Natural Walnut $595.00
Dining Table Trestle Legs Coaster Bexley Live Edge $595.00
Coffee Table With Drawers Name Brand Flower Shaped Cream (Ivory) $295.00
Writing Desk Woodbridge Marseille French Country Bordeaux Brown $595.00
Burlwood Harp Small End Table $295.00
Mission Hand Made Small End Table $69.50
Antique Tile End Table $150.00
Stickley ? Mission Arm Chair $495.00
Counter Stool Hawkesbury Tan/Black $95.00 – 4 in stock
Ottoman Homeroots Amelia Brown Cotton Square Cube $69.50
Interior Design Wood Sign $65.00
Pyrex Pink Daisy Divided Dish $49.50
Johnny Was light grey embroidered floral tunic $65.00
Johhny Was sleeveless bright floral boho breezy dress $79.50
Lime green linen halter dress with bow at neck $48.50
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Lynn & family
P.P.S For those of you who don’t live close to Ventura…don’t forget you can shop our store online!