Prairie Chic welcomes area visitors to military appreciation picnic

Prairie Chic welcomes visitors to the sixth annual Military Appreciation Picnic at the Herington Lake. The store is open for our regular hours, until 6 p.m. at 9 S. Broadway St., downtown Herington.

The picnic event is designed to welcome thank area military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifices, but is also open to the general public. The event is free to active duty, veterans and their immediate families. members of the American Legion, AL auxiliary, Sons of American Legion and American Legion Riders. Non-vets or non-members are $7 each, with other donations accepted will go to support "Operation Comfort Warrior".

The event is family friendly and includes games for children throughout the day. A flag retirement ceremony begins at 11 a.m. 


There are multiple bands and musicians playing for the event, including The Williamson Project, M-31, Jake Reeves of Waffle Stomp, Fed Up, The Inklings, and Dead Friend Walking. 
Fishing, swimming, horseshoes, camping, and most importantly -- indoor bathrooms -- are all available at this location. 

Prairie Chic Handcrafts and Antiques has vendor booths and an open sales floor filled with vintage and handmade items. For more about our store, see the More about our Store tab here.  

To see more of the items we now have for sale, please view the our Facebook  album here. If you have any other questions or prefer to call with your questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

Unique graduation gifts available at Prairie Chic

We have a great variety of graduation gifts at Prairie Chic! Do you need a desk, a comfortable chair, some side tables, a dresser or a bed for your favorite local graduate? Or maybe you would prefer to buy them a gift certificate, so they can come pick out their own gifts?!? Come see us at Prairie Chic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturdays (or by appointment at 785-571-3955 any time!).

Marble top dresser, now on sale for $220!

 Cabinet, now reduced to $58 

Full sized bed, now reduced to $140

Cabinet, now reduced to $44

Pine bed and dresser set, now reduced to $400

Simple writing desk, now reduced to $63

Flanders Writing Desk, now reduced to $115

You can see more of what we have available for sale in this Facebook album here.Do you need help finding us? The More about the Prairie Chic store Tab here has a link to Google maps to help you navigate!

New feature coming soon -- Consignor Corner! We will be sharing some information about people who are selling items inside our store, so you can get to know them better! 

Feel free to inquire about something for which you are looking but that you do not see pictured. We, at Prairie Chic, are happy to try to help you find it!! Or, do you have items you would like to sell? We also take larger vintage, antique or quality used items to sell on commission, including furniture, musical instruments, household items and art pieces if you are looking to sell yours! 

Come celebrate our first anniversary with us!

We are celebrating our first anniversary on Friday!!

We having Lemon Cake from Classy Cakes By Design and Red Velvet Cake from Sweet Creations to celebrate our anniversary at Prairie Chic (9 S. Broadway St., Herington) at 3 p.m. Friday.

The Visit Herington Tourism Group is also having a Cruise In and Street Dance from 7-11 p.m. Friday (either downtown OR it will be canceled, depending on the weather).

Then, we will also have the car show 8-1 Saturday DOWNTOWN HERINGTON and drag races 2-6 Saturday at the Herington Regional Airport!

JOIN US IN THE FUN!!! We have many other antique, handmade and original art pieces for sale. Please take a look at our Facebook album here
with more items we have available for purchase. Feel free to inquire about something you are seeking but that you do not see pictured. We, at Prairie Chic, are happy to try to help you find it!! Or, do you have items you would like to sell? We also take larger vintage, antique or quality used items to sell on commission, including furniture, musical instruments, household items and art pieces if you are looking to sell yours! We can help you, no matter what you need!

Prairie Chic is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays though Saturdays, and by appointment otherwise. Keep in mind that Herington has SIX stores (depending on the day) that carry antiques, household items, arts and crafted pieces and furniture pieces. You can call the Prairie Chic store at 785-258-8004, for more details about any of these items or more about the Herington stores. We are WORTH the DRIVE for you to come see what all we have to offer in Herington, Kan.!

Looking to help you sell your items at Prairie Chic

We have several vendors who are set to arrange their spaces in preparation for the Street Dance and Cruise In event downtown on Friday, April 24 leading up to the Saturday event. Do you crochet? Do you make things out of wood? Or maybe you sculpt from metal piece? Then we want you to know that we've changed our rates for wall and booth space at Prairie Chic! Our rental rates are now as low as $25 (for a three-month period) for a 4' x 4' space on the wall. You can find more information about our options on the More about the Prairie Chic store Tab here.

Or if you would rather store an item instead, we do offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis. We have 5' x 7' x 10' units ($50/mo. or $100/qtr.) and 10' x 10' x 10' units ($100/mo. or $200/qtr.), plus a $20 one-time administration fee to start your lease. We can help you, no matter what your need is!

Feel free to inquire about something you are seeking but that you do not see pictured in our here. We, at Prairie Chic, are happy to try to help you find it!!

We are located at 9 S. Broadway Herington, KS. We are 35 minutes from Junction City, about 45 minutes from post, and about 60-90 minutes from Topeka, Manhattan, Wichita and Salina. We draw customers in from all of those cities through our online marketing efforts. Prairie Chic is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays though Saturdays, and by appointment otherwise. If you have any other questions or prefer to call with your questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming local events!

Do you enjoy antique and vintage vehicles? Prairie Chic opened just before the 2014 Throttle Jockeys Third Annual Car Show and Drag Races held in April. The Street Rodding American Style TV show episode video is available on YouTube here.

Speaking of the car show, you should mark your calendar for these events that will bring plenty of traffic into the Prairie Chic store!

• Throttle Jockeys and Visit Herington Cruise In, downtown Herington, April 24, this is a street dance and car show with Clearview Band
• Prairie Chic’s First Year Anniversary Celebration, April 25. Watch here for more details to come, but you should mark your calendar now for this event!
• Throttle Jockeys Fourth Annual Car Show and Drag Races, April 25, downtown Herington. We will be offering our special vendor rates ($2/sq. ft. in advance, $3/sq. ft. on the day of the event) for anyone who wants to sell their items from their own tables on a "cash and carry" basis.  To reserve your space for this event,  please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955.
• Hope School Reunion, May 22, Hope city and surrounding area
• Herington All-School Reunion, May 22-24, downtown Herington and all around the local area
• Herington Citywide Yard Sales, May 30 (tentatively), the Tri-County Area Chamber advertises these sales all over the local region and we have lots of traffic for local sales that day, We will be offering our special vendor rates ($2/sq. ft. in advance, $3/sq. ft. on the day of the event) for anyone who wants to sell their items from their own tables on a "cash and carry" basis.  To reserve your space for this event,  please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955.

Here are some items we have for sale inside Prairie Chic, for your shopping needs:

Here is a letter written on May 3, 1912 after the Titanic sunk, which talks about the Titanic, how Britains couldn't build good ships like Americans can and how the Titanic sank. The picture is signed by by Millvina Dean, the last known survivor of the Titanic. There is also an original newspaper advertisement for the Mauretania and the Lusitania, mentioned in the letter. The Lusitania is noted as a strong ship, which was sunk to start the U.S. involvement in World War I. The price on this item  is $2,150. 

Are you needing a side table for your home? We have many available, including these small ones with a flat back perfect to be placed up against a wall. The larger one with the coal bucket is $70, the rectangle one with the platter on it is $20, the two on the right side are $15 each and the one with two shelves underneath is $8.

We are Prairie Chic Handcrafts and Antiques at 9 S. Broadway Herington, Kan. Feel free to inquire about something you are seeking but that you do not see pictured. We are happy to try to help you find it!! We also take larger vintage, antique or quality used items to sell on commission, including furniture, musical instruments, household items and art pieces if you are looking to sell yours! Come on in and check out our other vendor booths with vintage and handmade items. 

If you have items that you are not interested in selling, but need more space in your home, we offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. If you have any other questions or prefer to call with your questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

Tables available for purchase, military cabinets sold same day at Prairie Chic

We have just one night stand in the store right now, available for purchase at $14. Many customers have come in looking for one, so if you have a vintage, an antique one or a quality used night stand that you are no longer needing in your home, we can sell it on consignment for you!

Sometimes customers ask what items sell best in our store. Although it's hard to pinpoint just one item does well, tables usually go out faster than other items do. We have a wide variety of tables of different sizes, shapes, lengths, heights, colors and materials. If you are interested in an item, I have a 24-hour hold policy to allow you to take time to come see it for yourself. Feel free to inquire about something you are seeking but that you do not see pictured. We're happy to help you try to find it!! Here are some pictures of some tables we have available for sale, along with other items in the store.

Sewing table, $40

Shabby chic octagonal table, $10

Green side table and shelves, $22 

 Matching side tables, $25 (pair)

Table, $40

Chairs, $10.50 each

 Round table with four unmatched wood chairs, $200

Round table, $30

Small side table, $30

Some military cabinets we received in on Wednesday were sold the same day! That is exciting! Here is a picture of the items, taken during their short stay inside Prairie Chic!

Military display cabinets -- already sold!!!

Also, if you are creative -- or even if you'd like to learn more about being creative when it comes to scrapbooks, don't forget about the Mini Album Class on Feb. 21. The cost is $20, which includes the class fee and supplies. Those interested in the class just need to bring 10 photos sized 4" x 6", or more smaller photos to fill a 5" x 8 1/2" album. Contact Stephanie at 785-571-3955 to reserve your spot. (Deadline is MONDAY to register.) 

Also consider us if you need climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. We have 10' x 10' for $105 a month or 5' x 7' for $65 a month, plus a $20 one-time administration fee to start your lease. We're open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday though Saturday and by appointment Sunday through Tuesday. We can help you, no matter what your need is for a purchase, a sale or a rental. For more about our store, see the tab here. To see some of the items we now have for sale, please view the our Facebook  album here. We also have a Pinterest page if you'd like to check that out. If you have any other questions or prefer to call with your questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

Market Day planned at Prairie Chic on Nov. 2

The staff at Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques store has just announced Market Day on Nov. 2. 

It's open to flea market vendors who would like to sell their items inside the store. We also may have a food vendor on site, but more details to be announced on that soon. For the event, we are offering our special event rental rates of $2/sq. ft. with reservations prior to the show or $3/sq. ft. on the day of the show.You set up your own items on your own table, and pay according to the size. Sorry, but if you have a circular table, it is measured on the square. This is on a "cash and carry" basis, so you tend your own sales and no credit cards nor collections will be taken by our staff. To sign up, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

We also have art classes planned to start Sunday, Nov. 9 (also on Nov. 16 and 23) at Prairie Chic. Come learn how to paint glass with one stroke technique from rural Hope resident and amazing artist, Tana Davis. We are offering a $40 class fee + $15 supply fee. We will also offer classes on Sunday, Dec. 7, 14, and 21. Supplies may be used for both classes! Call 785-258-8004 and leave a message to register now for the November class!

We will also be the dropoff location for the Tri-County Area Chamber Holiday Hoedown Festival wreath auction, set for Saturday, Dec. 6! For those who are interested in selling a wreath for their organization or their business to earn a bit of holiday spending cash or easy fundraiser, we are selling them on consignment. You name your price and we market the wreaths to sell them for the holidays. 

Are you interested in putting one up for the chamber fundraiser, or in selling one for your organization? If so, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

We have also rescheduled our inaugural Recycled Robots Art Competition for area residents! The event is planned to start at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 here at the store (9 S. Broadway St., Herington, KS 67449). Our competitors are welcome to bring anything they would like to bring to help hold it together. The goal of the event is to stimulate latent artistic juices of area residents. The competition is based on looks, but extra points will be given if the piece actually works as a robot. This is open to age 14+ and children (with parental supervision). The winner will receive $100 and the piece will be displayed in the store for 30 days. 

For more information about the contest, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

The staff at Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques store have announced a discounted rate for our holiday handcrafted decor and gift items (sorry, no antique items allowed in discounted spaces)! We are now offering 1/2 price on wall space, so instead of $15/sq. ft., it's now $7.50/sq. ft. per month (with a minimum of 4' space). That's just $30 for a 4' space per month (plus 15% commission rate). But, wait. That's not all! If you pay in advance for the holiday season (now through Dec. 31), you can prepay just $75 for the period. To reserve your spot, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

We are Prairie Chic Handcrafts and Antiques at 9 S. Broadway Herington, KS. Come on in and consign your furniture here, or check out our other vendor booths with vintage and handmade items while you are here, or consider us if you need climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. If you have items that you are not interested in selling, but need more space in your home, we offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. We have 10' x 10' for $105 a month or 5' x 7' for $65 a month, plus a $20 one-time administration fee to start your lease. We're open Wednesday though Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

For more about our store, see the More about our Store tab here.  To see some of the items we now have for sale, please view the our Facebook  album here. We also have a Pinterest page if you'd like to check that out. 

If you have any other questions or prefer to call with your questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

Inaugural Recycled Robots Art Competition planned Sept. 20

The Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques store is having our inaugural Recycled Robots Art Competition for area residents! The event is planned to start at 10 a.m. Sept. 20 here at our store (9 S. Broadway St., Herington, KS 67449). But, before then, we need everyone to bring in their clean, unwanted computer junk to donate toward this event -- (only the first 10 monitors will be accepted). Our competitors are welcome to bring anything else to help hold it together. The competition is based on looks, but extra points will be given if the piece actually works as a robot. This is open to regional middle school students, high school students and adults. The winner will receive $100 and the piece will be displayed in the store for 30 days. The goal of the event is to stimulate latent artistic juices of area residents. For more information, call the store at 785-258-8004.

Come on in and consign your furniture here, or check out our other vendor booths with vintage and handmade items while you are here, or consider us if you need climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. If you have items that you are not interested in selling, but need more space in your home, we offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. We have 10' x 10' for $105 a month or 5' x 7' for $65 a month, plus a $20 one-time administration fee to start your lease.

Our regular store hours are Wednesday though Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is located at 9 S. Broadway St., Herington, Kan.

For more about our store, see the More about our Store tab here. To see some of the items we now have for sale, please view the our Facebook  album here. We also have a Pinterest page if you'd like to check that out. If you have any other questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, atPrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or (785) 571-3955!

Furniture pieces added, only one booth in front row left!

Have you been in to our store recently?

If you haven't been in within the past week, you may have missed out on the vast furniture selection we now have available in the store.

Also, we only have one booth space left in the front of our store.  You can claim it now for $43 a month for a 12 month lease or $50 a month for a six-month lease. Call 785-258-8004 to claim it!
One of the many new items in the store is this antique desk now available for $47.50.

Do you like Kansas or American history? Here is an original piece we have for sale in our store for $2,150, which includes an envelope and two letters. The envelope is stamped as from 39th Congress and marked "Communication from The Spirit of James K. Polk). The first of the two letters is written to President James Buchanan explaining the second one. The second oneis written by a person who claims to have been directed by the Spirit of James Polk to write it. It includes references to predict Bleeding Kansas and lists individuals who would later abandon President Buchanan at a crucial time. "He must be careful how he trusts the South where he sees the country in anguish about Kansas' affairs.... I am not sure that Mr. (Sen. Jesse David) Bright (Ind.) will not also abandon him when the news of the War in Kansas reaches Washington." This item would go great to anyone who is greatly interested in Kansas history, American history, or President Polk or President Buchanan.

If you have items that you are not interested in selling, but need more space in your home, we offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. We have 10' x 10' for $105 a month (shown here) or 5' x 7' for $65 a month, plus a $20 one-time administration fee to start your lease.

Come in and see us today until 6 p.m. Our regular store hours are Wednesday though Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The store is located at 9 S. Broadway St., Herington, Kan. For more about our store and even more pictures of items we have for sale, look in our Facebook photo album here.

If you have any other questions or prefer to call with your questions, please contact our store at (785) 258-8004 or the store manager, Stephanie Gilbert, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.comor (785) 571-3955!