Find your perfect Mother's Day gift at Prairie Chic!

Are you looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind item to give mom for Mother's Day tomorrow? Come in to Prairie Chic, which is open until 6 p.m. today, to find a memorable item JUST for her!! Or, would you like to bring HER in to shop and pick out her own item? We will also be open from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday so you can let HER pick out her own memorable item!!

Here are some items that you might consider for her!

 We have comfortable chairs available for Mom!!

Does she need a magazine rack? We have several for her! 

Does your mom enjoy glassware? We have lots of glass items that she will love!

Maybe your mom collects dolls and would enjoy an antique or vintage crib or child's seat for her items!

 Does mom need a new footstool to prop up her feet? 

We have many, of different sizes and shapes, just for her!

 Does mom need another table for her work room? 

We have many side tables or work tables for her!

 Even if you are not crafty, your mom might like a
handmade wreath! Or, maybe a newer mom could use some cloth diapers or swimmer outfits for her young children?! We have both!

We have beautiful photographs of the Herington/Ramona/
Tri-County region available for $2.50 at
Concolleen's Visions wall space!
What a great, local view that mom can appreciate! 

 Maybe you would rather give her a beautiful scenery canvas?! We have many to choose from now at Prairie Chic!

 Does mom need some household items? 

We have those for you to give her to help her

with her chores! Or to help you with your own chores on her day OFF! 

Maybe your mother is a gardener type. We have decorative pots that she might enjoy as a nice gift!

Have you heard ... that we've changed our rates for wall and booth space at Prairie Chic? They are NOW as low as $25 (total, per quarter) for a 4' x 4' space on the wall. We market your items on our blog, on Facebook, on Craigslist and on flyers around our local area. We are 35 minutes from Junction City, about 45 minutes from Fort Riley, and about 60-90 minutes from Topeka, Manhattan, Wichita and Salina, and we draw customers in from all of those cities via online marketing efforts.

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.!

Store celebration set for anniversary festivities!!!

Have you heard the news yet?!? We are celebrating our FIRST ANNIVERSARY on a busy weekend in downtown Herington next week!

"We have added so many unique items on our open sales floor and many vendors to our booth spaces to really help fill up our store,” said Stephanie Gilbert, store manager. “These items include a vintage pump organ, several wooden rocking chairs, an English Walnut Wardrobe, handmade crocheted and quilted items and more other handmade and antique pieces.

Cake will be served at 3 p.m. Friday, April 24 to local and area customers, which have come in to shop from literally all four corners of the state.

Prairie Chic includes booth spaces rented for antiques, repurposed or collectible items; floor space for quality used furniture and art works sold on consignment; and climate-controlled self storage units. The store is located at 9 S. Broadway St., in Herington.

“Since we opened during last year’s car show, we hope to see many familiar faces again this weekend,” concluded Gilbert, who is also a member of the Visit Herington Tourism Board.

Not related to the store festivities, the tourism board is also hosting a Street Dance and Cruise In event with The Clearview Band that evening. On Saturday is the Throttle Jockeys Fourth Annual Car Show downtown and then Drag Races at the Herington Regional Airport round out the busy weekend in town.

For more information about the Prairie Chic store, contact Stephanie Gilbert, store manager, at PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com or 785-571-3955.

Market Day set for Sunday in downtown Herington

Prairie Chic is holding our next Market Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday inside the store. Come to downtown Herington and shop at Prairie Chic, as well as Broadway Bargains across the street, Big MACs half a block south, and Miss Lizzy's half a block north. 

Market Day items for sale inside Prairie Chic will include many types of miscellaneous items, including decorative plates, nick knacks, doilies, Desert Storm handkerchiefs, advertisement buttons and pens, another vendor selling homemade soap scrubs, bath salt, body butter etc., bracelets made from belts, bottle art, and many others!

Are you interested in selling items inside Prairie Chic? We have a special event rental rates are of $2 per square foot when reserved prior to the show or $3 per square foot otherwise. You set up your own items on your own table, and pay according to the size. You sell your items 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, just let me know if you're in for this event, or contact me at (785) 571-3955 any time, or PrairieChicKansas@gmail.com any time. 

Here are some items we've had for sale during previous similar events:

Or, do you have items you would like to place inside the store before the Market Day? We take vintage, antique or quality used items to sell on commission. Or if you would rather store an item instead, we do offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis. 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 can help you, no matter what your need is!  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!!  

We're open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Wednesdays though Saturdays, and by appointment otherwise. 

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!

Recycled Robotics Art Contest winners announced

The Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques staff held our inaugural Recycled Robotics Art Competition on Nov. 15 in our store. We had four contestants enter the competition.

Here, Makay Davis looks her project over as she chooses where to place pieces on it.

 Meanwhile, David Sabata looks for the next step on his project, which included a recycled bicycle purchased from
 Here, Jameson Davis is shown putting last-minute touches on her entry, who looks similar to a Darth Vader character. "I am Luke's father" reads the sign on the right side of her entry.

 David won $80 as the adult first place winner with his entry named Scrappy.

Jamesson Davis won $20 as the younger youth winner. She is a 5th grader at Herington Elementary School.

Makay Davis won $20 as the older youth winner. She is a 9th grader at Herington High School.

The contest was held to encourage latent artists to think outside the box, and off the canvas, to create an original piece from recycled computer parts. The staff at Prairie Chic will be holding other future artistic competitions. Watch the blog for more details in the future as we schedule more of them!

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

Art class postponed, art competition set next weekend

Looking for something to do next weekend? We have a class and a competition both planned next weekend at our store. Prairie Chic is having our inaugural Recycled Robots Art Competition, 10 a.m. Nov. 15 in our store. There is no entry fee but the winner will receive a $100 prize. We are holding this contest to stimulate latent artistic juices of our area residents. The contest is based on looks and only that since it is an art contest. So artistic types, not technological and computer guru types should come on out! We have this contest open to age 14+ and older alone, or children with parental supervision.  The winning piece will be displayed in our store for 30 days following the event. 

Also, we are postponing our one-stroke glass painting art class that was scheduled to start this Sunday. We will start it instead at 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 and run it Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 at Prairie Chic. The class costs a $40 class fee + $15 supply fee (supplies can be reused for future classes). Interested?!? Rural Hope resident Tana Davis, who painted the End Zone photo shown above, will be leading the class! Call the store at 785-258-8004 to register! (Please leave a message if you call outside of our store hours.) She can also teach beginning art, watercolor acrylic, or any other number of art courses, as desired!

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!

Art show now underway at Prairie Chic until 4 p.m.!

Tienne Rei Kollars, of Herrin, Ill., is holding an art show at Prairie Chic today until 4 p.m.! She currently lives with her family in Southern Illinois. She was married to her husband Mike on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2001 and hopes to eventually make a permanent move to the coast. Her sister, Tana Davis, recently moved to rural Hope and introduced Tienne's artwork to Prairie Chic.

Here are links to Tienne Rei Kollar's website and her Facebook page.

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!

Halloween, autumn decorations added into store

We have some other Halloween decorative and autumn decorative items added to the e Chic Handcrafts & Antiques store.

We also have some new holiday jewelry pieces added to Prairie Chic, made by a Herington woman.

Don't forget that a Midwest artist whose sister lives outside of Hope, Kan., is coming to Prairie Chic for an art show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.  Tienne Rei Kollars currently lives with her family in Southern Illinois. She was married to her husband Mike on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2001 and hopes to eventually make a permanent move to the coast. Her sister, Tana Davis, recently moved to rural Hope and introduced Tienne's artwork to Prairie Chic. Look for more details ahead on this blog! Here are links to Tienne Rei Kollar's website and her Facebook page.

Also, the staff at Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques store have announced a discounted rate for our holiday handcrafted decor and gift items! 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.

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!

Artist with local ties coming to Prairie Chic on Oct. 18

  A Midwest artist whose sister lives outside of Hope, Kan., is coming to Prairie Chic on Oct. 18 for an art show in the store.  Tienne Rei Kollars currently lives with her family in Southern Illinois. She was married to her husband Mike on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 2001 and hopes to eventually make a permanent move to the coast. Her sister, Tana Davis, recently moved to rural Hope and introduced Tienne's artwork to Prairie Chic.

   Tienne graduated with a Bachelors of University studies from the University of New Mexico in 2002, where she studied costume design and technical theater.  Tienne's love of costume design and ornament still play a large role in many of her designs.
After college, Tienne worked in graphic and web design, even running a web based wedding business, before finally getting back into painting in 2003.
  Tienne started out as an 'e-bay' artist but quickly realized she needed a better venue for her work. In 2005 she started to sell her paintings via local galleries and shows.  (Tienne no longer sells on e-bay unless its for a charitable auction.)

  In 2009 Tienne gave birth to two beautiful  twin boys, Hunter and Jaden. (It's very possible that Tienne may have watched waaaay to much sci fi while pregnant). Mostly self-taught in oil painting, Tienne credits her own lack of knowledge in traditional oil technique as the main reason that she developed her current style.  Regarding her lack of formal training Tienne says,
  "If I had been trained classically, I'm not sure I would have ever developed my unique style of oil painting. When it comes to art there is something to be said for not really knowing what you are doing and plowing ahead boldly anyway."

  Tienne's work has been on display at various shows and galleries including the Art Lovers Gallery in Carbondale, Ill. The Alliance Gallery in Hannibal, Mo. Blue Hill Winery in Southern Illinois, Rend Lake College in Ina, Ill., and at the Dragon Con art show in Atlanta, Ga. She has also participated in a variety of art fairs including the Wells Street Art Festival In Chicago, Art in the Park in Quincy Ill, and Cedarhurst arts and crafts fair in Mount Vernon, Ill. Having previously taught oil painting through John A. Logan colleges, Department of Continueing Ed, Tienne currently teaches private art lessons.  She is also available for demonstrations and lectures.
  Examples of Tienne's works are shown here. So, mark your calendars for the Oct. 18 event, and more details will come as the event gets closer!