Milestone reached, new scenic photographer added to store

Our Prairie Chic store blog has now reached the 13,000 page views mark! We reached the 10,000 mark on Jan. 10, so we have seen a 30% increase in our page views in just four months!

We just added another vendor today at Prairie Chic. You can see Concolleen's Visions photographs here:

 Railroad shot, $75; wheat, $65, front photos, $50 each

More cards will be coming, price TBA

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. We have 10' x 10' for $100 a month or 5' x 7' for $50 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. 

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!

Prairie Chic now hiring; also for sale or lease

Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques is now hiring for its store manager position as Stephanie Gilbert has decided to relocate to the Pacific Northwest. Deadline is May 28. Job duties include: recruiting vendors, marketing online, communication with vendors/customers/bookkeeper/store owners, general store duties, and being a point of contact for other local properties. Other knowledge of the antiques business, storage units or sales work would be helpful.  Those who are interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to prairiechickansas@gmail.com. 

Store owners Dr. Mark (DVM) and Denise Homer have also decided to expand the opportunity to include selling the business alone or the business and the building to someone who would like to own and run the store himself or herself, so Prairie Chic Handcrafts & Antiques vendor booth space and consignment sales store is now also up for sale or lease. The store building + business is for sale for $125,000 while the business alone is $15,000, with first five months of rent FREE (then $1,000/mo.). There is a climate-controlled storage business inside that is negotiable, also. The business has been open for one year and its manager is departing, so here is your chance to own it!! Our vendors should not be concerned about these changes, as we will keep you informed of any transitions as soon as we can.

For more information, contact Stephanie Gilbert via email at prairiechickansas@gmail.com or via text or call to 785-571-3955.

Come see us for our cake celebration!

We are serving 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.

This is our Red Velvet Cake from Sweet Creations!!

This is our Lemon Cake from Classy Cakes By Design!!

The Visit Herington Tourism Group is also having a Cruise In and Street Dance from 7-11 p.m. Friday (either downtown OR canceled altogether, depending on the weather). We will have the car show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. downtown Herington on Saturday, so come in and see us!

Have you been watching the vintage pump organ we have inside our store, or maybe the antique Clark Lumber Scale or the settee set we have here? Our store vendor has marked those three items down for a spring sale! The organ has been marked down from $999 to $700 and the scale is now marked down from $210 to $130, and the settee is now down from $600 to $425.

We have these items and and many other antique, handmade and original art pieces for sale at PRAIRIE CHIC HANDCRAFTS & ANTIQUES STORE, at 9 S. Broadway Herington,  KS. 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!! 

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.!

Prairie Chic, car show highlighted in 'Junk Journal'

Prairie Chic advertised in the Junk Journal newspaper for the April edition, which has been distributed to Kansas City area shoppers at the First Friday Antique sales there. Here is the ad that Darren Smith created for our store!!

There is also a story in the Junk Journal about the upcoming  Cruise In and Car Show events on April 24-25 in downtown Herington.

Here are some items that have recently been added into the store, too!

 Bradford Exchange Collectible Plates, $30 each

 American Renaissance Gothic, $425

Flanders Writing Desk, $135

Cabinet, $65 

Don't forget that we have new rates for rented space
inside the store. We are looking for more handcrafted and antique vendors to sell their items, to help fill up before these upcoming area events.

We are Prairie Chic Handcrafts and Antiques at 9 S. Broadway Herington, KS. We also offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, including 10' x 10' for $100 a month or 5' x 7' for $50 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. 

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!

New store booth, wall, floor space rates announced

Prairie Chic owners and staff have announced our new booth rates and consignment options. We are still recruiting vendors for handmade craft items, antique pieces and art works pieces for our 12,000-foot store location at 9 S. Broadway St., in Herington, Kan.  

So, how much does it cost to rent vendor space?
The booth rates are about $10 per foot per month. These rates are:

• 4' x 7' x 30" plus two 48" walls booth: $40/mo. or $80/qtr. (That's pay 2 months, get ONE MONTH FREE!)
• 6' x 7' x 30" plus one 7' wall booth: $60/mo. or $120/qtr. (That's pay 2 months, get ONE MONTH FREE!)
• 8' x 7' x 30" plus one 7' wall booth: $80/mo. or $160/qtr. (That's pay 2 months, get ONE MONTH FREE!)  
• A full end cap is $50/mo. and half end caps are $30/mo.

Booths are 7' tall and 30" deep. Note: There is also a *REDUCED* 10% commission on all booth sales to cover marketing and sales expenses. **We can also store items for you to sell in your booth spaces inside our storage units, to reduce your need for travel to restock your space. See below for rates! 

Wall space is also available inside the store. 

• 4' x 8' x 12" wall space -- $50/qtr. -- or $35/qtr. for 4' x 4' upper half; $25/qtr. for 4' x 4' bottom half

Note: There is also a *REDUCED* 10% commission on all booth sales to cover marketing and sales expenses. 

Floor space is also available inside the store.

• < 10' - $25 for a one day event (and to finish out the rest of the month)
• 10'+ -  $2/sq. ft./mo., or $4/sq. ft./qtr. (That's pay 2 months, get ONE MONTH FREE!)  

Note: There is also a *REDUCED* 10% commission on all booth sales to cover marketing and sales expenses. 

What about items on consignment?
We also offer consignment for antique furniture items, quality used furniture items, art works and other larger items. Those are sold on commission only. 

• Items $50.00+: A 35% commission (and a 10% markdown after 30 days, another after 60 days and a third one after 90 days, so 30% total markdowns); 
• Items < $49.99: A 50% commission (no markdowns). 

After four months, the item is either returned to its owner or donated if needed. 


What storage unit options do you have available? 
We also have indoor, climate-controlled storage units available on a monthly contract plus a $20 administrative fee

• * 5' x 7' x 10' units - $50/mo. or $100/qtr. 
• * 10' x 10' x 10' units, it's $100/mo. or $200/qtr.

*Our quarterly rates allow you to PAY 2 MONTHS, GET ONE MONTH FREE!

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!

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!

Prairie Chic open despite area snowfall

Prairie Chic is open today, despite the snow falling down in the Herington area, so come on in and see us if you are out and about! 

Our sidewalks are now cleared for you to come on in and shop at our store! We've already had several customers stop in and shop, both from Herington and Strong City, visiting our town for a local auction.

These are the two letters, the first written to President James Buchanan explaining the second one. The second letter is 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.

Are you interested in something to help store some of your items in a room, but something with a nontraditional look? Check out these two items, or for an even larger storage option, we have indoor, climate-controlled units available for you!

We have magazine racks available for your home, too. The prices on these items are $12 (top left), $15 (bottom left) and $18 (yellow/orange).

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. 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 also have a Pinterest page if you'd like to check that out. We're open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday though Saturday and by appointment Sunday through Tuesday. 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!

Scrapbook class planned on Feb. 21 would make great gift!

Happy Doxie Designs is hosting a Mini Album class on Feb. 21. Happy Doxie Design will teach this course at Prairie Chic. The cost is $20, which includes the class fee and supplies. This class would make a wonderful Valentine's Day gift for a loved one that doesn't need anymore collectibles, antiques or furniture pieces. 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 Feb. 16.) Here are some examples of scrapbook pages, from HDD:

 

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!!  Or, do you have items you would like to sell? We take vintage, antique or quality used items to sell on commission. 

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 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!

Youth Art Class set for 4:30 p.m. Friday at Prairie Chic

Prairie Chic, along with our resident artist, Tana Davis, is hosting a Youth Art Class at 4:30 p.m. Friday. The theme is "Found Treasures" with youth invited to bring something from home to paint, or parents are invited to purchase items from inside the store for the activity. Tana is an educated and advanced painter herself, who teaches about mixing colors and the basics related to art, according to the group's age and skill levels. Tana hosted a class on Jan. 16 with four children attending. Here are some pictures of their time together.

The class is $15 per youth and no pre-registration is needed. Come and join us!!!

Maybe a Youth Art Class isn't something you're interested, but perhaps Scrapbooking instead? Mark your calendar for a Mother's Day Mini Album class on Feb. 21. Happy Doxie Design will teach this course at Prairie Chic. The cost is $20, which includes the class fee and supplies.

Also, we have added several items into the store in the past few days, even on Monday outside our regular store hours. Here are photos of some items that have now been added.

Pink toddler bed (1 of 2 matching set), $25 each

Wooden toddler bed, $40

We also still have several full sized beds (background) and an NCO Academy plaque.

A sewing machine cabinet table, $45

Shown on top are items from the Wintertime Blues Bruised Crafts Contest held on Jan. 3

Another dresser added (right), price to be announced

The green dresser (shown at left and below) is still also for sale for $32.

 

One more dresser has been added, with a marble top. Price also TBA.

Come on in and consign your furniture here, or maybe you have items that you are not interested in selling, but need more space in your home. For that option, we still offer climate-controlled indoor storage units on a monthly basis, also. We have 10' x 10' x 10' for $105 a month or 5' x 7' x 10' for $65 a month, plus a $20 one-time administration fee to start your lease. We are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment otherwise.
Keep in mind that Herington has FIVE stores (depending on the day) that carry antiques, household items, arts and crafted pieces and furniture pieces. We are WORTH the DRIVE for you to come see what all we have to offer in Herington, Kan.!

For more about the 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 via text/call to (785) 571-3955!