55 WESTAND COMPANY

QUITE POSSIBLY... THE COOLEST STORE ON THE PLANET!!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Attack of the children!



Historic Downtown Millersburg sponsored Kids Night, and 55 offered free face painting. I had no idea that we would be bombarded with children for hours on end! Youngsters left 55 with their cheeks adorned with santas,snowflakes, and reindeer, and the gal above asked Sarah for a full kitten face! stefanie

Thursday, December 18, 2008

RETRO Christmas signs

55 West is located in what's locally known as the Maxwell Building. The long and short of it is that the Maxwell family built the structure in 1866 and operated their men's clothing store in the building until 2002. It was one of the oldest family-owned clothing stores in the USA!


*yes, boys love it when they get socks and underwear for Christmas!

I am simply in love with the building and its history, and I was lucky enough to see and touch many of it's stored treasures! When I purchased the building, the entire second floor was packed from the floor to the ceiling -literally- with old inventory and advertisements from the last 130 plus years.

This collection of retro holiday promotional posters makes me giggle--and hopefully you too!
My, how times have changed...


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
stefanie




WHITE ELEPHANT CHERUB LAMP

55 West V.I.P., Robyn, called me this week looking for an unforgetable present for her husband's office white elephant gift exchange. Of course we had the perfect object! I always try to have at least one fun gag gift available amongst our diverse inventory!
Robyn requested some special 55 wrapping so that she can theatrically unveil the piece! I can't wait to hear how it's received! stefanie

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Latest Jewelry Creations





Feel free to click on the photos for a better view!
stefanie

Happy Holidays!!!




Sale!

All WU2 handmade leather handbags are $99 or less!

Holiday Sales!

Just a few pieces left...

Holiday bath soap sets and candystriped votive cups make great stocking stuffers!





New and antique ornaments are all on sale throughout the store!
stefanie



Pure Delight

Big John "the weasel boy" Aubry once again gave a delightful reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" at our annual Holiday Soiree. Big J loves the holidays and can be heard most days singing carols at the top of his lungs throughout downtown Millersburg!
stefanie

Great Gift Ideas...

This large painting was inspired by a custom order-- very subtle compared to the things I usually do, eh?
Our crocheted rag rugs are a great gift for any age. The flannels are so cozy on your tootsies!

This frame originally held a mirror, but rather than replace it, I decided the aged back makes a perfect backdrop for this dogwood branch.
We still have plenty of funky furniture choices, too!!!
stefanie




New Quote Window


Does this guy look like a young Colonel Sanders, or what?!!!
stefanie

New Handbags




Melody, my mom, has been helping me with some of the beadwork... it is so much fun to see these bags come together!
stefanie

Saturday, November 29, 2008

HOLIDAY SOIREE!

DON'T MISS IT!!!
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
6PM - 10PM
ALL IN-STOCK MERCHANDISE ON SALE
25% OFF!!!
FEEL FREE TO OVERDRESS--
COCKTAILS AT 6!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Too much fun...

I must admit that I am having waaaaay too much fun recreating these portraits! This fellow even has a diamond nose ring and earrings... stef

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Holmes County Antique Festival brought out the Characters!

I made Amish country tourist, Donna, pose in the front window
as she "test-drove" the set in the front window!

My adorable nephew, Bryce, was thrilled when he caught a cheese head hat from the Guggisberg Cheese Parade float!

Yes, he's as ornery as he looks!!! stefanie

Parade Highlights

The local high school band rattled the windows in downtown...

and plenty of antique cars cruised the main drag!


Colorful Victorian cosumes added to the fun atmosphere.

Hundreds of children participated in the parade. I think these cute girls have had enough!

stefanie



Monday, September 29, 2008

Inspired by Ellie






Who is Ellie? She is the beautiful new baby girl of Jamie, former 55 associate, and proud papa, Eric. I got to hold her for about 2 hours the other day as she dreamt and made precious baby gurgles. stefanie

Inspired by Patty...




Monday, August 25, 2008

Original Florals

Precious


Earthy


Whimsical
Although this isn't made with flowers, it's a recent creation...


Epic