Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Time for Class! ...


 Shop & Pop Quiz ~ Girls' Day Out

                             The only quiz you'll take that 
doesn't matter about the grade...
It's all about the fun!

Saturday, September 21st  10-5



As you visit the shop's of 
Olde Towne Elkhorn
find out the answers to the questions 
about the Shopkeepers. 
Fill in your card and drop it 
off at your last stop!
You will be entered in a drawing for 
a chance to win
a gift certificate to one of 
our great restaurants! 


Saturday, September 7, 2013

Fall Has Arrived...


... @ The Whistle Stop!




 Posting on the Olde Towne Elkhorn's 
blog is one of the ways I contribute 
to help our town grow & get noticed!  
And I forgot to post our own event! 
We are on the last day of our Fall Open House 
but, we still have lots of gathered goods & it's 
just the beginning of the fall season. 
We'll be adding new items weekly!


It's time... for a change of season 
@ The Whistle Stop! 

Please browse through a few pictures 
of the gathered goods we carry @ the "SToP"! 




A clock made from an old barn door!




An old rusty rake repurposed into a 
piece of art!  Make it useful by making
it a photo holder!



Heirloom pumpkins arrived from Poverty Hills!
The most wonderful, unique varieties you'll find!



Rescued Furniture... our specialty!
Old pieces given new life. 



Fall decorations to make you smile. 



We are Thankful to be part of Olde Towne Elkhorn
and it's growing Main Street! 


Here is my Autumn wish list... what’s on yours?  

... long warm Autumn days
... seeing the leaves turning all the beautiful 
colors of Autumn
... sunsets that take my breath away
... tee shirts by day, 
sweat shirts by night



We hope you'll come visit us & 
the rest of the Merchants 
of Olde Towne Elkhorn...
you'll be glad you did!


Monday, September 2, 2013

studioviews...


We are finally off and running! 
The shop if filled with all kinds of things to paint !
Come in any day... 
Tuesday thru Saturday between 10 am and 3pm and start creating! 
Prices range from $10 to $45 & include all glazing and firing.  
No reservation required!










Can't make those class schedules every Tuesday or Thursday?
Starting today we have independent themes and projects for you 
to tackle on your own schedules !

Beginner, Intermediate and Difficult levels of projects available !  
Choose your project, review it with an instructor
and proceed at your own pace, whenever you have the time.  
Your first visit will include choosing your project, discussing
your decorating and glaze preferences and preparing a 
slight sketch is you choose.  Prices range from $35 to $80 with 
over 30 projects to choose from !  
Price includes all materials, tool use, firings and 
instruction as desired.  
 No reservation needed!



 
~ Beginning ~



~ Intermediate ~



~ Advanced~



Great gift ideas at studioviews too!   
 Uniquely crafted hand pieces by CRE Designs.

a place to learn,
a place to have fun
a place to let your creativity shine! 
~
2615 North Main St.
Elkhorn NE 68022


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

shopgirls...

The Olde Towne Elkhorn Girls

Got Press. 



Omaha Magazine visited the 
  Shopgirls of Olde Towne Elkhorn
giving us a great write up in the 
Home section of the magazine.
  
  
pictured are the Shopgirls of 
Olde Towne Elkhorn's retail shops

from left: Deb Trowbridge of studioviews,  
Michele Minnick of The Garden Gallery, 
Leona Anderson of Little Scandinavia,  
Karly Van Wie-Olson of Karly & Company, 
Kristi Keith of Red Door Accents,  
Andrea Ramsey of Andrea's Designs, 
Kelli Fuglsang of This & That & Other Stuff,  
Laurie Owens of The Whistle Stop.
(photo by Bill Sitzmann) 

Olde Towne Elkhorn is also home 
to 7 other women owned business! 
Photography studios, restaurant, 
bakery, salon & spa, children's 
party place and dance studio. 

We don't want to leave the guys who 
own businesses out of the limelight...
but for now, 
we girls of Olde Towne Elkhorn 
are stealing the show! 
~







Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Something New...


in Olde Towne Elkhorn!

We welcome


to the neighborhood! 

Two Birds Bakery is located
 @ 2812 N. Main Street in the building
that was originally home to Elkhorn's post office.

The bakery is open for business
beginning today! 

Check out their website
@


and go give them a like on Facebook!

More to come on this great addition to
Main Street in Olde Towne Elkhorn! 

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Schools in Session @ The Garden Gallery!


School days, school days...
dear old Golden Rule days....
School is in session at The Garden Gallery, 
and the rules are few and far between!

If you are interested in any or all of these classes, 
please shoot me an email or give me a call.  
A few "golden rules"....registration is a must 
and classes sizes all have minimum and 
maximum numbers.

Here is the class schedule:

Stained Glass



Learn basic techniques and straight cuts from Jim, 
The Garden Gallery's very talented stained glass artist!
You will create either a cross or a star.
This class will meet 4 times, and at the final class you will go home 
with your own stained glass creation!
DATES:
Tuesday, August 20th; Thursday, August 22nd; 
Tuesday, August 27th & Thursday, August 29th
TIME:
1:00 - 3:00
COST:  $75 with other expenses 
discussed at first class

WONDERFUL WATERCOLOR

  

Back by popular demand, Dorothy will once 
again be teaching watercolor painting. 
Dorothy is offering 2 different sessions 
with each session consisting of 2 classes.

If you are a "newbie" and have NOT taken a 
class from Dorothy, this is your  session:
DATES: Tuesday, September 10th & Thursday, September 12th
TIME:  1:00 - ?
COST:  $25.00
If you have taken classes from Dorothy 
before, this is your session:
DATES:  Thursday, September 26th & 
Friday, September 27th
TIME:  1:00 - ?
COST:  $25.00
When you register, I will contact you with 
materials that you will need to bring on your own.


ART UNCORKED




Don't think you can paint?  
The “paint and sip” concept is slowly sweeping the nation!  
Michele, Hal & Shelly are joining forces for this fun-filled evening!  
Grab a friend and join us!  
 A little wine will help your creative juices flow 
as you paint your very 16" x 20" canvas!
DATE:  Saturday, August 24th
TIME:  6:30 - 8:00
COST:  $25.00


WOO HOO.... WINDOWS!

One of the most popular classes!
Have an "idea" of something you might like to create?  
Bring it along!  Keep it simple friends....we want this to be stress-free!
I will also have some "ideas" for you! 



DATE:  Wednesday, August 21st
TIME:  10:30 - 12:30 
or...
DATE:  MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
TIME:  5:30 - 7:30

COST:  $45....yep, that includes the window!
(windows styles & sizes will vary 
depending on availability)


FALL FAIRY GARDENS



Want to spiff up your fairy garden for fall?  
Don't have a fairy garden?  
(Hard to imagine, but....if you are wanting to 
join the latest gardening trend).....
The Garden Gallery is a fairy gardener's fantasy!

TONS of new items (fall & everyday fun items) are arriving at 
The Garden Gallery!
Pumpkins, ghosts, haunted houses...oh MY!

Also, brand new "mini" plants perfect 
for miniature gardens!


Roses...kalanchoe, mums, violets...
just to name a few!

DATES & TIMES:  
Wednesday, September 4th  10:30 a.m.
Sunday, October 6th  1:00 p.m.
Wednesday,  October 9th  5:30 p.m.

COST:  Varies according to selections
Bring your own container, 
or choose from one of ours!

Yep, this is a lot of information...
but you will notice, very few rules!
Hope you can join us for some schoolin'!


As always,  follow 
The Garden Gallery on facebook: 
and check out the blog:
Dates for future events are posted, 
so get out your calendars!





Sunday, August 11, 2013

LOOK!...


...what just galloped in from Sweden!!  
Lots of Dala horses!!   


 Did you know? 
Hand made Dala horses are the most 
popular gift from Swedish diplomats 
to foreign dignitaries!!


You will find these traditional 
Swedish gifts & much more at 
Little Scandinavia 
in Olde Towne Elkhorn!

Little Scandinavia carries a vast
variety of Scandinavian gifts & gourmet!
(My families favorites are the Danish Kringles & the Ginger Snaps!)

From new sleek Scandinavian design to 
traditional favorites it is a 
 great stop for finding that unique 
gift for yourself or someone else! 

Be sure to visit... they'll have the coffee on! 


2619 N. Main Street
~open~
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.