The Sun Is Out and the Door Is Open

I am really excited about this year in "the District". That is the moniker the people at City Hall have given the Downtown area of Rogers, Arkansas. It is a Historic area consisting of around 20 city blocks, give or take. The original downtown has brick covered streets and is about to undergo a "facelift"; federal grant money has been secured for historic lamposts and lighting and all of the building fronts will be restored to the original look (no ugly awnings, yay!) Under my big ugly awning hides three large windows..... up above the display windows and front door. When those are uncovered, we will have a plethera of natural light shining inside. The thought of that will help me tolerate the noise and destruction of taking down the awning....I hope!
Another great thing about the District in Rogers is that it is a Main Street City.... There are only 17 across the United States and we are so priveledged to be a part of the program. We have special federal funding for improvements and projects, a design team that offers free advice to business owners and a super staff at Main Street Rogers, Inc. Kerry and Rhonda make sure that the businesses are up to date on events and activities by holding weekly meetings and lots of email... check them out on Facebook... and while you are there look at Retro (red sign on pic) to view my FB page and other businesses in the District.
I can't wait until the garage sales begin....

Looking past the snow; Shopping days are ahead!

Record Temperatures.... Record Snowfalls! Here in Northwest Arkansas we have had some interesting weather so far this 2011! But as they say in Hollywood, "the show must go on!". And so we push forward. The name of my store is Retro and it is located in Downtown Rogers, Arkansas in an area known as "the District". In "the District" you can find food, antiques, women's clothing, flowers, photography, books and me! My store is ecclectic, vintage and artsy; our motto is refurbish, renew, recycle. I sell mostly repurposed furniture along with interesting home decor and local artwork. I'm a picker.... dumpster diver. I am so amazed at what people throw away these days. I rescue those items and give them a new life.... a second chance. I'm just doing my part to be green and reduce waste.... and having a little fun too!
The purpose of my blogging will be to hopefully entertain, educate and point out cool finds that I happen upon while shopping (that't my favorite part)! so pleeease check in weekly to find out what we've been up to!