This year it’s all about the SATURDAY following Thanksgiving when we continue to show our gratitude by supporting the lifeline of the American economy - our small businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there were nearly 28 million small businesses in the United States last year. Over the past two decades, they created 65 percent of net new jobs. Directly supporting the communities in which we live, every $100 spent in locally-owned, independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures, according to the small business advocacy group The 3/50 Project.
As the owner of two small businesses here in the Wood River Valley- I am lamenting the fact that for some people, Thanksgiving seems to have become little more than -- a holiday "speed bump," as it were, or as "The day BEFORE Black Friday sales" starts nationwide, with the television ads already starting to lure us out or our towns and into the massive chain stores, I must say that Yes, times are tighter than ever, I understand this very well as we all do. However, considering that "Black Friday" comes just one day before the very important "Small Business Saturday", We at The Dollhouse(s) are wishing our friends in the Wood River Valley and beyond.. first and foremost a wonderful slowed down Thanksgiving. Second, a gift of thank you savings- hoping you choose to shop locally.
We at The Dollhouse Consignment Boutiques(s) will be doing all we can to help you save and stay. Both our flagship Ketchum location, 726-8332 & Our NEWlocation in Hailey- (south end of Main St,-corner of maple and Main St.)721-8294 www.dollhouseconsignment.com
We will hold a storewide, 25%-off Fri. Nov. 25th sale during our regular business hours of 12-6 in Ketchum and 11-5 in Hailey-including high end items such as furs, or Bogner ski wear etc... But even more special to us is the celebration we have planned for "Small Business Saturday" to be announced shortly- inviting everyone to have fun and save..
In case you have not visited our stores, The Dollhouse Consignment Boutique(s), just celebrated its fifth anniversary on October 31st, and features a wide range of stylish Women's clothing from high end designer to the most trendy fashions, footwear, accessories and jewelry. We also have junior and tween departments. The Dollhouse has been a favorite among local shoppers since it first opened here in 2006. Built by and for the Local community, we cater to 4 generations of women. Grandmothers, mothers, daughter's and grand-daughter's. We have something special for women at any age. We are the fashion shopping alternative, a boutique setting- with quality recycled fashions at low prices.
Finally, Let me take a minute to say a formal and heartfelt "Thank you" to all the people here who've generously and consistently supported me since the very beginning. The Dollhouse IS a retail business, but it's much more than that, too. It's a gathering place for WOMEN of all ages, a place for ideas to be born and shared, a place to get a much-needed hug or some encouraging words when you're maybe feeling down. It's a place that has brought a lot of joy to many people in many ways. I'm very blessed that I have a business that serves the COMMUNITY FIRST. Whether it's the gals who come in my store to find their special treasure, shop on a budget, or having the opportunity from our client's to donate their unsold items to the Barkin' Basement Thrift Store in support of our NO-KILL animal shelter.
Wishing you a very warm and cozy Thanksgiving, and thoughts of helping locally.
Lara Spencer- Owner, and Rachel Lee-Manager.
( co- written by John Pluntze)- thank you John for your support.
Here is my contact information: Patti
We are now taking deposits on our up-coming litter's of Silver and Charcoal Labrador puppies! These...
