It's A Big DEAL

It's a familiar sight, this pink bike. It's the first thing you see that signals the start of BIG FUN when you pull into our parking lot!


Can a person have more FUN than shopping the once-a-month sale at Room With A Past? You bet your little can-can!


It's the annual PARKING LOT SALE!



This is the event of the year for us true blue ROOMIES. We get to unload goodies we've been hoarding for a long time, which we thought would be used in our own homes, but we just never got the time to use (because we were out shopping for more stuff!).



Maybe we switched out our collections of vintage lamps, kitschy kitchenware, or gathered chairs (some of us are addicted to great-looking dining chairs).



Or maybe we needed the closet space the embroidered linens once occupied, or we can no longer store those painted china dishes in the dishwasher (you know who you are!), or just maybe the intended use for the garage where we stored that fabulously carved wood dresser has been requested to be restored (by those who we let think they wear the pants in the family)...



In any case, it's great news for you! There are bargains to be had outside along with all the charming and unique things we always have inside!



Our June opening starts this Thursday, June 23 through June 26th. Since we'll have the parking lot full of treasures galore on Saturday and Sunday (25th & 26th), your best bet for parking will be on the street or in spots not reserved for our neighboring business's. We'll be happy to have you drive up to our loading area so we can load your purchases!


(Photos are from last year's Parking Lot sale!)

Two's Company

and three's a cutie pie alert! We just had to show you these triplets who came in to the shop during our May opening (with mom and some happy helpers!). Thanks--you made our day!

It's Our Treat!

When our curtain is closed that's a good thing. Sure, you can't come in, but it means goodies are being brought in and arranged to be deliciously pretty for your ultimate arrival! Never ones to disappoint, we'd do anything to make you happy. Like give you a little sample to whet your whistle. An appetizer, if you will. Grab a little plate & napkin and let's go!



Can I serve you a little smidgen of this?



and just a slice of that?



Good thing you left room for these luscious layers:



and the candy-coated sweets.



And to top it off, something rich, yet light.


Oops, you've got a little something on your chin, there.

Still hungry? There's a huge buffet being laid out. A little something for everyone. And it all starts this Thursday, May 19th at 6 PM, with treats being offered through Sunday, May 22. Go HERE to see our hours and upcoming events!

Any Reason To Celebrate

Birthdays, holidays, we ROOMIES will use any excuse to have some fun! At the April sale we had a lot to celebrate!

Upon finding out it was a customer's birthday, we quickly stacked some pastries to make a mini cake and ambushed Laura (on the right) as the entire store joined in with a birthday song!



We also had lots of ladies showing up in their (Easter) Sunday best! These gals were still opening their eggs (some held $25.00 gift certificates inside!) when we just had to snap a picture of the hats upon their pretty heads.

They look good coming...


and going!


We will be declaring the winner who won a $75.00 shopping spree with their spring hat, in the May (May 19 -22) email announcement, so make sure you sign up HERE to see it!

Happy Easter!

Some of us Roomies have donned our Easter bonnets and wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter! We hope you and your family are blessed with the comfort of loved ones around you.

I'm Telling Your Mom..............!

Well, we're telling our moms anyway, and hopefully YOU will tell yours too! What are we telling her? That we love her!



This is the month (sale starts tonight, April 14-17) when you'll find lots of things in the shop that will help say "I love you!" on Mother's Day (May 8th!).

What kind of child were you? Did you "pattern" your life with the truths she told?



Did you always remember to wear clean undies and carry a hanky?



Were you a tad rambunctious?



How will you honor that love?



Will you reminisce about both the good and the bad days?



Will you take her out to tea?



Will you make her Queen For A Day?




How about a new bag or new shoes (that no one can fill quite like her!)



What about some new baubles? We have both elegant and fun! Just like her.



However you spend the day, we hope you have the blessing of telling your mom "I love you."



And if you don't; we're telling!

Win A $75.00 Shopping Spree!

In your Easter Bonnet,
With all the um, uh, stuff upon it
You'll be the grandest winner
In our Easter parade!


(from Ruffles and Rust 2011)

Wear your handmade hat into our April Thursday night opening (April 14, from 6 - 9 PM) and you'll be entered to win! Our creative panel of Roomies will vote for the best handmade in our Easter parade and the lucky head it sits upon will win a $75.00 shopping spree at our store, plus be featured in our May email announcement!
Ladies, start your glue guns, and good luck!