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Country Treasures – Antiques, Handmades & more…

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Jan Verhoeff

Carol Owens announced earlier today the Grand Opening of Country Treasures, a shop located at 120 South Main Street in Lamar, Colorado. She’ll be welcoming guest vendors and an author at her store for the event on September 17, 2011, to coincide with the Lamar Fall Festival, an annual event in the community. Country Treasures located next door to Crafter’s Corner, on the west side of Main Street, offers a wide selection of antique furniture, treasures and collectibles as well as many handmade gift items, western decorator accessories, handmade jewelry and an old fashioned candy  counter. Owens has planned a full spectrum of events for the day, including door prizes, drawings and a treasure hunt on the premises. You won’t want to miss out on these prizes! Owens announced today that local author, Oris George will be showing his recent publication, “Along the Back Roads of Yesterday” and available for the Grand Opening to sign copies purchase on the site. Owens invites visitors of her open house to join others along Main Street for the Lamar Fall Festival as many street venders, local cottage industries and small businesses around the area will be celebrating with tables of their product and services read more…

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Sidewalk Sales Saturday in Lamar, Colorado

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jan Verhoeff

Sidewalk Sales in front of sidewalk sales that front the shops downtown. Local store owner, Carol Owens, from Country Treasures on South Main sent a message, “Getting ready for side walks sales tomorrow. Oris George will be here signing his book, Along the Back Roads of Yesterday. Lia Sophia jewelry and samples of the dips and mixes I carry will be on display.” Knowing Carol is setting out sidewalk displays, means all the other downtown stores are gathering up tables and specials to put out for the many folks visiting for Sand and Sage Fair and the World Series 2011, both in town over this weekend. Don’t miss the fun. Schedules will be available during the parade and after at local merchants, or visit the Prowers County Fair Grounds for readily available schedules and times. Sand and Sage Fair Parade will be August 13, 10 AM. (Thanks for the correction Garry!) Sponsored by:

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New Business in Town – The Antique Store on Main

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jan Verhoeff

Has anyone noticed there’s a new business on Main Street? Formerly a part of the Corner Quilt Shop, My Country Treasures has it’s one storefront these days. It’s amazing what a couple of chairs and a basket or two of flowers can do along the Main Drag in small town USA. It gets you noticed. When I drove down Main the first time a few days back, I noticed right away a new store front, next door to the old Corner Pharmacy, looking mighty cozy. Carol Owens, the owner of My Country Treasures takes items on consignment, offers a collection of antiques and treasures, not to mention providing a whole slew of hand made items. Her cinnamon & coffee dolls are some of my favorite decorator items, and I love giving them as gifts. They’re delicious smelling and wonderful additions to any shelf in your home. Carol specializes in hand made, one of a kind jewelry. If you’re interested in making jewelry or consigning your own hand mades, visit with her during store hours. Don’t miss a chance to stop by and visit Carol at My Country Treasures. If you’re lucky, Oris George may be in there signing his latest read more…

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