At the corner of Garnett and Montgomery streets, the plate-glass storefront that once showcased shiny stoves and refrigerators now offer up a different view, and it’s a welcome sign for downtown revitalization.

Kissy Robertson opened Rustic Barn Boutique last week, and she welcomes the folks from the community and beyond to stop in for a visit.

Thomas Appliance occupied this desirable location for many years, and Robertson told John C. Rose on Tuesday’s TownTalk that she is excited to give the retail location new life.

The store houses a collection of home décor, handcrafted items and custom clothing from a group of vendors, but “it’s not a cubicle layout,” Robertson explained. “It’s like walking into a store with (different) vendors’ items all mixed in.”

She said she knew that the city was trying to revitalize the downtown area. “I thought it was a great idea to open this in Henderson and be a part of this revitalization,” she said. It’s just another way to keep business local.

Shoppers will find an array of home décor and more, from refurbished furniture from Shabby Apple to fragrant hand-poured candles, custom jewelry and painted items, wreaths and door hangers, just to list a few.

The vendors are local and she hopes that shoppers will be, too. Robertson said she would routinely drive 30 minutes to an hour to shop simply because there were no stores close by.

She still has her day job, so has help to operate the store right now. She hopes to be able to embrace her “crafty” side soon and run the store herself full-time.

There’s still room for more vendors to join those already in the space, but there’s open space that would be perfect to host small events like baby showers and birthday parties.

And stay updated on their Facebook page to learn about upcoming pop-up events, vendor parties, paint parties and more.

Store hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the store at 252.572.2495 for more information.

 

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