Saturday, December 31, 2011

Happy New Year


"Stay yet, my friends, a moment stay—
Stay till the good old year,
So long companion of our way,
Shakes hands, and leaves us here.
Oh stay, oh stay,
One little hour, and then away.


The year, whose hopes were high and strong,
Has now no hopes to wake;
Yet one hour more of jest and song
For his familiar sake.
Oh stay, oh stay,
One mirthful hour, and then away."

- From A Song For New Year's Eve, by William Cullen Bryant





























Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Your Home

Packing away your seasonal decor may leave you looking around your home and thinking about the decor.

It's a great time to take a drive on Route 206 in Andover New Jersey to Scranberry Coop.




It may be something as small and simple as a few Berenstain or Boyds Bear collectibles that add that touch of warmth and personality.

Or maybe a few retired or hostess-only Longaberger Baskets to catch-all your keys, change, remotes or mittens.

You really never know what you'll find interesting at the Coop. It may be something you hadn't thought of before. An antique shoe shine kit or sewing and notions box might grab your attention.

A collection of vintage fabrics might offer just the inspiration you need to revamp your closed-in porch now that the Christmas tree is gone. A floral hook rug could cover the stain in the carpet. A needlepoint or cross stitch apron would look warm hanging from the old coat hooks. A few chenille bedspreads would be perfect cutters that you could work into covers for your old furniture giving it new breath.

A few pieces of Blue Willow or a few travel souvenir trays and glasses would be a nice touch to an area in your home that needs a little something.

Many of these items are timeless. They appeal to lots of people, they work almost anywhere, they add a familiarity everyone can enjoy. Items like that tend to hold on to their value. So when you're redecorating again, you can pass these on. Gift them, hand them down, or sell them in your own booth at The Coop.

We're open Wed - Sun. Hours, directions, special events and any other information you need is always available for you right here on the website.

We'll see you at The Coop!