Category Archives: New displays at Penelopes

It’s all about the Focal Point

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lynette

Every summer I go on the hunt for just the right item to be our focal point in our Halloween display.  It’s all about the focal point, in my opinion, and in the past we have had some spectacular items….like … Continue reading →

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Sparkle up your Fourth at Penelopes!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Lynette

Penelopes has everything you need to decorate for your Fourth of July celebrations!  We have the best selection of Lori Mitchell figures in the Portland area, as well as fun vintage American History books, silky flag scarves…and much more!  Add some … Continue reading →

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New Bling for Spring at Penelope’s!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Lynette

New Bling is in at Penelope’s…all the best we found on our shopping trip to Atlanta Gift Market!  The bigger the better, with jewel tones and crystals and sparkle!  Pearly bracelets with dangling glass hearts and charm bracelets with many … Continue reading →

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The Ten Trees of Christmas

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Lynette

We love themes here at Penelope’s and what better way to do themes than themed Christmas trees!  We had so much fun at market choosing very special ornaments for each tree and deciding which trees to feature this year.  Take … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Halloween Display

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Lynette

We did a major re-do of the shop yesterday and I thought it would be fun to show how our displays come to be.  The first thing we did was dismantle the front window display, moving the summer displays of … Continue reading →

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Merry Cherries and Strawberry delights at Penelopes

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Lynette

      Fresh from Penelope’s…our latest display!  We decided to capture the summer magic of cherries and strawberries. You can see charming kitchen towels and paperback book covers with a cherry theme…made by my very own mom…our seamstress extraordinaire! I … Continue reading →

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3 cheers for the red, white & blue at Penelopes!

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Lynette

 Our newest display at Penelopes…..Fourth of July!     Our favorite artist Lori Mitchell outdid herself…..we have the most charming Americana figures you have ever seen!  A lady liberty, two different Uncle Sams, a drummer boy and little girl Betsy Ross … Continue reading →

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Fresh in at Penelope’s…Vintage Travel

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Lynette

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and now is when our thoughts turn to travelling, whether it’s to the beach or to a far-away land.  Here at Penelope’s we celebrate travel with our new vintage travel display….from Seattle World’s Fair … Continue reading →

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