re*tale…every item has a story

re*tale…every item tells a story

Update:  So sad to share but re*tale is closing their business. They are thankful for all their loyal customer who shared in their journey.  Thought I would still leave the post because I just love the pictures and their beautiful displays.

Have you ever visited a little shop you thought was so cute you couldn't wait to get back to it?  This little shop is about an hour drive from me so I can't just pop in.  And that is making me crazy because the thought keeps resurfacing in my head that I have to go back again to see what I will find.  I was so sad I couldn't get by during the holidays to see their White Christmas restyle of the shop.  I marked that on my calendar for next year.

Enough about that, you want to know more about Re*tale ...where every item has a story.  The displays are the work of true artist and tell a tale themselves.  I was sure, based on loveliness alone, that I had entered a pricy shop.  I timidly turned over the first price tag and found out that I was soooo wrong.  Doesn't everybody love this kind of moment, when you find something really cute and at a bargain price?

Mid Century Modern 

Re*tale offers a great mix of new and vintage one of a kind gifts and home goods. Check out their shop description here.  This mid century modern clock is one of the bargains I picked up.  Something about the typewriter and briefcase in this vignette has me thinking about Mad Men.

vignette at re*tale includes an eclectic mix of items

Fashionable items include clothing, shoes, jewelry, pocketbooks, and other much needed accessories.

Love these purses stashed for display in this bright orange vintage suitcase.  Dreamy colors and patterns.

$10.00 shoes

cute flower jewelry from recycled cans

twisted silver bird nest necklaces with bead eggs

Love this white wire three tier stand.  Perfect for indoor organization or presenting plants on your porch.

Shopping places like this is a great way to add interest to your home decorating.  Without cost constraints you will be more willing to try something new and different.  When you are decorating everything does not have to be brand new.   I also mix high/low priced stuff all the time.  Some bargain priced items look just as good as a pricer pick and leave more money for you to budget toward that high end piece you have been longing for. 

This cute little shop is located in Winston-Salem NC on Burke St.  Just a couple of doors down from the 1502 fabric store which is actually how I found it in the first place.  If you want to learn a little about the owners you can check out their tale here.  These pictures were taken in September so I am sure that they have a whole new array of things to charm you.  You can check out their re*tale Facebook page for some current pics of what is in the shop.

Check back on Wednesday to find out about another "can't miss" shop on the same street.

Let me know if you drop by and Happy Shopping!  -  Marianne


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