It all began with an idea Theresa had and evolved as time went on.  Theresa knew it was becoming too much to be full time at the store and manage five children.  So she searched for partners.  Four new partners came in to split time, effort, and ideas. Due to career changes and personal commitments two partners moved on. Today Keith, Theresa, and Kathy have a strong working relationship.  A few disputes over what should go where, but at the end they all compromise and end up with positive results.

The store has gone through a few transitions of its own.  The location originated on Eagle Street, and tripled in size when moving to Main Street. The new location has more walking traffic, much better storage, along with allowing room for many more crafters.

 

Ninety percent of the store is handmade by crafters and artists.  We do offer a small amount of wholesale domestic and imported products that we can't find from crafters.  These items are to compliment crafter's merchandise.

 

Due to crafters changing products and some leaving while others coming, makes the store an ever changing environment.  The windows change on a monthly basis, and the inside has changes every time a customer returns.  This is to keep the store fresh and product moving.

 

The photo is Main Street, North Adams in 1937.  The red dot is where our store is located today. The Empire Building has much history over the past century. Up until the 60s the lobby to the Paramount Theater was two doors down, which is now Milan Restaurant at 55 Main Street.