The Shabby Shed is the place to visit for upcycled furniture, accessories, handmade items made by local artisans and gifts of all kinds.
The Sublimity store opened two years ago by three women who had prepared to travel and sell at several large vintage stores, a venture put to rest by the COVID pandemic.
“Our current storefront became available, and we took a leap of faith and opened,” said DD Harris, who owns the store with Jill Fery and Gina Martin. “The local support has been awesome.”
The trio repaints furniture and primarily uses paint they sell in their store.
Numerous vendors make items, from blue-tooth speakers made from old radios to hand-painted signs, candles, handmade soap, quilted items, birdhouses, jewelry and wooden flags. The Shabby Shed also sells local honey and wine.
“Some of our best sellers are our flags, hand-painted signs and the local wine made by Colton Winery,” Harris said. “During the spring, fall and winter months, we have wine tasting once a month.”
The Shabby Shed participated in the annual downtown Stayton SummerFest in July and plans include adding more to the seasonal garden shed.
“We have been told we have a very cute upscale shop,” Harris added. “We have gotten many positive comments and a lot of return customers. We appreciate everyone’s encouragement and kind words and suggestions.”
Jim Evans credited the store as having “the absolute best items for sale.”
“Something for everyone,” he posted on Facebook. “Highly recommended!”
Consignments can be arranged, “if the need arises,” Harris said.
The Shabby Shed supports Honoring Heroes, a local nonprofit that helps disabled veterans.
To create a free account for Fred Meyer Community Rewards, visit www.fredmeyer.com, click on community awards, then select Honoring Heroes (Sublimity). The community organization number is U1190.
For information, visit The Shabby Shed on Facebook. The store is located at 493 S. Center St., Sublimity.
