This week I restocked gift sets in a retail store where I sell products, Country Home Crafts in Hillsboro, Ohio.
In July I posted photos of my soap making studio here and here, today I want to share with you photos from the retail shop. Much to my disappointment the camera on my phone was being stubborn!
Country Home Crafts is a wonderful rustic/country shop. They make primitive furniture on the premises, made to order, with many pieces on display as well. In addition to the furniture, a handful of crafters, like myself, place their beautiful handcrafted handbags, candles, and linens.
The top photo in this post is located on the left side of my display. Notice the Christmas gift tags on the sets. I am adding a few additions for the holidays to my packaging this year, such as, red and green raffia, Christmas gift tags, and in some cases red or green tissue paper. Very simple, pretty. Want a laugh? I am horrible with tissue paper! I am much better with excelsier and pretty bows and ties! When I use tissue paper in a gift set, I stand back and look at my work and wonder, did a 5 year old do that? Not my cup of tea!
The next photo (below) is the hutch I originally started my product display in, and still do.
Below is the right side of my display area. My products are worked in with quaint hand towels, quilted and heritage printed linens, and rustic/country bathroom accessories. A bit messy in this photo…but the holiday switch over (decorating) is under way as I write. I love the rustic bench, crates, and enamel dish pans.
I thought you might enjoy seeing my section of the store. I have been at this retail location now for 9 months. It was the first place I wanted to get into, and am very proud to be a part of their shop. It is rustic, quaint, country, and beautiful. Love it.
Annies Goat Hill Handcrafted Soaps 
Beautiful display, It would draw me in every time!
too cool… good job. 🙂
I love poking around in places like this. They have the neatest things. Like handmade soap!
I’m glad you have found a place to display and sell your soaps and lotions, and that it seems to be working well for you.
impressive display – just the right “country” and professional touches!
You are so creative! Thanks for sharing your space. It’s fun seeing how other soapmakers work. Keep cranking. The Holidays are coming. 🙂
I walk into the store…even though I work with fragrance each and every day, I find the scent of the shop inviting. Wonderful music is played as well, mainly classical, or a hymn type of music (instruments only). I love it. If I had my own shop, it would fall close in line with this store.