Tuesday, May 10, 2011

..a few more pics...




NEWS FROM ROOTS!





We have been buying! OK, we have not travelled the "globe", but we have been out hunting and gathering all around the bi-state area and we've found some fun stuff. Come on in and you just might find that one-of-a-kind treasure that will enhance your home or garden. We also have some wonderful locally made items--the bird prints are by local artist Linda Harre, and the pillows (made of vintage linens and grain sacks) are made by local artist Brandi Whitney. We're here, the shop is full, and we are always happy to see you!
Tuesday-Saturday 10-4.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Coffee Crawl and Sidewalk Sale


Great coffee! Sidewalk sale! Sunshine!
3 good reasons to head to Maplewood this Saturday, April 30.

The coffee crawl starts at 9am and so does our sidewalk sale!

Sidewalk sale items 30% off. You can also take 20% off one in-store item.

Check out our fav. coffee @ Stone Spiral Coffee & Curios, 2500 Sutton (just 2 blocks north of Manchester)

Friday, April 8, 2011

CELEBRATING 5 YEARS!






Roots is celebrating 5 years of...

-great customers and friends
-hunting for the best stuff
-recycling
-reusing
-repurposing treasures

join us on Saturday
April 16th from 10am-8pm

15% off your entire purchase
light refreshments

We have brought in some new treasures! The shop is teeming!

...AND THERE'S LOTS MORE!







we've got new letters and numbers, glass floats from the Pacific Ocean, vintage signage, vintage locker pins, and LOTS of fun, repurposed goodies!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Harp Attack and ArtsWalk

In support of the Maplewood Harp Attack and ArtsWalk Roots will be open late this Friday evening, April 8th. It is a fun night to be in Maplewood!
Our hours on Friday will be 10am-8pm.
Hope to see you!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

ROOTS HAS OXIDIZED!



Come check out all of our rust...letters, numbers, and fabulous found objects...perfect for a funky spring update of your home and garden!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Open late Friday, March 18

Roots will be open Friday, March 18, from 10 am - 8 pm. Our good neighbors, Turner Center for the Arts, will also be open that evening. Our end of Sutton will be hopping!

Special for Friday 3/18--we are offering 10% off your entire purchase!
Hope you can make it in.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

"God Bless Mooseheart"



These are two wonderful examples of early to mid-20th century Americana.

Our shop is located in Maplewood’s old Moose Hall, so we have quite a fondness for these wonderful pieces. The smaller piece is lit from within its metal shadow box and measures approx. 17” wide x 15” tall ($72.00) The larger piece is framed and measures approx. 36” wide x 30” tall ($62.00)

“MOOSEHEART CHILD CITY & SCHOOL is a community and school for children and teens in need located about 38 miles west of Chicago. The history of Mooseheart Child City & School is inextricably intertwined with that of the Loyal Order of Moose and the Women of the Moose, two organizations whose stupendous growth during the first quarter of the 20th century was inspired by the idea of creating this beautiful home and community for children in need. 
”

You will notice the clock set to 9 pm in each of the pieces. The fraternity’s Nine O’clock Ceremony was first depicted in oil for distribution to Lodges in the early 1930s, with a Mooseheart child saying a bedtime prayer.

Friday, February 18, 2011

"time" for a change?



Just arrived...vintage clock faces, unique old signage, 4-5" wood print blocks, and as always---one of a kind items re-purposed with a creative twist. Come see us soon!