Halloween Time!

I carved a pumpkin this weekend.  Yes it's supposed to be a peace sign, but as I've mentioned before, I'm not the artist in the family and it may resemble more... a broom or a crow's foot.  HOWEVER, both very Halloween appropriate!

Peace is in the eye of the beholder : )

Written by: Tracy Kinnaman

www.athomeonmainstreet.com

Happy happy... hour!

No, not that kind
of happy hour!








Introducing our new
happy hour for shopping!
We're thrilled about it...



Every Wednesday from 4p-6p

A different category of our items will be 40% off. That means each week something like LINENS, CLOTHING, CANDLES, etc will be on special

You have to come in to find out what's on happy hour each week! Starts on Wed November 5th.

Written by: Tracy Kinnaman

www.athomeonmainstreet.com

Why is natural so expensive?

The age old question... Why do we have to pay so much more for something if it is all natural? Shouldn't it be cheaper?  First of all it's important to distinguish the difference between something that claims to be natural and something certifiably so.  

I've been thinking about it and it all comes down to economies of scale and the fact that the majority of companies who care about actual recycled products or organic things, happen to be producing on a comparatively tiny scale to supply the tiny amount of consumers who are thinking along with them.  Another general characteristic the eco-friendly producer is that they tend to care a bit more about working conditions, being they either make things themselves, in their close area, or abroad with fair trade principles.  

...All things leading up to a more expensive item vs a less expensive one.  Someone could be making something completely all natural, not using the expensive additives, but still consider the r&d that has to go into creating a product that is high quality and sustainable withOUT all the shortcuts that artificial additives provide?  Not to mention the rigorous and expensive processes of becoming certified organic.

I still agree that there are some things that should be less expensive.. the bottom line?  The more we want it, the more affordable it will become : )

Written by: Tracy Kinnaman

www.athomeonmainstreet.com

Sale Sale Sale... And Workshops!

 5   Y E A R S !

We thought and thought about what to offer for our 5th year anniversary.  What do our customers like the best?  What do they buy the most of?  And what would they love to see on sale to get more of if we had to pick one thing?

Well bamboo clothes outsell everything else in the store 3 to 1 so what better to give our loyal customers than HALF OFF any bamboo clothes in stock!

This includes Dreamsacks, Carilyn Vaile, Sworn Virgins, and any other bamboo apparel I'm forgetting.  

If you have not yet tried the clothes, this is a great opportunity to try a few pieces and really see what the fuss is about.  If you already love it, now is a good time to get some more and complete your collection.  

Details:

Monday October 13th

Open extended hours 9a-7p

Sale good for in store stock only

50% off bamboo apparel 

Secondly...  announcing a schedule of our first round 

of classes and workshops... available online here at our website.  Washi eggs, watercolor, redesign, just to name a few... 

Thirdly, we are having a Lily Girl jewelry trunk show on November 8th.  More information soon on that.   

Wohoo NCT!

We made the front page of the business section in today's north county times!

check it out!

click here! NORTH COUNT TIMES STORY