Did you know that Sherry's on Main is GREEN?

Yep, and we always have been, even before it became a huge "Buzz Word".

Besides the fact that over 90% of our items are made by Local Artisans, which reduces our "Carbon Footprint" from long distance shipping, it also contributes to our (here comes another buzz word) Local Economy. When you purchase one of our artisan pieces, be it Hand Thrown Pottery by Karin Seelen from Palmerston,

or a stunning piece of jewelry by one of our many jewelry artisans,

your money stays local.

Another way that we have always been GREEN is our own line of Candles and Bath & Body Products.

Our Candles are exclusively made with 100% Soy Wax, a renewable resource that is made from soy beans to keep our farmers ha

ppy and it doesn't contribute to the big oil companies ever expanding profits.

Not only are our Soy Wax Candles Green but they are a healthier choice over traditional paraffin candles. Soy wax burns cooler, longer, and has a better hot and cold scent throw with 95% less soot!

Our Soaps are made with all vegetable based skin loving oils such as Coconut oil, Shea Butter, and Palm oil. For face and body, your skin will feel soft and smooth, not tight and dry.

Our soaps DO NOT contain Parabens, Petro Chemicals, Sodium Laurly Sulphate (SLS) or Sodiu Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSE).

Our latest step in being GREEN is our new hand made recycled newspaper bags to take your purchases home in,

and you can reuse it as a Gift Bag!! Made by me from our local newspapers, these bags are a unique way to recycle, reduce and reuse! When I started making these I didn't think that they would be as big of a hit as they have become.

So, there you have it Sherry's on Main is Green. Bet you didn't know that!!!

Ok, so I'm bad again

Yep, it’s been quite a while since I’ve put up a new post. I think I was in a bit of a funk with the construction, but that is no excuse now. The construction is done and over with, the traffic has picked up (not that they are stopping, but at least they can drive through town now) and summer has finally arrived.

So, I’m gonna lump all of my excuses into one big list and get the whining over with.

1) June and July were cold, damp and nobody could get to my store, not even me some days, so I really didn’t have much to say other than complain, so I just shut up.

2) On the first day of my husbands vacation, he wakes up with a cold. Then he give it to me (he’s so generous sometimes). The cold doesn’t go away. Now, my husband is a nurse and he has to go back to work at the nursing home. He’s getting worried about this cold that’s not getting better and doesn’t want to take pneumonia or H1N1 into the home. We go to the respiratory clinic. We get antibiotics, but we aren’t told what it is we actually have. I actually felt worse on the drugs than before I started them. We are all better now:)

3) This is my last excuse… As of August 12, my husband and I quit smoking. I really thought I was supposed to struggle with quitting, since that is all you see and here about. People getting into fights, not knowing what to do with themselves because they are craving nicotine, blah, blah, blah. Well, bot my husband and I have found it fairly effortless to give it up. We don’t have terrible cravings for nicotine, what we are missing is the habit. Like, after supper we go out on the deck and have a cigarette, now we go out and chew a piece of gum. Or after I’ve been on the computer for a while, I pop outside for a smoke. Well now I just pop outside and stand where I used to when I had a cigarette. I know it’s only been a week and a couple of days, but I didn’t even want to quit. We just said lets give it a shot and so far so good.

Well, I guess that’s it

Sherry

Mother's Day May 10th

Well, I've redone my window display again, this time for Mother's Day.

Here is a close up of the shelf.  I think it looks kinda elegant in white and black with a little silver sparkle.

This is just a small selection of the things that Mom might like.  Whether it's a nice piece of jewelry or something for the garden, whatever you get her, you know she will love it because it came from you.

So be sure to remember mom... she's the only one you will have.

Until next time,

Sherry

This is what I made today

I was bored today because of the construction.  I should have been doing paperwork, but this is what I did instead.  I made these cute little Gift Boxes for my jewelry.

  It helped to stave off the boredom for a while, but I guess I really should get at that darn paperwork.  

Until next time,

Sherry

Spring Bling

I redid my small window display today and though I'd give you a peek.

We have the perfect accessory to add to that fabulous new outfit.  Whether it's a little something for everyday wear, or all out sparkle for an night out on the town.  Check out our all new collection of Swarovski Crystal watches, beautifully sparkly necklaces, hand beaded bracelets, necklaces & earrings and wire wrapped pendants.

If you would like to see what else is available, or have some close up veiws of the pieces seen here, just e-mail me and I'll get right back to you.  Prices range from $12.99 to $39.99.

The Largest Selection of Licensed Collectables in Mount Forest

I'm so excited, we now carry the largest selection of Licensed Collectables in Mount Forest featuring Betty Boop, Elvis, Marilyn, Wizard of Oz and lots more.  Since the construction has disrupted the street access somewhat, I've decided to put all these pieces on at Big Dig Special Pricing!!

If you are interested in any of the pieces shown here, or would like to know what other pieces we may have feel free to e-mail me.

I Love Lucy Purse

Regular price $59.99 Big Dig Special $49.99

Item # 122-079

Elvis Playing Card Set

Regular Price $34.99 Big Dig Special $28.99

Item #122-063

Elvis Tin Tote

Regular Price $19.99 Big Dig Special $16.99

Item #122-066

Betty Boop Tin with Notes

Regular Price $29.99 Big Dig Special $23.99

Item #122-072

Betty Boop Nurse Purse

Regular Price $49.99 Big Dig Special $39.99

Item #122-074

This is just a small sample of the items we have available.  

Until next time, 

Sherry

Featured Artisan

Susie Koay

Susie is a great lady that I met through my ad on Kijiji.  She came all the way from Niagara Falls to bring me some of her great table cloths and wall organizers.

These are just 2 pictures of her table cloths.  These measure 52 x 70".    I wish the pictures would do them justice, but they just don't.  They are so much better in person.

This table cloth is a 2 piece set.  It has cutest little salt box houses appliqued on and it comes with a matching table runner that measures 13 x 72.  The table runner feature old black crows

This table cloth has a center panel  showing country quilts that are hanging between 2 trees.  The end panels feature assorted birds and birdhouses on a country floral background.

Here is a pic of her wall organizer.

It has 4 hanging tabs on the top, so it can be hung from a rod, or by hooks on the wall. As you can see each pocket has a picture of a flower in a flower pot on it.  There are 8 pockets in total.  Great for stashing everything from your gardening implements to crafting supplies.  The possibilities are endless.

For more information, or to see pictures of some of her other table cloths, feel free to contact me.

That's all for now.  Take care and Think Spring!