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Arts, crafts store opens in M.C.
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MOUNT CARMEL — Betty Kays, of Mount Carmel, has realized her dream of opening her own business featuring wares with a country theme suitable for the home, office or special occasions.
“I just love it, and it is something I never thought I would achieve,” Kays said Wednesday.
The second business to open in the former Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit building at Third and Oak streets, Kile’s Country Corner, located on Third Street, has walls and walls of “primitive” country items with a historical theme, such as Colonial Candlecrafters candles, baskets, wooden furniture, decorative wreaths, swags and silk floral arrangements.
Kays will also be introducing a line of lotions and bath and body products in the near future.
The décor includes several antiques collected to complete the historical setting, including an old rocking chair and a 1900s baby crib that Kays discovered at an antique store.
Kays, who grew up on a farm in Catawissa, also shows off many of her items for sale in a large 1930s general store display cabinet.
Keeping with the integrity of the old building, the color scheme will be a tea-stained, yellowish hue set off by burgundy, old red, sage and browns.
She said it will be reminiscent of the high-end country stores often found in malls, like Yankee Candle.
Kays said her business is “kid friendly,” and she hopes to have a table for children to draw while their parents or guardians shop.
After the business has been up and running for a while, Kays said she will explore hosting events such as an arts and crafts day for children. With one entire wall lined with windows, Kays said is it the perfect place to display such art.
Kays said she is planning to host a Sept. 11 remembrance event for children to draw pictures of their respective heros as well.
Kays is offering a 10-percent discount for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police officers because, Kays said, she feels it is a sign of respect and gratitude. “They keep our communities safe,” she said.
Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
“I just love it, and it is something I never thought I would achieve,” Kays said Wednesday.
The second business to open in the former Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit building at Third and Oak streets, Kile’s Country Corner, located on Third Street, has walls and walls of “primitive” country items with a historical theme, such as Colonial Candlecrafters candles, baskets, wooden furniture, decorative wreaths, swags and silk floral arrangements.
Kays will also be introducing a line of lotions and bath and body products in the near future.
The décor includes several antiques collected to complete the historical setting, including an old rocking chair and a 1900s baby crib that Kays discovered at an antique store.
Kays, who grew up on a farm in Catawissa, also shows off many of her items for sale in a large 1930s general store display cabinet.
Keeping with the integrity of the old building, the color scheme will be a tea-stained, yellowish hue set off by burgundy, old red, sage and browns.
She said it will be reminiscent of the high-end country stores often found in malls, like Yankee Candle.
Kays said her business is “kid friendly,” and she hopes to have a table for children to draw while their parents or guardians shop.
After the business has been up and running for a while, Kays said she will explore hosting events such as an arts and crafts day for children. With one entire wall lined with windows, Kays said is it the perfect place to display such art.
Kays said she is planning to host a Sept. 11 remembrance event for children to draw pictures of their respective heros as well.
Kays is offering a 10-percent discount for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and police officers because, Kays said, she feels it is a sign of respect and gratitude. “They keep our communities safe,” she said.
Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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