I know that I have not posted here for some time and now that I am, it is with sad news.  Effective at the end of business on March 24th, we will be closing our doors here at 116 Mill Street.  Please take a moment to read the following letter from my business partner, Barbara Drobnick.  It explains the situation that we are faced with here at The Little Black Chair and Honey Grove Botanicals.

That being said, it does not necessarily mean that The Little Black Chair is closing for good.  After I take care of some long put off personal  issues, you will most likely find me selling my wares on the internet...either on Etsy.com or through my website: www.thelittleblackchair.com.  Rest assured that I will let you know when and where you can find me when I have everything up and running.  I have yet to determine if I will be opening in another brick and mortar store at this time.   

I will continue to offer my Interior Design Services and I invite you to contact me should you need any help with your home, office or business.

 In the meantime, beginning this Monday, February 27th, I will be having a MOVING SALE.  I can tell you that I don't want to move this stuff back to my house, so come prepared to shop and find great deals!  You will find prices on many items slashed up to 75% off!  As always, I encourage you to shop early for the best selection.  Barb will be having some great specials as well. 

 Our store hours will be Monday-Saturday 1pm-7pm; Closed on Sunday.

 I thank you all for your tremendous support, and I treasure the friendships that I have made through this endeavor.  I look forward to seeing you again soon.

We here at Honey Grove Botanicals and The Little Black Chair would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all who have supported us over the years. We are truly honored to have been part of the Olde Gahanna and Creekside family.

As many of you know, the building we lease has been on the market for sale since September of last year. The "For Sale" sign created a challenge for us, but we persevered with the support of the community and our customers. It looked as though we were going to stay and had announced we would. As we all know situations can change in a heartbeat and so it goes for us. We will not be staying in our current location and due to the short notice, we do not have immediate plans to open in a new location. Location is a vital part of the success of a business. We don't want to make a quick move; we want to make a smart move. Our shop will remain open till March 24th. In the meantime, we will have special offers, deals and discounts, so keep stopping by or watching your emails for updates. We'll have an ample supply of bath and candle products, so this is a great time to stock up. As always, if you don't find what you are looking for, we'll be happy to take orders and contact you when your product is ready. Don't despair! Once the store has closed, you can continue to purchase our products through our website or by phone. Our website will soon include a list of other fine retail locations who carry our products.

We again thank you for your tremendous support and will keep you updated on our search for a new home for Honey Grove Botanicals.

Barb Drobnick

Honey Grove Botanicals

Enjoy Fall Decorating at The Little Black Chair

We have our Fall Merchandise displayed and the store looks great!  We have lots of new things for Halloween and Thanksgiving as well as fall florals. 

We also welcome a new vendor...Carrie Miller.  Carrie is a talented artist who creates beautiful pressed flower pictures, notecards, and bookmarks...all from flowers grown in her garden.  Flower pressing is a lost art and it requires much patience and a steady hand, not to mention artistic creativity.  What a wonderful holiday gift any of her products would make!

Stop in soon and see what's in store!

Gahanna Greenflea is here!

The day has finally come and we're ready!  We hope to see you tomorrow at the 'Flea!  Don't forget to stop inside the store to explore all of our wonderful products.  Stop in and say hi and make sure to meet store owner and creator of Honey Grove Botanicals, Barbara Drobnick!  Let her help you create a custom scent just for you!

Getting ready for the Gahanna Greenflea...

I've been so busy trying to get all my ducks in a row for the Gahanna Greenflea this coming weekend while juggling a bathroom remodel, a major landscaping project, and preparing the shop for the Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival coming June 17, 18, 19!  Laundry will need to get started tomorrow! : )

I opened for Barb today so that she could attend her son's graduation from 8th grade!  Many congrats to Dylan!  I spent the day working on tweaking vignettes, and re-arranging product, doing some organization to get ready for Blues and Jazz and the Greenflea, and discussing some new packaging options with Barb which she is considering for a few of her products.  Look forward to some great new packaging for her wonderful solid lotion bars!  If you haven't tried one yet, you are missing a great product! 

The necklaces and earrings in the shop, provided by Forgotten Dreams, are selling like hotcakes!  The unique style combined with history and charm, make for a dramatic statement. 

Have you bought any flower pins, hairbands, or hairclips yet?  In case you haven't noticed, these are all the rage and we have a great selection!  Also in store, at a great value, are adorable scrabble tile, horoscope, & Alice in Wonderland necklaces.  

Have a good week and I'll be sure to write again soon!

Wonderful tableware for your summer meals!

Garden Delights

We are stocked to the ceiling with great garden merchandise, just in time for May Herb Day, May 21 from 9-4, in Olde Gahanna!  Stop by the shop and find great items for decorating your garden!  Don't forget to pick up your 2011 May Herb Day pin!