The Village Shoppes
1975 - 2015 
Celebrating our 40th year of bringing
inspiring accessories & exquisite decor to your home!
Volume 9  The Village Gazette  Issue 5

When April steps aside for May, 
Like diamonds all the raindrops glisten; Fresh violets open everyday: 
To some new bird each hour we listen.
                                                                ~Lucy Larcom



The Village Shoppes is blooming with decor reflecting the natural beauty of the season...












Pictura Greeting Cards

The month of May offers many reasons to celebrate.  The Village Shoppes have you covered for every one of those reasons with everything from a fantastic gift to a perfectly-worded greeting card!

 Designed in the USA, our line of greeting cards offer uncompromised quality in both artwork
and sentiment.

Whatever the occasion, you can count on us to convey your thoughtful message with a selection from our superb greeting cards.

(Just to seal the deal, we offer
complimentary gift-wrapping, too!)



Roar-n-More Dinosaurs

Introducing Cuddle Barn's new "prehistoric" releases...animated dinosaurs!

When the dinosaur's foot is squeezed and it begins to move & roar, your child will also roar...with excitement! Bella did!

Bella Says...
"I'm just relieved that 'squeeze my foot' doesn't have the same meaning as 'pull my finger'! 
Click on my nose, turn up your volume, and you'll see what happens!"



Vintage-Look Floral Decor

Everyone has a nook in their outdoor living area where one of these colorful flowers can be tucked!

These vintage-inspired, metal flowers are large enough to be noticed and small enough to brighten any size niche, inside or out!  It's easy to add whimsy with this vibrant, decorative flower from
The Village Shoppes!



Stepping Stone Memorials

Remember those who are precious to you this Memorial Day with a lasting tribute from
The Village Shoppes.

Our decorative stepping stones are a beautiful way to convey your eternal, loving thoughts.

Stepping stones are a thoughtful gesture when
paying tribute to the passing of a loved one.

The Village Shoppes has an abundant selection of memorial statues, plaques, and stepping stones for you to choose from.



E-Cloth
Window Cleaning Kit

Now that April showers are behind us, it's time to start washing windows so we can see all the May flowers!  Instead of window washing being a daunting task, you'll be astonished at how enjoyable it is when using the E-Cloth window cleaning kit! 

When combined with nothing more than just clean water, E-Cloth's unique fiber technology easily removes dirt and grime from your windows, leaving them with a sparkling, smear-free finish.
 
You'll save the earth...and money...by reducing the use of harsh, household cleaning chemicals and paper towels by up to 90% when using the E-Cloth window cleaning kit from The Village Shoppes! 









Cute, Cute, Cute!!!

These cute ladies, Sally Jones (left) from New Carlisle, and Pood Cicha (right) from Woodridge, Illinois, are delightful sisters and our fun friends!  Our cheeks are always tired from laughter after they visit our store! 

We happen to enjoy that feeling
so we hope they visit often!!!



May Decorating Tip
~Refresh Your Outdoor Living Space~

Now that your flower beds are raked and your porch steps are swept, why not refresh your outside decorative accessories, too?  Enjoy every moment you spend outdoors this summer by adding an elegant finishing touch to nature's artistry with beautiful yard embellishments from The Village Shoppes!
 
No fence is necessary to attach this garden gate to.  It can also serve as a lovely backdrop for a colorful display of flowers or will effortlessly accentuate an empty corner.

This vintage-looking wooden cart would be adorable brimming with pots of flowers or as a serving table when entertaining. One way or the other, it will make a sweet addition to your outdoor space.

Can you think of a better home for a fairy garden than this metal bird cage?  Your guests will be inspired by your creativity when they see the intricate fairy kingdom that you designed within.
 
Imagine delicate morning glories wrapping their fragile tendrils around this elegant trellis as they gracefully delight you with their daily pageantry. Place the trellis directly in the ground or in an oversized container and let the sunshine fun begin! 

The Village Shoppes makes it easy for you to give your outdoor living space a new look for every day
of the warm weather months ahead!






Hide-n-Seek with Bella!

Be the first to come to The Village Shoppes
and correctly identify where all ten differences are
in these two photos and you'll be the winner of a
$20 gift certificate!



No need to print out this newsletter, we'll have a copy ready and waiting for you! 

Good luck, !
 
*Sorry...if you've been a contest winner within the last 90 days,
you're not eligible to participate in this contest.




For your convenience,  
The Village Shoppes  
will be open on  
Mother's Day, 
Sunday, May 10, 
9:00 - 1:00.
The Village Shoppes
129 E. Michigan St., P.O. Box 822
New Carlisle, Indiana  46552
574.654.8352 ~or~ 800.697.4711
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday:  9:00 - 5:30 
Saturday:  9:00 - 5:00
Sunday:  Closed

We will be open 9:00 - 1:00 on
Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10.

We will be closed on Memorial Day,
Monday, May 25


Store Hours Effective Tuesday, May 26: 
Monday - Saturday:  9:00 - 5:00
Sunday:  Closed 
 

Bill Sutton, President & Proprietor,
The Village Shoppes, Inc.,
holding Bella, Chairman of the Board.
Click here to read Bella's Blog!

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www.thevillageshoppes.com

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True Tales from Bella

Bella Says...
"Holy Time Capsule!"  
 
"Click on the box and you'll see what I mean!"