Quality Furniture for the Home for the Holidays

Mahogany China Cabinet $275

We have in stock some very nice quality furniture pieces that would make a nice addition to your home for the holidays.  Call me anytime at 608-778-3523 if any questions. 

Virginia House Solid Oak Corner Cabinet $275

Tell City Solid Maple China Hutch $395

Richardson Bros Mahogany Buffet $185

Power Lift Chair/Recliner $475

Retro Walnut Veneer Buffet $50

Happy Thanksgiving

We will be closed on Wednesday November 23--and of course on Thanksgiving Day.  We will be open on Friday and Saturday.  We have been buying quite a bit--we have maple china/hutch, oak corner cabinet, mahogany cupboard and buffet, several table & chair sets, a retro bedroom set, and a dark pine bedroom set.  Lots of small antique/ collectible items, as well as Christmas decorations.  Stop in!

Lionel Trains & Furniture

The Lionel train sale continues this week.  Items were sold, but there is still a good selection of cars, engines, and accessories.  Anyone looking for a specific piece can contact me at any time and I can see if it is available.  We recently purchased the balance of 2 households--the building is very crowded with furniture.  Anything is for sale now, but will probably have a "Household/Estate Sale" coming up.  Lots of nice clean furniture and household items. 

Postwar Lionel Train Sale

Postwar Lionel Train Sale--Lionel "O" gauge train pieces from the late 1940's and 1950's.

Sale will begin on Friday October 21, 10 am to 4pm & Saturday October 22, 10 am to 4 pm.

On sale will be a variety of cars--many in the original boxes, engines, track, automated loading equipment, signals, and  more.  I also have for sale a Chicago and Northwestern depot table, railroad timetables, and photos.  I will post some pictures soon.

Furniture and More--Week of September 19

We just got back from a buying trip and have some nice furniture items in the store--several solid maple Tell City items including a hutch, floor lamp, counter stool, footstool, and a small pedestal table.  Also, mahogany end tables, and very nice solid oak Virginia House corner cupboard, solid walnut storage chests, and many small items.  I will be putting blinds up this week--mainly in the mornings--and will be gone on Thursday--otherwise I will be in the shop sorting, cleaning, and setting up.  See you....

Internet Shopping

A beautiful week in Wisconsin!  Along with beautiful 'almost fall' weather should be lots of Rustic Shop customers--unfortunately, even on a busy highway, that's not the case.  Traffic off the highway is very minimal, so I am not going to try to post weekly hours--I haven't done a very good job of it anyhow.  Most of my business come from internet sales--ebay and craiglist listings.  I post larger items on either Madison or Dubuque craigslist and I always use "Montfort WI" in the location.  I am trying to get to the point of using this site--or my website--www.somanblinds.com-- to list larger items.  I have a nice Lionel Train collection that I hope to inventory and start selling in a few weeks.  I will post it on here plus in some local papers.  We are also hoping to restock our furniture inventory which is getting low.  So, business is moving along, but just adjusting to the current trends of shopping.  As always, feel free to call me if you are in the area and I will try to be open.  Thanks, Dan

New Merchandise

The week of August 8--I should be in the shop Wednesday through Saturday--possibly some on Monday and Tuesday.  We have done some buying--we have a nice selection of wood tables and chairs, 2 recliners, night stands, buffets, lots of art and 'how to' books, milk bottles, tins, Norwegian rosemaling pieces, as well as willow chairs, tables, and plant stands.  There are also several shelving pieces that I do not need and are for sale.  Many of  the furniture items can be seen on Madison or Dubuque craigslist--most under furniture, antiques, and tools.   The building is quite full with a variety of interesting items--so come and shop!!!

Summer Willow Projects

The Woodlanders Gathering was last week in Mineral Point--so with a pile of leftover green pieces of willow I've been making a variety of items--mainly tables and plant stands.  Also, I hope to be able to hold somewhat to being open Wednesday through Saturday each week.  However, this week I have been in the store both Monday and Tuesday afternoons.  And, call ahead to be sure I am there if you are coming through the area. 

The Rustic Shop June 22

Hours this week:  Wednesday 11 to 5, Thursday 11 to 3, Friday 11 to 5, Saturday 11 to 4.  This Friday and Saturday The Rustic Shop will be open--but this is also the Livingston "Good Earth Festival" weekend.  There will be garage sales in Livingston, and I will be selling from our garage at 125 Barber Avenue.  Most items for sale will be 50 cents! 

Summer Schedule

Tractor Weathervane $57.50

Metal or wood items for indoors or outdoors

After several months of substitute custodian at school--and our daughter's wedding on June 11--we're getting ready for the summer!  Hours this week will be Wednesday June 15--11 to 5; Thursday June 16--11 to 4; Friday June 17--11 to 5; and Saturday June 18--10 to 4.  Getting some new items in that I will try to highlight.  Also, Windspinners--will get some more information on them.  So, more to come--and with more hours open.

Now through June 15--The Rustic Shop

Now through June 15 will be a busy time away from The Rustic Shop.  I am working at school every school day through June 9 and we have a wedding in the family on June 11!  So, the remainder of this week--May 25 through May 28 will be weekdays 11 to 3 and Saturday 10 to 4.  Closed on Sunday May 29 and Monday May 30 (Memorial Day).  Montfort Garage Sale weekend June 1,2,3, will be open 11 to 3.  Saturday June 4 will be 7 am to 4 pm.  Week of June 6--open by chance or appointment--otherwise closed on June 9,10, & 11.  

Spring Sale--Week of May 16

I will be open this week for a Spring Sale!  Starting Wednesday May 18, and Thursday, and Friday--hours will be 11 to 5.  Saturday hours will be 10 to 4pm.  Lots of nice items for sale:  Furniture items:  Dressers, queen size bed, table & chair sets, maple china cabinet, recliners, lamps, tables, and more.  Antiques & Collectibles:  Crocks, Red Wing vase, glassware, 1930's Successful Farming magazines, postcards, buttons, blue canning jars, and more.  Books:  A large quantity of books on gardening, herbs, basketry, primitives, art, cookbooks, children's books, and more.  Household items:  glass pie plates and baking dishes, bread pans, towels, sheets, utensils, and more.  If questions, call me at 608-778-3523.

Maple China Cabinet

Solid Maple China $350

I have a very nice quality solid maple china cabinet--dovetailed drawers with center guides.  Very clean. 
Hours this week:  I am open Wednesday May 4 until 5 pm. 
Thursday May 5, 11 am to 5 pm.
Friday May 6, 11 am to 3 pm.
Saturday May 7 10 am to 4 pm.
  Lots of new furniture items--stop in!!

Rustic Shop Update

Willow Child's Chair $45

 Some of my willow items are back from a gallery in Mt. Horeb--so a good selection of willow items.  Both of these items will be classes I am teaching at The Woodlanders Gathering in Mineral Point in July.   

Willow Rustic Basket $16

It has certainly been a busy time--unfortunately the busyness has not allowed me to be open like I wish I could.  A lot of time has gone into following up on calls and auction buying--so I am developing a nice inventory.  With other obligations until almost the middle of June--it doesn't allow much time for being in The Rustic Shop.  I am planning a special promotion in the middle of May--antiques and willow furniture.  There are items listed on Craigslist--most of them under either antiques or furniture--on Madison and Dubuque.  Otherwise, if you are looking for something special--call me. 

Garden Getaway in Mineral Point

Saturday April 2 and Sunday April 3 is Garden Getaway at Shake Rag Alley in Mineral Point.  I am teaching a class on both days--Five Board Primitive Bench.  For information go to www.shakeragalley.com. 

I will be out of the store quite a bit for the next several weeks.  I am substitute custodian at school and leave at 3 pm each week day.  I will be gone on Saturday March 26, Garden Getaway is Saturday April 2, and may also be gone on Saturday April 9.  I will be available mornings and early afternoons on some days--but call ahead if you wish.  Sorry for the inconvenience, but I'm a one person operation so that's the way it is!!

Rustic Willow Specials for Spring!!

Bent Willow Chair $150

Willow Garden Trellis $25

Willow Tepee Trellis $60

It's getting warm enough to Think Spring!!
Here are a few early outdoor or patio specials. I have other bent willow chairs available in a variety of sizes (including children's chairs), and other trellis' available.  Hours this week:  Right now it looks like I will be here Thursday and Friday from about noon to 5 pm, and Saturday 10 to 4.
Spring Drapery & Blind Sale:  I have ads in the paper, but haven't put on here--this is our Spring Sale on custom draperies plus all Graber blinds including wood blinds, vertical blinds, cellular shades, mini blinds, and sun shades.  Call for an appointment @ 608-778-3523.

Week of March 7

Nice Apt size table and 2 oak chairs $125

Open this week on Tuesday afternoon--hopefully most of the day on Wednesday--closed on Thursday.  Not sure about Friday and Saturday yet.  Hours sound uncertain--but some obligations this week.  Made a buying trip last weekend, but not too successful--a good auction listing, but not the quality of items I had hoped for.  Spring is coming--right?  In a few weeks we will highlight some of the willow pieces meant for the outdoors.  I'm sure a few more weeks and we will be thinking spring! 

Nice Retro Bedroom Set

I have for sale a very nice 1930's mahogany bedroom set.  There is a nice 4 drawer chest with curved fronts, a vanity with mirror and bench, and a full size headboard and footboard.  There are some scratches on the top of the vanity--otherwise in nice condition.  The drawers are all center guided and very clean.  The complete set is $350. 
I will be in the shop on Friday--we will be gone on Saturday. 

Week of February 7

2 twin beds available @ $125 each

This week I have some appointments on Wednesday morning, but hope to be open on Wednesday from about 1 to 5, Thursday and Friday from 11 to 5, but may be gone on Saturday.  There is an auction on Saturday, and could use some furniture items--so Saturday may be a shopping day.  There are lots of small antique and household items available.  I still have a few more boxes to unpack-- so always some new things so see.  There are 2 twin beds left--they are a very nice quality latex foam rubber mattress--complete with box spring, heavy duty frame, and headboard. 

Snow Days

Looks like this week is pretty much consumed with moving snow.  I hope to be in the store on Friday and Saturday--other obligations on Thursday.  I am still unpacking and pricing things from the household we purchased in December. 

Antique/Household Sale starts Thursday

Railroad Sign $75

Fenton Glass

Platteville Dairy Milk Bottle $32

Choice $1 eac

Post Office sorting shelf $125

Solid Maple Chest $150

Twin Bed complete $125 Choice

4 drawer chest $35

Books $1 each

3 Day Antique/Household Sale:  Thursday January 27, 11 to 5;  Friday January 28, 11 to 5; and Saturday January 29, 10 to 4.   (I have appointments, so will be closed on Wednesday)  We recently purchased a household and have for sale furniture, collectibles, and household items:  Several dining room tables and chairs, solid maple china cabinet, chests of drawers, 4 twin beds complete with like new bedding, end tables, lamps, white hobnail Fenton glass pieces, depression glass pieces, Platteville Dairy quart milk bottle, small stoneware bowls, Occupied Japan figurines, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, baking dishes, many more items.

Getting Settled

Keller Solid Maple China Cabinet $250

 The past few days has been a little like moving into a different home.  We now have one business property--The Rustic Shop on Hwy 18.  I have been unpacking boxes and finding places to put things.  Even though we have had the building for over a year, the last things to be moved were tools, supplies, antique items, and personal collection items.  There is much to do, but progress is going well.
We also have many new/old items--we purchased a household in mid December and are starting to get some of those things set up.  There are household items, glassware, cookbooks, furniture and more.  We will probably announce a "Household/Antique Sale" when we get everything sorted and set up.  The maple china cabinet is one of those pieces.  Also purchased a nice primitive blanket box.  As much as possible--hours will be 11 am to 5 pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Thank you to all who helped in any way the past weeks.  It was a big job sorting, setting up the auction, and moving the things we decided to keep.  We could not have done it without those who helped.  Thanks again!

Dovetailed Blanket Box $125

Open this week

I am planning to be open on Thursday (Jan 13) from 12 to 5, Friday 11 to 5, and Saturday 10 to 4. 

Auction this week

We are about ready for the auction in our downtown building--Thursday January 6 at 2pm.  It will be a relief to have it finished.  A lot of things have been taken 'up the hill' to the Rustic Shop, so there is a lot to do when I finally get settled there on a regular basis.  I will have things for sale that have been stored for many years--sure there will be lots on the auction, but I kept some things that I thought would be fun to show and sell in the shop.  Also, I purchased a small estate in December.  I have only been able to stack the boxes--so sometime in mid January I will sorting  and getting things out for sale.