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Las Vegas Market/Spring Clock Sale

March 18th, 2010

Las Vegas Trade Show, all I can say is OMG, wait until you see what’s coming to Centerville from this market!
Las Vegas Market items are arriving daily at The Columns. Some of the newest trends in jewelry, handbags, scarves and etc will be arriving at The Columns this week.

Look for The Columns to feature some of the best, value and variety merchandise anywhere in south central Iowa.

The Las Vegas Market is one on the largest in the world. It offers: Value & Variety, Gift & Toy, Jewelry, Style & Beauty, all in one Market Expo.

Representatives and manufacturers from all over the world converge in Las Vegas twice a year for this market. I could not wait to get there to see what they were offering. Needless to say I was not disappointed, and our customers will not be either.

Stop by The Columns in the coming weeks to see it all arrive.
Just a few of the new items arriving at The Columns.
Tiffany lamps, garden items, jewelry items, beautiful silk flowers, Marilyn Monroe gift accessories, new Fight Like a Girl Spring tee’s and clothing, sterling silver jewelry, scarves, purses, antiques, uniques, and so much more.

  • Clock liquidation sale, save 0ver 70% off
    We are closing out our clock line at The Columns. There is still a nice selection of clocks available. Earlier savings of 50% off, has been increased by an additional 25% off. We are practically giving these beautiful clocks away.
  • 25% off on Easter Decor.
    Most of The columns Easter Decor has been reduced by 25% off. We have the largest selection in Centerville!
  • New merchandise coming soon!
    Enviroscent merchandise will arrive at The Columns very soon. This new product is amazing, and totally environmentally safe for pets and children. No wicks, no plugging it in, just open the package and enjoy the smell. Take a look at this link for complete details.
    Enviroscent.com
  • Natalie Morrow handmade purses and clutches available at The Columns.
    Check out Natalie’s web site:
    Stansberry Design

It’s an exciting time of the year to become a business partner/shop owner at The Columns. If you are interested in becoming a shop owner with us, please stop by The Columns and talk with Julie or a staff member about joining us to showcase your merchandise.

Sincerely,

Julie Mihalovich and staff
The Columns










A Huge Selection of Prom Accessories

February 26th, 2010

The Columns offers you a huge collection of Prom Accessories.

Dylan and Kelsey give The Columns, a thumbs up, when looking for awesome prom accessories.

You will find the largest and most affordable accessories for prom at The Columns.
Rhinestone jewelry sets, headbands, crystal earrings, bracelets, hair accessories and much much more.

Bring in your prom dress and pick out the perfect accessories to go with it.










NEW SPRING ACCESSORIES AT THE COLUMNS!

February 26th, 2010


The Bling Boutique at The Columns is overflowing with affordable, fun and fashionable accessories for Spring.

Purses, scarves, hats, jewelry, tees, headbands and so much more.

Stop in today, and ask for your 20% off coupon in the
BLING BOUTIQUE.

THE COLUMNS NEW EASTER ITEMS ARE SURE TO PLEASE EVERY DECOR.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, HAND PAINTED EGGS, CHOCOLATE MOLD BUNNIES, AND MORE.

Hand painted wooden eggs by Judy Buban $8.00 each.










Red Dress Affair on the Centerville Square

February 26th, 2010

Visit The Columns Soon!
We have the best selection for Spring and Easter decorating.

 

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010

2:00-4:00 PM

Where: The Continental Hotel Lobby East side of The Centerville Square. Free and open to the public come for an afternoon of fashion and enlightenment as we increase awareness of women’s heart disease.

Clothing and Accessories provided by:

The Hall Tree, Schweser’s, The Bridal Cottage (Ottumwa), The Shoppes at Bradley Hall and The Columns.

Sponsored by Mercy Medical Center. Contact Heather Mckelvey @ 515-437-4422 for information The Columns will have a coupon for merchandise specials at this event.
See you there!


Make sure to visit The Columns in the coming weeks:
Julie is attending the market in Las Vegas February and March looking for the perfect mix to add to The Columns everchanging merchandise. We cannot wait to see what this market will bring to Centerville from all over the world.
Sincerely,
The Columns Staff










The Columns New Website & Blog

February 15th, 2010

The Columns is excited to introduce our new web site and blog: thecolumns.info

This new site is going to be our, open door, to the world. We will be updating our customers and web site surfers, with the most recent events at The Columns, and Centerville IA.

thecolumns.info will be your easy, quick connection, to The Columns, for: spectacular sales, in store coupons, current events, promotions, new merchandise updates, bridal registry, on line shopping, inside and outside photos of our ever-changing beautiful historic home, and articles we know you will enjoy reading, written by our staff.

We want you to stay in touch with us. This new web site will allow you inside The Columns 24-7.

Our door will always be open.
LOVE WHO YOU ARE…………………………….WE DO!
AS ALWAYS, WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON.

Sincerely yours,
Julie, Connie, Jean, Penny and Kelli

The Columns Staff.













JDRF FUNDRAISER AT THE COLUMNS Saturday Feb. 13th 2010

February 9th, 2010

jrdf fund raising the columns

jrdf fund raising at the columns iowaJDRF Fundraiser is sponsored by Rosemary Porter and her group to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Rosemary’s group will have some of the finest baked goods in Centerville. Just a few of the items you can expect to purchase are:

  • Decorated sugar cookies
  • Apple dumplings
  • Sugar free cookies and pies
  • Mini tart pies
  • Cream Puffs
  • Cookies and Candy
  • And lots more

Be sure to mark your calendar for this event. These spectacular homemade goodies will be sure to please any “Sweetheart” on your Valentine’s Day list.

RED DRESS AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE

The Columns will be participating in this event to bring awareness to Womens Heart Disease. This event will be held on Saturday Feb. 27th from 2p.m. to 4p.m. at The Continental Hotel and Restaurant Lobby on the Centerville Square. It will be a fun afternoon, free and open to the public. Some of the events include a style and accessory show and much more.

jrdf fund raising at the columns










Happy Valentines from The Columns Iowa

February 7th, 2010

valentines gift ideas

February is heart month. The Columns will be participating in several special events to bring heart awareness to Centerville.

February 12th: we are sponsoring a JDRF fundraiser at The Columns. Rosemary Porter and her volunteers, will be back again by popular demand, selling fresh baked goodies to raise money for JDRF.

February 27th: The Columns will participate in the RED DRESS AFFAIR ON THE SQUARE. This event will increase awareness of women’s heart disease.

the columns, home of uniques and antiquesVendor #3, Julie Mihalovich, is offering a 25% discount on any items you find with a heart: on it, attached to it, in the shape of a heart, any way you can possible make out a heart. Be sure and mention it to the sales clerk, you have found a heart, and you will receive the 25% off discount. This discount will apply to jewelry, purses, scarves, hats, rings, jewelry boxes, new gift merchandise, and etc.

This discount will be honored February 1st-14th. Sorry no sale merchandise or antiques include.

Have fun shopping for your HEART!

valentines gift ideas

the columns, home of uniques and antiquesWe have been adding new items daily to The Columns. Be sure to visit the new garden and floral room on the second level. It is an inspirational new room filled with garden items, garden signs, statuary, florals, fountains, and so much more, with many more items yet to come. Many of our recent shoppers have left us with comments like: “Spring has arrived up there”, or “It makes me want to get in the garden and start planting”, or “I cannot wait till winter is over”.

valentines gift ideas

the columns, home of uniques and antiquesOur dip mixes sold out so quickly, most customers did not even get a chance to try them. This new shipment offers more variety then ever. Stop by soon, we will be sampling the dip mixes and pretzels on Saturday, Jan 30th and February the 6th.

valentines day gift ideas

the columns the home of unique and antiquesLin Endress has joined us at The Columns with her Little Boy Blue country items.
Lin has been a customer favorite for years around Centerville. She is back at The Columns with her special charm for “Country Decorating”.

Stop in soon and see what she has done with our back porch.

valentines day gift ideas

the columns the home of unique and antiquesDonna Donald, owner of Round About Antiques is offering all of her antique and vintage, quilts, bedspreads, linens, pillowcases, sheets and etc. at 25% off. Donna has one of the area’s finest selections of beautiful vintage and antique linens. Stop by her room on the second level soon before your favorite one is gone.










Happy Valentine’s Day from The Columns

January 11th, 2010

valentines day gifts

The Holiday Season is now behind us, a new year, brings new inspiration at The Columns.  We have taken down the Christmas decorations, and our beautiful historic home has a new glow.  Every room has been re-decorated and filled with things to inspire and rekindle your memories.  At The Columns you will find:  Mom’s favorite china, Dad’s vintage tools, Grandma’s quilts, Grandpa’s fishing items, and many other antiques and uniques.

Valentine Gifts for everyone on your list.

The Columns newly redecorated front entrance greets customers with inspiration for Valentine’s Day.

Vintage Valentine’s make a Unique Gift!

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Instead of an expensive bouquet of roses, give that special someone a gift that will last forever.

New Inspiration at The Columns! CHECK OUT THESE GRAND PRIZE ROSES!
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Just in: Vintage rose prints and other unique items for Valentine’s Day. STOP BY SOON, EVERY ROOM HAS TAKEN ON A NEW GLOW AWAITING SPRING. YOU WILL FIND VINTAGE PRINTS AND OTHER ANTIQUES AND UNIQUES LIKE THIS AT THE COLUMNS.

New at The Columns.

We are making room for a new vendor arriving this week. LIN ENDRESS: DBA, Little Boy Blue Antiques, is coming back to The Columns with antiques and country decor. Be sure and check out her vendor area on the back porch of The Columns.

JUST IN: NEW LOADS FROM KELLY REED ANTIQUES.
JUST IN: NEW AUCTION BUYS FROM A FARM HOUSE AUCTION IN MT. PLEASANT, IA
JUST IN: NEW FINDS FROM A ROAD TRIP TO DES MOINES, GREAT STUFF! AT GREAT PRICES!

We are committed to finding and supplying our customer with antiques and uniques you cannot find in other retail shops in Centerville. Make plans to spend a day shopping in Centerville, we promise a great experience for everyone young and old.

STOP BY SOON, WE’RE EXPECTING YOU!










Share the Season With Us!

November 12th, 2009

This Friday November 13th from 9:00p.m. – 11:00p.m Pajama Party Specials!

The Columns will be participating in the annual Pajama Party Evening, with other local merchants. There will be very special offers for that evening only, make plans to attend.

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SHARE THE SEASON SUNDAYS

The Columns would like to share the season with our customers and community.
Every Sunday, starting November 28th through December 19th, we will be holding a very special Sunday events.

These share the season events: will include a JDRF Funrdraiser, Operation Santa Fundraiser, A Lords CUpboard Fundraiser and other events to be announced.


We Hope You Can Share the Season with us by

Supporting these upcoming events.

Extended Holiday Shopping at the Columns.

Starting Friday November 27th,

The Columns will have extended hours.
Monday through Saturday 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.pm.
Sunday 12 NOON to 5:00p.m.










Halloween Events at The Columns Iowa

November 10th, 2009

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