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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Vendor #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!

We 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”.

Our 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.

Lin 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.

Donna 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.

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!
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!
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!

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.

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.