{"id":108028,"date":"2015-11-26T00:14:07","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T07:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/retro-shabby-chic-comes-to-dolores\/"},"modified":"2015-11-26T00:14:07","modified_gmt":"2015-11-26T07:14:07","slug":"retro-shabby-chic-comes-to-dolores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/retro-shabby-chic-comes-to-dolores\/","title":{"rendered":"Retro, shabby chic comes to Dolores"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Sam Green\/The Journal<br><br>Sylvia McClellan displays some of the items for sale at the new Ginger Jar<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

A new \u201cupscale resale\u201d shop has opened in Dolores featuring shabby chic furniture and unique merchandise.<\/p>\n

The store is searching for a name, said owner Ginger McClellan-Swope, and is an extension of the Ginger Jar on Fourth Street.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy grandfather Curt Carlson had a trading post here, so I\u2019m following in his footsteps,\u201d McClellan-Swope said. \u201cI collect a lot of vintage items, and this is some of the overflow.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 1,000-square-foot space is a gallery of merchandise she categorizes as \u201cretro-boutique.\u201d By the way, \u201cshabby chic\u201d is aged furniture with a cottage-style decor that has an antique appearance.<\/p>\n

The store features some nice custom-built furniture including tables and chairs, desks, cedar chests, wooden benches and handsomely refurbished hutches and cabinetry. There is also a nicely restored Charter Oak stove.<\/p>\n

The work of local artisans and craftsmen are featured throughout the store.<\/p>\n

Kathleen Rayburn repurposed wooden pallets into a charming child\u2019s bench and wine rack. Stylish quilts made by Virginia Robertson are displayed throughout. And custom aprons by Donna Brace will brighten any kitchen.<\/p>\n

There are colorful Mexican dishware, fantastic steins and unique baking items, including a jello mold in the shape of a fish.<\/p>\n

A collection of designer dolls by Annalee make for good Christmas gifts as do a variety of teddy bears, interesting books, specialty soaps, and framed artwork.<\/p>\n

McClellan-Swope\u2019s employees, known as the Fourth Street Girls, help stock the new store.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are all creative and love to travel and shop for classic items,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Part of her motivation is to promote more local businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cDolores needs more stores, so it becomes more of a shopping destination with a lot of choices,\u201d she said, adding that her prices are affordable, and she does consignment.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen my granddad owned this he was a wheeler and dealer, and I will also wheel and deal!\u201d<\/p>\n

The store is at 202 S. Fourth St. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and the phone number is (970) 882-2550.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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