Hello!? We got a great response from the tents and teepees.? Everyone is asking about them!? Since we are getting so much interest, I thought I would share the information with everyone.

The tents and teepees are DARLING!? My kids love them and so will yours.? Even Preston is lobbying James’s grandparents to get him a teepee – and he’s only 3 months old.? They are a fun hideout for any kid.? And the parents fit inside too.

The tent sells for $210.? It measures 40″W x 59″L x 48″H.? The structure is made of PVC piping and the cover is nice thick durable cotton that is machine washable.? The vintage inspired fabric comes in two designs – camping and hula girl.

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The teepee sells for $185.? It measures 72″H x 50″ pole spread.? The polls are made of pine and painted a corresponding color.? The 100% machine washable cotton is available in four different patterns – western, yellow roses, space and rose pindot.? All of which are absolutely charming!

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If you would like more information on the tents and teepees or if you would like to place your order today then feel free to email or call us at 703.838.0355.? If you order before December 8 we have been guaranteed Christmas delivery.? After that and we take our chances a little.? Also, these can be shipped straight to your little loved ones no matter where they are in the United States.

Look for these online in the next few days.? Until then come by, call or email us and we would be happy to help!

UPDATE: These items are now available for sale online.

Take care,? Amy

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Woo hoo!?

We made today’s Washington DC Daily Candy!? I am so excited that they are featuring our new Skout product line.? It is tremendously cool.? This line was THE only thing that was truly exciting at the August New York Gift show.? My heart literally stopped when I saw them.?

They take vintage fabrics like old grain sacks and upholster chairs.? They also do a fantastic job making pillows.? The Swiss Army blanket pillows are by far my favorite thing in the line.? I adore the colors, texture and nostalgia of them.? And the way they use the design is retro yet modern – just like Red Barn Mercantile itself.??

Check out their website and see the great flag headboards too.? Great fun for a child’s room!

On a side note, wait until you see the chairs we are getting from another company I’ve had my eye on for some time.? They take old tanker desks and steno chairs and repurpose them.? They have partnered with Skout and are using their Swiss Army blankets and vintage grain sacks to upholster the chairs.? Here is one from the New York show…? If interested in it or something like it, email us and I would be happy to notify you when it gets in.

I hope you enjoy today’s Daily Candy post.? If you do, then you should stop by and see what other wonderful things we have.? Mention that you read this blog and you will get 15% off your entire purchase of Skout!

Thank you all and thank you Daily Candy!? Amy

We just unpacked our Christmas decorations Friday … and today. Yes, even I got pulled into the decorating. Well, at least the lifting and holding while Amy et al told me to “move up, down just a pinch, a little to your left, no YOUR left.”

Okay, so you get the picture. It was a little crazy today. We still had boxes out and those who came in had to duck the ladder and squeeze through a few crowded aisles, but the displays are coming together and the place looks great. Everyone did a wonderful job.

After hanging and toting, I got a chance to snap a few photos. Here’s a sampling of what’s available. We don’t have any of the Christmas stuff online yet, so you’ll have to stop by the store if you see something you can’t live without.

Enjoy the Gallery,

Dan

Now that the election is behind us, let’s talk about some real economic stimulus — holiday shopping.

Regardless of political persuasion, we all want to get good value for our money. And by spending at local shops — instead of the big box retailers or discount chains — we can help keep more dollars here in our community.

Visit Red Barn Mercantile this weekend and accomplish both.

It’s our Holiday Open House and you’re invited. The elves and I are unwrapping our Christmas merchandise and rearranging the whole store to get everything ready. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve got. So come by this weekend to receive 15 percent off your entire purchase. Be sure to ask about our new Wish Lists.

And just in time for Thanksgiving we’re putting all Frances Palmer dishes and pottery?on sale. For the month of November you’ll save 20 percent on dishes, bowls and serving pieces. The Frances Palmer Pearl Collection is pressed from molds taken from Palmer’s hand-thrown prototypes and individually finished in gloss black, blue, taupe, white and honeydew.

We’ve also marked down select floor-model sofas and chairs by Cisco Brothers to half off.

And last but not least, all remaining Halloween items?are half price, too.

Come into the store to see our new holiday look and take advantage of these specials.