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Red Barn Mercantile works hard to promote the benefits of buying from local merchants, the need to reuse and recycle great old furniture, purchasing environmentally sustainable products and creating a unique style that reflects personal touches and modern comforts. Here is a collection of our press clippings so you can see how others have covered us.

September 11, 2009 -- Hunted House: Hip Nesters Haunt Flea Markets, Craigslist to Score Vintage Artifacts As the owner of cozy Old Town decor den Red Barn Mercantile ..., Amy Rutherford has a rep for a mix of hard-to-find new items — Thomas Paul's vibrant patterned pillows, colorful Fishs Eddy pottery — and nifty secondhand finds, such as salvaged library card catalogs or worn farm pulleys meant to be used as doorstops or bookends. More

News Channel 8

Old Town Boutique District Profits From Marketing Campaign -- Red Barn Mercantile is one of more than two dozen independent merchants who participate in this Alexandria marketing co-op. Find out more.

Red Barn Mercantile Participates in Alexandria's "Our Dollars" Sweepstakes -- Red Barn Mercantile was featured in this story by Channel 8 on a campaign by the Chamber of Commerce to encourage shoppers to buy locally. Find out more.

December 15, 2008 -- "It's just over a year old, but even in its toddlerhood, the Red Barn Mercantile in Old Town Alexandria has made a name for itself -- and it's easy to see why. ..." More

December 11, 2008 -- "With furniture, bedding, gifts and home decor, this Washington, D.C. based shoppe blends old and new, vintage and modern, classic and quirky into one unforgettable experience. This store offers signature whole-room designs at great prices and you may also purchase many of their items online at their website. ..." More

December 5, 2008 -- "This furniture n' gift emporium that has us in hog heaven when it's time to find that extra detail for our own place or a thoughtful little somethin' for somebody else. With a setup that gives a nod to a (high style) barn, the airy interior of Red Barn Mercantile allows plenty of room for browsing, and provides a homey atmosphere that encourages shoppers to sit down and peruse the oversized coffee table books (everything from an encyclopedia of bugs to a photographic history of Audrey Hepburn) while test-driving a potential new sofa purchase. ..." More

NBC 4, Washington DC

Nov. 28, 2008 -- Washington, D.C.'s NBC 4 News featured Red Barn Mercantile and owner Amy Rutherford, a member of the Old Town Boutique District, about how the co-op of local merchants works together to promote shopping in Old Town:

November 11, 2008 -- Featured Skout pillows made from reclaimed fabric available at Red Barn Mercantile.

"Lounge on a chair upholstered in recycled linen or patched together with vintage fabrics and nailheads. Artfully worn throw pillows are often emblazoned with old company markings or weight measurements. ..." More

July 17, 2008 -- Finders Reapers: At Flea Markets, It Pays to Play by the Rules The Washington Post joins Red Barn Mercantile owner Amy Rutherford and her mom at a Louden County flea market to learn the tips to finding great pieces at good prices. "...One of the keys to successful flea marketing, Rutherford says, is being able to look beyond an item's original use. A chest of drawers, for example, could make a comely buffet in a small space. A stone trough could be used for plants or, turned upside down, as extra seating. An antique wooden ironing board would do well placed behind a couch as a console table or, as Rutherford herself uses one, as a bedside table." More

Amy's Flea Market Tips -- Ten tips to successful flea marketing.

What to Bring for Smart Scavenging Your checklist of what to bring on any flea market outing.

December 7, 2007 -- "Wow - this is right in my wheelhouse! And what a fresh departure from the some of the stuffier shops I've seen come and go on King Street. ..." More

November 15, 2007 -- "Shopping in Old Town Alexandria stores can yield a variety of home treasures, including collectible antiques, vintage chandeliers, linens, dishware and examples of urban chic. Red Barn Mercantile, the newest addition to the neighborhood, puts all that under one roof. ..." More

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