Raffle and Sale, Yvette, and Introducing Dana of "Not Too Shabby"

Elisha in front of Shabby Shed

It's chilly here in Bloomer, but don't let that stop you from getting out to shop! There are only a few weeks left until Christmas. We promise to make your shopping experience fun with good smells, tasty treats, and lots of great stuff to sort through.


Here at Shabby Shed we have a little bit of everything... unique seasonal and home décor, antiques, knitwear, jewelry, and gifts for all ages.



Hot chocolate mix from Legacy Chocolate!

We have good quality chocolate, coffee, tea, honey, candles, and (as of this week) hot chocolate mix from Legacy Chocolate in Menomonie. And don't forget:  almost everything we sell in the store comes to you from the hands of local people.

Hand-made cards

Example? Our large selection of all-occasion cards. Each one is unique and made by hand.

Tea pot bird feeders

The unique quality of hand-made gifts means that you can find something for that hard to shop for person who already "has everything." Do they have a bird feeder made from a teapot? Probably not :).

Mittens and knitwear

Many of our items are wearable, including mittens, hats, scarves, boot cuffs, cowls, and jewelry.

Stylish scarves and hats

Our hand-made soap, body butter, bath salts, lip balm, and mineral-based make-up will help you give someone (maybe even YOU) a spa-like experience. Everything we sell is as wholesome and healthful as possible.

Character hats

We have things for children, including babies: onesie and bib sets, sweater, character hats, room décor and more.


We also have larger items like quilts, furniture, and antiques. We have books by a couple of local authors-- one on "up-cycling" as well as a set of children's books.

Decorative signs and children's items

So stop by sometime in the next few weeks during our winter hours. We're open Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10 - 4 pm, and Friday 11 - 6 pm.


Each day you come in during the month of December, you can sign up for our holiday raffle. On December 21st, one lucky winner will receive a generous gift basket full of an assortment of Shabby Shed wares. There will also be drawings on the hour for smaller items, so lots of chances to win!

Potpourri and scented oils, now in winter fragrances

Saturday, December 21st will also feature a store-wide sale. EVERYTHING in the store will be 10% off. We'll have hot chocolate, coffee, and holiday treats to nibble on.

American Girl knitwear

One big change we'd like to mention is that our partner, Yvette, has decided to transition from being a part-owner of the store to a consignor. We'd like to thank Yvette for all of her hard work and energy. She helped get the store established under new ownership, and we went on to have a successful Grand Opening. We're glad we'll continue our relationship with her as consignor, customer, and friend.

Dana, creative force behind "Not Too Shabby"

Many of you who are regulars at Shabby Shed will recognize the brand "Not Too Shabby" as a name that comes up on the tags of many of the most original items in our shop. This brand belongs to our consignor Dana, from Chippewa Falls. We'd like to introduce you to her today.

Remember this? Dana.

Dana started crafting seriously during the 1990's, when her and two sisters and a sister-in-law started a business called "Nettie's Plum Tree". They sold their wares at home sales and a big annual sale held in Dana's house.


The name Nettie's Plum Tree was inspired by their grandmother. As Dana said, "She was from the old country. I never saw her in pants. She wore dresses every day, and if it was cold she wore two dresses."


"She would walk all of us five little kids a mile, out to this plum tree. We would pick the plums, and then she would hold her apron open and carry the plums home that way."

Her pieces have a soulful quality

After awhile Dana took a break from crafting, but had just started to get back into it when she discovered Shabby Shed (under original owner Randine). Soon she was back into crafting full-swing and selling her wares at Shabby Shed.


Dana's crafting process begins with the piece itself. She finds unique vintage or household items at yard sales, and then lets each piece "speak to her." Using paint, upholstery, and embellishment, she makes it into something one-of-a-kind. She doesn't like mass-produced things or copy-cat art. She likes things with imperfections and quirks.


Dana's favorite projects are dolls: "I get attached." She also likes reading, going on motorcycle rides with her husband of 26 years, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.


So there you go! Another insight into one of our marvelous crafters. If you come see us at the store, you can see the new things Dana just brought in last night :).