The Village Gazette, August, 2019

These wooden signs exude a charming appeal that anyone would welcome into their home!

If you're looking for a special gift to give for an upcoming event, this block-style, tabletop decor would be a lovely choice for any occasion!

Although they're sold separately, we suggest you keep things fun by playing the "one for you, one for me" game and purchase both of these delightful signs!

You're a fun person, aren't you, ?!

Just imagine the multitude of possibilities of enhancing your home's decor with these

vintage-looking bottle sets!

Available in both a three- and four-pack, these rustic table top accessories are just waiting for you to unleash your artistry on them!

Their infinite versatility allows you to change their appearance from season-to-season!

Why would you want your home

to be without something so functional

and attractive?!

Say "Goodbye" to mundane & "He llo" to sensational with nifty serving ware from

The Village Shoppes!

Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, these 4" birch wood appetizer forks will add an unexpected splash of fun to your next cookout!

These serving tools are both recyclable AND reusable, making them even more appealing!

Get yours today!

These Potholders Prove

that Chunky is Good!

These fabulous crochet potholders are made from 100% cotton rope and are nearly a whopping one inch thick!

Offered in neutral colors that will complement any kitchen style, these potholders can double as a trivet, making them an easy (and useful) gift to give to a new neighbor or an old friend!

It's a good idea to keep

plenty on hand!

The Original Make Up Eraser

is the #1 reusable makeup removal

system in the world and we have it!

Combined with warm water, this chemical-free, ultra-soft makeup remover will wipe away all types of hard-to-remove makeup, leaving skin feeling fresh. Amazingly, e ach cloth will last three to five years (up to 1,000 machine washes)!

Watch this video and prepare to be amazed by the eco-friendly advantages of using

The Original Make Up Eraser!

Please Join Us as We Welcome

Bernie Brun to Our Team!

Prior to working here, Bernie was a long-time customer of ours. As a customer, she was always impressed by our accommodating and patient staff...which she has perfectly blended into!

As a Sales Associate at The Collection, Bernie enjoys being among the first to see our unique and exciting new merchandise. She's also grateful to be in a work environment where she's surrounded by our beautiful vignettes!

We're the ones who are grateful, Bernie... to have you on our team!

Click on the image below to read what Deanna Pietrzak, our Department 56 Collection Specialist, has to share about new releases, recent retirements, and exciting revelations within our expansive selection of Department 56 products!

Follow Deanna on Snapchat at "villageshoppes" where you'll be among the first to hear about our Department 56 sales and promotions!

Hide-n-Seek with Bella!

, if you're the first person to come into our store and correctly identify where the image below is hidden in this e-mail...

you'll be the winner of a $25 gift certificate from The Village Shoppes!

*No need to print this newsletter. We'll have one ready and waiting for you! Sorry, , if you've been a contest winner within the last six months, you're not eligible to participate in this contest.

When it comes to introducing new customers to The Village Shoppes, we can always count on our faithful friend,

Sue Brown, of Niles!

Pictured above (left) Sue Brown of Niles, Michigan and

(right) Merrily Nicolazzi of Buchanan, Michigan.

Sue has been a regular at The Village Shoppes for years (which we very much appreciate). Over the course of those years she has introduced dozens of her friends to our stores (which we also very much appreciate), Merrily Nicolazzi of Buchanan being one of them!

We can't wait to meet who you bring next, Sue! And Merrily, you're welcome to introduce your friends to us as well!

Pictured above, L-R: Jordan Budreau, New Carlisle Town Council Member;

Bill Sutton, Owner & Proprietor, The Village Shoppes; Sharon Moffitt, New Carlisle Clerk-Treasurer.

Bill Sutton, Owner and Proprietor of

The Village Shoppes, was recently awarded the Key to New Carlisle for all that he and his stores have contributed to our town throughout the years.