Lil Red Schoolhouse for the Holidays!

Looking for a last minute local destination with easy access to parking and some wonderful gift choices?  Look no further than lil Red!

Tammy specializes in vintage paper, Sharon is so creative she has been adding some darling crafted pieces to her booth.  New owner Pat has added some wonderful gift packs of the Spices, Salts and Rubs from Galena Garlic company! This is a gift anyone on your list would love. Something to take along as a hostess gift.  In addition, Pat has stocked some wonderfully fragrant soaps throughout the shop.  There are some great Vintage Letterpress 2011 Calendars too!

Love bling? Janeen and Sylvia have some great vintage pieces to add to the glitz and glitter of the holiday season!

Martha has created some handpainted gift tags as well as stocking her booth with retro and mid century finds!

Marie can hardly keep her lace and fabric pieces in stock! They are flying out the door!  While Linda and Louise have added some classic stylish finds to their booth.  Need a fur coat for your New Years Party?  Linda has one!

Pat S. has some cute little thins in her spot and Joe has added some great vintage windows.  Just think... you could paint the panes with Chalkboard paint and begin working on your New Year organizational skills!

LIL RED WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 7 PM THIS THURSDAY DECEMBER 23RD AND WILL BE OPEN MONDAY THE 27TH.
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR ... THE SHOP WILL BE OPEN NEW YEARS DAY !
( while your hubby is knocking himself out watching endless college football games... you can escape and enjoy the old time charm of Lil Red Schoolhouse in Warrenville, IL!)
check out our web page for more information... and our Facebook page too!
  Tell us you saw us on the Web!

Lil' Red Schoolhouse's Holiday Open House!

 Join us this Thursday as we bring you our annual 
Holiday Open House.

  The shop is filled with Christmas delights, Fresh greens scent the air... 

and the dealers are stocking and restocking items daily!

Business has been as brisk as the weather and we are gearing up for a busy Holiday Season!

The open house will begin:
10am Thursday December 2nd 
and will run through
Sunday December 5th.

      Our New Holiday hours include M,Tu,W,F and Saturday 10am-5pm

                 Thursday's 10am until 7 and  Sunday's 11am until 5pm
PLEASE ENJOY SPECIAL HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS!

 Come in and find a wonderful gift from several local artisans. 

 Cassie has joined us and has filled her display with some pretty Dichroic glass pieces.  

Necklace pendants, Earrings and Business card holders all handmade with the Lil' Red customer in mind!

 Pat is carrying some wonderful Seasonings for your holiday table, or any time of year.  

Rubs, Salts and Dips make the perfect stocking stuffers!

 Warmed Spiced Cider and Cookies will delight you as you visit us this holiday season. 

 Stop in and enjoy some as you browse and shop for everyone on your list!

 The antiques and Vintage Christmas lover on your list will love a selection from Sharon's space. 

She is a decorative painter as well as a talented decorator. 

 She has some wonderful kitsch vintage Christmas decor for your home!

 Gaedes', of Wheaton, RED door now graces Sharons booth and brings back memories of yesteryear!

 Come in and share your favorite Christmas shopping memory with us!

 Festive Holiday party decor abounds!

 A glimpse through a Christmas Window!  Look out Macy's!

 Sylvia has added a table top showcase filled with beautiful brooches.  
There is sure to be one in store for your holiday party outfit!

 Tiny vintage treasures atop a bright red record... kitsch for sure!

Join us... won't you!

You'll be glad you did!

What's being said about Lil' red!

just wanted to share some of the comments I have been receiving about LIL red!

Sharon said You must go to the Lil Red Schoolhouse Antique Shop in Warrenville....they are in the process of redoing the inside, & are doing a great job; it has come back to life & great buys! It is under new management & it is worth the trip! Enjoy!

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    Carol says Just got home from there. Got some cute things for Thanksgiving. 

    the new owner Pat is having a great impact already. Be sure to stop by to see the darling Letter press cards and the wonderful Artisan work of Cassie Moore, who has created one of a kind jewelry and glass work!

    
    

    Remember to mention, you read it on the blog!

    
    
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Grand Opening Weekend At Lil' Red

this photo was only her beginning phase! I will update shortly

This Weekend Lil' Red Schoolhouse will be celebrating it's  Re opening with our NEW owner!
Oct 3oth and 31st 2010!

Pat has been a dealer at the shop for about 11 months and when Louise decided to sell, Pat stepped right in!
You will notice some changes when you come in! Pat is bringing a great new look to the shop! She has painted the main room, brought in a wonderful new counter ( the old school desk is gone...but not forgotten)

She has introduced some new dealers and several have moved on!  The fresh new look will include some carefully chosen gift items as well as some dip mixes and a handmade letterpress line of Cards!

  
Pat and Linda have put in many long hours to bring the shop up to it's beautiful state.  Tammy has been adding her touches as well!  Remember the little bathroom?
Pat has made it into a sale room! The dealers will be adding items there from time to time!

Please stop in to the shop and be sure to tell her you read about it on the blog!

Please know that there is some limited space available for new dealers. inquire with Pat at
630-393-1040

What's in Store this Fall!

You'll find lots of changes this first day of Fall!
Diane and Maureen have added some beautiful "harvest time"  items!
 Great finds to spruce up your Thanksgiving table!

Wooden boxes and bowls  look great loaded with little pumpkins and gourds!

Marie has wonderful linens and books  to enhance your decor

Tammi has many ephemera selections in her room! Great antique and shabby finds!
You never know what you will find !  This interesting old water meter is a great example!

Linda and Pat have brought in a Mantel and it has enhanced the mood in their room!
 Adorned with a set of vintage suitcases... it makes a wonderful focal point!
  Their room has a warm sitting room feel!  Come on in to see for yourself!

Martha is still offering her funky Midcentury finds!   Color remains to be the theme behind her booth!

Sylvia has spruced up her room and it is ready for Fall.
  A wonderful vintage child's bed is hung from the wall creating a focal piece above the dry sink.
 Some "ironstone" pieces adorn the shelves there.
Her room has a whole new look!

Janeen has added some cute homespun things to her booth.
Don't miss her darling selection of Halloween linen towels.
They are embroidered and are... oh so cute!

Louise has her items featured in the main room.
 Crystal glasses and other beautiful items to set your fancy table, are piled high on a double tiered table!

Sharon  has warmed up her space with some great antique art work... in addition to antique art work...
Sharon has created some of her own!
As a decorative painter, she is able to paint some darling scenes and themes on just about anything!...
Beside her wonderful art work...you might even find a great old telephone or two!

There is so much to see! Be sure to stop by and tell them... you found it on the blog!

           

Fall is Approaching!

Fall is approaching at li'l Red and the dealers are beginning to bring in their bounty of Autumn finds!
 We hope you will stop by to see what is new in our ever changing rooms!
      
come on in and visit Monday through Sat 10-5 and Sunday 11-5!
       Can't wait to see you then!

Annual Vintage Market and Art Faire

After having won the Warrenville parade with the Best of Show Float 

and handing out over 800 flyers to the community... our efforts were a huge success! 

What a beautiful day in the country we had!  Thank you to all who participated in our "Annual Vintage Market and Art Faire".

 The event was held on our grounds. Dappled shade kept the sun at bay.

 The pastoral setting was divine this past Sunday, July 11th 2010,  when some 30 dealers and Artisans gathered to share a common experience...

a day in the country filled with Vintage Finds and Handmade Artisan Creations.

Linda from Lil Red had such a fun collection of great finds!

These Artisans made some wonderful one of a kind yard art creations! LOVELY... many people jumped at the chance to have one of their own!

The Grounds of our Lil' Red Schoolhouse meander down to the banks of the Dupage river. Set under large stately trees... the Shade helped cool off the day!  There was plenty of fun for folks young and Old!

Marie having fun in the Sun!

Louise and her new found space in the Garage!

open for business!

                                           Anyone thirsty?

            Joe in his big comfy chair

Barb from JBWinterberry setting up for the day!

Bea had some great things and her Artsy neighbors had some fun painting done on Glass!

Bridget  with her wonderful array of quilts... and their yummy Candles! 

Lisa from ablastfromthepast.etsy.com  was there selling her Vintage repurposed jewelry! So fun and funky and bright!( and so is her jewelry!!! )

Some great metalware and knits too! This Creative Artist put together little tags that included a tea bag...perfect for a party favor and they were so reasonable!

Kim had a great idea...2 ladders and some boards made for great shelf space! he almost sold out and his prices were....next to nothing!

Linda , Judy and Bob talk as they wait for more customers to arrive!

So many more wonderful Artists and Vintage Sellers! such pretty things abound!

Below, Julie pictured at right with Cathy on the left,  set up her fun wares..with great primitives and other great flea market finds! 

Martha, a new dealer to lil' Red,  from  Opendoorstudio.etsy.com ... (photo from the market she participated in 2 weeks prior... forgot to snap a new photo of the booth)... concentrated on selling bright colorful finds!

CreatedbyCassie.etsy.com ( Cassie)  was there with her beautiful fused glass

these necklaces were BEAUTIFUL!!!

Janeen, a lil' Red dealer.... and her Sister visited during a break in  the sale!
It was a true family affair!

Other visitors arrived on the scene and we snapped some photos of them creating the group painting.

it was just so much fun!  

Even Whistlers mother was there (an expression of Art) showing us what the "artist didn't show you in the original painting" !   

Did you know Whistlers mom loved good n' plenty?

 A great time was had by all!

Tammy's sis and mom had a great day at lil red! Where was Tammy... We missed capturing her in a photo!

             Sylvia and Pat show there wares! Sharon's booth was next door and you can see some of her finds in the foreground.

Friends Janet and Bob... they sure had some great stuff... !

Brandon and his companion!  they were so wonderful to have at the show!

Linda showing off her Vintage Coke sign

Diane and all of her great finds! her booth is always so popular in the shop!

Maureen and Virginia manned the sale  indoors!

some lucky " ducks" were able to pick a floating vintage carnival duck for a discount! Some even picked the winning 30% duck!

Lil Red Schoolhouse Wins in the Warrenville Parade

Thank you to all who participated, whether it was actually in the parade, or well wishes!

Lil' Red won in the "any" catagory for the
"BEST REPRESENTATION OF A BUSINESS INCORPORATING THE PARADE THEME"

Theme: RED WHITE AND BLUE GOES GREEN

The win was announced at the band shell after the parade!

This year was a first for participation for Lil' Red.

The mellow yellow VW Bug convertible was adorned with Red White and Blue bunting draped with Green ribbons.  American Flags, Real flowers including colorful Zinnia, Cosmos and Daisy's tucked into an old red toolbox, a globe representing our Earth friendly view.   Signs on the doors saying Reuse, Recycle ( the old) and Rewind to the Past!

Handpainted signs that will be used in the upcoming Vintage Market and Artisan Faire were added to the tool box.  Vintage Coolers, cameras and vacation/picnic theme was included.
(Please note the Vintage Market and Art faire to be held on the Lil' Red grounds Sunday July 11th rain or SHINE!!!

Over 800 pamphlets advertising the sale were handed out by Linda, Janeen and Martha!  Martha's Husband played a part too.  He was the driver of the vehicle, Waving for the judges!

A Trophy will be forthcoming and we hope you will stop by the shop to see it!

            We can't wait to see some of our Warrenville neighbors at the Vintage Market Next Sunday!