Hobby store design

As part of our ongoing "Analog Living" series we sat down with longtime Schoolhouse friend, Alex Creswell, to talk about her recent venture, Neighbors General Store, and the inspiration behind it.

I stopped by the local hardware store for some clothespins {apparently Target does not carry them} and was greeted by the friendliest old man and the most eclectic mixture of everything you might ever need. Photo Credit: loudounhistory.org He cheerfully pointed me in the direction of the clothespins. When I asked about lighting hardware {I didn’t actually need […]

"If we ain't got it, you don't need it!" General stores were once the hub of rural towns, where people came not just for provisions but for gossip and treats. We found a bunch that are still thriving, selling penny candy, groceries, housewares, sandwiches and more.