Barn Notes

Simon Pearce – Your son, Kevin, is in our thoughts

Posted February 17th, 2010

Hammertown has been carrying  Simon Pearce glassware for over 17 years.  We were the first store in the area to carry his glassware, and at a time when he was not very well known around here. I was immediately attracted to this beautiful handmade glassware…so simple, functional and elegant, and made in America…in Simon’s own ...

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Simon Pearce - Your son, Kevin, is in our thoughts

Is it too early for us to think about Spring? Never!

Posted February 12th, 2010

THREE REASONS IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT SPRING… 1. First, the Hudson Valley Seed Library…an Heirloom seed company I discovered through Sally Spillane.  I love everything about this local seed company: the products, the packaging; the history; the attention to detail….all things I admire in any business.  They offer 25 varieties of locally grown ...

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Is it too early for us to think about Spring?  Never!

Joan’s in NYC again…this time she’s workin’ it!

Posted February 11th, 2010

Last week I was in New York cruising the New York Gift Fair for new things for Hammertown.  I found lots of great things that you’ll be seeing in our stores in the next few months.  Here’s a sneak preview…Just look! Within the next few months, there are fabulous new items arriving…great kitchenware like modern ...

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Joan's in NYC again...this time she's workin' it!

Hammertown kitchen tool featured in “House Beautiful”!

Posted February 11th, 2010

Check out the March issue of House Beautiful and you’ll find one of our favorite Hammertown kitchen tools featured on page 136 in “The Best! For the Kitchen”. [click image to enlarge] I’m so excited because not only is House Beautiful my favorite design magazine, we have some local connections with the magazine as well….Dan Shaw ...

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Hammertown kitchen tool featured in "House Beautiful"!

Missing Domino Magazine? Look for Lonny Magazine Online!

Posted January 27th, 2010

The demise of Domino magazine was one of many sad losses seen in the magazine publishing world last year.  I will forever miss curling up with my issue the night it arrived in my mailbox, earmarking the pages I loved (I never got into those sticky note “flags”), and ultimately bringing some of the inspiration ...

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Missing Domino Magazine? Look for Lonny Magazine Online!

Joan plays hooky in NYC!!

Posted January 14th, 2010

After that exhausting (and COLD) buying trip to Atlanta, the boss (me) gave me a day off! I invited my friend, Rosey, to spend the day with me  in NYC.   No shopping for Hammertown  involved! Our first stop was  a wonderful exhibit at the Poetry Society of America…Portraits of Poets (on exhibit through January 15th, at the ...

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Joan plays hooky in NYC!!

That Joan…how does she do it? (Notes from Atlanta)

Posted January 7th, 2010

Everyone always wonders how Joan manages to pick out all the merchandise you see in our stores. Right now she’s down in Atlanta on a buying trip with Rhonda Cayea (Rhinebeck Manager) and Danielle Michael (Gt. Barrington store manager).  It might sound like fun to “go shopping” all day, but this is serious business and a ...

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That Joan...how does she do it? (Notes from Atlanta)

Ladies Night Shopping at Hammertown Barn!

Posted December 3rd, 2009

PLEASE JOIN US AT HAMMERTOWN BARN FOR AN EVENING OF EASY, RELAXED SHOPPING! This is the way to shop for the holidays. No traffic, no noise, no pushing and shoving…NO MALLS. Call your girlfriends, leave the guys at home and make an evening of it. We’ll be serving prosecco and hors d’ouvres to make it all especially festive!

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Ladies Night Shopping at Hammertown Barn!

WKZE Radio Warns: Walmart has its sites on local businesses & you!

Posted October 21st, 2009

First, a disclaimer:  Hammertown advertises on WKZE — in fact many of you comment on hearing me on our ads and we are so happy to know you’re listening. As an advertiser,  I always appreciate the fact that WKZE keeps us abreast of what’s happening in our area.  So, when I got this  “heads up” from ...

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WKZE Radio Warns: Walmart has its sites on local businesses & you!

Berkshire Taconic Event Raises over $22,000…NOW GO SHOPPING!

Posted September 30th, 2009

It was a gorgeous evening and the crowd was in a happy (and generous) mood! This year’s kick-off for Shop for a Cause Week at Hammertown Barn to benefit the Berkshire Taconic Foundation was held out in the “corral” under our Big Tent.   Adding to the festive feel were tastings tables representing some of our favorite ...

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Berkshire Taconic Event Raises over $22,000...NOW GO SHOPPING!
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