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What do I do with my curtains?

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Do you ask yourself if you need curtains hung in your home? Honestly that all depends on what you want. Curtains add a texture and coziness to your space with little effort. Simply layering a valance over your curtain panels or sheers in behind your panels will add color and depth to your window.

There are so many choices for curtains. Patterns or plain are both great either way. A general rule of thumb is either your curtains or walls should one shade lighter or darker than each other. I might suggest that you not stress over matching walls, sofas, or carpet exactly. When using a different color can add visual interest in the room and break up walls so the curtains won’t disappear.

As a standard your curtains should be hung four to six inches above the window frame. With the rod hung high it will make your window appear taller. All of this in turn can make your room appear larger as well. Remember when making your room appear larger you may want vertical stripes, light colors. or solid panels.

There is a difference between store bought panels and custom made drapes. Store bought panels are often not wide enough for the windows you are dressing. We suggest a minimum of doubling the width of your window. This will make your window treatments more full and keep them from looking skimpy or cheap. As an example if your window is 72 inches wide (across the top) we suggest you purchase a minimum of two pair of panels, or two valances ( if you’re only using toppers). This will give your curtains a nice full appearance. When the panels do not need to be closed for privacy you can purchase one pair of panels and layer two valances on a rod over the top, adding depth to the look.

With so many different options on how to hang curtains, what types to purchase, and all the different styles, we are here to help you as best we can. Please feel free to come in and talk with us about what you’re looking for. When possible bring pictures of your room. Everyone at Dove’s is happy to help you personally, ask questions! Check out our Facebook LIVE videos.

Spring is upon us!

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As I start this blog post we have eighteen days until spring! While it has been a fairly mild winter here in West Virginia I am looking forward to longer, warmer days. One of the best parts of spring is everything beginning to feel lighter and more airy. Winter gives a feeling a heaviness to me. Perhaps it’s being shut inside so much, but letting all that winter staleness out surely feels good.

With us being a gift and home decor shop spring is always exciting here as well. We started cleaning, painting, and some light remodeling here in our main store back in January. There is still some work to finish up, but it has come along way over the last couple of months. The store looks so much cleaner and more open! If you are in our area we hope you take the time to stop in. Here are a couple of photos showing a before and after of our register area.

Before
After

We are stocked up with beautiful valances, panels, rugs, and quilts to get your home ready for spring. We even have some spring sales on curtains. Some of them are listed on our website where you can see pricing and sizes. All are limited availability. Please take the time to check the new posts on our Facebook page, we keep the most up to date information there. You are welcome to send us a message to order as well. Check out these beautiful curtains that you will only see in store or on our Facebook page.

Kaila Ruffled Blue Ticking Panels and Valance
Simple Life Natural Ruffled Panels and Kaila Gold Ticking Ruffled

In our YOUnique Boutique we are getting ready for spring too! Are you looking for a cute Easter T-shirt to hop into April with? We may have just the right thing for you. There are even Judy Blue skorts in stock. You really can’t go wrong with a skort. They are comfortable and cute all in one.

Easter T-shirt
Judy Blue Skor

Both the main shoppe and boutique are stocked with new Myra bags. We have bags for every style and occasion. Whether you are looking for a duffle, weekender, crossbody, handbag, or shoulder bag you are sure to find it here! I’ll drop a sample photo below, but there are so many I can’t post them all in this blog.

Myra

One last thing, I don’t want to forget rugs! Rugs for the door, in front of the kitchen sink, bathroom vanity, or shower, even large area rugs for the dining and living room areas. We have a huge selection of braided rugs! Braided rugs can complement many styles in the home. There are even some beautiful bath mats to choose from. Don’t forget rugs for your favorite furbaby too! Come in to ask our sales staff how we can help you find the rug you need to fit your room and style.

I suppose that will be all for this little blog post! I know my posts are not like many others, but I am a simple girl from small rural area. My goal here is to show a little about our business and hope that you will either stop in the shop to meet us, watch our Facebook page, or give us a review! Any way that you support our small business is always appreciated. We hope to see you this spring!

Happy Thanksgiving

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As we approach Thanksgiving, I realized I have not created a blog post for some time. This will be short and sweet. Being a small business, we are all hands-on deck all of the time. Coming into the holidays we are busier than ever trying to make our store looks festive, planning displays, buying merchandise (that we hope you all will love), and working with our customers in store every day, as well as trying to spend time with our families.

Today I am going to take a moment to say Thank You to every one of you! Without you, our customers, we would not be here. Seeing your smiling faces coming in the store, watching you get excited about that special find, and when you come back to tell us how much you love your purchase. That is the reason we do what we do! So once again, all of us from Dove’s say THANK YOU!

Be sure to keep checking back with us in 2023! We are getting excited about some new finds, and we can’t wait to show you. In the meantime, may you have a Happy Thanksgiving and Blessed Holiday Season.

Summer Home

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What are some of your favorite things to do around your home in the summer? Do you spend time out on the deck, by the pool, firepit? I like to spend time on the porch with the occasional fire for the kids to roast marshmallows.

I bet you didn’t know Dove’s can order braided rugs for your deck! It’s not something we stock in the shop, but we can order them. They are just like our Ultra Durable Slims except there is no backing so you can reverse them. Ultra Durables would be perfect for your deck or even by the pool. They wick away water, are mold and mildew resistant, and won’t stain. To clean use mild detergent and spray with a water hose. These rugs are truly amazing!

If you’re out by the pool and need a quick coverup, we have some beautiful kimonos at our YOUnique Boutique. We always have new styles and colors coming in, but a kimono makes the perfect accessory to any outfit or swim suit. Heading out to eat for a hot summer evening, grab a kimono to dress up your tank top. Walking around the lake, pool, or campground? Kimono!

Another great item for your outdoor space is garden and house flags. These add a lot to your area without a huge expense. Choose something funny, cute, bright, anything that makes you smile when you see it. Personally at my house I have a garden flag and a yard magnet. If you live in a rural area the yard magnet is an addition that is decorative and useful. As you can see from the picture you place your numbers in the open block (included), then stick the magnet on the metal yard stake. Accessorizing your potted planters will work as well.

Do you love the sound of wind chimes on your porch or in your yard? We carry a large variety of wind chimes, with sentiment written on them or in solid colors, and in an assortment of sizes. Chimes are one of the top giftable pieces. They are a beautiful musical accessory to any garden or outdoor area. You can change the pitch on these graceful decorations.

We are a retail store with a focus on home decor and accessories, as well as, carrying a large variety of giftable items and souvenirs. As a small locally owned business for over 45 years we take pride in our work and have an appreciation for every customer that comes in our doors. So while you are out enjoying your summer take a moment to stop by Dove’s Village and visit with us.

Spring has Sprung 2022

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Spring is popping up all around us. Hopefully we have had our last snowfall here in West Virginia. I have been seeing pictures of Easter Lilies coming up. What do you look forward to most for spring? I like spring cleaning and freshening up the look of my home. Also new spring and summer clothes are always fun! Check out below for this season’s new and upcoming home decor and clothes.

Who knew bees would make the cutest decorations? They fit for everything from “Bee Happy” on our T’s to valances, table top, wall, and porch/yard decor. We have some great options here at the store. You could add a small accent piece or go all out. There are even bee and sunflower “scrubbies” you can use on veggies or dishes. Adding to the whole ball of wax we have indoor/outdoor pillows, placemats, napkins, birdhouses, and trivets/coasters.

Spring Flowers is another favorite. While we do not add our florals to our website, we stock quite a bit in store. Yellows and blues are beautiful, bright colors. Garden flags, house flags, and mats would be another cheerful addition.

We really could present this whole blog in photographs. Of course, then we would have to change the photos weekly because our displays and merchandise change so quick. Hopefully you take the time to watch our Facebook Live videos. Even if you can’t watch it live go back for the replay. We always have fun showing our store and telling you folks what’s new!

With the boutique stocked in Simply Southern T’s and gifts, as well as, the cutest short bib overalls, and mixed material shacket you are sure to find something to love! Stock up for Easter baskets too.

Simply Southern totes make the perfect reusable Easter Baskets. There are pastel spring colors and these totes are great for everything! They wipe out easily or even spray out with a water hose. Take off to the pool, lake, beach, or keep for groceries, baby items, kids toys, soccer fields. You really can’t go wrong with one of these. These sell out fast!

Don’t forget Swan Creek coffee candles and new spring scents. Try something new this season. Candy Shop, French Lavender Lemonade, Fresh Strawberry, Garden Party, Mango & Peach Slices, Campfire Coffee, Spa Day, Wild Honeysuckle & Citrus, or Strawberry Basil & Tomato are some new scents to put on your list!

We look forward to seeing everyone this Spring 2022!

Dove’s Village look back on 2021

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Can you believe it’s time to welcome another year! While there are still many uncertainties in this ever changing world we are excited to Welcome 2022. We are so thankful for the year YOU our customers have given us. Everything we love to do here at Dove’s is all because of you. Let’s take a look back on 2021 to see what we’ve done.

If you go way back to the beginning of 2021 you’ll see all the fun we’ve been having. We had our Lucky Dove raffle. Where we raffled off one of our beautiful hand crafted furniture pieces. We were so excited for our Lucky Winner!

Lucky Dove Raffle 2021

New items started to arrive and we had a Live Facebook Video every Thursday at 6pm. We are always excited to show you all our new items. A West Virginia local Blacksmith crafted dinner bells, courtin’ candles, and key rings for us. West Virginia Lambros Pottery started coming in, as well as, The Old Village Roaster Coffees. Supporting local artists and businesses has become more important than ever and we are grateful to be part of that.

There were bees, lemons, flags, and all sorts of display changes. The Squeeze the Day Event was on May 1, 2021. This was the last Spring Showcase hosted by Mona of Pear Tree Arts and Gardens. It has been sad to see her leave the Village this year. Mona always brought a great showcase of artisans, we hope to be able to keep up with her tradition, and make some new ones along the way.

This New Website Launched! There is a lot to learn, but we will work hard everyday to bring you an appealing site. This site is for customers to get a feel for what Dove’s is all about. Hopefully that is what you see when you visit us online.

Our very own YOUnique Boutique has been bringing you the latest in fashion all year! From Simply Southern to Judy Blue Jeans you can always find something cute to add to your wardrobe. Offering you personal service and something to fit your style.

The Christmas in July 2021 Event was a great success! We had vendors set up and The Big Lebowlski food truck brought their awesome deliciousness. Hopefully we can have another for 2022.

After July it seems like we blinked and here we are at the end of the year. Fall items started to arrive and were being put out on display in a frenzy. Our Dove’s elves worked as hard as they could all year. Handbags, fall flags, Christmas flags, sweaters, Simply Southern, totes, and oh so many items!

Pear Tree Arts and Garden hosted their final Fall Showcase 2021. The whole village participated and The Big Lebowlski came back! After this big event we had fantastic news, Aurora Coffee and More joined the Village. What an exciting addition. Now you can stop by and pick up a coffee, shaved ice, or other beverage of choice and maybe even luck up on some delicious pastries.

Slippers, gnomes, Holiday Party Outfits, Christmas T’s, Christmas Decorations, Grinch Trees and more Facebook Live Videos on Thursdays. Next thing you know it was time for Christmas in Village 2021. This is an annual after hours event. All of our Hosts YOUnique Boutique, Aurora Coffee & More, Mountain State Log Homes, and Wild Mountain Soap Company look forward to this event. We appreciate everyone who came out to support our businesses.

We can’t forget to mention we work in the most beautiful place! Come see for yourself.

Cheers to all of our customers! None of this would be possible without your support. Your business is greatly appreciated. We cannot wait to see what 2022 has for us!