Hardwear by Renee

We're nuts about these Hardwear by Renee handbags! And so is the designer and that's her reason for finishing off every handbag with her signature stainless steel nut. The Hardwear bag is designed to breeze through the wear and tear of daily life, no problem. Renee uses materials like marine vinyl and plastic-encased aircraft cables for handles. Notice the black bags towards the bottom of the picture - they are made from used truck innertubes and the handles from water hoses (the nozzle is actually still attached)! Materials that would otherwise be dumped into landfills are recycled into stylish Hardwear handbags! Home Sweet Home is the only Iowa retailer of these handbags. Remember that we do ship items, but better yet, we would love for you to come visit us!

"Ears" Looking at You!


Home Sweet Home is participating in Brighton's "Ears" Looking at You promotion which runs from April 24th through May 10th, 2009. If you purchase any Brighton necklace and any Brighton bracelet, you can choose any Brighton earrings for FREE! The selections must be made from our stock on hand. We have a great in-stock inventory, including their newest pieces which arrived just this week. The promo dates also coincide with our Mother's Day Event. Check our events page for details on this. Hope to see you soon!

Homes Needed


Today, we decided our junk yard animals needed some fresh air. So, we gathered our animal friends and out to the courtyard we went for some play time. They all got along real well, no fights broke-out. Good behavior was rewarded by taking their picture. These animals are made from scrap metal. A good example of repurposing junk into art. They do well inside too, and they all hope to be adopted out soon.

Wow the Weather - Birds of a Feather


The weather these past few days has been great! It's time to begin thinking about your garden and outdoor living. We have noticed that our feathered friends, the birds, are starting to return to Iowa. These colored glass feeders are just right to accessorize your outdoor living space. We have garden stake feeders and hanging double balance feeders - both with blown glass vessels and with the bright red centers that attract hummingbirds. Don't forget the nectar that these birds so love. We sell a powder solution that can be mixed up and stored in your refrigerator ready to use. And for our finches and other birds that prefer seeds to eat, we have unique and colorful feeders made from recycled glass.

A Beginning For "Us"






We have so many things to talk about - where do we begin! Well, first of all, as you can read on our home page, we have a new owner. But, the same familiar faces (note they are familiar, not old) are still working at Home Sweet Home. A lot of things and lines of merchandise arriving are new to Home Sweet Home. We also continue to stock our great established lines, that you, our customers, have become to love. The plan is to continue to serve our customers with what YOU want! You have already discovered a couple of other new features at Home Sweet Home - blogging and we have an online website! This is a work in progress for us. We want to show and tell you about all that is happening here in St. Ansgar, Iowa. We plan to blog frequently. This will allow you to see what new items come in our back door each day. Please continue to check us out.
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