YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO OUR OLD FASHIONED ANTIQUES SALE

JB WINTERBERRY

WILL BE HAVING AN OLD FASHIONED, ANTIQUES

TENT SALE...

IN BARB'S BACK YARD AND YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND

JOIN US ON FRIDAY AUGUST 7TH

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

FOR OUR PREVIEW PARTY!

SATURDAY

AUGUST 8TH

WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND THE FUN WILL BEGIN AT

9:00 AM-3:00 PM!

JULIE AND BARB

HAVE COLLECTED WONDERFUL ANTIQUE PIECES FOR THE SHOP FOR YEARS NOW AND MR. WINTERBERRY'S GARAGE IS FULL.

THEY WILL BE EMPTYING THE CONTENTS, ALONG WITH VINTAGE ITEMS FROM THE STORAGE SHED THAT NEVER MADE IT TO THE SHOP.

BARGAINS WILL BE HAD BY ALL!

BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS FUN EVENT!

NO PRE SALES AND CASH OR PERSONAL CHECK ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

THANK YOU.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THEN!

0S336 Park St

Winfield, IL 60190

Summer Artisan Faire August 1st !

Please join us Saturday August 1st

 for our second

 Artisan Faire of the Summer.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

This time we will be featuring several local artists,

 among them will be

 local Irish singer/songwriter,

  Gavin Coyle!

 Gavin fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet him.  

Bring your CD to be signed, or purchase his latest CD

 "FOOTLIGHTS". 

 Take it from the JB girls.  This is one of our favorites.

  The CD includes many of your favorite Broadway show tunes.

        Gavin will be here from 11-2

Nancy Serwinski

is a gifted and nationally noted 

mixed media artist. 

 She combines vintage pieces with collage art to create one of a kind keepsakes. 

 Among her specialties are... 

Vintage photo bottles and wall hangings created from old books.

  You will love her things and they are sure to bring a smile to your face.

  We can't wait to see what surprises she has in store.

JB is so fortunate that these wonderfully talented artists have agreed to join us for our  

Summer Artisan Faire August 1st.

        WE'LL SEE YOU THERE!

Sidewalk Sale Days are Just Around the Corner!

JB Winterberry will, once again, be participating in this years 

Annual Downtown Wheaton Sidewalk Sale

 * July 23rd- 25th*

Our hours for the event will be

Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Closed Sunday

Come check out our wide and wonderful assortment of Home Decor and Antiques

  displayed in our hall, as well as our full Sale Room!

     All SALE items will be marked down to 50%

you will find treasures for all seasons!

OURS WILL BE THE BIGGEST SALE YET!

Join in the fun of the Downtown Wheaton Sidewalk Sale!

Be sure to bring your friends and enjoy lunch  at one of the many wonderful Downtown Wheaton Restaurants.  

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU THEN

(Stop by and mention that you saw it on the blog!)

New News At JB!

JB Winterberry is now featuring our NEW Room!

You will find a wonderful selection of both 

Home Decor and Antique items

at a

50% savings.

 Julie and Barb are adding items daily.

  Stop by and visit our

New Sale Room...

"Down the hall" at JB Winterberry.

Also,

There are plenty of SALE items to go around.

For a limited time we are offering 

50% off all seasonal 4th of July items as well!

So, grab your friends and make it a day in downtown Wheaton

 with a trip to JB!

Don't be left out... join in the fun!

Celebrate the 4th in Style!

Let Freedom Ring!  

Celebrate your 4th of July holiday in style with that special something for your home.

Aside from the good ol' Stars and Stripes... 

you can add a collection of darling glittery bells. 

 ( available in Red, Silver and Blue)

Potted geraniums are the star of the show this summer,  

choose from red, pink or salmon.

JB florals are the best in town.

Find vintage here at JB Winterberry. 

 Glasses, postcards, sheet music and Americana 

are among the varied selections in every room.

Don't miss the wonderful selection of

 outdoor metal items! 

 Flags, Lady Liberty, Uncle Sam, stars and firecrackers.  

You will love our representation of all things

 Red, White and Blue!

Remember your special Fourth of July party host

 with a gift from JB!

 ( Mary Lake-Thompson soaps and towels are the perfect thing...you can find them in the Secret Garden)

Come in to see what's new!

JB Winterberry Summer Artisan Faire

 Saturday, June 20th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Reupholstered   by Linda Wagner  

Table runners made from upholstery fabric    

 Please click on the  link to view their website.

Midwest Bamboo  

 Going green with bamboo

JB Winterberry announces the first of two Summer Artisan Faires. 

 Altered Ever After 

 uncommon designs & vintage findings

Julie & Barb have hand selected unique artists to showcase their wares in the shop.  An excellent variety of artisan talent will be presented and all items will be for sale. 

Chez Lissy  

Printed pillows ( as seen at JB) & handmade jewelry

 This is the perfect opportunity to visit JB Winterberry and find some wonderful treasures from these artists and more!

  See you soon!

Opendoor Studio 

Original Oil paintings and miniatures

Support your Local Artist with a Trip to JB Winterberry!

We hope you will mark your calendar for Saturday June 20th. 

 It will be a first at JB.

  We have chosen some of our favorite artists and craftspeople to show their wares 

 in the Gathering Room.

This special event will be open to the public and you will be able to

 shop all 3 JB Winterberry shops, while enjoying the offerings from some wonderful local artists.

There will be a wonderful variety of artisans so we hope you will be there!

    

Celebrate Your Favorite Bride and Groom with a gift from JB Winterberry

Whether you are a June bride or celebrating a special anniversary, 

let JB Winterberry be your destination for 

 wonderful shower, wedding or anniversary gifts.

(hint,hint...Husbands!)

We have a terrific selection of glassware and many lovely antique finds.

  Ask the "JB girls" to help you choose just the right gift!

We know brides appreciate a JB gift certificate.

As a matter of fact...

We know first hand what new brides LOVE.  

We have two new brides at JB!!!

Congratulations to Newlyweds

Sharon and Don!

And...

 Elle and Wally!

Love is in the air!

Check out our post on " Getting the JB look in your planters"

You can find it below!  Please scroll down .

         

Memorial Day Rememberance

Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance. It is a day to remember all of our Fallen Heroes from all of the wars. 

It is a day to think about the families that will forever grieve for their lost loved one. It is a day to be thankful to those who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice. They fought and died to win the freedom and democracy that we Americans cherish so dearly. 

They also fought and died to bring that same freedom and democracy to the people of other countries as well.

  JB Winteberry joins you in remembering those who have fought so valiantly for our FREEDOM!

Please remember the 

Wheaton Memorial Day Parade

 Monday May 25th 10:00 AM

JB Winterberry is having a Special Sale... 25% Off... Employee Pricing Promotion!

We want you to know just how much we appreciate you... our customers!

As a valued customer of JB Winterberry,

we want to extend our "employee discount" to all.

Announcing... 25% off storewide! *

We've even priced some of the antiques we've had as display pieces...

because you've asked!

We realize that current economic conditions have been rough on decorating budgets so we have decided to offer our employee discount to you.

This offer is for a limited time only.

Beginning

May 16 and extending through May 30th

Scrape up your pennies and stock up on gifts, antiques and home decor!

Be sure to come in and purchase that special piece

that you've had your eye on (before someone else does)!

We need to make way for new merchandise!

* Sorry, Discount does not apply to gift certificates,Gavin CD's, services,prior purchases or select large display pieces.

Popular and Oh So Fragrant, Votivo Candles!

When you enter the Secret Garden, you can't help but be swept away with the aromatic fragrance of our Votivo candles!

Take in one of our most popular scents,

  Clean Crisp White * 

Imagine the fresh smell of laundry hanging out on the line, 

Crisp and Clean!

Unmistakable Honeysuckle! *   

  This one will "grab you" as you descend the stairs to the Secret Garden. 

 It will remind you of the first Spring blossoms of honeysuckle on the vine.

Red Currant *...

What can we say! 

 We can never keep enough of this popular scent in stock!

A must have for any season!

Votivo, true to their fragrance, so aromatic!  

If you have never tried one... now is the time. 

 They come packaged in a pretty box, perfect for giving.

    * available in a convenient pump hand soap, lotion and room spray as well.

Get the JB Winterberry "look" in Your Planters!

Ever wonder how JB Winterberry does it?  Here's how!

Our planters have, year to year, been filled with beautiful blooms, carefully selected and planted by Prosek's Greenhouse in Winfield.

  We wanted to share with you the names and types of plants that they provide for us!

This planter can be found by the Secret Garden back door. 

 It is a Sunny and hot location.  It receives strong afternoon Sun.

  This has been planted for Spring with variegated ivy, pansy pots and  the pretty pink/peachy delicate blooms of Alstroemeria, this one is named " Theresa". 

 "These tubers make continuously new shoots and flowers until the frost comes in" Low maintenance tender perennials, hardy to USDA Zone 7.

These planters have been planted with pretty plants as a "base" for the blooms.

Prosek's lays the ground with Spider plants, asparagus fern and variegated ivy.

  They place small pots of pansy or viola that can be removed after the cool Spring and replaced with a Summer bloomer such as Geranium or coleus.

         In the planters pictured at the top of this blog post, in addition to the plants listed above, you will find Bridal Veil, a tiny olive leaf plant with white flowers, and the pretty purple blooms of Mona Lavender ( plectranthus)

  These planters have an Eastern Exposure and shade in the afternoon.

  Planters are lined with a cocoa fiber mat, available at Prosek's as well.

       We hope you will try these looks at home as well.

    Be sure to stop by from time to time to see how our planters have been

 "changed out"

Email us with photos of your creations!

Don't forget we offer a wide variety of Planters, Urns and Arbors for your blooms!

Now you can have the "JB look" at home!

         

Spring Ideas for your Garden

Spruce up your garden with an arbor from our wonderful selection

They are available in several styles and colors!

What a wonderful way to create a beautiful entrance to your outdoor "garden room".

Our urns will beautify your front entry when planted with flowers this Spring.

They are made of heavy cast metal for years of durability.

Our selection of trellises can't be beat.

From the garden gate style... to a fun and fresh floral... your climbing plants will look wonderful on any of our trellises.

Why not add an old potting bench to your outdoor space this Spring.

This one can be found in our Secret Garden.

*

Did you know ?...Word origin..."trellis"

tre... for Three

llis...for lace or woven

Welcome to the Secret Garden!

Back door guests are best! 

 Welcome to JB's Secret Garden!

Springtime delights for your home, porch or garden. 

 Choose one of our battery operated candles.

  They are available in a striped, criss cross or polka dot pattern. 

 You're going to want one of each!

You can find our popular Votivo candle line in the Secret Garden!

They are so aromatic.

Celebrate a birthday in style with our line of metal birthday cakes, hats and packages.

     Mark that special day by placing them in your yard or window box.  

Many of them can adorn walls and tables too! 

 Begin a birthday tradition with special metal cake boxes and cupcakes.  

COME IN AND VISIT THE SECRET GARDEN!

Remember Mama This Mother's Day!

A JB Winterberry Gift Certificate  is always the perfect gift for that special someone!

  They are available in any amount.

 As always, we will package it in one of our JB bags.

Mom's love receiving a special something from JB Winterberry!

We have many selections to choose from. 

 Personalize one of our darling " I Love my MOM"  plant stakes. 

 You can use them indoors or out. 

 Your children can write their names and the date on the little leaves. 

 A keepsake to remember your special day.

1st Thursdays Seminars

The  June seminar will be our second annual Summer Potluck.

Our first one was so popular we thought we would do it again!

 Thursday Evening June 4, 2009

7:00pm-9:00pm

*Please note we will be starting early at 7pm. Bring a dish to pass and recipes for 24

     There will be a sit down meal and inspiring conversation followed by two wonderful seminars given by the “JB girls”

      You will leave with 24 new recipes to share with family and friends

      A note about our Seminars… 

Seminars require a non-refundable $15 pre-paid fee at the time you reserve space.  At the seminar, you will receive a free goody bag and a $10 coupon. For those of you new to the concept, we provide three 15  minute seminars throughout the three shops.  You Travel to each room to hear a different topic (please note: you will be standing throughout)  We provide refreshments and surprise desserts!  Plus, you have time to shop afterward as we are closed to the public. Seminars book fast and there are only 10 spaces left for our popular June Potluck!

  Call to reserve your spot today!

  Here is a recipe for you to try…it was one of our favorites last year.

Southern Bacon Crisps

 

½ C freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 lb  bacon, cut in half

1 sleeve Waverly Wafers or other buttery rectangular crackers

 

1.     Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.       Place 1 teaspoon of the cheese on each cracker and wrap tightly with a strip of bacon (no toothpick required!). 

      Place the wrapped crackers on a broiler rack on a baking sheet and put the baking sheet on the oven rack ;  bake for 2 hours or until the bacon is done or 350 degrees for 40 minutes.  DO NOT TURN  Drain on paper towels .  Serve hot or at room temperature

 

 

A Walk Through The Gathering Room

We wanted to share with you a walk through the Gathering Room.  Come, rest awhile, and browse through our wonderful antique finds

                   A beautiful antique set of china adorns a worn wooden cupboard

Table for two?

Antique chromolithographs available throughout all three JB Winterberry shops.

We've recently added a vintage clothing area.  Fashions from the past 150 years... to celebrate Wheaton's Sesquicentennial

Don't forget mom on her day!  Maybe she would appreciate a wonderful book from our collection.

Old meets new, when you add antique clock faces with new cloches

 you get  just the right touch.