Monthly Archives: February 2010

15 Minutes of Fame!

12 February 2010

More like 8 minutes, but fame no less.  As a new local business, Under The Toadstool was invited to appear on the community TV station.  It was a great experience. I was able to talk about the store and show off some of our treasures.

And…. Under The Toadstool’s Grand Opening was featured in a local newspaper. It’s wonderful to be welcomed into the community with such open arms.

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Welcome to Under the Toadstool!

1 February 2010

I am thrilled to announce the opening of my new store in Historic Downtown Bowmanville. Under The Toadstool opened in January 2010. I have combined talents with my Partner Jenny Smith, who owns City Cottage. While we are two seperate businesses, we are joined by an open doorway between each store. We met last fall and clicked immediately so felt this joint venture was a very positive move for both of us. The support and encouragement we offer each other has proven most valuable. We are certainly there for each other in so many ways. It is not nearly as daunting to take on a venture like this when when you have an ear to listen and a hand to help.

My dream has always been to have my own little shop. For one reason or another, owning my own business has been kept on the back burner. I had never given up on the idea that one day the dream would come true and now it has! The business is doing well and we are fourtunate enough to be on the main street of the downtown business area. Traffice is heavy, and our visitors love both stores. We are most grateful for the encouraging response from our customers. Everyone just love our stores and what we offer.