HALL SISTERS CARRYING ON THE FAMILY TRADITION OF ANTIQUING
Hall Sisters Farmhouse Antiques & More will opened Saturday, May 22 at 4401 Heber Springs Road in Locust Grove, AR according to a press release from the sisters, Lynne Williams and Laura Cornett. The Hall Sisters are the daughters of Farrell Hall, a well-known retired antique dealer in the area.
“I guess you could say that the love for antiquing and junking is in our blood,” said Williams. “I have always enjoyed finding treasures from the past and incorporating them into my home. The craftsmanship of furniture from back in the day is unsurpassed. I am a fan of primitives and real antique pieces as well as quilts and needlepoint work.”
“Our shop is going to have something for everyone,” said Cornett. “While I have a deep appreciation for antiques and primitives, I am drawn to the industrial look, and I love the farmhouse and cottage pieces. We will also have some painted pieces and lots of accessories that will really complete a look.”
“The antique store is in the building where Diane Mann once had her antique business. Many people are familiar with the location in Greenbrier bottoms in Locust Grove. We actually have one of Diane’s old store signs and one of our Dad’s Vintage signs as décor in our shop. We thought that would be an awesome way to honor both of them for their love of antiques. Dad will have some Roseville and Hull glassware and a few pieces on display at the store,” said Williams.
“The store is positioned on a spacious green yard surrounded by farmlands, and the building is very rustic with a large welcoming front porch. Farmhouse Antiques was the perfect name in our opinion. We have some adorable fabricated farm animals that will surround our porch and welcome guests,” said Cornett.
The sisters have plans for working with area farmers and gardeners to establish a Saturday market for fresh homegrown fruits and vegetables. Lynne will be offering farm fresh eggs, and don’t be surprised if you see a trailer of watermelons and cantaloupes later in the season. Anyone wishing to participate in the farmers market should contact them at 501-887-6575.
Customers can look for a turquoise 1957 vintage truck as a visual to find the store. The truck has been in the Cornett family for decades. The truck will be located next to the highway bearing signage for the store.
“We have found one of my dad’s old sayings to be very true,” Cornett said. “He used to tell Mom when she would scold him about having too much inventory that he couldn’t sell out of an empty wagon! Lynne and I have already adopted that philosophy because we too love the buying trips! My husband, Wayne, is very much a part of the business. If it weren’t for him, we probably wouldn’t be able to do any of this. He is our ‘Chip Gaines,’ and he is very supportive of our dream.”
Hall Sisters Farmhouse Antiques will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each week. Store Hours are from 9:00 to 5:00 Thursday through Saturday and 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday.
Watch for details for a ribbon cutting and grand opening.
