Shipphaus Mercantile celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting
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Highland County Chamber of Commerce-
Shipphaus Mercantile of Hillsboro celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting with the Highland County Chamber of Commerce, along with family, friends, and members of the community, on Friday, March 11.
Owned and operated by Rebecca O’Brien Sexton and located at 305 East Main Street in Hillsboro, Shipphaus Mercantile sells original artwork, home decor, travel items, gifts, cards, seasonal gifts, games, candy, bags, scarves, furniture and more. Their items are eclectic and ever-changing, so even though their space is small, it will always be interesting for visitors.
The idea for this business is a culmination of many interests and a place to localize those interests. Part of the idea started because of the Art Factory, which was located at 136 West Main in Hillsboro. A family member owned that space and asked Sexton to set up some art classes and kind of keep that art spirit alive in town. As she began working in the space and attempted to have some classes, it became very clear that that space was just way too small for all the things they wanted to do.
During this time, they had started renovating the old house, with the idea of an Airbnb rental, offices and a simple event-based art gallery in a portion of the home. It seemed like a good idea to merge all the functions into one space, so that is what this project is.
Sexton has a background in consulting, management, real estate, art and product design, so all the elements of this business are a culmination of her past experiences. Dr. Shipp built the house in 1891, hence the SHIPP. HAUS is a nod to her grandfather, Joseph Hiestand, a local farmer, world-class trap shooter and politician. The Hiestand name is Austrian-German, where house translates to HAUS.
“I really love when people visit the store,” Sexton said. “It feels like they are visiting me, and it just makes my day. But also, I think everyone feels like it is a special place, because it is. It has a rich history, and many folks have fond memories of Mary Kier, the previous owner of the home and Lucky Stop Antiques, which operated at this very spot for many decades.”
For more information, including hours, events and specials, please visit www.shipphaus.com.
About the Highland County Chamber of Commerce: The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-driven organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers it investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives and local, state and federal legislative/advocacy efforts, position the Chamber of Commerce as a leading organization in Highland County. Learn more at www.thehighlandchamber.com.
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Owned and operated by Rebecca O’Brien Sexton and located at 305 East Main Street in Hillsboro, Shipphaus Mercantile sells original artwork, home decor, travel items, gifts, cards, seasonal gifts, games, candy, bags, scarves, furniture and more. Their items are eclectic and ever-changing, so even though their space is small, it will always be interesting for visitors.
The idea for this business is a culmination of many interests and a place to localize those interests. Part of the idea started because of the Art Factory, which was located at 136 West Main in Hillsboro. A family member owned that space and asked Sexton to set up some art classes and kind of keep that art spirit alive in town. As she began working in the space and attempted to have some classes, it became very clear that that space was just way too small for all the things they wanted to do.
During this time, they had started renovating the old house, with the idea of an Airbnb rental, offices and a simple event-based art gallery in a portion of the home. It seemed like a good idea to merge all the functions into one space, so that is what this project is.
Sexton has a background in consulting, management, real estate, art and product design, so all the elements of this business are a culmination of her past experiences. Dr. Shipp built the house in 1891, hence the SHIPP. HAUS is a nod to her grandfather, Joseph Hiestand, a local farmer, world-class trap shooter and politician. The Hiestand name is Austrian-German, where house translates to HAUS.
“I really love when people visit the store,” Sexton said. “It feels like they are visiting me, and it just makes my day. But also, I think everyone feels like it is a special place, because it is. It has a rich history, and many folks have fond memories of Mary Kier, the previous owner of the home and Lucky Stop Antiques, which operated at this very spot for many decades.”
For more information, including hours, events and specials, please visit www.shipphaus.com.
About the Highland County Chamber of Commerce: The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-driven organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers it investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives and local, state and federal legislative/advocacy efforts, position the Chamber of Commerce as a leading organization in Highland County. Learn more at www.thehighlandchamber.com.
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