CHRISTMAS LANE at Urban Basics & Company is the center of The Barn all decked out in gift ideas and Christmas decor.
RUSTY GLAMOUR, owned by Lea Kangas, offers those searching for the perfect gift this holiday season a wide variety of vintage gift items, holiday decor and more.
A VINTAGE GATHERING, owned by Lori Harris, is just one of many vintage stores in the Battle Ground area that offers a variety of decor items, gifts and more.
EL & EM, a vintage store in the Old Town Battle Ground area, offers numerous different DIY classes to allow participants to make one-of-a-kind holiday crafts and Christmas decorations.
FOR EVEN MORE vintage holiday decor and gift items, those in the Battle Ground area can visit Posh + Tattered, another vintage and antique store in Old Town Battle Ground.
BATTLE GROUND – Several different vintage and antique stores in the Old Town Battle Ground area offer a variety of gift items, holiday decor, furniture and unique items that could make great gifts for anyone and everyone on your holiday shopping list.
Many of the vintage stores will participate in a First Friday event on Fri., Dec. 4, from 4-8 p.m. Each participating store will offer something special for shoppers, and the stores will all be adorned in their best Christmas and holiday decor.
Here is a roundup of the vintage and antique stores in the Old Town Battle Ground area and what they have to offer this holiday season:
Nest Vintage & Home Decor
Battle Ground resident Janell Johns never thought she would end up buying the Nest Vintage & Home Decor store where she was a vendor. However, it has now been over a year since Johns purchased the store last October and she is loving it.
This year, Johns said Nest has a huge variety of Christmas decor items, handcrafted items, furniture, gift items, clothing and more. She said they have all kinds of home decor items, hand-sewn items, dressers and more. Johns has numerous vendors that sell items out of their own spaces within the Nest store.
In addition to items in the store, Johns said she also offers classes on painting with the paint line she carries at the store, General Finishes Milk Paint and Chalk Style Paint as well as stain. There are also a variety of classes offered by vendors at Nest, including ones on sign making and how to rewire a lamp and make a lamp from objects.
During First Friday, Nest will offer a 20 percent off sale.
Nest is located at 601 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The store is currently open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., noon-4 p.m. For more information, call (360) 666-9322 or visit the Nest Vintage & Home Decor Facebook page.
Rusty Glamour
Rusty Glamour first opened in the Battle Ground area in March 2012. Since then, the location of the store has changed a number of times and fairly recently opened in its new location, 403 E. Main St., in Battle Ground.
Lea Kangas, owner of Rusty Glamour, said they will be offering Chalk Paint starter kits that will include two quarts of your choice, both waxes and an Annie Sloan paint brush for a total of $150, which is a $30 savings. She will also have gift cards; new barn wood stain called Weather Wood; Modern Masters, a product and paint that will rust of copper patina any material whether it’s cardboard or plastic; and one-of-a-kind holiday decor and gifts. Kangas said they also have a new clothing line at the store, Foundry & Co.
Rusty Glamour is located at 403 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The store is open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call (360) 342-8934 or visit the Rusty Glamour Facebook page.
Urban Basics & Company
About a year ago, Urban Basics & Company made the decision to expand and give the store a bit of a makeover. As a part of that makeover, owner Kari Huegel and her sons, Derek and Travis, decided to add in a 7,000-square-foot vintage and antiques marketplace, called The Barn, complete with about 75 vendors. The normal store space full of crafts, furniture, repurposed items and more, in combination with the large antiques marketplace area, makes for a great place to look for Christmas gifts and holiday decor this season.
Kari said Christmas Lane opened Nov. 27, which is the center of The Barn all decked out in gift ideas and Christmas home decor. She said they have lots of Christmas decorations from vendors, and also from the arts and crafts section of the main store. The store also offers lots of Christmas gifts, unique and one-of-a-kind items. Some good gift items include adult coloring books and gift certificates for that person who is hard to buy gifts for.
The store also has the largest Melissa and Doug toy collection that Kari knows of. Anyone working on DIY Christmas projects will also find plenty of craft supplies at the store.
During First Friday, Kari said they will have a Christmas caroling/sing-a-long from 4-8 p.m.
Urban Basics & Company is located at 209 E. Main St., Battle Ground. The store is open Mon.-Sat., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call (360) 666-5331 or visit the Urban Basics website at www.urbanbasics.co.
Charmed
Charmed is another small vintage/antique store in the Old Town Battle Ground area. The store has several vendors who sell items from their own spaces within the store. Vendors offer various repurposed items, furniture, decor items and more.
Charmed is located at 710 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Store hours are Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call (360) 687-1149 or visit the Charmed Facebook page.
A Vintage Gathering
What started out as a sale in Woodland eventually traveled to a hobby farm in Battle Ground and then found a permanent home on Main Street in Battle Ground and became known as A Vintage Gathering. Owned by Lori Harris, A Vintage Gathering houses several vendors selling items such as home decor, furniture, repurposed items, gifts, clothing and more.
A Vintage Gathering is a great place for those who like to treasure hunt and store goers will find all things chippy, rusty, vintage and handmade.
A Vintage Gathering is located at 407 W. Main St., Battle Ground. The store is open Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call (360) 953-3759 or visit the A Vintage Gathering website at www.avintagegathering.com.
Posh + Tattered
This season, Posh + Tattered has all types of Christmas decor and feature signs, trees, words, wreaths and stars made from reclaimed wood. The shop also has many types of holiday pillows, ornaments and antlers to add to a mantle or display.
A line of local soy candles is also available at the store, locally roasted coffee beans in more than 12 flavors, custom wall calendars and organizers, more than 60 kinds of knobs and pulls and wall hooks. Store goers will also find handcrafted boot socks, baby clothing, children’s coats, wooden toys and upcycled and handcrafted furniture.
Posh + Tattered is located at 14 SE Clark Ave., Battle Ground. The store is open Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, (360) 702-9081 or visit the Posh + Tattered Facebook page.
el & em Vintage Store
At el & em, store goers can participate in unique DIY gift and decor workshops. Owner Denise Johnson said there will be classes every Saturday through December and attendees will craft one-of-a-kind handmade gifts and festive home decorations.
Johnson said one of the most popular gift ideas this season are gift certificates that cover enrollment for the recipient and the giver to enjoy a class together. The “wine, paint, create” nights that are held at the store sell out every month, according to Johnson.
A kids winter art camp is also coming up. This winter break mini camp allows young crafters to share some fun wintery creativity for a festive change up from the summer camp.
“For the holidays el & em has transformed into a winter wonderland,” Johnson said. “Christmas decor, upcycles, handmade and gifts galore. The shop is a magical, twinkly delight. Drop in to enjoy the charm and pick up a gift or two.”
El & em is located at 510 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Store hours are Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, call (503) 523-6073 or visit the el & em Facebook page.
Main Street Station
Main Street Station is a unique shop where Christmas shoppers can find all their antique, vintage and modern treasures. The store offers furniture, antiques, collectibles, home decor, gifts and more.
Owned by Janice Kaski, Main Street Station has been in the Old Town Battle Ground area since 2004.
Aside from gift items, Main Street Station also offers a wide selection of unique holiday decor, including throw pillows, greenery, ornaments, a few holiday centerpieces and more. During the holiday season, Kaski said Main Street Station carries a variety of gift items, including Salt City Candles and unique calendars, such as hand-painted bird calendars.
Main Street Station is located at 617 E. Main St., Battle Ground. Store hours are Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, call (360) 687-0811 or visit the Main Street Station-Battle Ground Facebook page.
