December 6th, 2009
Near the Delaware Beaches…in Harbeson, DE…you will find…”Saturdays”…a store that specializes in new, resale, and consignment items…
One of the interesting things about writing a blog such as mine is that you get to hunt for those unique restaurants or businesses that make and identify our communities.
I enjoy reviewing the already established and known places, but some of them are so well known that they are old news for a lot of you. That’s where “Saturdays” comes in; new and being discovered.
I heard that “Saturdays” had opened up last week. I knew this store was in the works because back at the end of August or beginning of September I wrote a post about Emmert Auctions in Rehoboth Beach. At the auction I saw Karen and she told me what she had been working on. I told her then that when she got settled I would love to visit the store and write about it. I have known Karen for a long time since 2 of our children went to Giant Step at the YMCA in Rehoboth Beach.
So, on a rainy and cold Saturday afternoon, I headed to “Saturdays”. The address is 26526 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Harbeson, DE 19951. The tel. is 302-265-8575. The e-mail address is saturdaysinformation@gmail.com. You can also visit “Saturdays” on Facebook. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturdays, or you may call and make an appt. and the owners, Karen and Beth will be able to meet you.
“Saturdays” is owned by 2 sisters in law. Karen Peden and Beth Shinn have been scouting the Delmarva Peninsula for about a year looking for “finds” in order to open this unique store. It is not hard to get to either. If you are in the Lewes area you need to head west on Rt. 9, which is also the road to go to Georgetown. From that point is about an 8 minute drive. The store will be on your left and it is a house.
“Saturdays” occupies the first floor of this house and Karen and Beth have organized it in such a way that you can see all the items very well. In their Holiday Room they have displayed fully decorated trees, old windows painted by a local artist, wreaths and ornaments, among other things. You will find armoires, headboards, clothing, china, glasses, candle holders, paintings and shoes. There are chandeliers, sets of chairs that need some repairs, pitchers and picture frames. They also carry a line of salsas, chips and other goodies.
I think they are going to do very well and the community has welcomed them with open arms. Karen and Beth are very proud of their new and carefully-used home decor, antiques and “green” items that are available. They certainly should be because they have put a lot of thought and work into this new venture.
If you have any items you would like to sell on consignment, please give them a call or send them an e-mail.
The word consignment comes from the French word consigner “to hand over or transmit” and that came originally from the Latin word consignare “to affix a seal” as was done with official documents just before being sent.
Now that the Holiday Season is upon us, this could be a good place to shop especially since everything is affordable. 
So, if you are a bargain-loving person that enjoys hunting for treasures and is thrilled to come across fantastic finds, pay them a visit.
Note: Book Clubs are welcome to swap books with other book clubs. Please call for details.
I had a good time going through the store. I even saw a vintage suitcase that could be given to someone I know in town. I did not get it, but I might, next Saturday…
See you and talk to you later…
Information on consignment was taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/consignment
Tags: Affordable, Consignment Shop, Delaware Beaches, gifts for the home, Lewes, rehoboth beach, review, Reviews, Second Hand Shop, Shopping, Things to do at the beach, What to do at the beaches
Hey Gloria,
So sorry I had to leave and missed you on Saturday at “Saturdays”….cute shop. I think they will do well. They sure have put alot of time into it. Hope to see you out and about soon, S.
I’ve been to Saturdays a few times and there is something different every time as things come and go. I like the aspect that there are all categories of items. It’s like a constant yard sale in a way. Good value too. Lot’s of different things to chose from and also to get some great ideas. They’ve done a super job for just opening. And you’re right…it’s so easy to get to! Good luck to them.
I think that is part of the fun; To be surprised every time you go there. I think their prices are so affordable. Thanks for the comment on my blog.