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November:
Treasures
from the Past Antiques: Have you ever been told you can’t
relive the past? Well, at Treasures from the Past Antiques, you can.
“It’s almost like stepping back in time, because you come
in and recognize things from your past,” said Debby Ritterskamp,
advertising administrative manager for the store.
Since 1994, Treasures from the Past Antiques has acted as a sort of
exclusive mall for antiques, with more than 100 vendors inside the building.
The store rents space to the vendors, providing them with a place to
sell their merchandise.
With a setup like that, it’s easy to imagine the kind of selection
they provide.
“Some vendors have garden pieces; another has French country pieces;
another has western pieces,” Ritterskamp said. “Most of the
dealers are pretty eclectic. There’s a lot of variety.”
From furniture to jewelry to toys to coins, there is something there
for everybody, whether you are an avid collector or a casual shopper.
With so many options, the shopping experience might sound like it would
be overwhelming, yet it is anything but.
“What I hear most often from our frequent shoppers is that [shopping
here] is the way they like to unwind and relax,” Ritterskamp said.
“Some piece will bring up a good memory. People say, ‘Oh,
I remember when my mom had that.’ It’s very soothing.”
The aisles are wide and easy to maneuver around in. The store is well
lit and clean. It always has decorated vignettes. And when it comes
to where to go to find what, the dealers know where to direct you and
how to help you.
“I really think this is probably the nicest, prettiest store I’ve
been in,” Ritterskamp said. “It’s a really good environment.”
When it comes down to it, there’s just something special about
the antique items.
“Each piece has its own personality, and you know they last longer
than anything you’re going to buy now in the stores,” Ritterskamp
said.
With the tourist season starting up and the holidays upon us, there
are some good deals to be had, as well. Next up will be the after-Thanksgiving
sale, running Nov. 23-25. Certain pieces could be up to 50 percent off;
some may be even a bit more. You never know when you’ll find a
real treasure at Treasures from the Past Antiques.
“Who knows?” Ritterskamp said. “You might know something
the dealer doesn’t.”
Treasures from the Past Antiques is located at 106 E. McKellips Road
in Mesa. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday
10 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call
480-655-0090
Elements
of Home Flooring +Interiors: Remodeling any
part of your home, whether just one room or the whole house, is far
from easy. There are endless decisions to be made, most of which come
with loads of stress. One big stress factor in a remodel is having to
work with several companies and people. There is one business for flooring,
another for countertops, yet another for tile, and so on. But with Elements
of Home Flooring + Interiors, you can get everything in one trip.
Owner and operator Marc Vanderwalker has worked in the flooring business
for more than 7½ years in the Valley. About four years ago, he
decided to take a step forward and incorporate his flooring experience
with other elements of the home by opening his own store. He knew that
he didn’t just want to sell flooring: He wanted a place where customers
could come in, get some honest advice on style, color choice, accessory
selection, and receive some good, old-fashioned, quality customer service.
So Elements of Home Flooring + Interiors was born.
This company is the definition of a “one-stop shop.” You can
get everything from floor rugs to window treatments; light fixtures
for inside and out; granite, tile, or ceramic countertops; bathroom
hardware; all types of flooring; and much more. An inviting showroom
displays some combinations of what the company has to offer and to give
you a better idea of how everything comes together. The courteous staff
is available to help with any design needs, down to custom creations
and products.
Once you have selected the products you want, Elements of Home Flooring
+ Interiors will install everything for you! The company is licensed
and bonded.
With everything you need located in one place and factory-direct pricing
combined with professional employees, Elements of Home Flooring + Interiors
is the place to go when considering any kind of remodel or cosmetic
replacement of your home.
Elements of Home Flooring + Interiors is located at 2639 E. Broadway
Road, #C108 in Mesa. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 10 a.m.-4
p.m. on Saturday; extended hours are available by appointment. For more
information on design ideas and products available, call 480-649-9188
or visit www.eohaz.com.
AZ
Red Mountain Eye Care: “Family is our Business”
is the motto of AZ Red Mountain Eye Care in Mesa. They strive to give
every customer a personalized and detailed visit each and every time.
From the optometrist’s chair, to the selection of eye-ware, you
will get the full attention of all the staff members at AZ Red Mountain
Eye Care.
Owner and optometrist Dr. Jeremy Olsen has been in the Optometric profession
for several years. After working in the field following his graduation
from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee, Dr. Olsen
soon noticed how to improve the offices in which he worked. After much
consideration, he figured it was in his best interest to be a family
man and a businessman, and open an office of his own. One where he could
do everything the way he felt it should be done, and become part of
the ever-improving world of Optometry.
Opening in September of last year AZ Red Mountain Eye Care offers clients
a brand new facility, with all of the latest and greatest equipment.
And, although they are a smaller office, they have more diagnostic equipment
than most. So you get all the same treatments available in a bigger
office, but with less chaos, less waiting time to be seen, and more
attention from the doctor.
While many other offices claim to be family Optometry Offices, unlike
many of the other facilities, AZ Red Mountain Eye Care and Doctor Olsen
offer pediatric eye care. You can bring in the whole family. Starting
at 18 months, if you have concerns about your little ones’ eyes,
you can bring them in to the same office as yourself, and your parents.
Along with pediatric care, Dr. Olsen also provides standard adult eye
care, contact lens fitting, disease management, and pre/post operative
care.
Dr. Olsen has the opportunity to share his success with two amazing
Opticians to whom he gives much credit. Tasha Vineyard and Megan Myers
help him keep his office up and running the way it should be, measuring
up to his high standards of personal attention.
Once the exams and fittings are over, AZ Red Mountain Eye Care offers
over 600 frames to choose from, including brand names; sunglasses; regular
and colored contacts; and all necessary supplies to keep your glasses
and contacts clean and safe.
AZ Red Mountain Eye Care is located at 6136 E. Brown Rd. Suite 102 in
Mesa. They are open on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Tuesday through
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a website at www.azredmountaineyecare.com,
and the office number is 480-985-6071.
Earnhardt
RV : If you are driving down Main Street near Gilbert Road
in Mesa, it’s hard to miss the 26-acre lot gleaming with rows of
RVs, fifth wheels and travel trailers at Earnhardt RV.
Doing business in Mesa since 1981, Earnhardt RV is one of the largest
RV dealers in the state, and it has the inventory to prove it. Whether
you are looking for new or used, Class A or Fifth Wheel, or even trailers
and toy haulers, Earnhardt RV has something for everyone.
Many people picture the typical RV buyer as a retired couple looking
to roam the country, but as corporate sales manager Kevin Wise puts
it, RV travel “is now embraced by anyone looking to spend more
time with their family and see the greatest country on earth.”
And truly, there may be no better way to spend some extended quality
time with loved ones.
No matter what the demographic, a motor home can be a luxurious way
to travel. One example of a Class A motor home you’ll find at Earnhardt
RV is the Alfa See Ya!, which includes such luxury features as a flat-screen
TV, GPS navigation system and ceramic tile in the kitchen and bath.
Wise explains that RVs are now “incorporating residential features
like granite surfaces, flat-screen TVs, surround-sound entertainment
packages, ceramic tile floors, residential decors and fixtures, and
floor plans with more than one bathroom. We like to call it ‘wheel
estate’!”
Wise has been in the RV industry his whole life, beginning with an RV
lot his grandparents opened in 1948, and he has been with Earnhardt
RV for 15 years. His enthusiasm for the products he represents is contagious,
and many people can relate to his sentiments when he recalls, “My
best memories are the times we took an RV on a weekend or extended trip.”
Sometimes those long weekends call for your “toys,” as well.
Wise has noticed that toy haulers have been a top seller recently, as
more and more people head out for some fun with their quads, motorcycles
or sand rails. Conveniently, though, a toy hauler can be used to haul
almost anything you need to take on the road with you.
In addition to a full line of recreational vehicles, Earnhardt RV also
boasts a service center that provides repairs, maintenance and installation
of those accessories you just have to have. Parts and accessories can
also be ordered online directly from the Earnhardt RV website.
Earnhardt RV is located at 2222 E. Main St., between Gilbert Road and
Lindsay. It is open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-6
p.m. Call 800-530-8438 or visit www.earnhardtrv.com.
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Past
Spotlights:
September
Spaldings World Class Karate
Jeannes School of Dance
October
Dr. Cory Giles Family Dental
Self Development Charter School
American Family Ins. - Steve Childs
Sue Sinclair Travel Center
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