Harmony the Store

Last night I was invited to attend the VIP (that's me!) preview night at a new store opening in Utah Valley called Harmony. The store is owned by my good friend Laura Harmon, and she's selling unique fabrics, yarns, notions, quirky knick-knacks, funky craft supplies, and much more. This is the kind of stuff you would never in a million years see at Joann's, Michael's or the like.

Wardrobe of wool yarn. (Sorry about the bad  pics.)

It was like a dream walking in and seeing types of fabrics that I forgot existed because of the homogeny of chain stores. Laura has ordered bolts and bolts of batiks and other fabrics from Ghana, Missoni surplus from New York, designer cotton prints that are soft and luxurious to the touch, and French linens, to name a few. She is even planning on stocking bridal fabrics and laces and some woolens. (There's a small selection of each in-store now.)

 

Bridal lace and eyelet trims.

There are buttons that I didn't know even know existed made of painted or embroidered wood or plastics molded into retro designs or flowers in bloom.

The store is also in collaboration with her four daughters who will teach classes (among others) and use Harmony as a brick and mortar for their online businesses. One of her daughters has a small clothing line called Pronk, and another has a sweet store called Darlybird. She sells gobs of jewelry, accessories, housewares, and other sundries, including the triceratops bank below.

The other aspect of the store is that they are offering all sorts of classes. So far there are classes in bookbinding, basket weaving, knitting, crocheting, cooking, dying, and more. The grand opening is happening September 14-15, and there will be lots of giveaways and music and good times, so if you happen to be in Utah Valley, stop by and partake in the visual feast!