Honeysuckle Trail

By Marcella Peyre-Ferry Contributing Writer

Honeysuckle Trail has all you need to spice up your home décor, decorate for any holiday, or accessorize your wardrobe. Displays change frequently so you will want to keep coming back to find new treasures. You might find something welcoming for the front door, a touch of charm for living areas, practical yet clever kitchen accessories, or outdoor décor to liven up your garden or patio. Located at 284 Barnsley Road, Oxford, just outside the borough, Honeysuckle Trail has been at its present location since 2007. Honeysuckle Trail is truly a family business. Brenda Adams worked at Herr Foods for many years but has always had an interest in crafting. She began to follow her dream by selling her creations on a shelf at her husband’s auto repair shop in Oxford. The business grew to take over the room that had been the shop’s office. With both businesses growing, they both moved farther down on Barnsley Road where their buildings are side by side and daughter Amber Jones works in the shop with her mom as well as with her dad in the auto repair shop. “I’ve been helping my mom since I was little. We work side by side now,” Jones said. “I always followed in their footsteps. I enjoy being part of the family business.” Honeysuckle Trail is not locked in to one particular style. When the shop first opened, it was predominately focused on primitive décor. Not only does the selection change with the seasons, it also changes to keep up with the latest decorating trends and to respond to clients requests. Jones personally prefers the farmhouse look with its clean lines and color pallet

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of white, black and grays. The farmhouse style is still going strong in the store, but with interest in primitives returning, plans call for more items in this style to meet demand. “We have to move with the times,” Jones said. Visitors find a wide range of decorating ideas including candles, wreathes, seasonal décor and more. Occasionally you may find furniture pieces for sale, plus there is a selection of handmade craft items created locally. Recently added is a range of boutique items including clothing and jewelry, plus there is a selection of appetizers, dip mixes and spices. “We have a select group of crafters,” Jones said. “It makes the shop a bit different with so much variety.” In addition to the great items for sale, shopping at Honeysuckle Trail is a comfortable experience—it’s a friendly place to visit with a homey, down-to-earth atmosphere. Here you can take your time, relax, and enjoy the shopping experience. “Mom always says she wants to make sure there’s something for everyone. We look for new and different things we can bring in the store,” Jones said. Honeysuckle Trails holds four special open house events each year – spring, summer, fall and holiday. Christmas is especially exciting in the shop with all the holiday decorations. There are also displays throughout the year for smaller holidays such as Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. “Every day we strive to bring new and different things,” Jones said. “We’re getting new products every week.” The best place to find out more about the latest happenings at Honeysuckle Trail is on Facebook and Instagram. The shop is currently open Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the busy holiday season, hours may be expanded.

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