Valley Girl

There is a new shopping destination in Herkimer that just may have something for everyone. The Emporium houses numerous vendors in an attractive, handily located space.

I first noticed The Emporium when my friend, Kim Darling, and I were driving down Mohawk Street, intent on other adventures.

“We MUST check it out!” I said. It was some days later, and without Kim, that I finally did.

As I walked in the door, I saw my friend Cindy Shepherd, owner of Adogable Apparel.

“Ooh, you have a space here?” I asked. She normally sells online and at craft fairs.

She now has a permanent retail space at The Emporium! Alas, I do not currently have a dog. As soon as I settle a few things in my life (never mind my petty problems), I will adopt a pooch and purchase him or her a lovely coat.

I walked all around The Emporium, seeing all kinds of items I would love for myself or to give as Christmas presents. Painted glasses, woodcrafts, lots and lots of jewelry, even clothes, and toys! I could get handmade soaps or maple syrup from Sweet Pickens. McWood and Creation had

You’ll find familiar vendors at The Emporium in Herkimer

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some beautiful signs and decorations. I did not make note of all the vendors’ names, but there is a lot of wonderful stuff!

Besides Adogable Apparel, I noticed other familiar names. I know The Mustard Seed from many vendor fairs in Little Falls. Love their spice blends and lotions! Prima Donna’s Boutique, previously of Little Falls, is now at the Emporium and (I later found out) Newport Marketplace. I happily browsed her clothes, jewelry, and décor.

The lady at the counter told me there were currently 25 vendors. I don’t doubt there will be more! That is the great thing about this sort of retailer: There is almost always something different every time you stop in! •

Cynthia M. Quackenbush, a.k.a. “Mohawk Valley Girl,” writes a daily blog about her everyday adventures in the Mohawk Valley. Follow her frugal fun at: mohawkvalleygirl.wordpress.com

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There are 25 vendors at The Emporium in Herkimer, including Sweet Pickings

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