Little shop of ‘this & that’ open
From our weekly issue dated July 16, 2008
Karen Luevano at Lue-van-o’s (Photo by Michelle Binker, I.V. News)
Karen Luevano walked past a vacant shop in Cave Junction’s Western Plaza, and impulsively rented the space previously occupied by Daddy & Me Locksmith.
Karen; her husband, Fred; her son, Eric, from Luevano’s Painting; and her grandson, Joey, from California painted the inside of the store next to True Value Hardware.
Grandsons Nick Luevano and Mike Luevano also pitched in during the redecoration, and will continue to help with Lue-van-o’s, a “This & That” gift shop, which opened on July 4.
Lue-van-o’s looks like someone’s well-decorated living area, with lovely furniture, Norman Rockwell plates and delightful paintings on the walls.
Fred is proud of his collection of old shot glasses, some dating before 1920. He also displays beer steins, one-armed bandits and a humidor. Fancier items include a silver-plated serving set from India, and McCoy and USA vases.
Furniture for sale includes an armoire, a computer desk, and a dining set.
Current inventory ranges from puzzles to birdhouses, clock ships to collectibles. Other useful items include an office intercom and a large stewpot.
Fred plans on holding his own sale, where he will be selling tools and “good junk” on tables in the courtyard.
Gift bags soon will be available. Once the current inventory is sold, Karen has other plans in the works, stating that she will be selling some type of wholesale merchandise.
Check out the newest little shop in CJ at 234 N. Redwood Hwy., or phone 592-4700. Lue-van-o’s is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store will be closed Mondays so that the couple can relax and enjoy fishing from their back deck.
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