Article in the Argonaut

Consignment Comes to Moscow

by Marcus Kellis [Link]

…Storm opened The Storm Cellar, a consignment and local goods shop, on Moscow’s Main Street in mid-November. For months beforehand he and his wife, Laura, accumulated clothing, along with some vinyl records and housewares, to populate the store. Besides that, they’ve been using Facebook, Twitter and their own Web site for promotion even in advance of the store’s opening. Read More »

Article in the Moscow/Pullman Daily News

Hidden Treasures

New Moscow consignment shop brings hip vibe downtown

by Omie Drawhorn, Daily News staff writer

Austin and Laura Storm have always thrived on the thrill of the hunt. Read More »

Store Update

We’ve only been open for 5 days, but we’ve already received many new items on consignment – something new every day so far, in fact! We’re very grateful for our consignors for helping us fill the store. And with great items, too. We have a crazy red metal chair, some large mirrors, not one but TWO Peanut Shell baby slings, Coach boots, scarves, belts, records, and of course lots and lots of clothes. See pictures after the jump… Read More »

Calling All Crafters!

Dearest Crafters and Artisans,

Do you have a favorite hobby? Do you sew, knit, crochet, paint, sculpt, design, or draw? The Storm Cellar needs you! We’ll be opening in just a week, and your items could be on the shelves! We’re accepting items on consignment starting next week, from 10am-6pm,  Monday through Friday (Nov. 9-15).

To consign handmade items:

1. Get in touch with us, and we’ll set up an appointment with you—we don’t want to keep you waiting! There are three ways to make an appointment:

  • Comment on this post with a preferred time next week.
  • Send us an email.
  • Leave us a voicemail at 208-874-4345.

2. Bring two (or more!) examples of the types of items you’d like to consign to your appointment.

Wanting to make things, but aren’t sure where to start? Check out our Craft Ideas page for inspiration and links.

We’ll be accepting all other consignment items next week as well! If you’d like to bring in clothes or used household goods next week, stop by anytime.

Radio Interview with KRFP's David Jerusalem

KRFP – Radio Free Moscow [link] just moved to a different location in the building next door to us, and now we are neighbors across the alley. We ran into host David Jerusalem last Saturday and he graciously asked us if we’d be willing to come on his program and talk about the store! I was nervous, but Laura and friend Justin came with and we had a grand old time. I’ve edited the show down a bit and posted it after the jump. Read More »

Weekly Twitter Updates for 2009-10-25

  • Getting the first round of posters printed! U of I Copy Center is the way to go. #
  • I posted 3 photos on Facebook in the album "Wall Photos" http://bit.ly/ZX2Jt #
  • Hangers ordered, Buy Local application sent in… now to start inventory… #
  • Refinery 29 reviews MTV VJ style over the years: http://bit.ly/1ajIZt #
  • For all you crafter / DIYer types: what are your favorite blogs for instructions and patterns? Needlework,… http://bit.ly/19QSRS #

'After' Photos of the Floor

It was a lot of work, but we had a lot of help! Pictures after the jump. Read More »

Floor Sanding Saturday Time-lapse

This was a fun video to put together! Many thanks to everyone who helped us on Saturday.

'Before' Photos

Here are some ‘Before’ photos for the future ‘Before & After’. Squint and you can almost see the potential. The paper over the windows is to create extra suspense for passers-by. Read More »

Leased!

lease

Today we signed a lease on this building:

The street level of the building located Beginning at a point 15 feet, 1½ inches North of the Southwest corner of lot 3, in Block 2 of the original town of Moscow, as shown by the recorded plat thereof; running thence North from said beginning point 14 feet, 5 inches; running East 50 feet; running North 2 inches; running thence East 24 feet, 8 inches; running thence South 4½ inches; running thence East 19 feet, 3½ inches; running thence North 6 inches, running thence East 31 feet, ½ inches; running thence South 14 feet, 8½ inches; running thence West 125 feet to the point of beginning, records of Latah County, Idaho.

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