West Seattle businesses: Hebert’s Den gift shop to open May 1st

(April 3 photo by Deanie Schwarz for WSB)
We first told you almost two weeks ago about a gift shop planned for part of the ex-On Safari Foods storefront along 35th SW south of SW Henderson. We subsequently invited its owner to tell us more about her new business, and we’ve received her reply – with not only grand-opening plans for May 1st, but also some other special events coming up:

Hi! I’m Gail Hebert, sole proprietor of the new gift shop at 9003 35th Avenue SW, across from the Southwest Branch of the Library.

Name: Hebert’s Den (My last name is pronounced A-Bear) with the catch phrase, “A Thrifty Gift Shop.”

I’ll be selling handmade items (decorator felt pillows, cup pincushions, scarves, potholders) and gew-gaws.

There will be a Rummage Table, so that everyone can leave with something.

There will be a seating area where people can enjoy a cup o’ tea.

There will be a weekly featured clothing ensemble in small, medium and large.

I will sell other people’s stuff from clothes to furniture to knick-knacks, i.e., consignment.

I will sell art.

Grand Opening is Sunday, May 1, from 1:00-5:00 pm. Regular Business Hours will be Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Tuesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm will be Salon Nite, (except for the first Tuesday, May 3) will be either music with Gail & Friends, a needlecraft circle, or a discussion (examples: New York City: Love it or Hate It?, tell a story based on themes picked out of a hat, Your Favorite Baseball Team).

Two Sundays a month from 1:00-5:00 pm will be special events.
May 1: Grand Opening
May 22: A Birthday Party for Gail
June 12: Hawaiian King Kamehameha Day
June 26: The Big Dance – Swing It!

The building’s owner had told WSB that the space would be split into thirds; as reported here Wednesday, a remodeling company is moving into one of the other two. (On Safari moved to SODO.)

10 Replies to "West Seattle businesses: Hebert's Den gift shop to open May 1st"

  • wescatle April 15, 2011 (11:50 am)

    Not quite sure what a gew-gaw is but I think I stepped in one at Lincoln Park recently….

    • WSB April 15, 2011 (12:08 pm)

      WesC – It is actually an accepted alternate spelling for geegaw (as in trinket, bric-a-brac, stuff you saw while out shopping and never knew you needed or wanted but suddenly it’s in your shopping bag) … TR

  • Laura April 15, 2011 (11:55 am)

    I can’t wait to check out the new shop and some of the special events. Best of luck Gail!

  • Desertdweller April 15, 2011 (12:11 pm)

    I just looked for Herbert’s Den online and it doesn’t seem to have a web-presence yet. I’d like to contact Gail about the sapce — anyone have her contact info?

  • alissa April 15, 2011 (12:49 pm)

    Gail, I am so excited to have more WS thrift shop options!

  • Tish Hesse April 15, 2011 (12:53 pm)

    Desertdweller, Are you asking about the third space available in the bldg? If so,contact bldg owner Jim Sullivan.cell number is 206.795.1738
    I would not normally post someone’s number but he posted it himself in regards to a recent inquiry.

  • Desertdweller April 15, 2011 (12:58 pm)

    @Tish: No, I just wanted to contact Gail about a consignment! Thanks though!

  • 35this35mph April 15, 2011 (7:07 pm)

    Put a bird on it! Put a bird on a wire on it!

    • WSB April 15, 2011 (7:09 pm)

      We have fond memories of the days when BotW was in that space. When Junior Member of the Team was playground-age and we’d walk to Roxhill Park (kind of equidistant for us with Gatewood Playground, and a much more rambly space), we’d stop there. – TR

  • P. LoRe April 23, 2011 (10:43 am)

    Just up! Website: http://hebertsden.wordpress.com/

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