Retirement Sale Starts Today

January 22, 2014

25 years ago I came to this village and fulfilled a dream of mine. I had always wanted to have a store and so Whimsies Incognito came to be.

It’s been a beautiful trip—full of a filmstrip of memories.

Three locations, a handful of loyal steadfast employees who I consider family and who I know loved Whimsies as much as I did. Family and friends were all part of this retail journey, and steadfast people who held my hands along the way as the years marched on.

Whimsies survived because all these people believed and supported me. They are my extended family.

I’ve been privy to a connection to people—watched families expand, grow up, move away, suffer losses, and celebrate joys… a connection to the cycle of life.

I always talk about this circle in my business in my relationship with the artists: their creativity, my ability to make the circle continue through the sales of their art, and this art coming to be in homes as it is “gifted.”

I have been blessed to be able to prosper over these years and do something that I love—which is the most important thing in life. Whimsies was always the shop around the corner. Greetings and smiles were exchanged as people stopped by. Retail has always been for me about connecting with people.

Unfortunately, the landscape of retail has changed dramatically over the quarter century I’ve been in business. Years ago, the norm in the retail business was company representatives coming to the store, and showing us their products in person. We got to take a tactile look at the beautiful things that would eventually make it to our shelves. This personalized level of service has gone to the wayside in favor of paper catalogs and shopping online. Even trade shows have lost their momentum, as costs of wholesale exhibiting has steadily risen while attendance has dropped off.

The personal side of retail has been modified and redirected. Computers allow people to shop 24/7 at the click of a button, making it at times hard to compete as a brick and mortar store. For every customer that takes a look around the shop and enjoys the mix of products, at least 1/3 (maybe more) will ask if you have an online store. Be it at that moment they don’t have a need for that piece of pottery … or can’t make up their mind… or dollars are scarce. They want to shop as their schedule allows (so a late-night computer date is perfect!).

In case you haven’t been watching enough predictable television to catch the drift of where this blog post is going…

Whimsies is closing its doors after 25 years of business! Thank you for being part of the adventure. Now it is time for me to go after another “brass ring” and see where the next passion leads me.

-Jackie

Fall Angelrox and Hope Clips Fashion Trunk Show

The seasons are changing rapidly, and fall is upon us. Time for layering clothes, with style! Join us on Saturday, October 12th from 2 to 6pm for what promises to be another great afternoon with Angelrox clothing! An expert from Angelrox will be on hand to show off these versatile clothes, including their signature piece The Wrap. Is it a dress? Is it a shawl? Is it a skirt? Yes to all! There will also be other garments available for purchase that are normally not sold in our store, such as their lovely tops; you'll definitely want to check these limited garments out!

The details, by the numbers:

What: Angelrox Fashion Trunk Show
When: Saturday, October 12th, from 2–6pm
Where: Whimsies Incognito
             35 S. Broadway
             Tarrytown, NY 10591

For more information or to RSVP, please go to our Facebook event page, or call the store at 914-631-3355. We'd love to see you!

~*~the Whimsies crew~*~
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Psychic Saturdays at Whimsies!

This Saturday, June 8th, we will be starting a new series of events here at Whimsies. On select Saturdays, either professional tarot reader Hilary Parry or evidential medium Jake Samoyedny will available for appointments at the store.

Psychic Saturdays at Whimsies Incognito

Dates for Hilary Parry
Saturday, June 8: from 11am to 5pm
First appointment time: 11am
Last appointment time: 4pm
Walk-ins are welcomed subject to availability. Preference will be given to those with appointments. 1/2 hour ($45) to hour-long ($90) time slots available, please feel free to email tarrytowntarot@gmail.com to book your appointment.

Dates for Jake Samoyedny
Every 4th Saturday of the month Jake will be available for walk-in appointments.
First date is Saturday, June 22nd, starting at noon.

About the readers:

Hilary Parry has been reading tarot since 16 years old, ever since she bought a tarot deck for her mother that was not so well received. That little deck started a career in tarot that has spanned 15 years, culminating in the launch of her website, www.tarotbyhilary.com, in 2011. Hilary continues to be the girl next door to her clients, reading tarot with tough love and common sense.









Jake Samoyedny, a Spiritual Medium who lives a life of serving spirit, has trained with some of the leading mediums alive today. He has trained at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College for Psychical Studies in Stansted , England. Jake is a member and a demonstrating medium at The Journey Within Spiritualist Church in Pompton Lakes, NJ. He is a member of The Spiritualist National Union International based in Essex, England. He is a member of The Lily Dale Assembly. Jake will be testing this summer to become a registered medium of Lily Dale, America's oldest Spiritualist Community. He is a working practitioner of Evidential Mediumship which strives to bring proof that we don't die and that life is continuous.


For more information, please call the store at (914) 631-3355.

Spring Has Sprung! Angelrox Fashion Trunk Show

Spring has sprung, and what better way to welcome the warmer weather and the blooming flowers than to have a change in wardrobe? Join us on Friday, April 12th from 5 to 7pm for what promises to be another great evening with Angelrox clothing! An expert from Angelrox will be on hand to show off these versatile clothes, including their signature piece The Wrap. Is it a dress? Is it a shawl? Is it a skirt? Yes to all! There will also be other garments available for purchase that are normally not sold in our store, such as their lovely tops; you'll definitely want to check these limited garments out!

The details, by the numbers:

What: Angelrox Fashion Trunk Show
When: Friday, April 12th, from 5–7pm
Where: Whimsies Incognito
             35 S. Broadway
             Tarrytown, NY 10591

For more information or to RSVP, please go to our Facebook event page, or call the store at 914-631-3355. We'd love to see you!

~*~the Whimsies crew~*~
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Spring Sale 2013 Starts Tuesday!

It's that time of the year again!

We're happy to report to you all that it's sale time. Our annual Spring Sale begins on Tuesday, March 12th and runs through Sunday, March 17th. There will be discounts on selected goodies store wide. 

Most of you have taken place in many of these sales over the years so you know what to expect. 

If you're new to the Whimsies scene, let me fill you in. There will be color-coded signs hanging around and color dots on stuff throughout the store. Discounts range from 20% to 50% off the original price and some items will be deeply discounted with a final price marked.

All sale items are sold cash only and free gift wrapping is not available on sale items.

Do you know why we have a spring sale every year? We're making room for spring merchandise, so come help us clear the way for brand-new jewelry, jewelry boxes, accessories, purses, and all the goodies we found during our trips to NYC and Philly at the trade shows.

Have a wonderful day and we'll see you soon,

Your friendly retail therapists at Whimsies Incognito, and the boys.
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Open House Weekend and Trunk Show!

Join us this weekend for our annual tradition, Open House Weekend! Stop by, peruse our goods and holiday finery, sample some yummy goodies featuring mixes from Rabbit Creek (BLT dip or brownies, perhaps?), and experience our gift wrapping expertise...

... and we're adding something new this year with a trunk show on Saturday, December 1st from 2pm to 6pm featuring Angelrox Clothing and Hope Clips. The lovely Lauren from Angelrox will be on hand to show off the versatile clothing and make you look fabulous!

For a taste of what you can do with the clothes, check out the video.

Want to let us know you're coming to join us this weekend? Stop by our Events page on facebook and RSVP... but it's okay for you to come in and surprise us as well!

Come Join Us for Small Business Saturday!

Small Business Saturday® is November 24th!

Between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is another day, one dedicated to the businesses that boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods across the country.

It’s Small Business Saturday, and this year, it’s happening on November 24th. Shop Small this November 24th, and let’s make this the biggest day of the year for small business.

Come visit us and experience personalized customer service, exquisite gift wrapping, and your one-stop shop for all your gift-giving needs!

To learn more, visit ShopSmall.com.

Looking forward to seeing you,
the Whimsies crew