Shopping on Columbia St.
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The Antiques & Uniques Festival Held
The Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival was held at the
Covington Trailhead Saturday, April 17th, and Sunday, April 18th. A
number of tents lined the streets, and many of the displays were indoors
at the Trailhead Museum, under the Trailhead porch, and at the
Firehouse Events Center.
A wide variety of collectibles were on
display, from antique ironwork and signage, to jewelry, photographs, and
yard ornaments. There were also plants, stained glass, and vintage
toys.
Christi and the Rascals provided the musical entertainment, and a number of food trucks were on hand for the hungry.
The
Covington Heritage Foundation event was held in conjunction with the
St. Tammany Art Association Covington Art Market. The trailhead is
located at 419 North New Hampshire Street in Covington. Here are some
photographs from the event. Click on the images to make them larger
See also:
Covington Antiques & Uniques Festival 2019
Antiques and Uniques Festival 2018
Antiques and Uniques Festival
Carriage Rides Around Downtown Covington
The newest way to see downtown Covington's landmarks and scenic sights is the carriage ride.
From their website: "Royal Carriages is thrilled to announce expansion into St. Tammany Parish, bringing their generations-long New Orleans carriage tour to the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain.
Rides depart from the Marsolan Feed and Seed Store in Covington, Louisiana, right next to the area’s Trailhead Museum. Tours run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
“We are excited to partner with the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission to bring a favorite New Orleans tradition to the charming town of Covington,” said Royal Carriages Director of Marketing Kimmie Carlos. “As the oldest carriage company in the country at 79-years strong, we want all of Louisiana’s Northshore to experience history with us as we move into the holiday season and create new family traditions.”
Visitors will have the option for a half hour or full hour carriage tour of Old Covington which includes an expert guide to narrate the history of the area. The nationally recognized attraction also has plans for private tours, weddings, and private events.
Click on the "play triangle" above to see a video showing a carriage ride featuring Mayor Mark Johnson
(or click here for a direct YouTube link)
CLICK HERE for more information.
The "Once in A While" Gift & Coffee Shop
A big new gift shop full of artistic items, seasonal decorations, and a cozy coffee corner has opened up in downtown Covington, occupying the old Alexius Brothers Hardware building behind the train station. It opened in late February, with a grand opening on the Fourth of July weekend.
The "Once in A While" shop, combined with Green Eyed Goddess Gifts, offers a vast array of interesting items for home decor, wearable art ( clothing and jewelry,) balloons, and many other unique items.
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Dawn Miley Galloway manages the shop and mentioned its collection of religious decorative items, as well as wedding and baby merchandise. One area showcases Christmas trees and ornaments.
"There's something for everyone," she said. She pointed at the chandeliers overhead and noted there were outdoor living items as well.
The large back section of the building has been turned into a meeting space/reception hall and is available for group get-togethers. A corner of the store's interior space has been converted to a comfortable coffee shop.
Much of the jewelry is designed and made by Belinda Miley, a local artist who attended the Art Institute of Houston.
Dawn
previously worked for her mother at a day care center, and also worked
in retail sales. Her mother, Pam Miley, owns the Little Red Schoolhouse
on Lee Road and has operated that business for going on 48 years.
"My dad also had Miley's Glass Shop way back when," Dawn added.
Here are some photos of some of the objects on display.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/greeneyedgoddessgifts
Alexius Brothers Hardware
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