This Is Not Your Mother's Hula Hoop

The Hula Hoop® toy is the most popular American toy ever made. It is a brightly colored hoop of plastic which is rotated round and round the body by moving the hips. The toy was introduced by Wham-O Manufacturing in 1958. It cost $1.98, and it was so popular that stores kept running out. In the first six months, Americans purchased 20 million Hula Hoop® toys. In 1958, 100 million were sold worldwide. All over the United States, people held Hula Hoop® contests to see who could spin the longest.

That was then, this is now. It seems the new generation has discovered the hula hoop. Here is a photo of my daughter Heather at the Project Earth Music Festival in Minnesota.

This is definately NOT your mother's hula hoop.

Love, Kelly

Summer Fun

Don't you just love "stalking" your children on FaceBook? Here are a couple of photos posted on their FB Pages. It looks like Emily and Heather are both having a fun summer.
Ah...to be young again.

Love, Kelly

Thanks, Kirsten!

A great big thank you to Kirsten Krason of 6th Street Design School for profiling our humble little shop on her blog. If you are in need design advice, be sure to give her a ring. I think you'll love her fresh modern style! I met Kirsten last week when she came in to Second Hand Chic to take some photos. She's a terrific photographer by the way. Next time you are in the shop, be sure to pick up one of Kirsten's business cards on our counter.






Thanks again, Kirsten!

Holiday Weekend

Just a reminder that due to the Fourth of July Holiday falling on Sunday, Second Hand Chic will be closed all weekend. We will open again on Tuesday, July 6th.

Hope you all have a safe and fun holiday!

Love, Kelly

Summer Whites

Well, July is here and it's hotter than a flicker's nest! That's a funny expression my mom used to say. It's time to lighten things up around the house. Start with this set of four white captain's chairs around your dining room table. They are fresh from my "painting garden" and the set of four is an easy $130!


Love, Kelly

This Just In

We just got this Secretary in the shop. Isn't it a beauty?

All this beauty for only $500!
In this politically correct day and age though, maybe we should rename it an "Administrative Assistant". Tee Hee.

Love, Kelly

Apparel Sale

All Apparel at Second Hand Chic is 20% Off!

Sale Ends Friday, July 2nd

Hurry In For Best Selection.

SECOND HAND CHIC will be closed Sat, Sun & Mon, July 3,4 & 5. for the Holiday Weekend.

Have a great Fourth of July!

Love, Kelly