Vinton Messenger
  • eEdition
  • News
    • Local News
    • Sports
    • Notices
    • Church
  • Legals
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Login
Subscribe For $2.50/Month
No Result
View All Result
  • eEdition
  • News
    • Local News
    • Sports
    • Notices
    • Church
  • Legals
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Vinton Messenger
No Result
View All Result
Home Local News

Vinton Business of the Week – Rustic Creations

November 14, 2022
in Local News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 1347Share on Facebook
  • 196Share on Twitter
  • 708Share on Email

By Debbie Adams

Dawn Sullivan has re-opened her Rustic Creations gift shop at 116 South Poplar Street in Suite 1A. She describes her business as “a little bit of country in the city.”

She sells all new rustic and primitive home décor, including wreaths and garlands, Amish furniture (pie safes, hutches, and tables), curtains, valances, tobacco frame paintings, tins, florals, door mats, barn stars, rustic signs, garden flags, and so much more. Crossroads Candles are a customer favorite. Currently the shop is filled with Thanksgiving and Christmas “knick-knacks.”

She also creates custom, handmade, personalized ornaments for various occasions, and wreaths. Three of her most popular wreaths feature firemen, policemen, and military personnel.

Dawn Sullivan opened Rustic Creations in Vinton in 2019. She has now reopened her gift shop just up the street at 116 South Poplar Street, Suite 1A, after being displaced by the devastating July 2nd fire in downtown Vinton. (photos by Debbie Adams)

Sullivan opened Rustic Creations in Garden City in 2017 and then moved to downtown Vinton in 2019. She was driving through Vinton and happened to notice Olde Town Jewelers on Lee Avenue was closing and available to lease. Decision made. She and her family did extensive work renovating the Lee Avenue shop before opening.

Her move in October to Poplar Street was the result of the catastrophic fire in downtown Vinton on July 2 which displaced her shop. Although her inventory did not suffer smoke or water damage, the structure of the building may be compromised.

Sullivan wanted to stay in the downtown Vinton area; employee Heather Looney noticed the “for rent” sign at the Poplar Street suite, just up the street from their previous location. Some painting was all that was needed; they moved in and reopened for business on October 8, Vinton Fall Festival Day in downtown Vinton.

She says the new shop is just a little smaller than the one on Lee Avenue and has the distinct advantage of a parking lot right outside the door.

Rustic Creations remains as beautiful as ever, in a location with the benefit of ample parking.

Rustic Creations is currently open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Sullivan is a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School. She studied nursing at ECPI, and did hair for a time, but decided to open a business which featured her first love—crafts. She says she has loved crafting her entire life.

You can keep up with new merchandise and hours of operation at Rustic Creations on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Rusticcreationzs. You can also call 540-566-3824 for more information.

Rustic Creations reminds you that Christmas is only six weeks away!

Sullivan reminds shoppers that it is only two weeks until Thanksgiving and six weeks until Christmas–time to shop.
  • 1347Share on Facebook
  • 196Share on Twitter
  • 708Share on Email
Previous Post

School Board considers adjusting attendance zones

Next Post

Vinton eMessenger | November 17, 2022

Comments 4

  1. Debbie Boles says:
    4 months ago

    I love going there when I get a chance. She has the best smelling candles and wax. I have a wish list going of different things I want.

    Reply
  2. Kaye says:
    4 months ago

    Best little country in the city. Love her shop

    Reply
  3. Pretty Paws Dog and Cat Grooming LLC. says:
    4 months ago

    Such a great place to shop! They have the most beautiful things for sale, and the best customer service! I support this small business, and I totally recommend.

    Reply
  4. Pretty Paws Dog and Cat Grooming LLC. says:
    4 months ago

    Best Place!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • eEdition
  • News
  • Legals
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Login

© 2021 Virginia Media, INC

No Result
View All Result
  • Subscribe
  • News Categories
    • Local News
    • Church
    • Sports
    • School
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • Courthouse
    • Legals
    • Deeds
  • eEdition
  • Spiritual
    • The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
    • Transcendental Meditation
    • Parabola
  • News From Around The State
  • News From Around The Country

© 2021 Virginia Media, INC

  • 1347Share on Facebook
  • 196Share on Twitter
  • 708Share on Email

Forgot your password?

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive mail with link to set new password.

Back to login