Hickory Backroads Boutique & Photography
Tue, 06/16/2015 - 11:32am
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By:
Pam Goebel
Something new and exciting is happening again in downtown Gonvick! Hickory Backroads Boutique and Photography will be opening on June 19th, just in time for Father’s Day shopping. Owned and operated by Kelly Melin, of Gully (north of Gully to be sure), this store is sure to have something for everyone!
The boutique stocks an ever changing variety of refurbished furniture, custom made signs, clothing, candles and so much more!
Kelly, assisted by her mom and dad, Rick and Joni Bjerklie and her husband Greg have worked wonders in what is usually known as the Bergerson building. The décor is rustic and homey, complete with shelving appropriately made out of plumbing supplies, a corrugated steel wall with a barn door, and reclaimed wood counter.
Kelly will stock both wholesale and consignment goods, which guarantees something new every time you stop in! She is hoping to welcome new vendors who are looking for a new place to display their items.
New additions in the near future are tank tops, t shirts and hoodies designed by local business 2 Loons Letters & Threads. Other merchandise includes handmade lotions, jewelry and wood creations such as bird houses. A selection of the sweatshirts and Tshirts for the Gonvick Bulldogs reunion will be for sale here as well!
Her photography studio is part of the store as well. Small sittings can be done on site, or Kelly enjoys traveling to take pictures at homes, parks or wherever else the spirit takes you to achieve unique, personalized memories.
Kelly attended school at Brown University for Graphic Design. She was employed as a graphic designer at Arctic Cat and at Digi-Key as a Media Placement Specialist.
She also has been a para at the RLCC school for five years, while her and husband Greg raise three boys, Gerald,10, Oliver,7 and Emmitt,4. Besides coaching volleyball for the Jr. High, she is involved in Junior Olympics AND the family is active in the TakeDown Club wrestling program. (Makes sense with three boys!)
Hickory Backroads will also be holding events, such as classes and information on “doTerra” Essential Oils. There is a super cute space for posting community events, so keep that in mind for staying up to date on our busy town. She can also take orders for signs and other décor. If you can dream it, she will create it! Kelly plans to have photography specials, and gift certificates are also a handy way to do your shopping.
Why Gonvick? may be a question you ask. Well, Kelly sees the great opportunity of our small communities. To name a few, we have easy access off of Highway 92, we are in Lake Country, and we are an untapped resource for new retail establishments. I have a feeling she may start a whole new era in small town living.
Beginning Friday, June 19, You can stop in to shop at Hickory Backroads Boutique 10-5 Tuesday through Friday and 10-4 on Saturdays. Business phone number is 487-5700, so be sure to save time during your Father’s Day happenings for the new happening in Gonvick, Hickory Backroads Boutique and Photography!