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Let's Shop Small Business! #National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is April 30th-May 6th, so in honor of this week, I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite small businesses in my area.  I am blessed to live in a rural community that is full of people wanting to better our little town.  I live in Quanah, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Wichita Falls, on Highway 287.  In our little town, we have entrepreneurs that see the importance of bringing businesses and travelers to our area. Ladies, who doesn't like to shop???  I know I do, which is why I'm proud that Quanah boasts two wonderful dress shops that provide the latest fashions we are all looking for.
Rustics and Rhinestones is located directly on Hwy 287 across from the Best Western hotel, making shopping convenient for travelers on the main road.  Owner, Joycelyn Smith, has clothing, home decor, baby items, Junk Gypsy paint, furniture, Tyler Candles and much, much more.
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                                                                    Photos Courtesy of Rustics and Rhinestones
Check out the Rustics and Rhinestones Facebook page to keep up with the amazing new inventory and sales!
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Photo Courtesy of The Tumbleweed

A little more off the beaten path is The Tumbleweed, located in downtown Quanah, on 3rd Street, west of the courthouse.  Keeping our downtown area busy and proud, it is always a "go to" for style and western wear for both men and ladies.  Along with the fabulous clothing, The Tumbleweed offers items for bridal selections, Brighton jewelry, belts and custom t-shirts.  Follow Jodi, Vicky and Kylene on their Facebook page at The Tumbleweed  for the latest in fun and cool styles, like this fringe skirt  I wore to a book signing event this weekend.  I paired it with a pair of Old Gringo boots for a touch of western flare (you can't see them, but they were oh so cute).  

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Lane Frost caps-Photo courtesy of The Tumbleweed

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Big Chief Shirt, Gold Velvet Pants and Leopard Kimono -Photo Courtesy of The Tumbleweed 
Please check out these two wonderful stores if you are passing through our town.  You can be sure you will be met with warmth and southern hospitality!

Speaking of southern hospitality, you can quench your thirst and cure your hunger after shopping Quanah at one of the many wonderful eating establishments.  Enjoy food from the historic Medicine Mound Depot Restaurant, Dutch's Restaurant, Sister's Cafe, or our newest restaurant, Cafe Blackbird.
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Photo Courtesy of the Cafe Blackbird

 Cafe Blackbird is absolutely amazing inside with an equally amazing menu.  I was so excited to see a sandwich shop brought to Quanah.  What a fun atmosphere, providing a menu of gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, soups and made from scratch desserts.  Don't the pictures alone make your stomach growl?

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Photos Courtesy of Cafe Blackbird

Find Cafe Blackbird on Facebook to see more of their delicious dishes, and stop on by next time you are passing through!  

 There are many more small businesses in our little town that I didn't get to today, so rest assured a visit to Quanah, Texas, would be worth your while!  Most of all, no matter where you are, be sure to shop and support small businesses.  See you soon!

 Blessings,
Julie Barker

 #NationalSmallBusinessWeek    #shopsmalltowns  

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