Sunday, February 11.

Wow, wasn’t today like a breath of spring after the incredibly cold weather the past couple of weeks.  I’m sure many of you are looking forward to spring.  Here at Mantorville Square, we’re getting ready for spring with our newly arrived merchandise.  We have added several new lines of merchandise, especially in our garden and outdoor décor area, as well as expanding some of our current lines.  We’ll soon be adding Red and White Kitchen textiles, for those of you who enjoy the retro look.

While we are waiting for spring, there are several things to look forward to, including Valentine’s day this Wednesday.  Perhaps you are thinking of celebrating this week or next weekend with a Valentine’s lunch or dinner at the Hubbell House.  If so, be sure to allow time to stop in at Mantorville Square for that special Valentine’s gift.  Flowers are nice, but if your sweetie is the type who prefers longer-lasting gifts, we have a nice selection of candles, baskets, textiles, and home and garden décor.  And of course for the antiques and collectibles lover, we have over 25 vendors providing quality merchandise.

There are two upcoming events you won’t want to miss.  On Friday, February 16, there will be a chili and soup supper from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Holy Family Catholic Church to raise funds for the new Mantorville Regional Welcome Center.  And mark your calendars now for the St.Patrick’s Mulligan stew supper at the Hubbell House on Thursday, March 15.  A live auction will follow the supper with the proceeds going to the Mantorville Restoration Association. 

See you in Mantorville!

January is a great time to visit Mantorville and shop at Mantorville Square.  Many of our 20+ dealers are having a winter sale.  You will find interesting and unusual antiques at every turn.  Glassware, primitives, sporting collectibles, pottery, dishes, kitchenware, fine old furniture, jewelry, books, advertising, Shawnee, Red Wing, Weil, Heisey, Westmoreland, and others too numerous to mention are all here for your enjoyment.  In addition to the fine line of antiques, we also feature a “Company Store” area with items from popular lines such as Blossom Bucket, Upper Deck, Park Designs, Milkhouse Candles, and many more.  Come on out and visit our store.  Be sure to let us know if you see this message on the web.  We are just getting started with our weblog and hope to make it a useful site for you to visit. 

Christmas at Mantorville Square

Looking for something different this Christmas? Tired of fighting the crowds and traffic at the big malls? Come on out to Mantorville Square, located just south of the Hubbell House in historic Mantorville, MN. Mantorville Square is a large, multi-dealer shop featuring over 30 antiques and collectibles vendors. We also carry Legacy cards, Milk House candles, Park Designs textiles, gifts, and home and garden decor. Experience our picturesque setting and relaxed small town atmosphere while enjoying ample, convenient parking and personalized service in our unique shop.

Here are some gift ideas for the creative shopper:

–For the antiques and collectible lover, we have a wide variety of pottery, glassware, china, furniture, crocks, primitives, jewelry, retired Longaberger, tools, sports memorabilia, and many other vintage items.

–For the candle lover, our Milk House hand-poured, clean and long-burning soy and beeswax- blend candles come in a variety of sizes and scents. Add a wick trimmer, smokeless candle extinguisher, or a refillable lighter.

–For garden lovers, think spring for Christmas. We carry rustic iron bird baths and feeders and a selection of outdoor decor.

–For Santa and snowman collectors, we have a delightful assortment, as well as a variety of other Christmas decor.

–For that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member, our friendly staff will gladly assist you with gift selections.

–And don’t forget yourself.

Hours–Tuesday -Friday, 10:00-6:00; Saturday, 10:00-7:00; Sunday, 11:00-6:00.

(507) 635-5554 

Come enjoy the activities during Old /Fashioned Christmas in Mantorville, Dec.2, 2006.

Mantorville will be celebrating “Old Fashioned Christmas” on Saturday December 2. Shops will be open with shelves filled with gift ideas. Music and sleigh bells ringing in the air. Sleigh rides in the fresh blanket of snow. These pictures are from last year. Come to Mantorville on December 2 and put yourself in this year’s pictures.

Greetings from Mantorville Square.  Many of our readers have been to our Antique Mall and Gift Shop in Mantorville.  We have been planning a website ever since we became involved in Mantorville Square 18 months ago.  We hope to use this weblog to inform our customers about items in our Mall, events in Mantorville, and as a way to introduce our readers to our dealers and their unique antiques.