{"id":258,"date":"2009-02-21T04:06:05","date_gmt":"2009-02-21T09:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/example.org\/the-meadows-a-treasure-trove-of-casual-clothing-in-floyd"},"modified":"2009-02-21T04:06:05","modified_gmt":"2009-02-21T09:06:05","slug":"the-meadows-a-treasure-trove-of-casual-clothing-in-floyd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/makingripples.com\/?p=258","title":{"rendered":"The Meadows &#8211; a treasure trove of casual clothing in Floyd"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is a special feeling about a small clothing store that offers carefully selected lines of clothing and real personal service. Shopping in one of these stores and finding that they carry what you need is a pleasure moment that you remember for a long time. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901082d28a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The_Meadows_1\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901082d28a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901082d28a4-200wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 200px;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n We are fortunate to have one of these clothing stores here in Floyd, Virginia. This converted house is called The Meadows and it is located on Route 8 opposite the Harvest Moon.<\/p>\n<p>Recently I needed some walking shoes and after weeks of browsing in stores in surrounding cities, I thought of The Meadows and wondered if Barbara had something I could use. <\/p>\n<p>In my first five minutes at The Meadows I found a pair of Merrill walking shoes&#0160; which fit better than any shoes I have purchased in recent years. I am delighted that she had them, but I am crestfallen that it has taken me so long to discover the full range of what she does offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901084128a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: right;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Barbara_DeRemer\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901084128a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901084128a4-200wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 200px;\" \/><\/a> Owner Barbara DeRemer has created a unique shopping experience for men and women looking for quality outer wear, organic cotton clothing and Merrill shoes at reasonable prices. <\/p>\n<p>Her shop has room after room of tasteful casual clothing at reasonable prices. The Meadows carries brand names like Smartwool, Columbia and Woolrich as well as jewelry by local artists.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a sales room with 30-50% discounts. The hours are 1-5 Monday and Tuesday and 10-5 Wednesday through Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901089828a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The_Meadows_2\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901089828a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901089828a4-200wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 200px;\" \/><\/a>I have been shopping for gifts at The Meadows ever since it opened in January 2006 and have never failed to find something appropriate for the recipient. Barbara&#39;s advice often came in handy when I could not make a decision. However, I have never really checked out all of the lines of merchandise she offered. <\/p>\n<p>Like many guys, I go shopping, find the things I need, and then leave. This means that there were, and are, all sorts of clothes in The Meadows that I have never looked at. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010b3028a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The_Meadows_4\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010b3028a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010b3028a4-200wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 200px;\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901090d28a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: right;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The_Meadows-blog-size\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901090d28a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef01127901090d28a4-100wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 100px;\" \/><\/a>It&#39;s time I remedied that lack of information. <\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about The Meadows, click on the thumbnail to see an article from the Floyd Press.<br \/>&#0160;<br \/>Here are a few more views of what The Meadows has to offer. Click on images to enlarge.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not taken advantage of what The Meadows has to offer, I suggest you drop in and visit. It might just make your day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010b5c28a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jewelry\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010b5c28a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010b5c28a4-200wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 200px;\" \/><\/a>&#0160;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010f1728a4-800wi\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"float: right;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The_Meadows_3\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010f1728a4 \" src=\"http:\/\/ripples.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341bfac253ef011279010f1728a4-250wi\" style=\"margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 230px;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is a special feeling about a small clothing store that offers carefully selected lines of clothing and real personal service. 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