GiGi's Treasure Trove

Surprise! It's not only our waist bands that are expanding during this pandemic! Yes, GiGi's is expanding, too! First off, we have broken out of our section of the magical blue cabinet at Country Gypsy (118 N. West Street) and are now in a wondrous white one where you can actually see the items and pick them up (without fear of breaking some cardinal rule of sliding a cabinet door without proper supervision)! I will be adding some items there this week. I will also be taking photos. (Sorry in advance for my lack of skills) Secondly, we are now also located at It Is What It Is (190 Carlinville Plaza). More items will be added this week & as time goes by. Time constraints & physical stamina prevented more to be done on the official set up date. But, hey, two locations within 11 months...not too shabby! 😁

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GiGi's Treasure Trove updated their phone number.

GiGi's Treasure Trove updated their business hours.

Now we know why I never became a photographer. 😁 Just some I took during yesterday's visit to the shop. It gives you an idea of what you will find. Make sure you come visit Country Gypsy soon! Don't forget the sidewalk sale continues tomorrow!!

Lots of new items added! I've taken new necklaces (including more of the rainbow quartz & the ones with the glow in the dark stone pendants--blue, purple, green, & even and orange). Today I refilled the magnet board (now located in the hall before you enter the main room). We have STL Cardinals & Blues, some Chicago Cubs & Bears, horses, butterflies, Baby Yoda, Star Wars, Mickey & Minnie, tie-dye, etc. (I added about 3 dozen new ones today. LOL) I also took up the first dozen decorated drinking vessels...coffee cups, water bottles, glass mugs, large lidded drinking glasses. We have everything from CHS, CAVIES, butterflies, kittens, to humor. There is something there for everyone. The next trip up (possibly in the morning) I will be refilling the keychains...Harley, Cardinals, Cubs, Cavies, horses, Baby Yoda, Star Wars Hard Rock Café, etc. There will be even more goodies coming now that we are allowed to visit our favorite places to be! 😁

Yes, I know I'm blowing up your newsfeed this morning, but all for a very good reason! The 30th Annual Carlinville Christmas Market starts TODAY! The square, courthouse, mansion & shops in town are all in their festive finery. The weather today is even feeling a bit nippy to help you get into the holiday spirit!

First off, you can take the guided tour of the Macoupin County Courthouse from 1pm-3pm on Saturday. (A new one starts every 30 minutes.) The Sears Home tours (1039 N. Charles) will be offered from 1pm-4pm. Admission is $5 per tour & $8 for both tours. Admission for school aged kids is only $1.

Secondly, there is a free shuttle service so you are able to park at one location & take the shuttle to every where else. No need to stress over whether you can find a parking spot everywhere you want to go! Just hop the shuttle! It has stops at the Carlinville Plaza, the Anderson Mansion, the church across from the high school that has vendors & more on Friday & Saturday, and the square.

Lastly, what can you expect to see and do? We've covered the tours. There is a petting zoo, live nativity, kids craft area, free sleigh rides, free fire engine rides, street performers, carolers, free Christmas movies at the Marvel Theatre (Saturday) and lights galore! I know that Santa & even the Grinch will be visiting Country Gypsy. I also know there will be live music all weekend at Country Gypsy.

Now, for the main reason most go to the market...the SHOPPING! You have the vendors on the square & at the big church (plus Sullivan's has something special going on). You have the shops out at the plaza. You have all the stores on & around the square. You have tons of options and will find something for every one on your list!

Logan Elliot will be playing at Country Gypsy with his homemade CBGS during the Carlinville Christmas Market Dec 6th 4 to 7 and Dec 7th ... Please stop in and show hime some Love!!!!😍😍😍😍 Also if you play an instrument or sing stop by and join us as our stage and soundsystem are always Free for everyone to enjoy 😍🤩😍🤩😍

Special appearance by the "GRINCH" 2pm Saturday and Sunday .... at Country Gypsy 118 nwest for the Carlinville Christmas Market..... Photo op fof FREE😍🤩🍭

The magnet board is refilled! We have Carlinville, Route 66, Cardinals, Blues, Cubs, Grateful Dead Dancing Bears, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Steampunk, assorted Christmas, Tie Dyed Peace Signs, & even Country Gypsy Christmas. I'm sure I've left a few out, but you can stop by Country Gypsy to see them all! (Forgive the lack of camera skills.)

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Did I tell you the magic blue cabinet has a new location? Well, it does! We are now over on the left side of the shop...next to the clothing! I

It's almost that time of year! Santa will be making a quick visit to oversee the Christmas Tree lighting up on the square at 6pm on Tuesday, November 26th!

Come out to the Carlinville Square on November 26th at 6PM for the arrival of Santa and the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!

What's this? What's this? There's color everywhere. What's this? There's white things in the air (well there was a couple days ago). What's this? I can't believe my eyes I must be dreaming....
What's this? I want it, oh, I want it! Oh, I want it for my own
I've got to know. I've got to know! What is this place that I have found? GiGi's Treasure Trove at Country Gypsy!

What is this? What's this?
My dearest friend, if you don't mind
I'd like to join you by your side
Where we can gaze into the stars
And sit together, now and forever
For it is plain as anyone can see
We're simply meant to be

Just a friendly reminder, you can show your Cavalier pride all year long by stopping by the shop to get Carlinville Cavaliers fridge/locker magnets, keychains, and ID badge reels! There are different styles offered. (Remember, if you want something personalized let us know.)

Now, these little treasures will be arriving at Country Gypsy on Tuesday (Nov. 5th)!

We have quite an assortment this time in the cabochons--steampunk time machine heart, lovely butterfly, Triquetra (Celtic Trinity Knot) in shades of blue, & lastly a sweet little fairy upon the crescent moon.

The last two photos show items that are unique. In the daylight the stones of these necklaces are a creamy white, but in the dark the stones glow a lovely shade of soft blue. The first one is has the steampunk fairy globe dangling from the top point of a crescent moon. The second one is a filigree heart encasing the fairy globe stone.

I thought it might be helpful to see some of the items GiGi's Treasure Trove has at Country Gypsy. Yes, we have dream catcher keychains in stock! I have my favorites. Which one is yours?

(Since I take lousy photos, I'm improvising...and getting some help so I can get you some sneak peeks! 😁)

To some it might seem like a small thing & not very noteworthy to have just 10 likes on your shop's page. What do they know?! I think it is VERY worthy of a Thank You note because it IS an achievement! I can't wait to post more of these little notes in the days to come!!

Just in time to show your HALLOWEEN or your SPOOKTACULAR YULETIDE SPIRIT! (I know, some of you would wear them all year long...and I love ya for it! 😁) No tricks or calories involved, just a little something to treat someone special...which also includes you! You'll find these little goodies on the magical blue cabinet at CountryGypsy!!!

In (and on) the magical blue display case!

(oil warmers, jewelry, crystal skull shot glasses, lanterns, key rings, ID/badge reels)

I told you it was happing soon! Three days later we are officially up and running at Country Gypsy!

By the door....

Grateful Dead, Tie Dye, STL Cardinals, STL Blues, Chicago Cubs, Horses, Steampunk, Nightmare Before Christmas, Carlinville Cavaliers, Route 66 & more.

This page is currently under construction. Big news will soon be shared! We will soon be coming to a lovely little shop near you (if you live in the Carlinville area)! Updates, product photos, etc. will soon be posted! Stay tuned, my trove of treasures!