Shopping Experience
Ribbon Cutting
Community Gathers for Opening
Community Gathers for Opening
Owners Danny & Margie Smoake officially cut the ribbon to open The Elephant Trunk for business.
Community Gathers for Opening
Community Gathers for Opening
Community Gathers for Opening
Local folk gather for the official opening of The Elephant Trunk. We were so grateful for the outpouring of support from our community.
Shoppers Browsing
Community Gathers for Opening
19th Century Spinning Wheel
Shoppers browsing and making their selection of that special item that speaks to them.
19th Century Spinning Wheel
19th Century Spinning Wheel
19th Century Spinning Wheel
Here's a number of items spanning more than a hundred years. In the foreground is an example of a late 1800's spinning wheel.
Grandpa & Grandson Shopping
19th Century Spinning Wheel
Grandpa & Grandson Shopping
These two had a blast checking out all the unique items in the store. Some things they couldn't leave without!
Can't Live Without This!
19th Century Spinning Wheel
Grandpa & Grandson Shopping
More friends helping the cause of the start up of a new business. Yes, this friend quickly became a good customer...thanks!
Here's Looking at you Babe
Here's Looking at you Babe
Here's Looking at you Babe
Reflections into the past...we have a nice selection of mirrors.
Chalk Painted Vanity
Here's Looking at you Babe
Here's Looking at you Babe
On occasion we get an old vanity in. This one we breathed new life into it by having it chalk painted in this french vanilla color.
Elephants, Of Course!
Here's Looking at you Babe
Elephants, Of Course!
It goes without saying that we make a point to carry elephant decor. They can range from wall hangings, tapestries, figurines, jewelry, etc.
Duncan Phyfe
Victorian Sofa
Elephants, Of Course!
This particular sofa was upholstered in a soft lavender fabric. Unique and precious.
Old Mantel
Victorian Sofa
Victorian Sofa
From time to time we get a fireplace mantel in the store. This one was beautifully aged with just enough paint chipping off to make its personality a must to have.
Victorian Sofa
Victorian Sofa
Victorian Sofa
This gorgeous Victorian sofa was in immaculate condition--no tears, no chips or cracks--just simply perfect. The dusty rose colored fabric gave it a stately look.
Samples of Typical Inventory
Rustic Collection
We have an entire wall covered with an array of rustic, primitive & vintage tools and kitchen utensils. A hodge-podge of memories! Scattered throughout the store are old milk cans, oil cans, watering cans, ceramic crocks, and more.
Cabinetry
We love it when we stumble on unique cabinetry. Some items we've stocked range from old sewing cabinets, album cabinets, pie safes, converted sewing machine bases...you name it...we try to get it!
Chairs & Settees
We've had seating from wicker side chairs, antique & mid-century rockers, Victorian & Duncan Phyfe sofas, vintage settees, and more. You never know what we'll get in--the possibilities are endless!