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I’ve been slightly quiet on the blogger front this year, but that doesn’t mean I’ve been sitting on the sofa eating bonbons. No sir-ee bob! I’ve been busy behind the scenes building a little vintage empire in downtown Barrington, IL. In October of last year, the owner of Steeplechase Antiques approached me. “Hey Kyla, the shop next to me will be up for rent. Remember when you said you might be interested in opening a brick and mortar…we’re you serious?” Ummmm, no. Errrrrr, maybe? Well….screw it, what’s the worst that could happen, right? Why not. Count me in!

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

So first thing’s first. The address. I gotta figure out how to do that whole Google biz thing online, but you can find me at 425 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL. (update…I figured it out…I’m official!) I’m still working on the curb appeal. It’s definitely boring right now, but the front window is looking fly AF with those custom pink marble lamps and pink Keith Fortley flower sculpture.

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

The keys landed in my hot little hands in March and the space received a coat of Snowbound…because what else would I paint it? The Boy built a pink wall and then it was moving time.

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

Two trailers later, I had a giant mess on my hands which made me feel slightly overwhelmed. But thanks to the helping hands of The Savoy Flea, progress was made. And I gotta say, I’d be lost without this lady. Girl, you did me a solid. Thank you Marianne.

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

A few things fell apart right before opening day April 11, but I wasn’t going to let me push the date back. I didn’t have a checkout counter but improvised with a folding table and linen tablecloth. The window decal had not shown up. I had zero signage..and presently only have a sandwich board. The large light-up sign still says Barrington Rug Company which was two shops ago, LOL. It’s on my to-do list. In fact, I just stopped writing to text my landlord…who BTDubs is awesome! He texted me a good luck message on opening day and asked if everything was a-okay. SRSLY? Couldn’t have landed in a better place.

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

So let’s chat about opening day. OMG, it was crazy busy! Soooooo many insanely amazing people stopped in to say hello. I even had an excited customer walk in behind me while I was opening the door. The first piece out the door was a little brass camel. It was so cute!

My friend Ilana stopped in with presents and well wishes. Kim from Strangelovely stopped in flowers, my Barrington Boss Lady Group brought me wine and cookies and even more flowers. Ashley brought me champagne. My parents sent orchids. A neighbor made me this incredible HOH 4.11.19 sign. And much to my surprise, followers stopped in. You guys are real!!!! That might have been the most shocking thing ever. Sometimes you have no idea if anyone is even listening, you know?

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

Apparently, this whole shoppe thing was a much bigger deal than I originally thought it to be. Just like the blog, a brick and mortar was never a biz goal or even on my radar…it was more of a huh, let’s roll the dice and see what happens. Complete spur of the moment decision. There was no major build up or plan, but after the first day, I sat down on the pinkies and just soaked it all in for 15 minutes. I was proud of me. The Boy was proud of me. My friends hugged me before leaving and said, “girl, you’re gonna crush it”. The whole day was completely overwhelming, and at 7 pm when I laid down with Zozo to read her a bedtime story, I crashed.

House Of Hipsters Shop - Barrington, IL Owner Kyla Herbes

Since opening day, foot traffic has been a nice steady stream of some of the friendliest people ever. Local interior designers found me quickly and one posted the shop to her Instagram with the hashtag #makingbarringtonhipagain. Ya, Imma keep that m’lady. It’s brilliant! Barrington, you have embraced me and my eclectic crazy style with open arms, and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

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Last Updated on November 29, 2022 by Kyla Herbes

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Kyla Herbes

Kyla Herbes is an interior designer and home decor content creator based in Chicago, IL. She shares daily doses of home decor, corners of her home, interior styling tips, and will inspire you to do it yourself. House Of Hipsters has been featured in Architectural Digest, Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, HGTV, The Huffington Post, Refinery29, Rue Magazine, and Style Me Pretty Living. Kyla has also made appearances on BravoTV and WGN TV and was named a Better Homes and Gardens Style Maker 3 years in a row.

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    Patrick Weseman
    May 21, 2019

    So very cool. I am very happy for you. Blessings in your venture.

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    Ironmongery Experts
    May 22, 2019

    Looks great, hope this new adventure goes well! All the best, Carolina

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    Peggy Alexander
    May 22, 2019

    I love this, you go girl!

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    Julie
    May 23, 2019

    Wonderful!!! You have great style.

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    Martha Peck
    May 23, 2019

    Wishing you much success!

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    Jess
    May 23, 2019

    Congratulations! It looks like an awesome shop. I’d love to daytrip down there and check it out!

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    Olivia
    May 23, 2019

    How exciting! I need to make it down to see you.

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    Ariene
    May 23, 2019

    Sounds like the perfect day – Congrats!!!

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    Judith Holtz
    May 24, 2019

    Awesome, Kyla! I’m so impressed&so happy about your success!

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      Judith Holtz
      May 30, 2019

      Thank you so much! Who knew a complete career change would be so fun!?!?!?!

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    July 7, 2021

    […] weekend we worked our buns off cleaning out the last few items from the vintage shop, peeled the HOH decals off the window, and turned off the lights for the last time. Many of you have […]

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