Our spotlight on business this month are the shops at SHOP 302 aka Barnwood Creations and & Junque.
Barnwood Creations is the brain child of Eric Gillespie. What started out as a hobby (and still is) has
turned into a nice side business for him. Eric began his hobby renting booths at festivals and fairs where
people would constantly tell him that he needs his own store so they could visit anytime. Eric was able
to access the building across from Dr. Mowery’s dental office and next to the Dance Dolls studio for his
store and has been there for about a year now. He was previously only open one or two nights a week
as this was all his day job schedule allowed. What is so unique about Barnwood Creations is that Eric
uses actual old barnwood in his work. This is not new wood made to look old but old wood that he has
salvaged from barns and businesses in the area. For instance, the curve frame stand in his store is from
the old Panico building downtown. So, his items are not only one of a kind but also they have a story to
tell. Many people will come in with a picture or an idea and ask Eric if he can make that for them, he is
only too happy to oblige! When Eric was starting out he had a lot of items that were stuffed and his
Uncle decided he needed a stuffed armadillo. Yes folks, you can see Eric’s armadillo in the store
perched on a shelf behind the desk. Eric also wanted to promote local artists by giving them a place to
display and sell their goods as well. You can find candles, jewelry, artwork and other items in Barnwood
Creations so stop in soon!
& Junque was a dream of 3 Antwerp ladies for many years now. All three worked full time and did not
really have time to take on an antique/vintage shop. After two retired and the young one was ready for
a new adventure, thus & Junque was born. Anne Cline, Jennifer Ramsier and Suzanne Hollabaugh went
out on a limb, thanks to Anne, and decided to give it a go. Putting these two generations together into a
business venture was not all fun and games. The paper vs electronic tablet debate has created and still
continues to generate laughs and eye rolls as when the three began! & Junque is a vintage handmade
antique boutique that occupies the back half (and shares the front window) with Barnwood Creations
thus creating Shop 302, as in 302 main street. When you walk in you can be greeted with a friendly face
and a “hello, can I help you?” The ladies have had a lot fun times shopping for their new shop and
Anne has learned how to decorate vertically because of the limited space. They are constantly scouring
shops and sales so their inventory is always changing. You are guaranteed to find something new and
different every time you visit. Anne shared a funny story of a 75 year old lady (here comes the
generation thing again) who asked her “Do you take debit?”
Stop in Shop 302 and see the unique and beautiful things that Barnwood Creations and & Junque have to
offer. Hours for both shops are Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 10-7:30, Friday 10:00-5:00 And Saturday 10-2.