Jul 16, 2008

Little shop of ‘this & that’ openBy Zina BoothIllinois-Valley-News.com

Illinois – Karen Luevano walked past a vacant shop in Cave Junction’s Western Plaza, and impulsively rented the space previously occupied by Daddy & Me Locksmith.

Karen; her husband, Fred; her son, Eric, from Luevano’s Painting; and her grandson, Joey, from California painted the inside of the store next to True Value Hardware.

Grandsons Nick Luevano and Mike Luevano also pitched in during the redecoration, and will continue to help with Lue-van-o’s, a “This & That” gift shop, which opened on July 4.

Lue-van-o’s looks like someone’s well-decorated living area, with lovely furniture, Norman Rockwell plates and delightful paintings on the walls.

Fred is proud of his collection of old shot glasses, some dating before 1920. He also displays beer steins, one-armed bandits and a humidor. Fancier items include a silver-plated serving set from India, and McCoy and USA vases.

Read complete article.