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Chocolate Soup
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Phone 209 - 966-5683 |
5009 Highway 140, P.O. Box 1479, Mariposa,CA. 95338 |
| Hi, my name is Elaine and I would like to invite you to my shop called Chocolate Soup. We have 12 rooms filled with home
accessories and gifts, some new and others gently used, but all are chosen carefully with our customers in mind. Each room has been decorated with it's own personality. We hope that what we offer is not just merchandise, but a positive experience when you come to visit ...and when its time to leave that you feel you want to come back. This is what we strive for at Chocolate Soup. |
Please click for: The Little Red House
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Please ...if you are driving our mountain roads, keep and eye out for our four legged furry friends...they don't always take
time to look both ways. We look forward to seeing you... Remember: Our Spring Open House is the first weekend before Easter & Christmas Open House is the first weekend in November.
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For over one hundred years the Little Red House stood as a sentry on the main crossroads of Mariposa. Covered with dense foliage it has watched the changes made by progress through the years. When I moved to Mariposa over 27 years ago, I passed the Little Red house with fascination, wondering what stories it could tell. Often I would have my husband drive slowly past so that I could look into its gardens. As years went by it became harder and harder to see the little red house that I had fallen in love with. By chance (I really don’t think it was by chance), I met the owner and confessed my fascination and love for the Little Red House. He remembered and 2 years later the Little Red House became my dream come true. In 2000 Chocolate Soup celebrated its first Christmas Open house in its new home….The Little Red House. Dates to Remember: As you can see we have a lot happening in Mariposa in the next 2 months. I am very excited with the
upcoming events. Lots of people have been working very hard to make Mariposa a destination. So come and enjoy the spring
season with us. April 25th-26th Civil War Reenactment Days at the Long Ranch April 26th FFA Dinner and Dance at the Fair Grounds April 26th-27th A Weekend in the Country on the Mariposa Agri-nature Trail
May 2nd-4th Butterfly Festival May 3rd Mariposa Symphony May 10th-11th Indian Council Pow Wow May 17th-18th Relay for Life May 24th-25 Heritage Days at the History Museum May 25th Mountain Music Fest May 30th-31st Catheys Valley Western Fair May 31st Rotary Fine Art & Wine Festival
And By the Way: I want to thank all of you who came to our Spring Open House. You made it even more successful than the year before. We had a wonderful time and it was great seeing you enjoy the store as much as we do. As you may have noticed we had to move the Chocolate Fountain onto the front porch due to the weather. Nevertheless, I think everyone enjoyed the chocolate and goodies that filled the porch table! Don’t forget that many of those coupons that were given out at the Open House are still redeemable, check the dates. Thank You again for a very successful Spring Open house.
Sooner or Later we’ll get it Right…. We want to have a new look on the front porch. We just have not gotten it right yet. We want to display furniture that we have had in storage, or we just bought hoping that with loving care and a little paint it could be just what you’re looking for. Soon we will have it the way we keep picturing it in our minds but haven’t been able to duplicate yet. Sooner or later we’ll get it right.
Plants….Plants….Plants It has been a few years since we have had plants at Chocolate Soup. Remember when our Dear Joyce (Under the Eaves) had all her plants displayed among her treasures in her store. We decided it was time again to have Plants at Chocolate Soup. With our green thumbs and remembering how Joyce trained us to care for her plants, we at Chocolate Soup once again will have small plants for sale. I have no doubt that Joyce will be looking after us and reminding us to water. (We do miss you so, Joyce.) Don’t Forget: · Mothers’ Day is May 11th. We have lots of gift ideas! If you would like, we can also put together a gift basket for Mom. If you have any questions, give us a call at209-966 5683 · Parking is available behind the Pizza Factory.· Gift Certificates make great gifts.· Take advantage of the Chocolate Soup shopping card. If you don’t have one, pick one up when you come in.
One-of-a-Kind and Crafted with Care: Upstairs on the front porch at Chocolate Soup you will enter the room of The Colonial Woodwrights. 90% of what you see in this room is hand crafted in Mariposa by Michael and Robbie Crowly. Established in 1984 the Crowleys have worked with wood to create 1000’s of pieces of quality furniture and accessories made in the tradition of years past. Each piece is crafted by Michael with carefully chosen wood, traditional methods of joinery, and finishing that takes 7 to 12 steps to get the desired look. That’s where Robbie comes in, sanding, painting, hand rubbing to create their hallmark finishes. Their goal is to craft pieces that incorporate traditional styles and design, but are functional in today’s homes. You can also appreciate the fact that The Colonial Woodwrights has always used US grown wood from sustainable forests and certified mills. The water based paints and cotton based lacquer top coats are environmentally friendly; approved by the strictest of EPA standards.
Robbie also crafts fun folk art out of wood. Her latest creations include birds, snails, and mushrooms. Just in time for spring decorating!
So come in and take a look. Each piece of furniture is as unique as you are. One-of-a-kind and crafted with care! And in today’s global market, it’s nice to know you can still have something hand made (in Mariposa, Ca.) at prices that are affordable.
I want to thank you once again for our success. Our Store only exist because of your interest and needs.
Thank you for shopping at Chocolate Soup….
Elaine Are there frogs in heaven Joyce? |
So stop by, bring a friend ...stroll through our
garden and then come inside for a visit. |
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We make gift baskets, offer gift certificates and even a Chocolate Soup shopping card. Make sure you get on our E-mailing list for store sales: Email: Chocolate Soup Chocolate Soup is located in historic Mariposa, California. Located on the South end of Mariposa near where Highway 140 and Highway 49 merge. Plenty of parking at Chocolate Soup or park behind the Pizza Factory on 5th Street in the parking lot and stroll along the Mariposa Creek Parkway, South to our store. Chocolate Soup in Mariposa California has fine home accessories, gifts, antiques and collectibles. |
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Mariposa, California 95338
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