Bittersweet Beginnings

05/10/2026

04/05/2026

Hope you have a beautiful day with your family and friends! 💛🧡🩷

03/19/2026

Something special is making its way back… ✨

We’ve been a little quiet lately, but behind the scenes, we are starting to pick, sort and uncover treasures just waiting to be found. 🕰️🪞📚

Let’s just say… Bittersweet Beginnings will be opening back up again in June 2026. 🗝️ 💫

Vintage lovers, antique hunters, and curious treasure seeker… You might want to keep your eyes on us! ❤️

More details coming as the time draws closer!

01/20/2026

A little reminder that the seasons keep moving along… and there’s beauty in each one. 💖

We came across this darling countdown, and it made us smile, so we wanted to share it with you all. 😃

From Bittersweet Beginnings here’s to holidays, springtime, and sunny/warmer days ahead!! 🌻

01/06/2026

The dates have been set!! 🩵🤍💚💛🧡

12/26/2025

A huge thank you to everyone that shopped with us during 2025, we appreciate you all!

We are now closed, but will reopen on Saturday, June 6, 2026!

During this time away we will be revamping things inside the store and spending time with our family!!

12/20/2025

🍂✨ Holiday Scents Have Arrived ✨🍂

We’ve just received a beautiful shipment of holiday potpourri, perfect for adding a warm, old-fashioned touch to your home. 🕯️🌿

Stop in today!! 🛒🛍️💖

12/20/2025

🌟🎉 WE’RE OPEN TODAY! 🎉🌟

After being closed the last two Saturdays due to the weather ❄️🌬️, Bittersweet Beginnings is OPEN today! 🏡💖

🛍️✨ Stop in for those last-minute gifts and enjoy 20% OFF your total purchase! ✨🛍️

📍 1020 Story Street, Boone
🚂 Just north of the railroad tracks
☕ South of the Whistle Stop Cafe
🕰️ Today only — Saturday 12/20/25
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🪑🕯️ We offer a wonderful mix of antiques, primitives, vintage home décor, and new gift items — perfect for holiday shopping or treating yourself! 🎁🎄

💗 We have truly missed you all and can’t wait to see your smiling faces today! 😊🙌

👉 Come shop small, shop local, and support Bittersweet Beginnings! 💕✨

12/20/2025

Follow the map to the Holiday Magic - stop into Bittersweet Beginnings today, Saturday, 12/20 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for those last minute gifts before Christmas!! ❤️

🎄 Last-Minute Shopping Ideas? Santa Still Needs Stocking Stuffers! 🎅

Looking for those final gifts or the perfect stocking stuffers? These amazing local shops have you covered with unique, thoughtful finds for everyone on your list. 🎁

Support our community, spread some holiday cheer, and make your gifts extra special by shopping local. ❤️
You never know—you might find something perfect for yourself, too!

🗺️ Follow the Map to Holiday Magic!
Santa’s got a route, and so do you! Stop into these local shops for stocking stuffers and thoughtful gifts. 🎅
Jodi's Hometown Boutique
Letter Eats By B
Modern Dress
Blissful Brew Coffee & Shop
Bacon Jewelers
Sisters in Cheese
The Stone Path
Bittersweet Beginnings
Sugar Valley Emporium
Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery - BOONE, IA
The Book Shoppe, Inc.
The Lavender Basket

12/13/2025

Good Morning… 😃

In an effort to keep our customers safe, Bittersweet Beginnings, has decided to be closed today, Saturday, 12/13/25.

Be safe out there!!

12/07/2025

Have you heard???

Only two more Saturdays of shopping until we close for the winter months! If there is anything you are interested in, please stop in either:

Saturday, 12/13 or Saturday, 12/20

During this time off we will be resting, spending more time with our family, changing some displays and bringing out more metal and wood items that have been kept in our back rooms since we opened almost 4 years ago!

As always thank you for your understanding and ongoing patronage!

Patrick and Rayna