Gifts Galore in GC’s Newest Store
“Soap Sudz & Bath Dudz,” Glasscock County’s newest retail outlet, isn’t really all that new. The store, owned and operated by Shea and Randy Gartman, has been open since last October, in the small white building across from Halfmann’s General Store on Highway 158. Tiny by most retail comparisons, the 12 x 20-foot store still manages to house a surprising variety of merchandise.
Gift choices are numerous, featuring Shea’s hand-made or hand-decorated items such as bath wraps (for boys and girls, sizes 12-month to 3 X) and shirts, all decorated with things such as paw prints, college insignias or crosses, many done in rhinestones.
Shea says she got started by making things at home, which people then wanted to buy; she sold from home and for a while, from a boutique in Midland. Soon, the endeavor was “overtaking the house,” and she needed a place to work outside the home.
Along with the sewn items, the store also has school-identified bags, key chains, totes and purses in addition to various soaps and lotions (some especially for kids), diaper bags, gift baskets and ankle bracelets. Also, there are gift bags complete with wraps, tissue and bows. Soon, the store will handle a line of greeting cards and more jewelry.
Of necessity, the store has irregular hours, but Shea tries for Tuesday – Friday 10 – 5; Saturday 10 – 2. She invites customers to call her cell phone, 432/264-2926, and she will meet folks at the store as necessary.