The Post and Office

This past weekend a new business opened in Harrington.  The Post and Office is open and serving terrific coffee in the newly restored historic Post Office building! 

Offerings at the Post and Office

Sandwich board outside the Post and Office.

And another sandwich board made from two windows and frames then etched.

I'm not a person that frequents coffee shops.  I think this may be only my fifth or sixth espresso I have ever bought in my life!  It was worth it!!

A little over a year ago Justin and Heather Slack conceived of the idea of restoring and renovating the old post office in our little town.  Their goal was to make this space a coffee shop where folks could gather for conversation, companionship and relaxation.  After months of hard work they have opened the door to the most delightful and comfortable retail spot for miles around.

There are a couple cozy places where folks can sit and chat while they enjoy their drink

Another cozy spot!

And a coffee bar!

The grand opening happened this past Saturday.  They were open at 6 am and we arrived shortly after the door was unlocked.  It was dark when we arrived and by the time we left, it was light and people were streaming in for a cup of coffee and an apple fritter! 

Reynald (who is not a morning person!!) and Alicia waiting for their order.  The two tables that are visible were made by Heather's Uncle Jim from local barn wood.

Justin filling our order.

Justin and Heather behind the counter and a customer deciding on what she wanted.

Stop in when you can, and plan to spend some time taking in the detail that this ambitious young couple have built in to their shop.  When possible they preserved what they could.  In addition, they have taken special care to build in local artifacts that have either been donated or gathered.

Looking out from the Post and Office through new windows on the lower level and restored pane windows up above.  Heather removed, cleaned and re-glazed each and every pane in these upper windows!

This wainscoting was salvaged, with permission, from the old Mohler school.

The coffee bar is also made from reclaimed local barn wood then a thick epoxy lacquer for a durable finish.

There was need for more flooring in the coffee shop due to past tenants of the building having different use requirements.  So, again, with permission, Heather and Justin acquired some flooring from the old Mohler school.  It was exactly like the original floor, just  a different color from different use.  The school house flooring is on the left in this photo.

Also from the Mohler school is this paneled door that Heather and Justin are using to enclose the mop closet.  

This delightful gem was donated to the Post and Office.  It used to sit in the Marlin post office!  

Time to go home.  The sun is up and we need to get to work.  Little Oliver looks so cute in front of the Post and Office!