The Humane Society for Hamilton County opened a new resale shop in Noblesville that will help the shelter raise much-needed funds for the animals in its care. The resale shop, Tattle Tails, is at 2350 E. Conner St., Suite A, in Noblesville, next to Carolyn’s Consignments.
Tattle Tails is one of three new stores that will be opening in “The Secret” indoor mall. Tattle Tails is not a consignment store, but rather a resale shop stocked with donated items designed to offer a boutique-style shopping experience. The shop features new or gently used women’s clothing, accessories, home décor, furniture, unique gifts and pet items. Items donated to Tattle Tails are considered tax-deductible donations. The shop will be operated by volunteers with all net proceeds from Tattle Tails going to the Humane Society.
The idea was brought to the shelter by Hamilton County resident Lisa Bednar Cook, who, after retiring from Eli Lilly, decided to use her business knowledge to start a virtual consignment store named Kasey’s Kloset. As an animal lover and shelter supporter, Cook donated all proceeds from Kasey’s Kloset to HSHC. She took it one step further and helped the shelter set up its own storefront resale shop with 100 percent of net proceeds benefiting the animals.
“I knew I wasn’t the only person who had many nice clothes that were only worn once or twice that I couldn’t just give away or that were weren’t necessarily right for a consignment store. I also knew I wasn’t the only person who wanted to help the animals in the shelter,” Cook stated.
Cook approached Carolyn Harlow, owner of Carolyn’s Consignments in Noblesville, about collaborating on the idea and between them, they donated signage, fixtures, flooring and more for the shop.
“We’re so excited about this venture and appreciate the generosity of both Lisa and Carolyn, who are making it possible,” said HSHC Executive Director Rebecca Stevens. “The shop looks amazing and would give any women’s clothing boutique out there a run for its money.”
The shop is seeking donations of new or gently used items like clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor, furniture, holiday items and unique gifts. Store hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Donations are welcome during all hours the shop is open.
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