04/16/2026
Like many of you, I was shocked to hear about the sudden closure of Painted Tree Boutiques.
As a small business owner, this one hit close to home. My business, Country Friends of Ohio, was also affected—and I know so many other vendors are feeling the same way right now. There was a lot of time, energy, and heart poured into those spaces.
That’s the reality of small business… it can change quickly, and not always in ways we expect.
But here’s what I do know—small business owners are resilient.
We pivot. We adjust. And we keep showing up.
I’m grateful to say that our brick-and-mortar location in West Liberty is OPEN, and I’ll continue bringing you the products and personal experience you’ve come to love.
You can shop with us in-store or online anytime at 👉 www.countryfriendsofohio.com
If you’ve ever supported my small business—whether you’ve shopped, shared a post, or stopped in to say hello—thank you. It truly means everything, especially in times like this.
Now more than ever, supporting small businesses matters.
And to the vendors affected by this… I see you. Keep going. 💛
Rustics | Antiques | Primitives | Homemade
