Spotlight: Eight Sisters & A Daughter

Heber City has a new little spot in town, and what a delight! Eight Sisters & a Daughter is a quaint store, with some really fun trinkets and treasures. Every nook and cranny holds another group of delightful items! There is furniture, old lamps and light fixtures, linens and quilts, gift baskets, Utah watercolor and oil paintings, vintage jewelry, throw pillows, sterling silver, books, rugs, specialty body care products, and beautiful porcelain and china.

Eight Sisters & a Daughter is owned and operated by Angela Reddekopp, who lives in the neighboring community of Charleston. She opened the store in September 2006, on the south end of town on Highway 40. This is just a short and scenic drive of about 40 minutes from Provo in Utah County, and one hour from the Salt Lake area.

Everyone wants to know, “Why the name Eight Sisters & a Daughter?” Reddekopp explained that she was the oldest of nine girls and two boys growing up in her large family. She has six children of her own, five sons and one daughter. Some of her family members are involved with the business. Angela’s mother helps with sewing and tole painting, and her sister hand-makes the body care products featured in the shop. The name Eight Sisters & a Daughter is fitting for the store, which leans toward the more girly side of the antiques, collectibles and decorating business.

Reddekopps favorite part of the business is the connection with her customers. She enjoys reminiscing about old porcelain china or linens, and the memories connected with these items. One of her favorite things to do is to make custom pedestal plates from a loved old piece of china or porcelain. These are really beautiful! She is also working towards creating chipped china frames and mirrors from old pieces of damaged china. This gives new life to the pieces, and preserves them for memories sake. She also helps clients in creating custom gift baskets, including pieces that have special meaning for the individuals receiving the baskets.

Reddekopp also focuses on showcasing local artisans work in her store. Her business features watercolor painting and porcelain floral sculptures by Margene Tadd, photography by Jared Reddekopp, Oil paintings by Blaine Horax, signature gems by Probst Farms, handmade body care products by Shannon Vanderpool, and poured glass. She also has one room in her shop that is a bead store, run by Dana Martin. She is the only beading store in the area, and has new and vintage beads and supplies, does repairs on older pieces, and teaches beading and jewelry techniques as well. Redekopp loves supporting and encouraging local artists and artisans to share their wares in her store.

Reddekopp says about 25% of the store is made up of new items by local artisans and vendors, and the remaining 75% is antiques and collectibles. One service provided by Eight Sisters & a Daughter is consignment for people wanting to sell their items. Her inventory is made up from approximately one-half consignment items, and the other half are items that she has purchased to sell. Since her consignment fee is only 25%, Reddekopp says she has plenty of people bringing items in to sell on consignment.

Reddekopp has collected antique furniture, vintage linens, and many other antiques throughout her life. She was exposed to many areas in the United States, growing up with her father serving in the military. She settled in Heber Valley, and has lived in Utah for the past five years. Reddekopp is very involved in the community, and participates in many events and fundraisers in Heber City. Every Thursday during the summer months of June, July and August she sets up a booth to sell at the Farmer’s Market in the Park on Main Street in Heber.

Most of Reddekopps knowledge about antiques has come from reading and studying about antiques and collectibles over the years. She also loves to talk to collectors and dealers who are experts in their field, and to learn from them. She also uses the internet for some of her research. Reddekopp has a small storefront on the internet through Ruby Lane, where she tries to keep about 100 items listed.

Eight Sisters & a Daughter is full of fun, unusual items that will delight anyone looking for a treasure or special piece for themselves or a loved one. The store is open Wed. through Sat. from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. During the summer, the store closes at 3:00 pm on Thursday so Reddekopp can set up at the Farmer’s Market in the park.

This store has some really terrific pieces, and the prices are very reasonable. I left the store feeling quite smug with my purchase of a great walnut Victorian spool display shelf, and a bag of jewelry. Enjoy a trip to the picturesque town of Heber, and stop by Eight Sisters & a Daughter. You won’t be disappointed!