One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’r One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’re down there often. Went shopping yesterday… check out who we happened to find inside of a local store! Love finding little bits of Boonton everywhere we go. Hiiii, Tringali Iron Works! 👋🏼 we knew it was their work right away before even spotting their sign
Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike sh Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike show and how we can’t wait to go again this year! In just a little less than 6 weeks — on May 7th — @boontonrec and @northeastmopar will be hosting this fun event on Main Street again. There will be a DJ, vendors, food, and tons of awesome vehicles to check out. Who doesn’t love a great Spring afternoon spent outside on Main Street having some fun? Looking to register your vehicle or attend as a vendor? Reach out to Boonton Rec for some more info! We hope to see you there ✨
A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now tha A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now that they also have Yum, it’s even better ✨
Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephan Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephanie and her staff over at @salonrevive_nj are ready to take care of alllll your hair needs! She and her fiancé were so incredibly kind and we chatted for a few about their business and how they got started with Salon Revive. Stephanie has been in the industry for 10 years; she grew up in Boonton and when she came home one day from her other job, she realized that she loved being in the salon industry more than anything and wanted to pursue that even further by opening her own space. When they saw that a location in Boonton opened up over at Hawkins Place, they couldn’t resist and hopped on the opportunity! One of their main goals is to have a happy, safe, and healthy environment — for their customers *and* their staff — which is such a wonderful quality to have.

While they are officially open, we’re keeping an eye out for a ribbon cutting sometime soon (and we’ll be sure to let you know when we find out the date). In the meantime, stop by and say hello and welcome them to Boonton! ✨
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Meet the Locals · November 1, 2022

The Soul of Things

By Laurel Harris Durenberger

Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Emporium in Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com

When I was a kid, I used to go trash picking in the alleyways behind our Baltimore City rowhome. Now, you might think: “Why, that’s a little bit odd” but oh my goodness, the treasures I would find. Often, when folks would pass away, their families would just toss away the things that they no longer wanted. The huge cans and bags awaiting the garbage trucks were a summer playground for me. I waded through these ‘toss-aways’ but instead of trash, I saw incredible stories that were represented by the items. I remember an elder artist whose family had thrown away: Victorian scrapbook albums, small, decorative wooden boxes, art and supplies, books and so much more. The treasures I found behind her home told a story, they told her story! I squirreled away so many of those things and have them to this day. They trigger thoughts about the life I imagined she lived.

Another place that I would forage when I was young was the prop room at my families theatre in Long Island. I remember, one summer, while doing props for a production of “Peter Pan,” I was tasked with making a fairy light. I went ‘picking’ for a lamp that I could re-wire and make it seem as if Tinkerbell was speaking. I found a lovely art nouveau piece that was perfect! It had a new life, admired by audiences throughout the run of the show.

Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Emporium in Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com
Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Emporium in Boonton, NJ - boontonguide.com

It is clear to me that my fascination with vintage treasure when I was young led me to my choice to open an antique shop now that I am grown. The inventory in my shop is often acquired through working with families and exploring the objects in the homes in which they grew up. Or, going through the truly precious things that were kept through the downsizing process. I truly love listening to the stories of how objects were used and cared for and the family traditions in which “things” became the centerpiece. These stories are the core of my business. ‘Old stuff’ and its reuse and re-homing is how I spend each day. I research, clean, repair, and display an amazing array of treasures.

The holiday season is, perhaps, one of the most precious times for so many families. I adore listening to stories about holiday decorations from Halloween straight through to Easter. I eagerly listen to tales about making ornaments, finding the Christmas pickle, the dreidel game, elves and pixies, Santas, nutcrackers, dying eggs, and all of the treasures entwined in so many more celebrations. Ornaments hold so much love and are a testimony to the enduring traditions that are the soul of each of our families. They are treasured until the very last relative can no longer care for them. This is where I have come to find my true purpose…to shelter each of these treasures until I can find them a new “forever home.”


Laurel Harris Durenberger is the owner of Time’s Tin Cup Vintage Emporium at 410 Main Street in Boonton.

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One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’r One of us has family down near Lewes, DE so we’re down there often. Went shopping yesterday… check out who we happened to find inside of a local store! Love finding little bits of Boonton everywhere we go. Hiiii, Tringali Iron Works! 👋🏼 we knew it was their work right away before even spotting their sign
Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike sh Thinking about last year’s car, truck, & bike show and how we can’t wait to go again this year! In just a little less than 6 weeks — on May 7th — @boontonrec and @northeastmopar will be hosting this fun event on Main Street again. There will be a DJ, vendors, food, and tons of awesome vehicles to check out. Who doesn’t love a great Spring afternoon spent outside on Main Street having some fun? Looking to register your vehicle or attend as a vendor? Reach out to Boonton Rec for some more info! We hope to see you there ✨
A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now tha A trip to Artsy is always a good time! And now that they also have Yum, it’s even better ✨
Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephan Have you seen the newest business in town? Stephanie and her staff over at @salonrevive_nj are ready to take care of alllll your hair needs! She and her fiancé were so incredibly kind and we chatted for a few about their business and how they got started with Salon Revive. Stephanie has been in the industry for 10 years; she grew up in Boonton and when she came home one day from her other job, she realized that she loved being in the salon industry more than anything and wanted to pursue that even further by opening her own space. When they saw that a location in Boonton opened up over at Hawkins Place, they couldn’t resist and hopped on the opportunity! One of their main goals is to have a happy, safe, and healthy environment — for their customers *and* their staff — which is such a wonderful quality to have.

While they are officially open, we’re keeping an eye out for a ribbon cutting sometime soon (and we’ll be sure to let you know when we find out the date). In the meantime, stop by and say hello and welcome them to Boonton! ✨
Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see mor Now that Spring is here we’re itching to see more flowers bloom around town. Here’s a throwback to some beauties thanks to @btnmainstreet last Summer! 🌺
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