Tapestry store opens doors in Greytown

NEW BUSINESS: Pam Wickstead in her new shop in Greytown, Tapestry. PHOTO/LYNDA FERINGA

House-bound for a year and passing time by giving tired and worn tapestries a new lease of life by turning them into vibrant cushions, led Pam Wickstead into her latest business venture.

Tapestry, next to Forest Food Organics on Greytown's Main St, is an eclectic mix of taxidermy animals, framed butterfly collections, industrial lights, retro goods and French furniture.

"I believe in real things, items that have history. Whether it be creating them from scratch with vintage fabrics or giving something that's ruined and worn a fresh lease on life," said Ms Wickstead.

After two clothing stalls and an Italian restaurant, Ms Wickstead thought her days of running businesses were over.

But after an accident that kept her at home for a year she decided to open a shop filled with old, new and up-cycled things she loved, with hours that suited her.

Tapestry is a Francophile's dream and offers unique, offbeat pieces Ms Wickstead has picked up from auctions.

The mother-of-three, who is originally from Wellington and now lives in Longbush, also up-cycles retro furniture.

"I give something that needs care attention and bring it back to life."

While helping out at a friend's Greytown shop, Ms Wickstead had fallen for the "quaint little township".

"There was so much positivity so I thought it would be good to offer something a bit different."

Tapestry is open from Friday to Monday, 11am to 4pm, but these hours will be extended over the summer months.