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Check out Oklahoma’s largest selection of Victorian Heart Quilts and a lot more at Homeward Bound in downtown Claremore.

Homeward Bound owners Martin and Nancy James and their dog Jesse invite you to check out the great selection of high-quality Victorian Heart quilts, tabletops, linens and rugs at both their online store and their storefront in downtown Claremore.

Perhaps one of downtown Claremore’s best-kept secrets is ready to make itself known. Homeward Bound is the largest seller of Victorian Heart Quilts in Oklahoma and the only vendor in the Tulsa metro area. Victorian Heart quilts are hand-stitched and 100 percent cotton. Anyone looking for high-end bedding, Jute rugs and tableware should visit their website or store to view all of the unique options available.
    Owners Martin and Nancy James pride themselves in specializing in high-end products and recently expanded the range they carry in the store. “We opened our online store in 1999, but in 2007 decided it was time to have a physical location as well,” said Martin. “Then last year we expanded the selection of the higher-end products we carry here at the store as the Victorian Heart product line, including quilts, Jute rugs and tableware, grew in popularity. It works out great because it allows the customer to browse all the options in the comfort and convenience of their own home, but also allows them to come in and touch, feel and see the colors, fabrics and quality workmanship in person.”
    “And for those customers who don’t wish to come in person, we do of course invite them to buy online and ship items to their home,” added Nancy. Customers can expect to pay around $120 to $200 for a Victorian Heart queen size quilt, but Homeward Bound will match any online price a customer can provide them.  
    In addition to the great selection of Victorian Heart Quilts, the 5,000-square-foot store features all kinds of new home décor including Jute Rugs, Quilted and Jute tableware, wall hangings, framed prints, window treatments and Colonial Candles, as well as high-quality used furniture and decorative items. Space is available to rent for anyone who wishes to start a storefront of general home décor items, or new or refurbished furniture.  
    Martin, who is originally from England, moved to Los Angeles in 1990. He and Nancy came to Claremore from California in 2006 because they were looking for a better place to raise their children. Claremore ended up being a perfect choice for both family and business reasons. Both Martin and Nancy say that their favorite thing about owning a business in downtown Claremore is seeing the resurgence of Claremore’s Main Street over the years.  
    “In addition to Homeward Bound, there are so many great stores here,” said Martin. “They weren’t here six years ago when we opened our doors, and it’s been very neat to see and be a part of the growth.”
    “We encourage everyone to come see us,” said Nancy. “Downtown Claremore has really become a destination, so we also encourage them to come spend a day browsing all of the other great shops and boutiques, and specialty restaurants like the Belvidere Mansion and the Pink House. This really is a fun street with all kinds of unique stuff.”
    As an added incentive to visit the store, any time Nancy is there, she brings along the store mascot, a King Charles Spaniel mix named Jesse. Jesse is affectionately featured in the painted store name on the front of the building and loves to greet guests who browse the store.  
    Homeward Bound is open six days a week for the convenience of its customers. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information on items available in the store or current sales and specials, search Facebook for “Homeward Bound – New, Gently Used and Antique Home Furnishings” or visit their website.

For more information, contact

Homeward Bound

(918) 341-5241

www.completelycountydecor.com