Close your eyes, climb aboard the dream weaver train and imagine Bloomington in the tied-dyed, smoke-filled, apple-wined 1970's. If you were here, you certainly remember the "White Rabbit." As eclectic as the community it served, White Rabbit was an emporium of the tacky and naughty--hanging beads, Indian print bed throws, lava lights, smelly incense, and pink lawn flamingos and lots more. It was THE PLACE to go for the latest in dormitory decor. The proprietors, Keith and Ken, had the most popular kitsch around. Then sadly, Starbucks' real estate agents agreed to pay a higher price for their famed location and the boys were forced out.
The White Rabbit Today and the Decorative Rug
Today, White Rabbit is a digital printing shop sharing space with the Decorative Rug cum antique store. As a marketing person, I've thought it was a bit curious how one could cross-sell tribal rugs, color copies and book binding--but it seems to work. What's not flying off the shelves is the fine collection of Hull ceramics, original Fiesta ware, carnival glass and other collectible antiques whose provenance has all be painstakingly detailed by Keith's mother, their purveyor. I thought the classic ice cream table with four chairs would find a new home with in hours of its arrival. Oddly, no. The White Rabbit antiques are superb and deserve a good look.
The Rabbit and Rug are located downtown on the county courthouse square at the corner of 6th and College. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to about 5:30. And if you stop, say hi to Keith and Ken and tell 'em Gail sent you.
The White Rabbit Today and the Decorative Rug
Today, White Rabbit is a digital printing shop sharing space with the Decorative Rug cum antique store. As a marketing person, I've thought it was a bit curious how one could cross-sell tribal rugs, color copies and book binding--but it seems to work. What's not flying off the shelves is the fine collection of Hull ceramics, original Fiesta ware, carnival glass and other collectible antiques whose provenance has all be painstakingly detailed by Keith's mother, their purveyor. I thought the classic ice cream table with four chairs would find a new home with in hours of its arrival. Oddly, no. The White Rabbit antiques are superb and deserve a good look.
The Rabbit and Rug are located downtown on the county courthouse square at the corner of 6th and College. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to about 5:30. And if you stop, say hi to Keith and Ken and tell 'em Gail sent you.
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I LOVED that place! It actually closed down my senior year! So sad!
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