SCHENECTADY — Bluebird Home Decor has begun its closing sale for its State Street location after the owner announced via Facebook that she would be shuttering the store in March.
“A little over a year ago I began feeling a nudge that I could not ignore,” stated owner Nicolle Broughton in a Facebook post Friday. “After much thought and even more prayer, I have made the very difficult decision to move on from my retail storefront in Schenectady.”
The storefront opened in 2018. However, owner Broughton established the home decor and gift shop in 2013, having had a previous location in Troy.
The shop has handmade, vintage and new items for peoples homes and works with over 20 artists and other businesses across the country, according to the company website.
Broughton said she’s not sure what she’ll be doing next.
“I do know that my creativity does not end here. I will still be around, selling in some capacity,” the Facebook post stated. “I am simply stepping out in faith, releasing my storefront and believing that the best is yet to come. I cannot wait to see how the next few years unfold.”
Broughton also thanked everyone for their support over the years in the post.
“It has been one of the greatest honors and blessings of my life to create and share this space with you allI will miss you all dearly,” she said. “My sincerest thanks and deepest gratitude for all of your support over the years.”
Many customer comments on the post said that they were sad to see the store close.
“So sad to see this post… although not often enough I enjoyed binge shopping at your store,” said Anita Nasuto in a comment. “It was a treat to walk through your door and find so many irresistible gifts and special items for myself. They will mean even more to me now. Sincerely hoping you find a most rewarding path ahead. Very best wishes and thanks for adding such class to that corner.”
The store will offer sales until it closes, all of which are final.
“Most items are 30/40/50% off, any item without a sale tag is 10% off,” Broughton said. “The store will remain open Thursday-Sunday through mid-March. Please come use your gift cards! We also hope to have a tent sale this May, details to follow, and a holiday shop somewhere in the capital district this holiday season.”