Looking for unique gifts? Or how about a new and fun gathering spot for the girlfriends? We’ve found the perfect place. Red Potato Market! This ever-changing vignette of both vintage and new handcrafted pieces by local artisans is located in the quaint community of Simonton…mere minutes from the Katy/Fulshear area.

Owned by Laurie Cuthbertson and Debra Sabrsula, Red Potato Market operates in an old house…and you’ll find treasures in every room—from the shabby chic, farmhouse, and kitchen rooms to the kids, spa and ‘green’ rooms. Debra says, “Every room has a unique personality, and we like to keep them fresh. You can find fabulous chalk paint in shabby chic, interesting antiques in the farmhouse, draperies and soothing candles in the spa room, unique and personalizable gifts in the kid’s room, upscale items in the green room. We support local as much as we can, and we are always on the lookout for different and interesting items.”

Debra grew up in Simonton and Laurie hails from Inez, TX, near Victoria. Both ladies enjoyed successful careers in corporate America…but the small town life called them back. The two met at a church retreat and discovered their shared love of unique home design, old homes and dreams of starting a store. And the vision caught fire from there. “It’s amazing how God opened doors for us,” says Laurie, “Debra and I just click. The store opened eight months after we started talking.” “My mom jokes that she never thought I would find anyone that works as hard as I do…but I have! It’s been a true labor of love!” exclaims Debra. “People came out of the woodwork to help us…friends and neighbors helped clean the grounds, and the City of Simonton has been just wonderful. The mayor drops in from time to time just to say ‘Hi!’”

But why ‘Red Potato?’ “Red potatoes grew here back in the late 1800s, early 1900s…when Simonton was considered the Red Potato Capital of the nation,” says Laurie. “And Debra’s roots are red potato, her great-grandfather managed a potato plantation right here in Simonton…so the name was perfect!”

“In addition to our treasures, we offer workshops,” says Debra. “Stitching, painting, woodworking, jewelry…you name it! I hate to call it ‘class’…because it’s relaxed, comfortable and fun. It warms our hearts that people are always connecting at our events…making new friends. If you have a group, we can tailor an affair for you. We recently hosted a ‘girlfriends gifts’ party for a group of ladies—we did a talk, and then shopped through each room where we had displays of cool, unique girlfriend gifts! Your party can be structured however you like…painting and shopping, jewelry-making and lunch…the possibilities are endless!”

Check out the website for upcoming events and workshops…and get ready for a ton of fun!

Red Potato Market
281-533-9863
9114 FM 1489
Simonton, TX 77476
www.redpotatomarket.com
Hours: Thursday – Saturday 10 – 6