Julien's Journal December 2016 (Volume 41, Number 12) | Page 26

At Home in Galena
FEATURES

Bill and Patti Murphy, owners.

by Mindy Dalgarn

At Home in Galena.

ith the holiday
season upon us,
are you looking for a g ift
for that special
someone? Are
you in need of
a unique hostess gift or on the lookout
for something a little different for your
corporate clients? At Home in Galena may
provide you with an answer to each of those
questions.

With unique gift items creatively displayed
on the shelves and a commitment to exceptional customer service, a truly enjoyable
shopping experience is guaranteed when
one enters At Home in Galena. An upbeat,
casual and welcoming atmosphere has long
been the hallmark of owners Bill and Patti
Murphy. They opened their store eleven
years ago after spending over two decades
at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

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Photos by Mindy Dalgarn

Located at 114 S. Main St., At Home in Ga-

lena is generally open from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., seven days a week. With a total of
4,600 square feet, the first floor showroom
includes everything from tableware, wooden bowls, and lanterns to scarves, soap, and
candles. The second floor has a designated
“man cave” lined with cushioned bleacher
seats, a television, and a refrigerator filled
with complimentary water and soft drinks.
In addition, a vast section of the second floor
serves as the manufacturing center for Fin-