Renae Martin Owner at Lilly Rae in the Hamlet
My Mission
My mission is simple. To support small local businesses and to be a pillar of my community. I want to be that small local shop that everyone loves and comes to, not because it's convenient but because they feel like family!
Where it all began
In 2014 I had a huge struggle as a mom.
My youngest daughter was diagnosed with ADHD and Epilepsy. She started on one medication & moved to another. Her mood & personality were becoming something that I was not familiar with. The doctors were quick to recommend one medication after another. I knew this was not the direction that I wanted my child to go in life. I started researching Essential Oils and how to use them to reduce her anxiety, stress & sleep disorder (all side effects of her medication). I quickly developed a few products that were user friendly and THEY WORKED! My friends asked about the products & next thing you know I was making custom orders. It didn't take much to be convinced that I should start a skin care business. I love what I do, I love people and I love being able to use my creativity to make people feel good.
Time To Open
I found the perfect spot for my first location. It was small, quaint, full of character & had amazing history. My skin care line was flourishing and now I needed to expand my offerings. What better to add then an array of locally made products? Lilly Rae quickly became known as a local gift shop where you could find jams, salsas, biscotti, maple syrup, tea, honey and so much more.
The Beginning before Lilly Rae in the Hamlet
What you have become to know as Lilly Rae in the Hamlet was once known as Riverside Coal in the early 1900's. The old coal office became the first home of my little piece of Highland. The old coal storage building is still standing right behind it & is visible as you pull up to this little piece of history. There are so many little tidbits that adorn the building from the scale below the floorboards outside to the original scale that still sits at the window inside. This location will always be dear to my heart as it was Lilly Rae's first home.
Gifts from the heart
At Lilly Rae you can find an assortment of locally made items. Within my assortment you will find the added benefit of Gifts from the heart.
"Custom gift baskets is what I love to do."
You can always pre order. Let me have creative freedom or choose the items to be used. I will create a beautiful & memorable gift basket to be enjoyed & loved. These gifts can be created to fit your budget and for any occasion.
Gift Certificates are also available.