New Montezuma home décor, gift store offering a little bit of everything

Aimee Bolen is shown with the many home decor and decorative items in her new store, Ila Mae Home at 313 E. Main St. in Montezuma. Aimee opened the store in March. ​The store specializes in a variety of home décor, gift items and more. Items include jewelry, candles, kitchen towels, salt and pepper shaker sets, spoon rest sets, kitchen towels and other home décor items, baby items, some furniture items, decorative pillows, clocks, wall shelves, artificial plants, throw blankets and more.

By J.O. Parker 
 
    Are you in need of gift for a new baby, a new home or a special gift item for a family member or friend?
   There is no need to drive to the big city or order on-line, Ila Mae Home in Montezuma may have what you are looking for at a price you can afford.
   “I have a little bit of everything,” said store owner, Aimee Bolen.
Located at 313 E. Main St., the store specializes in a variety of home décor, gift items and more. Items include jewelry, candles, kitchen towels, salt and pepper shaker sets, spoon rest sets, kitchen towels and other home décor items, baby items, some furniture items, decorative pillows, clocks, wall shelves, artificial plants, throw blankets and more.
   When asked, Aimee said she had always wanted her own business. She and her husband, Curtis, talked about it and thought it would be something they could do in the future.
   “When we were all cooped up at home (during Covid), it gave me a lot of time to think and start planning,” Aimee said of opening the store. “When this building opened up, it seemed like the timing was right. Curtis and I came and looked at the building and jumped on it and went from there.”
   Aimee said she is thankful to have a supportive husband who goes with her ideas.
   “He is very supportive,” she said.
   Aimee said she looks for items that she would like in her own home. Aimee purchases items for the store through various vendors.
   Customers can check out store offerings on-line at ilamaehome.com.
   “Pretty much everything I offer is on-line,” Aimee said. “Customers can order on-line and stop at the store and pick it up. Eventually I will offer shipping.
  Current store hours are Wednesday, 4 – 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
   The store phone number is 641-670-1844.