Carr Gardens has new home in Blue Island

By Bob Bong
Southland Savvy

Carr Gardens, a home and garden store in Blue Island, recently moved from its longtime home on Western Avenue to new digs at 2357 York St.

“We moved at the end of February after 12 years on Western,” says owner Candace Carr. “It’s a smaller store but in a much better location. There’s more foot traffic. We’re smack dab in the middle of everything.”

Carr says that while she and co-owner husband Steve Carr are evaluating their wares, they have already added clothing to their list of offerings.
“We have men’s Hawaiian shirts and spring scarves for women,” says Carr.

The Carrs live in Blue Island and Candace is a firm believer in the 3/50 Project, which asks residents of a community to spend $50 a month among three businesses in that community.

“It’s not a big commitment,” she says. “But if only a fraction of the community did it, the results would be fantastic for local businesses.”

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 708-824-9171 or visit www.carrgardens.com

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