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The University Daily Kansan
Monday, August 17, 1998
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New downtown shops furnish decorating ideas
By Jenny Oakson
Kansan staff writer
Several Lawrence businesses have opened to assist students with home decorating.
Even if your dwelling does not include a bellhop or check-in counter, the recycled hotel furniture of Homestyle, 844 Massachusetts St., provides furnishing options.
Since its opening on July 4, Larry Northrop, owner, has offered mattresses, couches, chairs, televisions, mirrors and artwork to students with tight budgets.
Northrop first noticed the beating that furniture took when he did maintenance work for his father's rental properties in Lawrence.
"I recognize that the student lifestyle requires furniture that is cheap and built to last — even the second time around." Northrop said.
Homeesty offers sofas for less than $100. Northrop said he expected to see students stop by right after moving in.
Up the street at 820 Massachusetts,
Borderline is stocked with what
Peggy Wright, owner, called unique
and unusual decor and gifts.
Wright said she predicted that most residence hall inhabitants would find Borderline interesting and appealing. The store is stocked with painted lamps, oriental vases, mirrors, picture frames and a wide variety of candles.
"I think that Lawrence homeowners and students will find that one thing they've been searching for for
"Irecognize that the student lifestyle requires furniture that is cheap and built to last - even the second time around."
Larry Northrop Owner of Homestyle
their homes." Wright said.
After a long career in retail, when Wright opened her own business she wanted the interior to be just as artistic as the merchandise, she said. The store is decorated with iron figures lurching from the walls like gargoyles, brightly colored fabrics
The Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., opened four months ago. The store carries specialty gifts, many of them unique.
and an exotic garden scene.
"We get a lot of compliments on our decor." said Matt Fisher, salesperson. "People walk in and their eyes get big when they look at all the greenery."
Among the leaves and stems that line the walls, The Third Planet displays Indonesian wood carvings, which are its best-sellers.
Fisher said that The Third Planet especially welcomed people who had to buy something for someone who is impossible to shop for.
"Even if they don't buy anything, at least they leave with a few ideas," Fisher said.
Spud lovers scale Potato Mountain
Restaurant serves mashed mixtures from two locations
Kansan staff writer
By Jonny Oakson Kansan staff writer
Homesick students yearning for a taste of mom's mashed potatoes might want to visit the Potato Mountain Cafe.
The cafe has two locations in Lawrence, 1011 1/2 Massachusetts St. and 803 Vermont St., and serves about 14 different varieties of mashed potatoes every day.
"I actually learned everything about making potatoes from my mom," said Brent McClun, owner.
McClun said the idea for the Potato Mountain Cafe just clicked while he was watching a Good Morning America segment on mashed potatoes in New York restaurants. After designing his menu, McClun started his business in Lawrence, his long-time residence.
"Lawrence is a fun town with a lot of students who eat just about anything," McClun said. "Good mashed potatoes are hard to come by, and people know it."
The Massachusetts street restaurant opened on June 13 and is a cafe-style setting, whereas the Vermont street restaurant has the capacity to accommodate larger groups of four or more.
"On Vermont, we get more families and sit-down oriented parties," said Ben Maples, manager of the Vermont street restaurant. "I think the Cafe on Massachusetts is more apt to get students and window shoppers who just want to eat and run."
The most popular item at both locations is the Mount Everest, a serving of mashed potatoes with chicken, noodles and gravy. For those with larger appetites, Maples said that no one had ever left hungry after consuming the cafe's Sampler, consisting of three pounds of potatoes.
Hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
but management may keep the restaurants open until 9 or 10 p.m.
once school is in session.
Brent McClun prepares the ingredients for a mashed potato entree at The Herbery and Potato Mountain Cafe. McClun owns the cafe, which has two locations at 1011 1/2 Massachusetts St. and 803 Vermont St. The cafes offer 100 different kinds of mashed potatoes. Photo by Lizz Weber/KANSAN
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