HAUS SWEET HAUS

| by Missy Black

Croft Haus owner Liz Haan says her new shop is all about comfort, quality and uniqueness so it’s only fair that you visit the shop and see if she delivers on that promise.

A croft is a small dwelling in Scotland that’s unique to its owner and meets their wants or needs. It’s the essence behind Croft Haus and in related news I’m starting #crofter because I’m already a super-fan and I want it to stick.

Haan, previous owner of Marie La Mode, is back in the retail game for many reasons. “There is something about the friendships I created while owning Marie La Mode and the opportunities I was a part of that drew me back in. You don’t realize what you have until it’s gone,” reflects Haan who also has a strong love for curating. “Not only curating displays and outfits but events, gatherings and business ideas.”

With one visit to the shop in Ada Village, guests are won over with quality over quantity (the store’s mantra). The Croft Haus concept is to have something for your home (home goods), something for your body (clothing) and something for a friend (gifts) and all of it reflects the Croft Haus vibe.

“You can buy a sweatshirt for yourself, a candle for your Mom, a rug for your kids bedroom and dog treats for your fur baby,” Haan said. Guys can find quality clothing pieces that can transition from office wear to daily wear or pick up some new glasses for their bar collection while women might fancy the modern mugs, dried flower bouquets and candles. If we’re name dropping lines you can expect Gola sneakers, Todo Blanco sets, Shinola purses and games and Fik and Co. artwork. If you ask Haan about one of the cooler items that she’s brought in she mentions “checkered rugs and the best part is that they are washable and with three dogs, they need to be.”

Which begs the question, will Haan’s three adorable dogs ever make an appearance at the shop? “So many people ask. They may make small appearances from time to time.” ■