Photo: Kielo Carlson sorts and organizes clothes a Style Revival.

A year and half after moving to the Verona area, Kielo Carlson has decided to start something new in her church and her community. She has gathered high quality, gently used clothing from friends in the local area and further away, and has set up a free boutique in the basement of the Verona Free Methodist Church.

The "Style Revival" boutique looks and feels like a small store in larger centre, but the difference is that the clothes and accessories are free.

“I would like people to treat the boutique a bit like a store. We have limited quantities, so I'm asking people to take only what they need, and what looks good on them. If people will take one or two pairs of shoes instead of five or six, there will be more available for the next person,” said Kielo Carlson at the grand opening of the homey store on November 21. The store opened without any marketing, but there was still a steady stream of customers on opening day. “Style Revival” is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm.

“I think I can handle those hours,” said Kielo, who is planning to oversee the store though the winter with the help of volunteers. She vets all the clothes herself to ensure quality. For further information and to donate clothes, accessories, or jewelry, contact Kielo at 613-374-5289 or Verona Free Methodist Church at 613-374-1232.