Horse & Hare Co. opened last week, but it’s got grand plans

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Credit: Lauren Rinehart

For fans of fun home décor and unique gifts, Horse & Hare Co. is a perfect fit.

This brand new boutique opened last week in Centerville, and the buzz and excitement doesn't seem to be wearing off anytime soon.

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Credit: Lauren Rinehart

Owned by a mother-daughter duo Amy and Kayleigh Pratt, Horse & Hare Co. has delicious plans for the future in their freshly renovated historic building.

Credit: Lauren Rinehart

Credit: Lauren Rinehart

When Amy Pratt’s daughter Kayleigh decided to move back to her home state of Ohio to work on opening Horse & Hare Co., they knew it would be a challenge.

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“Working together on this project has brought laughter, tears, sleepless nights of worry, creativity, and above all, fulfillment,” said Amy Pratt.

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Credit: Lauren Rinehart

But what started them on this journey?

“It’s always been our lifelong passion to make the world around us a little more beautiful and to never be afraid to celebrate everything,” Amy said.

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Fueled by a desire to put all of the things that they love into one space, Horse & Hare Co. features home décor, furnishings, bar tools, unique jewelry, boutique baby gifts, one-of-a-kind leather goods and stationary.

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Credit: Lauren Rinehart

One aspect of Horse & Hare Co. that customers already love is the location. The historic building was once a home, and it was perfect for Amy and Kayleigh.

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“Above all, we wanted a building with character," Amy said. "You know the old saying, ‘when you know, you know?’ That is exactly how we felt when we saw the building.”

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Credit: Lauren Rinehart

It will also be the perfect backdrop to their next adventure – a craft cocktail bar will be coming to the space this fall.

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“The bar will feature craft beers, boutique wines, and seasonal cocktails from around the world,” amy said.

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Credit: Lauren Rinehart

Want to go? 

WHAT: Horse & Hare Co.

WHERE: 60 N Main St, Centerville

HOURS: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday

INFO: (937) 902-9759 | www.horseandhareco.com | Instagram: @horseandharecoFacebook

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