EARLVILLE – An old-fashioned atmosphere wrought by old-fashioned ideals; it is both motif and mantra at Carol Morse’s new Village of Earlville gift shop befittingly dubbed, “The Gate.”

“I would just like it to be a place where people can come and relax, and enjoy walking around,” Morse said. “I love little shops; that’s why I wanted to do this.”

Perusing past the garden gate that stands centered in the store, one will see a space filled with items that seem to grow from the walls, suitable to all times, all styles, and all needs.