It was Jack’s idea to sell unbleached muslin ruffled curtains through the mail, reminiscent of their Vermont heritage.
At the time, these curtains were not readily available in stores, but Jack suspected he would find a market if people knew where to buy them.
Each afternoon, Jane visited the post office to mail the curtain orders that had been received the previous day.
The Fitzpatricks saved the inn from demolition, preserving a historic building while accommodating Country Curtains’ need for more space.
The flagship store was located in the historic Red Lion Inn, which the Fitzpatricks purchased in 1968 and renovated extensively to house the growing Country Curtains business.