Lanny Barnard Gallery / The Chalk Garden — Attraction in Salt Lake City

If you're gonna work at a gallery, where you sell estate jewelry, you should probably know that sterling silver is not the same as silver. I walked in, and I asked if she had any sterling silver, and she looked at me and said, "yeah, here is the silver"

I stared at her for a minute because I thought she was honestly joking. I then proceeded to say " honey i'm looking for STERLING silver" She looked at me like I was an alien from a different planet.

She responded " it's the same thing"

As someone who has a geology degree on the side i was stunned, and I let her know that it most definitely isn't the same thing and she responded with " i don't know the difference" she was really attitudal 🤣

Just for the record, sterling silver is definitely NOT the same as silver, and if you are telling people that you sell sterling silver when it's silver, you should probably get fired and find a different job. I was there at 10:45 am on Saturday the 2nd of august 2025. Check the cameras because i'm pretty sure you will be entertained. Either way, you should probably get employees who know their gems and different minerals. This is completely false...

The Chalk Garden at Trolley Square is more than a boutique... it’s a portal into elegance, emotion, and curated nostalgia. I first stepped through its doors and felt as though I had entered a dream stitched together by fabric, scent, and time itself. Born in 1973, this Salt Lake City treasure has aged with grace, quietly thriving for over fifty years. Its origins are humble, rooted in a love for beauty and individuality, yet its presence feels grand, almost sacred. Each garment, each trinket, seems chosen not just for fashion, but for feeling. The air carries whispers of stories, past and present, layered like the silk and lace it sells. It’s not a place to rush... one must wander, linger, and let the senses guide. The Chalk Garden calls to the curious, the romantic, the nostalgic soul seeking a spark. If you listen closely, you’ll hear it calling...

I absolutely love this store. If you are looking for a unique gift item, or something fun for your own home or office, this is the place. I have known the family that owns this store for many years, and they have always had a good eye for style and fashion. If you are going to Trolley Square be sure to check out this store, you won't be disappointed. They have a huge assortment of different things, from beautiful paintings to antiques, antique jewelry, and all around fun and...