A Little Happy Corner Shop

06/12/2026

The new led lights are installed!!

06/12/2026

Karissa Durkee shares the personal challenges and how has led her to open A Little Happy Corner Shop in Somersworth and start Operation Warmth. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Karissa Durkee

06/12/2026

✨ Today's Sneak Peek & Exciting News! ✨

Today's sneak peek is of these beautiful bookshelves that I've brought back to life! 😍

Watching this space transform one project at a time has been such a joy, and I can't wait for everyone to see it all come together.

And in other exciting news... we made the paper! 📰✨

This week, I had the opportunity to share my story and talk about how both Operation Warmth and A Little Happy Corner Shop came to life. What started as a dream, shaped by loss, hope, community, and a desire to help others, has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined.

If you'd like to learn more about the journey, be sure to check out the article online in the Fosters—or better yet, make sure you beat Karisa Durkee to the store tomorrow and grab a paper copy before they're gone! 😄

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all of your support, encouragement, donations, volunteer hours, and for believing in these dreams.

This journey has truly been a blessing, and I'm so grateful to have such an amazing community beside me as we bring both the shop and Operation Warmth to life. 💛

06/10/2026

I've officially reached my "no more for today" point. 😅

Even though there's still plenty left on the to-do list, I'm absolutely exhausted, and it's time to call it a day and get some rest.

The good news? Every single day has brought progress. Little by little, everything is coming together, and it feels real. There is still work ahead, but seeing it all take shape makes every late night and long day worth it.

Tomorrow we'll be back at it, but for tonight, it's time to recharge. ❤️

Thank you to everyone following along, supporting us, and cheering us on. We can't wait to share what's next! ✨🏡

06/09/2026

✨ Update Time! ✨

It's finally starting to look like a real shop! 🛍️ We've been working hard to bring A Little Happy Corner Shop to life, and we're right on schedule for vendors to begin dropping off their inventory later this week.

There's still plenty to do, but seeing everything come together has been incredibly exciting. Every day the space feels a little more like the welcoming community shop we've been dreaming about.

And in even more exciting news, we were interviewed by the local paper! 📰 The article will be published tomorrow, and we can't wait to share it with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, volunteered, and believed in this journey. We're getting closer every day! ❤️

06/05/2026

Our temporary signs are up! 🎉

It's starting to feel real! We put up our temporary signs today so everyone can see what's coming soon to this little corner of town.

A Little Happy Corner Shop is taking shape, and we couldn't be more excited to create a space filled with local makers, handmade goods, unique treasures, and community connections.

This space will also serve as the new home of Operation Warmth, allowing us to continue supporting local organizations and families in need while creating something truly special for our community.

There is still plenty of work to do, but seeing our name on the building is a huge milestone. Thank you to everyone who has supported, encouraged, and believed in this dream. We can't wait to open our doors and welcome you in! ❤️

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue bringing this vision to life. ✨🏠

05/29/2026

Operation Warmth is moving into the back room of the shop today if you can help please do 🧡

🎉 Today is Operation Warmth Move-In Day! 🎉

If you're available and would like to lend a hand, head over to 82 High St. Somersworth NH.

We'll start by unloading the 10' U-Haul filled with boxes and totes. After that, we'll make one final trip to pick up a few bookcases and a few dozen light boxes of t-shirts and sweatshirts, then return to the shop to unload everything.

The good news? It's mostly light work, and we have a dolly to help make things even easier. The more hands we have, the quicker it goes!

This is a huge step forward for Operation Warmth, and we'd love to have the community be a part of it. Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole time, every bit of help makes a difference.

📍 82 High St. Starting at 830am💙

Extra hands make light work!
Hope to see you there!

05/25/2026

Ever wonder where the name A Little Happy Corner Shop came from? 💛

The meaning behind it is something incredibly special to me. Growing up, my Nana would always do little things to make people smile — an ice cream trip, a small gift, a sweet surprise, or even just a few dollars tucked into your hand. She called them “little happies.”

She would sign her cards: “Enjoy your little happy. Love, Nana.”

That feeling of comfort, kindness, and finding joy in the little things is exactly what I want this shop to be. A cozy little corner filled with gifts, handmade items, local makers, and things that simply make people smile.

So when it came time to name the shop, there really wasn’t any other choice.

Thank you all for already being part of this journey and helping bring this little happy to life. 💛

05/24/2026

A Little Happy Corner Shop is officially coming to life! 🖌️✨

Painting is in full swing and every day this space feels a little more real. I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all of our amazing new vendors, makers, and small businesses who have decided to take this journey with me. Your support, excitement, and belief in this little dream means more than I can put into words. ❤️

This shop is being built with community, creativity, and a whole lot of heart — and I’m so excited to see it all come together. We can’t wait to open our doors and share this special space with all of you.

Big things are happening behind the scenes… stay tuned!

Here's a sneak peek of before/after... today I completed what I could reach 🤣🤷‍♀️✨

05/15/2026

✨ CALLING ALL VENDORS, MAKERS & SMALL BUSINESSES ✨

The countdown is officially on…
We get the keys to A Little Happy Corner Shop in just 6 days! 🗝️🤍

We’re still looking for a few more amazing vendors to join our cozy little community shop on High Street. If you create, craft, design, collect, or curate — we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for things like:
🕯️ Candles
🧵 Handmade goods
🍯 Local honey, jams & sauces
🪴 Home décor & primitives
📚 Bookish gifts & stationery
💍 Jewelry & accessories
👕 Graphic/vintage tees
🎨 Art, crafts & unique finds
…and so much more!

This shop is all about supporting local makers, small businesses, and bringing a little happiness to the community. ✨

📩 Interested in consigning? Send us or Karisa Durkee a message for details and availability!

Soft opening goal: around June 18th

Come grow with us from the very beginning. 🤍