Welcome to Ridley's House

Maybe it's too late to be a pre-pubescent child from the 1950s, but it's never too late to play games like one. Especially when Ridley's House of Novelties keeps churning out so many retro games and toys. WHY Louisville carries a whole line of kitchy novelties from Ridley's:

• Box of 5 Classic Jokes (includes joy buzzer, trick gum, whoopee cushion, and more!)


• Box of 5 Magic Tricks (includes Secret Taper Cards, Miracle Dice, Multiplying Balls, and more!)


• Compendium of Games (dominoes, jacks, pick-up sticks, yo-yo, and marbles)


• Flying Aeroplane Kit (rubber-band powered and ready to soar)


• Ping Pong Set (everything you need to get a game going: balls, paddles, net, and carrying case)


• Whoopee Cushion (self-inflating and particularly juvenile)


• Yo-Yo (included instructions teach tricks like the Eiffel Tower and Flying Trapeze)

Coming to a WHY Louisville near you...

WHY Louisville has always been excited about the artistic endeavors of Kathleen Lolley. In addition to carrying her awesome prints, totes, and T-shirts, we're excited to announce that WHY Louisville will be hosting an exhibition of original artwork by Kathleen beginning April 9, 2010. Here's just a little preview of what she's working on for the show:See you in April, Lolley fans!

Mugs o' Love from Rock Scissor Paper

Top o' the mornin', Louisville. The folks at Rock Paper Scissor just put some perk in your dreary winter wake-up call thanks to some some love-covered mugs. You wouldn't want a "World's Greatest Golfer" mug to be the vessel for your Valentine's breakfast-in-bed coffee come February 14, would you? Even if she is the world's greatest golfer? Why not give her a proverbial hug-'n'-kiss with the XO Mug? Look at how happy that "O" is! So happy to bring her coffee to her. Equally as happy are the little guys on that Happy Hearts Mug. They never suffer from the Winter Blues. Especially when you fill them with some freshly brewed coffee and pair them with some heart-shaped fried eggs. These mugs are a surefire way to get Valentine's Day started off on the right foot--and we all know that's the only way for Valentine's Day to end on the right foot. Right? Catch our drift?

Other mugs in the new Rock Paper Scissor line include the Bicycle Mug, Owls Mug, and Top Dog Mug. All Rock Scissor Paper mugs are $11.99 and measure 3 3/4" tall by 3" in diameter. Mug comes boxed and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Available now at WHY Louisville and on the WHY Louisville Web Store.

Stitched Heart Ladies' Tee: She's Worth It, More or Less

For your girlfriend's Valentine this year, you were probably planning on buying a blank T-shirt and painstakingly stitching a handmade Fleur-de-Lis heart patch onto the crest. Boy, you must love her a lot! But the handmade way involves sharp needles and could take several dozen minutes to an hour of your time. Do you really love her that much?

Save yourself the effort and a potential case of tetanus by picking up WHY Louisville's new Fleur-de-Lis Stitched Heart T-shirt. We've taken all that dangerous needle work out of the equation, and it'll only set you back $17.99. The stitched heart design is screen printed by hand on an exceptionally soft cotton ladies' tee. Available in sizes S through XL.

25% Off Hoodies And Jackets

Not sure if you've checked the forecast lately, but apparently Louisville is due for some snow this weekend. We'd hate to picture you trudging through the slosh, your head held low, cursing the elements under your breath--all because you couldn't afford the appropriate outer layers. That "Someone In Kentucky Loves Me" shirt is nice and all, but it ain't gonna keep Old Man Winter in his rightful place.

Thankfully, WHY Louisville is slashing prices on all outer wear! Zip hoodies, pullovers, and stylish track jackets are now 25% off!

"Which 25%? The sleeves?"

Very funny, Statler and Waldorf. You'll get the entire garment, but it will cost you 25% fewer dollars than it did prior to this sale. See how that works?

Choose among the following warm-and-toasty products:

• 502 Pullover $29.99 Now $22.99


• City Seal Pullover $29.99 Now $22.99


• Fleur-de-Lis Zip Hoodie $34.99 Now $25.99


• Fleur-de-Lis Track Jacket$34.99 Now $25.99


• Kids' T-Rex Hoodie$19.99 Now $14.99

Someone In Kentucky Loves ME??

There's been quite a winter's chill out there lately, which can mean only one thing: love is in the air! February 14 is just around the corner, and things are getting awfully romantic at WHY Louisville. So romantic that we've decided to include millions of additional people in our line of "Someone in ___ Loves Me" tees. WHY Louisville's classic "Someone In Louisville Loves Me" is still available, of course, but now Kentuckians from Florence, Paducah, Monkey's Eyebrow, and all points in between can declare their love on a T-shirt.

The "Someone In Kentucky Loves Me" tee is printed on that super soft American Apparel tri-blend of cotton, polyester, and rayon: the trifecta of comfort. It's available in unisex sizes XS through XXL for only $17.99, in the store and online. (Sorry, "Stripey the Neighborhood Alley Cat" is not included with your purchase.)

Might We Suggest...

Ever wonder what those beautiful people behind the counter at WHY Louisville would throw in their shopping cart if they were in your shoes? The new "Staff Picks" section of our Web store is a great way to pick their brains for some fan-tastic product suggestions. Our voluminous product catalog can intimidate, we know. Staff Picks is a great place to start your search for the perfect gift. Our particularly picky staff is more than happy to make some friendly suggestions of their favorite WHY Louisville goods.

While you're there, you'll get to know the WHY Louisville staff a little better with some factoids and trivia. Did you know that we have a clerk named Biscuit? That there's an actual, living, breathing dragon who works at WHY Louisville (and happens to be a hell of a screen printer)? Were you aware that our official-unofficial mascot was actually the official-official mascot for an entirely different and much larger corporation in the 1980s? We've stirred your curiosity, no doubt. Head to the Staff Picks page to learn all the details!