Just short of a year after opening Olive Co., Lindsay Kubica is celebrating her business in a new and bigger location in downtown Hartselle. The extra room has allowed Kubica to add an event rental space and classes upstairs to her business, in addition to having more space for merchandise.

Having been practically raised in McClanahan Hardware, Kubica said retail runs in her blood. “I was raised at the hardware store pretty much, around retail – it is kind of one of those things I have always been a part of and loved,” Kubica said.

In 2013 Kubica owned a clothing boutique, and she said she took a break from owning a business for a short time before ultimately deciding it was what she wanted to do. “I love what we are getting to do here, and I love having people come in and being able to serve them and talk,” she said. “There is just a lot to love about it.”

With the new location, Kubica said she feels she is able to enhance the store’s personality. She said when she toured the building, she instantly fell in love with the historic charm. “There is a lot of character here, and it fits my style a lot better,” Kubica said.

The new location boasts an upstairs space that can accommodate 150 people for special events and classes. “Of course, I am the Olive Co., but we call that the Olive Room upstairs, and it’s pretty much the entire upstairs that we rent out for events, parties and teas,” Kubica said. “We are excited about that part. It is different, and it adds a little more to who we are and what we want to do.”

In addition to parties and events, Kubica said she also uses the space for classes, hosting instructors for candle making, weaving, knitting and more. “It is really just an idea to have something to do downtown Hartselle to get together and hang out and have nice, clean fun,” she said. “It can be for all ages also and not just adults.”

Kubica said she also allows the space to be used for Bible studies during the day for free.

For parties, the first two-hour block is $75, and each additional hour is $25. All-day events or classes would need to be quoted. “I just want it to be a place for people to be able to gather,” Kubica said.