Hoppy Easter, Berks County Area Thrifting and Shopping Guide.

Have a great holiday to those celebrating!  I had a busy week! The McCobb bench is on it's way to Chicago and the lucite and brass table is packed and being picked up next Wednesday.  That said, we did not ship the 52" glass top and my buyer is replacing with a larger one.  If you are regional to me and need a round glass top and this 1/2" thick beauty will do, $100 and it is yours.  Let me know!  

​Spring shopping here in Berks County and into Lancaster county is picking up and in a few weeks there is a big Extravaganza weekend.  ​You will want to come by Renninger's Kutztown renningers.net for Thurs, Friday, Saturday shopping the weekend of April 27, 28 and 29th, then head to Adamstown Sunday 30th.  I don't find tons of mcm furniture at these events but there are great finds to be had.  Here's some lists of area thrifts in case you can make it to our area. 

FROM 222 heading south

KUTZTOWN:

Once Again Thrift store in shopping center where Weis Market is. 15260 Kutztown Rd Kutztown Pa 19530

Further south on 222: Fleetwood Antique Mall (this is where I have a space) 14129 Kutztown Rd Fleetwood, PA 19522

The Shoppes at Kirbyville who also has outdoor Flea Market on weekends

READING

GOODWILL

3045 N 5th St Highway

reading PA 19605

Opp Shop for Opportunity House

In Strip mall by Checkers, same side of highway as Goodwill

GOODWILL BY THE POUND OUTLET

3001 St Lawrence Ave Reading Pa 19606

GOODWILL

602 E Lancaster Ave Shillington PA 19607

HOPE OUTLET

645 N 6th St Reading, PA 19601

ADAMSTOWN

just south of Reading is Antique Mecca in ADAMSTOWN. Prices are high here but it is worth picking around. I have found deals! Definitely check out Mad Hatter Antiques as there is the most kick ass MCM booth in the back with the most CatherineHolm you will ever see! You can pick up a map there for all area stores. I have never done more that 2 in a day and you could seriously spend days there. In the summer, nearby Shrupps Grove has become my favorite flea market. I think they are closed for the season now.

​You could say I just shared my shopping secrets with you, but I assure you, these days I am shopping estate sales and people are connecting me to others selling so no worries, they are no secret! 😜✌️ 

i will be headed to Maryland once again for the MidAtlantic Pyrex Swap near Baltimore.  Had a blast last year and looking forward to seeing folks I know, fellow dealers and make new friends.  It is a fun trip and hope to find a few more snowflakes I need for my collection, make some trades and come home with some fun stuff.  ​

Our Saturday space at Columbus Flea in NJ last weekend. 

A friend and I just sold some stuff at the Columbus Flea Market in Columbus, NJ near Trenton.  It was a huge market, Sunday being the better day.  If you are in the region it is a great day trip.  ​

i have tons to do today so off I go.  Reach out if I can help you with anything! ​

XO Malissa​

Web site redesign launched!

I fell down a rabbit hole last week adding myself to Houzz.  I went to add the button to my web page and then decided to completely redo it entirely!  Please pop over and check it out!  I have hopefully made it better to navigate and used a different layout, which I really like.  I am still adding things, so not all of my customized pieces are logged yet but hope to get to that this week.  I also added my blog sign up form to page one instead of a splash page.  I had a few people express that they did not like it and I get it, but generally speaking, people won't sign up unless it is in their face!  ;)  Please reach out if you find something not working or something is just awkward so I can tweak it!  xo Web page link

I ordered some caning/weaving books which are coming today as I am having trouble figuring out how the weave was done in my dining chairs.  Hopefully one of the 3 books coming will address it.  If not, I will pick one that is in there and go with it.  I am anxious to get moving on them so they are ready to list.  

I just ordered chair glides for the 40/4 stacking chair set I have.  I know I lost a sale a while back because of the glide issue and I also did not directly deal with the customer or I would have bought them and sent them.  So I sourced the parts and will be installing them so they are ready to go and will not scratch floors.  If you like the commercial/industrial look, need a solid heavy and sturdy chair set for home or office, give them a look!  The chair has great history and is in fact the chair that all subsequent stacking chairs have strived to be like.  An ingenious design and a sleek look, the matched set of 4 will make a great add for your seating needs.  Check them out here:  40/4 stacking chairs by David Rowland

I am very happy to move a few items that have been here for a while over the last week. (and 2 bus shipments that have once again reminded me how REASONABLE it is to ship a chair across the country on the bus!!!)  I am also gearing up for a few auctions ending today that I plan on bidding on a few things so will see if I end up with anything.  I have a friend who is also interested in buying so I am able to spend the day on Friday hitting some sales with her in North Jersey.  I am very excited and it will be a fun day.  Maybe I will even come home with some cool stuff!  Keep your eyes on my social media!  

Looking for something?  With all of these sales I am hitting, let me know if you are looking for something specific!  I will certainly look for you!  It's hard for me to keep buying on my limited budget!  Regional and local peeps, this means you!  haha  In an effort to expand my regional presence, I have been mailing postcards out to Interior Design and photography pros in the area.  If you know of someone in Berks, Lehigh, Montgomery, Bucks, Lancaster, Lebanon areas who may rent furnishings for shoots or staging or even someone who may just need to keep my card on file in case something comes up in the future, let me know!  Working with professionals in my own area is a goal of mine for this year.  I love servicing the nation, don't get me wrong, but I feel there may be a need for my services here as well if people know about it. 

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Thank you for your time and enjoy your week!  xo Malissa

UPDATE!  I had success at my auctions last night! The following will be available when I get them picked up!  

Danish Teak open bookcase! It is amazing! Can you see an awesome collection displayed here?! 

Another amazing piece! Glass top dining table featuring lucite legs and brass details.  27" tall by 52" diameter. 

I also got a cool champagne ice bucket on a stand and some mod serving pieces from another sale that I will be picking up on Friday!  I have a great north jersey picking adventure with a friend this week! Totally looking forward to it! 

Spring into redecorating!

I hope we have seen the last of our snow!  It's been a long winter and I am ready for spring.  Certainly most of you feel the same! What better way to make your spring cleaning special than to add a key new piece to your home?  I am stocked with some real nice items and have many in my restoration queue!  My newest acquisition is not mid century! In fact, it is fairly recent.  A discontinued showroom model.  This amazing sofa is from Schnadig Furniture, a company that has stood the test of time!  Known for their high end pieces since the late 1800's, this recent production is hands down a fine piece.  I picked it up because as I am connecting more and more with interior designers, my eye is also connecting to pieces of interest to them and my clients.  A bit larger in scale than 50s era furnishings, I enjoy the curved shape and lack of arms.  The back is as beautiful as the front and this piece would do well in a home or office setting.  Over stuffed and comfy, it comes with a set of pillows but I envision it meshing well with cow hide or even animal print,  the natural tan weave upholstery reminds me of an oasis and contrasts nicely with the dark mahogany finish. This piece was never used in a home. The upholstery is perfect and there are some minor bumps and bruises on the finish from handling that I will tend to before delivery.  It will be available in my chairish shop shortly for those who need freight shipping. Reach out if I can get you a Deliveright quote for the Mid Atlantic and the Southeast regions.  I will try to arrange local delivery myself but will need my husband and our Vanagon to accommodate so the stars will have to align!

A stunning piece!  The ample throw pillows are nice but I envision this piece with some wild throws!  How about you? 

Here's a clean view. 

The back is gorgeous.  The details in this piece are great.  It is worth much more than what I am selling it for. If you have shopped for high end new furniture lately, I am sure you will agree!   

Here's a pic so you can really see the curve! Shown with a great Milo Baughman knock off revolving glass top table (also available but not listed)  if you are into the brass Baughman designs, this piece fits that role perfect! Even a fab Hollywood regency glass top table! Ooh la la! 

My etsy listing is live and the chairish listing is in process.  Will probably be live by next weekend.  Let me know if you are interested and I will help you quote shipping options.  the best way to communicate with me is email or Etsy messaging.  Chairish is extremely difficult to work with customers directly as there is only a public comment area.  

KITSCHY KITCHEN FIND

Also just listed!  Fabulous mod iron daisy kitchen light.  This fun light will make a great focal point over a dinette set!  Painted surface features a glass globe.  It is on very good cobdition with only some minor wear and tear.  It will be checked for shorts before it leaves here.  Reach out if interested in a shipping quote before you check out!

It is all metal including the white shade and daisy accents.  Globe is glass. 

The light will be checked with a multimeter for shorts and nuts wil be installed in the bare wires so you can easily install at your home. 

i am off to hopefully make some progress on my weaving.  First chair is all glued up and waiting for a seat! I also just received a glass shade for another pole lamp we are working on.   My living room has been taken over with projects! Have a great week!

xo Malissa

I love the shape of these!  Ready to weave!