A new shop offers a variety of bags, art and clothes.
Port Penn Peddler, 585 Pepper St., Muncy, co-owned by Lara Schmitt and Noreen Craver, opened six weeks ago.
"We're off the beaten path," Schmitt said.
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Lara Schmitt, left, and Noreen Craver stand in the doorway on their clothes and consignment store, Port Penn Peddler on Pepper Street in Muncy.
The shop is one of two area stores to offer Miche bags, which are purses with changeable outside patterns called "shells." They also sell Blue Q bags, which are made from 95-percent recycled post-consumer material.
Organic dog treats are also for sale, as well as handcrafted jewelry by Melinda Orr.
That's just in the first room.
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Port Penn Peddler
585 Pepper St., Muncy
www.portpenn
peddler.blogspot.com
Hours through?October:
Thur. - Noon to 3 p.m.
Fri. to Sat. - 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m.
Sun. - 1 to 5 p.m.
Hours in November and December:
Thur. - Noon to 3 p.m.
Fri. to Sat. - 11 a.m.
to 8 p.m.
Sun. - 1 to 5 p.m.
Locally made laundry soap, woven rugs, aprons for little girls, photographs, handmade silk scarves, pottery, paintings, books, clothes and a variety of other items fill the two other rooms of the shop.
Some of the books and clothes are consignment items.
Consignment refers to someone giving the items to Port Penn Peddler, but still retaining ownership of the items until it is sold, and then receives money for it.
"I always wanted to own a consignment shop," Craver said. "I took a job at an upscale consignment shop for women and children's clothing."
Items marked 'DON' are donated items. Sixty percent of the purchased price proceeds evenly go to ALS Association, Humane Society and Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy.
People interested in donating items or consigning items can ask about it. Not everything is taken however. Clothes are name brands, such as Guess and Banana Republic.
"We're trying to be more selective of it," Schmitt said. "Items have to be gently used or new."
The art comes from various artists, both local and regional.
"We want to get as many local artist as possible," Schmitt said. "We don't want to be strictly local, but we want to encourage the locals."
Most of the art reflects nature, landscapes and animals.
The shop already has hosted a grand opening and Tai Chi in the glade. Schmitt and Craver want to offer more events in the future.
Upcoming events include a New York City Night from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 9. where they will display New York City bags. From 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 8, they will host a Miche Trunk Show, where all of the available shells will be on display. From 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12, the shop will host a galley with wine and cheese.
Schmitt calls the shop "everyday eclectica."
"We have a choice of items for gifts," she said. "We have unique items. You will use your pocketbook. This is not a splurge. The jewelry is handmade and really affordable."
September and October hours are noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
November and December hours are noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, visit them on Facebook or at www.portpennped-dler.blogspot.com
