Our table at Muncy's Fourth Friday event...

...will again be located outside Orlie's Market & Deli on Main Street in Muncy!

Please visit our table this coming Friday, June 29th. We hope to see you then...

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~Lara & Noreen
"Community stagnates without the impulse of the individual...impulse dies without the sympathy of the community." ~William James, American philosopher

You can now order our Miche brand bags ONLINE...

simply click here to go to portpennpeddler.miche.com!

Don't forget mom...

...or grandma, your aunts, friends, your wife...this Sunday is Mother's Day!

Celebrate it with her by taking our 2-hour T'ai Chi in the Glade class this Saturday:

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Or stop by our shoppe on Saturday to get her a one-of-a-kind gift of hand-crafted jewelry, artwork, hand-made bag, soaps and lotions, greeting card, or unique Miche brand bag!

~Lara & Noreen

"I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life." ~Abraham Lincoln

You can now order our Miche brand products ONLINE...

just click here to visit portpennpeddler.miche.com!

Where exactly...

...is Port Penn Peddler located?

Print this handy little map...and then use it to find us this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

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~Lara & Noreen
"To stay on the map you've got to keep showing up" ~Peter Gallagher, Actor

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

Framed and matted prints, as well as blank greeting cards, by local photographer, Donna "Mishap" Knaur, are once again available at Port Penn Peddler. Visit us during our re-opening event and pick up one of her latest pieces this season...

~Lara & Noreen
"Nothing happens when you sit at home. I always...carry a camera with me..." ~ Elliott Erwitt, iconic photographer

Today's Teaser...

...for our Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!

An article on NorthCentralPA.com about Port Penn Peddler and our upcoming Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event (http://www.northcentralpa.com/article/port-penn-peddler%E2%80%99s-spring-2012-re-opening-event):

Port Penn Peddler's Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event (In Arts, March 27, 2012)

Housed within a rather unassuming barn on the picturesque Susquehanna River is a quaint shoppe and art gallery called Port Penn Peddler. Their tagline is “Everyday eclectic…” implying a selection of unique, yet practical, pieces. And that is just what they deliver, from hand-made creations by area artists and artisans (jewelry, paintings, greeting cards, soaps, salves, etc.), gently-used clothing and books, Miche™ bags in a retail setting, NYC boutique bags, and much more.

The shoppe is a bit off the beaten path, at 585 Pepper Street in Muncy Creek Township, and just 20 miles from Lewisburg and Williamsport, PA. In addition to their wares, they host periodic events such as arts and crafts classes, Miche™ bag Trunk Shows, and wine and cheese tastings featuring wines from local vineyards.

Their upcoming Spring 2012 Re-Opening Event, on Saturday, April 14th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature demonstrations by locals John DeWald (scrimshander), Amy Garbes (jewelry-maker), Janice Hambridge (t’ai chi instructor), Larry Ney II (painter), and Danelle Wagner (photographer), music by Abygale Hecker, light refreshments provided by Tastefully Simple representative Janet Smith, and the chance to win a Door Prize. Please visit http://www.portpennpeddler.blogspot.com/, and “Like” Port Penn Peddler on Facebook, for further details on this event and for directions.

Also, by shopping at Port Penn Peddler you will be supporting not only your local economy, artists, and artisans, but several charities: many items are marked with a "DON" or "Donation" tag which means that 60% of the purchase price will be distributed evenly between the ALS Association, Humane Society, and Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy. Each of these charities has a special meaning for the shoppe owners, a daughter-and-mother-in-law team: Lara Schmitt’s father, and Noreen Craver’s step-son, both passed away from ALS (“Lou Gehrig’s Disease”), the two women believe in the importance of adopting versus purchasing pets, and Schmitt’s home and land is protected under the Conservancy.

And while visiting Port Penn Peddler, consider making an afternoon of it. After shopping, take some time to stroll through Muncy’s Heritage Park & Nature Trail which is adjacent to the property. The park currently features markers detailing some of the historical aspects of the area, the remains of the old canal’s lock house and well, a picturesque pond with a dock, a beautiful pavilion to relax under, and will soon also provide river access.

Port Penn Peddler’s April/May/June 2012 hours: Fridays 5 to 8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays to Thursdays (by appointment only). Phone/Fax: (570) 935-0195. E-mail: portpennpeddler@yahoo.com.

~Lara & Noreen
"It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true." ~Matthew Henry

New York City Night...

...Friday, September 9th, from 5 to 7 p.m.!

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Stop by our shoppe and gallery on the 9th to see our latest handbags and accessories...just in from NYC!

And, while you're here, enjoy samples of classic New York fare, from pizza and Italian soda, to bagels and cream cheese!

~Lara & Noreen
"Be true to your taste since nothing you really like is ever out of style." ~Unknown

Chelsea O. Cramer, Artist

"Baker's Apron", inspired by a popular children's book series...


Chelsea’s artistic talents are broad, ranging from sewing, to crafts, to painting.

Most recently she has been focusing on providing parents with unique items for their infants and toddlers. She does this by creating playful children’s aprons, like the one pictured here, original wall art for kids’ rooms, and multipurpose nursing covers. As a new mother herself, it’s not surprising that Chelsea’s inspiration is “my daughter, Ruby!”

We're opening our doors Wednesday, July 13th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for our first day in business...come see this apron, and other pieces by Chelsea, in our gallery!

~Lara

"It makes my mommy happy if I keep my mouth closed when I chew my sandwich." ~Child, Age 4