HodgePodgery The Shoe Gallery Tiger’s Eye Higashi Pearls & Fine Jewelry Patio at Penn Stone
Crafty Types
As if this mother-daughter duo doesn’t have enough creativity between the two of them to spark fabric on fire, their store and craft studio also features the handiwork of over 160 vendors—most everything made within 100 miles of its Harrisburg location. There you’ll find things like monkey socks made to look like their puppet counterparts, unique jewelry from repurposed antiques and items, fun screen-printed tees, handbags and much more. Just don’t go looking for something in particular—the HodgePodgery isn’t that kind of place. In fact, it’s quite the opposite, as the name implies.
“Lots of things are recycled or ‘up-cyled,’” which Jessica Phillips-Canzoneri explains means “taking something you would throw away and making it fun, funky and functional.”
Classes and workshops in the studio at The HodgePodgery range from soap making and jewelry making to book binding and embroidery. Their popular “So You Wanna Sew?” classes begin with a new session July 6. Check the website for details and the full class schedule if you’re feeling crafty! Or just shop around and reap the benefits of other people’s creativity—it’s a win-win either way.
HodgePodgery | 1100 North Third Street, Harrisburg | 717-236-0150; www.thehodgepodgery.com
Head to Toe
The Shoe Gallery in York is so much more than shoes. While they do have a huge selection—from sandals to special occasion shoes, business and casual and everything in between—most of the store is clothing and other accessories.
"Our customers know if they want something unusual, they can get it here,” says Debbie Williams. The Shoe Gallery has been keeping York and surrounding areas fashionable for 25 years.
Names like Joseph Ribkoff, Alberto Makali, Tribal, Frank Lyman, Spanner and Nic and Zoe line the racks. “We also carry a lot of jeans for different body types,” adds Williams, with brands such as Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Jag and French Dressing.
The Shoe Gallery | 1720 South Queen Street; Suite 10, York | 717-854-3924
A Rare Breed
The Tiger’s Eye, one of downtown Lititz’s unique boutiques, offers something for the sophisticated woman that just can’t be bought. Yes, there are artistic expressions of American-made accessories and fashion by Eileen Fisher, Babette, Flax and Barbara de Jounge. But there’s a bygone era of personal service and exclusivity when it comes to the clothing and jewelry that just can’t be duplicated. “When our customers shop here, they don’t see themselves coming and going,” says Gaylord Poling. He explains that his wife Nadine keeps track of who’s wearing what to what event and doesn’t buy multiples of the same thing to ensure her customers have a unique style.
As an accessories buyer at Doneckers for 30 years, Nadine Buch Poling “hired herself” after a company down-sizing and began a store of her own. The Tiger’s Eye will celebrate 14 years in business in September. “My strength in accessories is the key to our success. Whether they’re traveling or special occasion shopping for a granddaughter’s wedding, our customers know they’re going to get the whole outfit and feel good because it’s all put together,” says Nadine.
Tiger’s Eye | 49 East Main Street, Lititz | 717-627-2244 | www.tigerseyelititz.com
Fashion-Forward Frames
“Higashi Eyewear approaches eyewear as a fashion accessory...just as jewelry is,” explains Susan Fotos, owner of Higashi Pearls and Fine Jewelry. “Your choice of eyewear tells a lot about your personality and style. You can select different eyewear for different occasions or aspects of your personality.”
“We want you to love the frames you select,” she adds. “I do not have an ‘eyewear face’ so I know it can take a long time to find some glasses that I think I look good in,” which is the reason she started Higashi Eyewear—to fill a gap she felt existed in the market.
With a licensed optician on staff to help select the lenses that are the best fit for your prescription and lifestyle, they work closely with their lab to provide the latest state-of-the-art lenses, including new digital lenses, sunglasses and prescription frames.
Higashi’s exclusive designer lines include:
Tiffany, Bulgari, Oliver Peoples, Tori Burch, Pucci, Paul Smith, Anne et Valentin, Axels, Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Prada and D&G, making it a great resource for fashion-forward frames.
Higashi Pearls & Fine Jewelry | 900 Market Street; Suite 10, Lemoyne | 717-303-0336 | www.higashipearls.com
Outdoor Emporium
Patio at Penn Stone is so much more than an outdoor furniture accessory store. The business is founded on hardscaping materials, which it still provides to the trade and homeowners. But it’s the unique products from pavers and seating to lanterns and unusual planters, coupled with community involvement, classes and seminars, that keep folks coming back and finding new resources, along with a treasure or two for their outdoor area. Check out their website for upcoming events from composting and rainbarrel workshops to outdoor pizza ovens and container gardening.
Patio at Penn Stone | 190 West Ross Street, Lancaster | 717-735-1922; www.patiopennstone.com
