Parcel ~ Montclair, NJ

I was FINALLY able to make it to New Jersey this past weekend to visit my friend Nancy and her wonderful store PARCEL.  In their new location across the street they have even more space to display their seemingly endless supply of unique treasures.  The rustic original exposed ceilings make the store feel like it has been there forever and it suits the general style of the store.

I visited each shelf and display table at least twice.  It felt like each time I went by I saw something different.  There was so much to look at!

I came home with a huge paper flower, a giraffe calendar, two pink vintage paper flowers, a chirping bird pencil sharpener, a paper and leather match-holder boot, a handmade paper folder and a little felt hat.

If you can't make it to the store visit the website for more photos and a list of workshops!

www.shopparcel.com

Puppet Making Class at Parcel

I had such a good time last weekend at Parcel!  I took a fun Paper Puppet class with instructor, Marlene "Mizz Bee" Haveron and came home with three fancy, whimsical characters.  Here they are all jeweled up and embellished.  We had enough time to complete one puppet in the class and were able to bring home the other two with a stash of ribbons, sequins, brads, etc. provided by Parcel.

After the class I thought I'd take just a few minutes to shop in the store....but I should have known better....because a few minutes always turns into over an hour, e-v-e-r-y time I go there.  It's amazing how you can get lost, going up and down the same aisles in such a little shop.  I love it!  Here are a few of my fab finds from this visit and the last.