Lichen and Limestone Opens in Elizabethtown, PA

It’s not daily that your consumer of eight years opens a retailer. When I heard Gretchen was shifting her superb luxurious candle, handcrafted reward, and graphic design enterprise known as Lichen and Limestone to a brick-and-mortar storefront within the coronary heart of Elizabethtown, PA, I used to be more than pleased to affix the ribbon-cutting ceremony with my digital camera to assist my lady, Gretchen, and her lovely household!

Gretchen was glowing with pleasure as her new retailer stuffed with family members and group members alike, all desperate to welcome Gretchen and her retailer to the charming city we locals affectionately name “E-town.” It didn’t take me lengthy to identify her eldest son, Declan, whom I’ve been photographing since he wanted his mother and father’ assist to stroll. He lit up when he noticed me smiling at him and ran over. Of course, he posed like a professional and cheesed it up for a number of photos. He’s nonetheless the little sweetheart he was at his first photoshoot. Though he has grown quite a bit within the final 8 years, the way in which he seems to be at his momma with adoration hasn’t modified one bit. He bought such a kick out of her chopping the ribbon to sign the opening of Lichen and Limestone.

There have been refreshments, giveaways, and numerous scents to take pleasure in. The retailer’s opening simply in time for Halloween, evoking a darkish, magical vibe. My favourite element was the music—the soundtrack from the film Practical Magic. So considerate!

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony ended, Gretchen headed to the checkout counter, the place prospects, together with me, lined as much as buy her handmade creations.

I purchased a candle known as Annabel’s Shore, and I like it! Shoppers can purchase online, however I extremely suggest visiting the shop to expertise the whimsical world they’ve created. Even the shelving was handmade by her husband, Matt. The subsequent time you are in Elizabethtown, PA, make sure to cease by Lichen and Limestone—it is a must-visit for anybody with a contact of magic of their coronary heart. You can discover the shop proper within the coronary heart of the city at 101 South Market Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Maybe I’ll see you there!