• Put a Bird on Hello Bluebird

    Put a Bird On It

    I would say that, at least once every few weeks, someone asks me, “Hey!  Have you ever seen that sketch from Portlandia?” Portlandia, for those who haven’t yet had the pleasure, is an IFC sketch comedy show that pokes fun of Portland and–well, basically, most of the issues and trends that tend to consume MY [...]

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    Put a Bird On It

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    Regular People on a Regular Saturday Doing Completely Normal Things

    I joked with my daughter and her friend today that we were being “real Americans.” Of course, we are real Americans every day.  But the joke poked fun at the very typical activities that we chose for our snowy Saturday–typical for many that is, but not so much for us. A nice overnight snowfall left [...]

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    Regular People on a Regular Saturday Doing Completely Normal Things

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    For once, lazing around on the couch is a GOOD THING.

    Ever find that it is always just about the time you are really getting a portion of your house tidied up and lovely that you realize that the rest of the house has completely fallen apart while you were doing it? Over the holidays, I was given the best gift from my dear hubby.  All [...]

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    For once, lazing around on the couch is a GOOD THING.

  • Five Things

    I hope your weekend is so freaking awesome that you aren’t checking email or cruising the internet at all…But, in case you’re a junkie like me, here are five posts from other sites that caught me attention this week:  from Simple Mom, about Goals : http://simplemom.net/questions-to-help-you-make-some-goals/?doing_wp_cron=1326603496  a super cool video from an awesome kid : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvVZwJbs54c&sns=fb  one [...]

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    Five Things

Put a Bird on Hello Bluebird

Put a Bird On It

I would say that, at least once every few weeks, someone asks me, “Hey!  Have you ever seen that sketch from Portlandia?” Portlandia, for those who haven’t yet had the pleasure, is an IFC sketch comedy show that pokes fun of Portland and–well, basically, most of the issues and trends that tend to consume MY [...]

Read More
uggs

Regular People on a Regular Saturday Doing Completely Normal Things

I joked with my daughter and her friend today that we were being “real Americans.” Of course, we are real Americans every day.  But the joke poked fun at the very typical activities that we chose for our snowy Saturday–typical for many that is, but not so much for us. A nice overnight snowfall left [...]

Read More
karlstad-sofa__0119591_PE276066_S4

For once, lazing around on the couch is a GOOD THING.

Ever find that it is always just about the time you are really getting a portion of your house tidied up and lovely that you realize that the rest of the house has completely fallen apart while you were doing it? Over the holidays, I was given the best gift from my dear hubby.  All [...]

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About Us

Hello Bluebird is a brick-and-mortar boutique and gallery located in the charming historic shopping district of West Reading, PA.  Opened in September 2009, owner Alex McCarty is a plucky gal who prefers maryjanes and pigtails to heels and a suit, and took the plunge to launching her shop in an effort to build her life and business on her own (sometimes quirky but always authentic) terms.

Hello Bluebird’s shelves are chock full with an eclectic blend of handcrafted, eco-friendly and socially-conscious goods. In short, we sell lovely things made by good people.

Since our launch, we have represented about 250 independent artists at the shop. We rotate seasonally thematic shows for our wall art, and try to accent them with a selection of complimentary handmade goods. Besides that, we just like to fill the shop with super cool stuff in a range of quirky styles for our loving customers to admire and purchase.  In December 2010, we were voted by local shoppers “Best In Berks” for local gift shop (Berks County Living Magazine).

We are located at:

609 Penn Avenue

West Reading, PA 19611

Phone: 610.750.6642 (follow the instructions on our voicemail for the best way to reach the owner, Alex)

email: hellobluebirdshop@gmail.com

 

Hours (seasonal–please check back often as they change from time to time)

Winter 2011 hours are as follows:

Monday CLOSED (appointment only)

Tues 11-5:30

Wed 11-5:30

Thurs 11-7 (open until 8pm every First Thursday of the month)

Friday 11-6

Saturday 11-6

Sunday CLOSED  (we will resume Sunday hours in the Spring with the West Reading Farmer’s Market)

Please be advised that all of these hours are “ISH” and subject to change.  We are a family business with a genuine FAMILY in the mix, and we just never can predict what adventures any given day will bring!  Also, in case of inclement weather, pleae visit our Facebook page or call the shop for updates.

 

Interior photo of Hello Bluebird

Interior of Hello Bluebird, December 2011

If you are an artist or maker looking for a wonderful new place to sell your work, please visit our Submissions Page for guidelines and an application.