• Cover art Voices from the Gardenscape

    This First Thursday : Earth Month begins with a book signing at Hello Bluebird

    This First Thursday, we will feature a local husband and wife team for a book signing, 5-8 pm.  David stumbled into the shop a few weeks ago, a bit discouraged from a long day of “sorry, you need an appointment” responses to his attempts to get his book into other local venues.  While we don’t [...]

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    This First Thursday : Earth Month begins with a book signing at Hello Bluebird

  • Liberty of London Spring Journal, 14.95 at Hello Bluebird

    Yep, we’ve got it bad…

    “It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” -Mark Twain I stole this quote from Simple Mom today, and it pretty much [...]

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    Yep, we’ve got it bad…

  • livethelife_2009

    Artist Guest Post #4 : Lexis Finds Her Mission

    Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, HBB artist Lexis Graap Krieg embarked on an in-depth online course that promises to help her find and follow her path for creative success.  She is generously sharing a weekly log of what she is learning along the way.  The class took a “creative breather,” but now she is back [...]

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    Artist Guest Post #4 : Lexis Finds Her Mission

  • go to your studio

    National Craft Month : Week 1 : Go to Your Studio and Make Stuff!

    Since my revelation yesterday about National Craft Month, my wheels have been turning as to how we should bring this widespread celebration to life at Hello Bluebird.  Here’s what I came up with so far: Week One : Go to Your Studio and Make Stuff! With Pinterest, Facebook, and an endless supply of DIY tutorials [...]

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    National Craft Month : Week 1 : Go to Your Studio and Make Stuff!

Cover art Voices from the Gardenscape

This First Thursday : Earth Month begins with a book signing at Hello Bluebird

This First Thursday, we will feature a local husband and wife team for a book signing, 5-8 pm.  David stumbled into the shop a few weeks ago, a bit discouraged from a long day of “sorry, you need an appointment” responses to his attempts to get his book into other local venues.  While we don’t [...]

Read More
Liberty of London Spring Journal, 14.95 at Hello Bluebird

Yep, we’ve got it bad…

“It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” -Mark Twain I stole this quote from Simple Mom today, and it pretty much [...]

Read More
livethelife_2009

Artist Guest Post #4 : Lexis Finds Her Mission

Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, HBB artist Lexis Graap Krieg embarked on an in-depth online course that promises to help her find and follow her path for creative success.  She is generously sharing a weekly log of what she is learning along the way.  The class took a “creative breather,” but now she is back [...]

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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.