Vintage Curiosities at Piddlestixs!

Many of you know I have a store front located in Historic Lafayette, NJ, its located in a former theater, WWI weight station and service are, congressional meeting place, and many other former lives, now its the home of my magical world: Piddlestixs, which is a vintage cafe of sorts from vintage crafty goods from millinery to cigar boxes and labels, doll parts and trims.

We have handmade and designer jewelry, vintage and new clothing, party and cake goodies, toppers, gourmet foods, tea and more. I host workshops in the studio and events. If you are in the area come on by for a visit, you won't be disappointed, I'm located in the heart of an antiques district with shoppes in old former houses and a Mill. There's an adorable cafe downstairs called: Millside Cafe, and lots of fun! Here are some photos of the vintage goodies in my store!

As you can see the photos above are filled with curiosities and magical things, very eclectic and unusual, some handmade, some vintage and some new. I have a love affair with vintage apothecary and Old England, Egyptology and Mythical things, anything wizardry and enchanting!
You never know what you'll find inside Piddlestixs: Purveyors of Curiosity, everyday we add new treasures for all to enjoy!

Doll Land Inside Piddlestixs!

Since I was a little girl I was always excited to get a doll whether it was old or new, a doll always allowed my imagination to soar. Dolls have inspired me to write, draw and create, its this childhood fantasy that I carried over into my adult world which allows me to keep the magic inside me and to see things differently then others.

An old doll in a grungy condition might be turned away from some, but to me, its a doll waiting to be given life again. I might turn that doll into a new one, mold it, add to an assemblage, draw it, tell a story about it or comprise it of other parts to become something new such as a wand, jar topper or embellishment.


At Piddlestixs I wanted to dedicate a whole section for the whimsy of childhood, complete with dolls and toys, a blend of vintage, modern, broken and artful, a place I call Doll Land and the Circus Follies. There is a magic hidden in these items which can bring back our childhood spirit.

Many of these dolls sit in the hand painted pink glass cabinet, which I created especially for them. Along side is a pink child's storybook hutch, white shelves filled w/vignettes, 2 castle like pillars and doll house curtains. Everyday I plan to add to the collection with furniture, toys and more dolls.

When you visit Piddlestixs in Historic Lafayette, NJ, you will escape to a world of magic. Come stay and play for a while, take a class and make a doll, buy enchanted goodies to bring some magic to your day!

See you at the store!
12 Morris Farm Rd, Historic Lafayette, NJ 07848