‘Bigger things coming soon!’: Metaphysical shop opening new … – 69News WFMZ-TV

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – A family-owned business is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.

Handmade Mystic, selling healing crystals, hand-crafted jewelry and unique gifts, is planning to open a new retail location in about a month at 2180 MacArthur Road, Unit 6A in Whitehall Township, according to a post on the business’ Facebook page.

The new store, in the Whitehall Square shopping center, will supplement Handmade Mystic’s existing location, which husband and wife owners Andrew and Danyel Harrison opened in March at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.

“We are hopeful for a grand opening date at the end of the month or early November, we will keep everyone updated,” the Harrisons announced Tuesday on the business’ Facebook page. “Our Promenade location is still open 7 days per week and will continue to be.”

The Whitehall store is a relocation of the business’ original brick-and-mortar store, at 2 S. Fourth St. in Emmaus, which the Harrisons closed in the summer after two years of operation.

The couple announced the “bittersweet” decision in July, noting “bigger things coming soon!”

“Even though closing our very first location is hard to do, we have just outgrown that spot,” the Harrisons wrote on the business’ Facebook page. “Things have to end for there to be room for new beginnings. And with that said, we are so excited for the new! We are moving into a location that will allow room for all of the great things we want to offer to everyone.”

Handmade Mystic was established about 10 years ago, with the Harrisons previously operating it as an online-only business from their former home in Florida before moving to the Lehigh Valley in 2020 to be closer to family.

“Crystals are getting so popular, and I feel like people are very interested in taking healing into their own hands and exploring different options,” Danyel told WFMZ prior to The Promenade Shops store’s grand opening in March. “And I think what sets us apart is our stores offer information on everything.”

“So, it’s not like going into an old-school type of a witchy shop, which is where you used to go to get crystals because they weren’t readily available everywhere. That could be a little intimidating because information is not listed, and it may look a little dim and a little scary. We try to aim for a brighter, lighter feel with more information that’s available to everyone.”

Handmade Mystic carries over 300 different types of crystals and gemstones, and the Harrisons are versed in the healing properties of each one.

Popular selections include amethyst, “which is a beautiful purple color and very good for calming,” and clear quartz, “which is considered the master healing stone, amplifying the energy of all other crystals,” Danyel said.

The stores are educational, providing detailed information on all items, including the crystals’ metaphysical and healing properties.

“It’s for the beginner to the professional,” Danyel said.

Danyel, who has been passionate about painting and other art forms since childhood, sells her own polymer clay jewelry, which incorporates healing crystals.

The stores also feature other artisan jewelry, including beaded bracelets and necklaces, along with Bohemian-style home decor and gifts such as wreaths, candles, dreamcatchers and tarot cards. Danyel also does tarot readings.

“I started in the arts as a child, but I’ve also always been into the metaphysical aspect of things as well,” Danyel said. “So, I just combined the two at [Handmade Mystic].”

Handmade Mystic is a family-run business with Danyel’s children, Gabriel and Gwyn, also helping with operations.

For the latest Handmade Mystic updates, follow the business’ Facebook and Instagram pages. Info: handmademystic.com.