‘Largest location yet!’: Family-owned business sets opening date for … – 69News WFMZ-TV

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – Just in time for holiday shopping, a popular family-owned business – selling crystals, jewelry, unique gifts and more – is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.

Handmade Mystic, owned and operated by husband and wife Andrew and Danyel Harrison, will hold a grand opening of its new retail location 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at 2180 MacArthur Road, Unit 6A in Whitehall Township, according to a post on the business’ Facebook page.

The public is invited to celebrate the Whitehall location’s opening with refreshments, tarot readings, henna and more.

“Our largest location yet!” an online event description reads. “Come celebrate the opening of our newest Lehigh Valley location!”

The new store, near Redner’s in the Whitehall Square shopping center, will supplement Handmade Mystic’s existing location, which the Harrisons opened in March at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.

The Whitehall store, totaling more than 4,000 square feet, is also a relocation of the business’ original brick-and-mortar store, which operated for two years at 2 S. Fourth St. in Emmaus.

The Harrisons closed the Emmaus store in the summer, 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.”

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.