Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?

My house is at 1054 East Windy Knoll Rd. West Chester, Pa. 19382

If you use mapquest ignore any directions that tell you to turn on Thomas or Wood Lane, just turn on Windy Knoll.

Is this a store? What are your hours?

No, this is just my home.  I am open on Thursdays from 12- 8pm and on special Saturdays (usually once a month).  These Saturdays are announced on my Home Page or by email announcement.  I can’t take credit cards, only cash

How can I get my purchases home?

If it is local, I can try to have it delivered for a fee but I can’t make any guarantees.  It you would like to rent a Uhaul here is their local number.  610-430-7040 www.uhaul.com

I would like to purchase an item and have it shipped to me.

For long distance delivery there are several companies you can use. These are reputable companies but I am not endorsing them just letting you know they are out there.

Craters and Freighters in Perkiomenville, PA  Area:  entire US and abroad philly@cratersandfreighters.com (215) 234-8090 or (866) 397-0488,

Lewis Unlimited Moving Area: South-East, Mid-Atlantic & North-East lewis.bechtold@verizon.net (717) 471-4443 or (717) 299-5969,

Mizzentop in Refton, PA Area: continental US http://www.mizzentoptransport.com info@mizzentoptransport.com (717) 786-8809, fax: (717) 786-2978

VG Packaging LLC in Schwenksville, PA Gordon and Valerie Murray IIArea: South-East, Mid-Atlantic & North-East quotes@vgpackagingllc.com (484) 552-8741, fax: (484) 552-8744

Also:  www.plycongroup.com, www.uship.com, www.antiquetransport.com ( out of Phila), www.aceexecutivevanlines.com, www.antique-express-delivery.com, rickships@mail.com.

They will ask you for the weight and size of the item to give you an estimate.  I recommend just giving them an approximate size to get an idea of the cost.  Then compare different companies.  Long distance delivery requires you to arrange for the delivery  with one of these companies or another company of your choosing.  I will send you lots of pictures and descriptions of the item you would like.  Next, send me a check for the item, then it can be picked up by your shipper.

Can an item be mailed?

Yes I can mail most small items.  Small items usually cost $15 to be mailed.

Do you take credit cards?

No, I only take cash or sometimes a check.

Are these items new?

No, you should assume that almost all of the items are used.  Many items look like they are new but this is not a store and you must assume that they are used but “like new”.   Many items are antique, so some wear is to be expected.  Even if the item came out of a model house it must be called “used”.

Do you provide decorating services?

Yes I will come to your local home and go over all of your questions and ideas.  We can look at every room in your house.  Sometimes just another person’s objective eye will help you come up with ideas you might not have thought about.  We can even move furniture around!  After that I will keep an eye out for you for items I know you are looking for. $150 for a local visit.

How much does it cost for home staging?

Allow me to give you the objective advice you need to sell your home at the highest price in the fastest time. I can also provide you the names of painters, flooring and contracting specialists to get your home ready to sell.  $150 for a home staging visit.

What services can you provide for realtors and builders?

In addition to providing a home staging consultation for your client I can also provide model home furnishing and decoration, staging of empty homes and supplemental staging of existing homes which need a  little extra to get them sold.  I have provided home staging and model house services for many realtors and builders in the area.  I can provide references and testimony of houses that I have staged including  how some were  sold in as quickly as a week after my staging was completed.

Do you provide other decorating services?

$50 hour for room redesigns, shopping services, , window treatments, new construction selection assistance, and moving day placement help.