While many people read books to have an escape from the real world, Mahall’s makes this “escape” a real-life experience possible for anybody wanting to take a break from the world occurring around them.
On April 27, from noon to 5 p.m., Mahall’s held an event to recognize and appreciate the scholastic book fairs we all grew up to know and love. Bringing back years of memories and impactful nostalgia. Hundreds of people showed up at Mahall’s to browse vendors who sold items ranging from books to rugs, clothes, jewelry, candles, crochet, and food.
While so many minuscule factors contribute to a community’s blooming and uniting, Mahall’s perfectly combines a multitude of factors into one incredible building, overflowing with artistic potential and diversity, creating an unforgettable evening for everybody who attends.
Mahall’s had both sections of their building open to the public, not just the main Mahall’s building, but The Roxy, their bigger venue, where it was jam-packed with vendors waiting to sell their prized possessions and buyers awaiting their perfect match.
One specific vendor took the event by storm, showing off their incredible jewelry, clothes, and charms.
“I have ADHD, and the booth is an accumulation of all my hobbies and favorite things, so I have thrifting, jewelry making, crocheting, and an accumulation of fun little knick-knacks,” owner of business “Just Peachy,” Peach said.
A common theme of every event held at Mahalls is unity. Mahall’s never fails to do an incredible job at uniting and keeping their business fun for everybody. Freshman Enid Liou and many others had their first-ever experience inside Mahall’s at this event.
“It was super cool to see the variety of things that the vendors were selling,” Liou stated. “I think all people who like to look at creative things would enjoy this.”
Coming back to Mahall’s for another event is assured in Liou’s mind. Not only does Mahall’s make elusive feelings for all attendees, they also highlight smaller business owners and allow them to sell their products and get their name out into the world.
Another shop highlighted was a small business owned by Leah Gosciejew, popularly known as Hi Cutie Fiber.
“I’ve been selling rugs for about four years,” Gosciejew stated. “I’ve been selling different things for about twenty years, so I just really like doing markets and meeting other artists.”
The whole point of holding events is uniting people from all over, so Hi Cutie Fiber and many other vendors come to events like this. Alongside hundreds of anticipated customers, celebrating shared interests is something everybody in Lakewood searches for. Sometimes, it’s easier than others, though, and Mahall’s strives to make it as easy as possible for everybody.
A free book table where you could take or leave any book for free at the event strung together many book lovers to share their favorite books and have the opportunity to read other people’s favorite books, most of the books included knitting, crocheting, and other personal hobbies people wanted to spread and grow.
The only downside to this event was how many people showed up, causing Mahall’s to be packed and making slight issues for anybody trying to walk around and interact with vendors. Still, everybody was just excited to get around and enjoy the incredible vibes.
Every vendor has either a personal or fan favorite item to sell; for vendor Peach there is no doubt in her mind about her favorite item.
“Definetly the necklaces, because each one is one of a kind, and I do my best to find really unique charms,” Peach said. “These are just something that stand out.”
Even though that isn’t their most popularly sold item, it still has a special place in Peach’s heart and many other people who purchased it.
“Our best-selling item is the phone key chain,” Peach said.
Even if you didn’t get the opportunity to visit this Mahall’s event, there is always an event on the horizon that caters to various interests and hobbies. No matter where you come from or who you are, Mahall’s does an impeccable job of including anybody and everybody, usually for the low, low price of zero dollars.
