It's been a few months since Pinky's Place opened and Sunday afternoon was the perfect day for a visit. The store is packed with vendors of antiques, home accents, collectibles. jewelry, and many handcrafted and artistic collectibles.
The featured vendor today was Sue Hans, with "Hans-On Design". She specializes in custom furniture finishes and is a distributor for CC Caldwell Paints, manufacturer of chalk and clay based paints.
Pinky and members of her family were on hand to dish out free ice cream for the many patrons of the store.
Pinky’s Place is a unique Antique & Artisan Market located at 4790 Alpine Avenue NW in Comstock Park
Pinky’s Place features local artists and vendors displaying and selling their quality refurbished, recycled and distressed furniture & home decor, handmade crafts, art of all types, antiques, locally made farm products and a variety of other unique items. The store is fully stocked and has a waiting list for additional vendors.
The marketplace will also hold activities including: Create-N-Take Classes, Kids Amazing Art Day, Sunday-Sundaes, as well as various events and activities throughout the year. Pinky’s Place will be open 6 days per week, Tuesday – Sunday, 362 days a year.
The store id named after Deb Myszka's mother Bert “Pinky” Anderson who suffers from Dementia. The owners have also set up a non-profit corporation Pinky’s Palace which will provide resources, awareness, community support, fundraisers, events and much more for those impacted by Dementia. Fundraising opportunities (supported 100% through charitable gifts) will help assist families in need of respite care relief, transportation, medications, supplies and other related expenses associated with those suffering this disease.
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