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P eople flock to Montgomery County’sSkippack Village for its walkability,idyllic locale, and breadth of restaurants

and retail destinations. Many unique shopsdot the town’s landscape, perhaps none moredistinctive than the Wooden Duck Shoppe. Vis-itors from nearby towns—and much fartherafield, thanks to a flourishing online business—have been delighting in the Wooden Duck’sselection of one-of-a-kind crafts and collectiblesfor four decades and counting.

Like the rest of Skippack Village, the WoodenDuck is reminiscent of a beloved yet bygone era.The original “Wooden Duck” sign remains fromthe store’s time as a specialty provider of carvedwooden ducks. Inside the shop, wooden beamsabove feature an odd pulley or lantern that mayvery well have been hanging there for 40 years.Visitors appreciate the shop’s charm and rustic

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Both in person and online, the WoodenDuck Shoppe in Skippack Village buildson its 40-year traditionof helping visitors find one-of-a-kind gifts and collectibles.

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character, but they come specifically toperuse the merchandise on display.

Throughout its many rooms, theWooden Duck features a distinctive lineupof fun and beautiful merchandise, muchof it American made, including some itemsthat cannot be found anywhere else. Notableitems include Mackenzie-Childs seasonal

and home décor; Brighton jewelry andaccessories; textiles from Aunt Liz’s Attic;Byers’ Choice Carolers; Department 56 vil-lages and accessories; collectible figurinesfrom Patience Brewster and Lori Mitchell;and women’s apparel from Renuar, FrenchDressing, Tribal, and Boho Chic, amongothers. The store even carries woodenduck carvings as a nod to its storied past.

The Wooden Duck is on the cusp ofone of its busiest times of the year. WithChristmas within reach, the shop hasbecome a winter wonderland of sorts, itsshowrooms brimming with stunningwreaths, tabletop displays and figures, andother specialty wintertime gifts. Of course,patrons will still find the same unique giftsas they would any other time of year,including items that have been handmadeby American artists and craftspeople.

Although the Wooden Duck has itsbeginnings as a small-town duck carvingshop, the shop has evolved into a con-temporary boutique with a far-reaching

presence. For those who are unable tobrowse the store’s selection in person,the Wooden Duck has a robust onlinepresence notable for its selection andservice. The store offers most of its productsonline through its easy-to-navigate website,woodenduckshoppe.com. While many ofits online orders originate from customerswho live within driving distance of SkippackVillage, the Wooden Duck receives ordersfrom loyal patrons across the country andaround the globe.

The Wooden Duck’s owners welcomeguests to “drop in” anytime and peruse theselection, either in person or through thewebsite from the comfort of their homes. ■

THE WOODEN DUCK SHOPPE4033 Skippack PikeSkippack PA610-584-0124woodenduckshoppe.com skippackvillage.com

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Select photography by Nina Lea Ph

otography; others courtesy of the Wooden Duck

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