you know the lyrics....
"All my bags are packed I'm ready to go
I'm standin' here outside your door....."
and I'm excitedly waiting to take the elevator to the 2nd floor..
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The minute you step off the elevator you're in the HEADQUARTERS of CJS Importers, wholesale distributor of all things metal, glittery and vintage owned by father/daughter
Carl Schimel * Elyse Schimel
and.... you're in the land of boxes...floor to ceiling boxes...
are you looking for pearls? Swarovski crystals? chain? brass?metal ?...it's all there...you have all day to look through the boxes and navigate your way around all the clutter but you can't get in without a wholesale/resale tax ID, so don't rush there without these.
also....be prepared to get dirty & dusty and step over all sorts of glittery stuff !
cause it's EVERYWHERE !!!!
what would I do without my trusty helper/schlepper !!
The Lenster could reach all those hard to get to places
the staff is packin' up and getting our order ready for purchase...
you buy by either the gross or the pound..I took home a ton of vintage crystals...it took my breath away !
and, because we were clever enough to bring along a small suitcase, we didn't have to lug the 30 pounds of "STUFF" around Manhattan !
we got back on the train
and began unpacking it all when we got home
I only showed you a tiny portion...It'll take days to sort it all out.
Life is such a GLITTERY hardship !!!
Oh my goodness...I think I drooled a little! Wow... just the floor sweepings would be good enough to take home! What a fantastic adventure!
Posted by: Stampendous Graphics - Laura Weed | February 26, 2013 at 05:10 PM
looks like my Jewelry Making Stash !
Posted by: Sue | February 10, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Thanks for a peak into that wonderful warehouse. I live on Long Island and can't wait until Spring to take a trip into Manhattan to visit it myself.
Posted by: Jo Ashby | February 09, 2013 at 06:28 PM
So glad you luv'd our treasures!!!! We enjoyed your visit! Thank you for the kind post :)
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CJS Sales: Crafts, Jewelry, Supplies ( Vintage Warehouse)
Posted by: C Elyse Schimel | February 09, 2013 at 12:45 PM
Looks like great fun Suze!
Posted by: Toni | February 09, 2013 at 06:48 AM
Best afternoon ever spent there!
Posted by: Carmi | February 08, 2013 at 10:23 PM
Man! That looks like such fun! Glad your helper was with you. LOL Hope you stay warm and safe in the "wicked stawm" (as we say on Cape Cod) comes our way.
Posted by: Lizbeth | February 08, 2013 at 12:21 PM
You find all the best places to go. Want to adopt me?
Posted by: Kathy Nycz | February 07, 2013 at 06:30 PM
I can hardly wait to see what you make with all your treasures...I am sooooo jealous!!
Posted by: Vickie | February 07, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Where in the world will you put all of this?
Would love to see pictures of your studio/where you work and store stuff.
An amazing place to see, thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Diana Wilson (DD) | February 07, 2013 at 10:18 AM
I can't wait to see what you create with all this beauty!!!!
Posted by: Martha Richardson | February 07, 2013 at 07:42 AM
Toni and I have been in some wild and woolie wholesalers for the shop but your post is the best! you could get lost in the boxes. what fun! we'll look forward to the finished products! p.s. any minimum?
Posted by: lyle baxter | February 07, 2013 at 07:29 AM
Wow a nightmare/amazing Aladdin's cave of goodies! What an amazing husband you have, glad you are keeping him well and truly busy in his retirement, not a dull moment living with you!
Posted by: Kathy Gledsdale | February 07, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Oh suze Im so glad you had fun I was thinking of you all day xxx
Posted by: Jen Crossley | February 07, 2013 at 01:37 AM
Oh my goodness I would love this place. Talk about unbelievable. I know you will create some fabulous items with your new treasures.
Posted by: Lisa Pace | February 07, 2013 at 12:47 AM
O.M.G Suze! What fun was that? I will have to go in May when I am there for the Stationery Show, resale license in hand. Thanks for the post...
Posted by: eileen hull | February 07, 2013 at 12:11 AM