Mary-Lake Thompson

Do not try and set up a wholesale account with them. Contacted them a month ago took many email before they got back to me. Went through the process (I thought) of opening a wholesale account, told I was approved and made an order with them 2 ½ weeks ago. Emailed them last Friday asking where is my order and received email today stating I have to complete the paperwork CA has to have on file before they will mail me my order. Really, who dropped the ball here. I called them and spoke to the «manager» as she stated, manager of two employees and was told she was so sorry but it’s the busiest time of the year and it takes time. I stated that I was told I was approved and made my order with them and I am waiting for the merchandize for our store for the BUSIEST time of the year. I told her I was going to write a letter to the company and she said well I am the manager, so go ahead. Really

I love her stuff but wish she would sell prints! The store is small but constantly being updated. If you hit her yearly warehouse sale it is well worth the wait in the early morning hours! Prices are a little high on the décor items but the actual MLT items are reasonable and her «seconds» are dirt cheap. It is a great place to save up on those last minute gift items throughout the yea.

I like to stop by this «outlet» store whenever I am on my way to Chico. They have different things in stock whenever I go. I especially like to see if they have some great sale or clearance finds. The prices are a lot lower than the retail stores that carry their items. Worth the drive if you like all the Mary Lake Thompson items. They have fabric in stock and I have purchased yardage to make matching appliance covers and potholders to match my ceramic utensil holder that I bought there.

This store is the bomb! It actually is an outlet store for Mary Lake Thompson. I have frequently driven out of my way to shop here. I love her flour sack dish towels. The printed images on them are all sourced from original art done by Mary herself. Another plus is these are all printed by her employees in Oroville. I stock up on these towels and her printed linen napkins for gifts. The flour sack miracle is that they give glass a lint free, smudge free wipe. The are truly prized!
I also have enjoyed Mary’s virgin olive oil from the fruit on her property, her darling canvas shopping bags and aprons, as well as, her lovely selection of gifts from other vendors.
If you have the good fortune of being in shop when Mary is present, you will certainly enjoy a lovely conversation with her.