| Hello
dear friends & family-
The store is looking so beautiful - both inside
as well as outside. 'Tis my favorite time of the year. (You've heard me say that
before - haven't you?) Well, it's the same old place and old "Ma & Pa"
are getting older, but we're still here - as the saying goes. As
you come in the front door to your left - you'll see the handcrafted Meadowbrook
Gourds. This is probably the largest display from that company that we
have ever had for both fall & Christmas.
Across the room you'll see our
Annalee collectibles for autumn, Thanksgiving and Christmas - another store
favorite for so many, many years. The detail on these felt dolls just seems to
get better.
New Christmas sculptures froms Isabel
Bloom have arrived with more new to come. We have the larger pieces in
their garden line as well - in a new color called Moss Rose.
The new scents
of the Woodwick Candles are Evergreen, Honey Butter, Noel, Snowflake, Spiced
Eggnog & Vanilla Latte - very yummy.
Old
World Christmas ornaments have a large area in our little store. Wait
till you see this selection! Mike enjoyed selecting G.
DeBrekht Russian Santas & ornaments at market for the store. Casey
made the selection of Erzgebirge wooden
smokers - probably because of memories of his Grandmother Casebeer's home. He's
so excited for you to see the Pumpkin Chimineas - sorry we don't have a
warehouse full of them - they are great!
The "girls" do most of
the buying for the store - gone are the days when Ray & I would agonize over
going to market for the store, but they were great years.
Bearington
Bear Company has introduced a New Baby Line - everything so soft &
cuddly - that will be hard to resist for your "special someone". A Christmas
tree for "Baby" will be one of the featured trees this year.
The
fresh floral department has become so very busy - I know you will enjoy talking
with the friendly girls in that area - they even invite you into the big cooler
if you want.
As I write to you today - the mums are making the outside look
so good - there's bittersweet, Indian Corn, pumpkins, gourds. We've "Got
It All For Fall" including caramel apples, kettle corn & our ever
popular Fannie May candies.  Well,
its another year for us - I look forward to seeing our old friends & of course,
making some new friends. My heart to you all - 
PS: You'll probably find me in a chair in the office, but not
napping I hope. |  |
