Ah… Christmas. In Turtle Creek, Mrs. Ivy Merrymaker keeps us
all in the holiday spirit. She opens her shop in March and works to keep joy
and hope in the air through December 31. The tourists love Christmas in July. And
October through December keeps her on her toes.
Look around the store. Make sure you walk through the Christmas
tree forest. She sets up twenty trees, all sizes and shapes and decorates them
with handmade ornaments, lights and garland. She orders ornaments from all over
the world. Her purchases support the fair trade industry for women in developing
countries.
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See the little sheep on the Scottish tree? Folks from a
cottage industry create them. I especially like the local tree. Some of Turtle
Creek’s artists bring in their wares to sell. Did you see the authentic aluminum
tree? My aunt had one. I’d lie on the floor and watch the color wheel reflect on
the branches. Great memories!
Enjoy shopping and thanks for dropping by. Hope you come
back soon.
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