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Show "WASATCH COUNTY COURIER. October 12, 1999 > : : BUSINESS Creative xpressions... Necia’s Crafts, a hidden treasure in Midway — Khara’ Klein, Courier Staff | Nestled in Midway is a blooming treasure that. many citizens of the valley are unaware of. Necia’s Crafts is a unique lit- tle shop featuring beautiful crafts and artistic ideas for holidays, birthdays or is the a Necia Horrocks proprietor and crafter of the business and lives with her husband Bruce and their two boys, in Midway. Horrocks, lived originally everywhere. Maryland years ago. before Necia’s from from settling Horrocks and Provo, California here her has come to husband wanted me to be able to have a quiet ‘place to work where | didn’t have worry | about leaving stuff laying around,” she explains. Later came p the idea to actually y sell her pieces. “T just gave them away for gifts, and I thought others. might want to . buy them.” See a makes beautiful wreaths and baskets of dried flowers. She also con© structs pieces with horseshoes, bears, bells and various holiday motifs. flowers Most of the used are from Horrocks’ garden an and hobby being able to go to the craft store to find more goodies and creative items to integrate into her handiwork. 1 have been married for seventeen years and the idea for Necia’s Crafts began where she could focus on her crafts. “He a a fortune, [ am just doing on I love.” What makes her happier than a profit is twenty with him. Bruce Horrocks bought the shed that they creatively fixed up for the sole purpose.of giving his wife a place Crafts true Hoe just for the self. From wreaths to custom made treasures, Necia Horrocks is a bouquet of talent they want something that requires two pieces to look alike, I have to work on and she dries all of the roses herself. Intégrating Eucalyptus leaves adds splashes of color and an enjoyable smell to the continuing with, “It’s a feeling of where pieces. “The interesting thing about Eucalyptus leaves is that when they get dusty you can just run them under water to eliminate the dust, but the smell will come back,” comments Horrocks Not only are the items fun and attractive, but they are also unique. No two are the same. “I do many custom orders so when them at the same time,” Horrocks says things go, I don’t just think ‘well this goes here and that goes there’ | really A great place to find unique sie fa the coming holidays, Necia’s Crafts is just hoping to get a little more recognition. “I just want people to know | am out here and thatI will do custom orders to suit different needs and desires.” % enjoy myself and go with my feelings.” - What started as a hobby has turned into a business that is fun for Horrocks. Prices are extremely reasonable in comparison to similar crafts sold. elsewhere. She explains that the reason is that she enjoys doing it and wants other people to be able to afford it. “I am not trying to make can help with all yo gift and decorating needs. The Great Pumpkin shops here for all. D CANDLE scene) SALE her Halloween needs. All Candlesses Off ee Rw LS ay ' | f :' th Wy NM t CO Pr & Fst, 198% ~-MOUNTAIN BASKETS AND GIFTS INC. ae West 100 North Heber City, UT . | www.rockymountainbaskets.com 435.657.0554 |