Show Sanpete Messenger Sanpete 'ffc?1 fl Wednesday December 22 2004 Valley Edition Messenger-Gunniso- Classic dolls at North Bend Trading Post wait patiently for BRUCE VAN DER RIET MESSENGER PHOTO shoppers to claim them Sanpete shops attract shoppers from next door and around the world By Kathy Lin Eggleston Staff writer BRUCE VAN DER Color Country storeowner Theo Christensen fine dolls in her store RIET X V Yo‘rN:psi r b MESSENGER PHOTO arranges a display of : filP¥s i BRUCE VAN DER RIET MESSENGER PHOTO North Bend Trading Post offers a wide selection of gifts from ornate boxes and statuettes to canes and candles OrvY- Quail Hollow is quietly nestled in Gunnison’s historic City Hall with the jailhouse bars still on the basement windows and door “We have lots of people drop in from all over to visit the original city hall” said Jodi Henlinc “We show them items made locally as well as scrapbooking supplies and wedding items” Quail lollow features furniture maker Vcrn Hatch’s rustic pine cupboards shelves and benches “We will be very busy right up to Christmas Eve helping people find just the right Christmas gift” said Henline Handmade dolls line the shelves of Brambleberry Basket Gift Shop in Manti along with quilts dish towels and other locally made items “We have books by local authors and handmade soap bath salts and lotions” said Erma Young owner “Framed crocheted family names are a specialty of our ladies” Demand for handcralted items is on the rise says Young “I have mailed quilts to most states and many places overseas I've had the governor’s wife buy things Marie Osmond bought baby quills and liked them so much she called to have more made” “We aie out of breath” says Dorothy Stoddard one of 13 working members of the Sanpete Trade Association who take turns greeting customers at the Ephraim which is operated by the association The association includes about 65 local crafters Lee Anne and David ranging from 20 years old to 80 Goodwin from Fairview are typical She does handmade and he does wooden projects ranging from inpottery triguing toys to puzle stools and shelves Many people come from out of town to shop for from antique and historical books baby items and blessing dresses to woven rugs quilts afghans and more The also serves as a source for stocking stuffers and neighbor gifts Perusing the shelves at the North Bend Trading Post in FnTview “is like going on a treasure hunt" says Christmas To sum it up finding a unique gift is easy in Sanpete County Each of these gift shops and the many others around the county a touch of the county's heritage and charm that can be taken home and cherished through the years everything (it h Wvt: It’s been a busy season at gift shops that dot US 89 through Sanpete County as shoppers from next door and around the world have purchased gifts capturing the charm of country living owner Becky James "We have eveiything possible here within the walls of our shop” From dolls to household supplies custom picture fames to complete wedding services the shop prides self in carrying merchandise to attract both local shopEven Mr and Mrs Santa stopped by pers and tourists to shop and greet customers on the Saturday before - BRUCE VAN DER RIET MESSENGER PHOTO in Gunnison Hope Jensen of Quail Hollow Designs decorates store Christmas tree C)faec J acsfr i: Cl'cr t"" y— V: May your holiday season be wanner than uv are standing outside the building at rs(nmcoi Q(imness tn From the staff at the Sanpete Messenger John Hales Lindsey Kjar Suzanne Dean Jacque Marsh Lindsay Kogianes Lloyd Call and Sean Hales i dajn’c rcayn f ifnp y v vfivy (fl (Nttf )( cn i j 4 c-- j 4 i J having our picture taken! 4 POOR ( |