Dec 13, 2009
Gift shops say Christmas sales are strongBy Nancy MadsenWatertownDailyTimes.com

Christmas shoppers have less than two weeks to find the perfect gifts for friends and family, and several north country gift stores said they’ve had a strong holiday season so far.

“We had a really busy weekend last weekend,” said John D. Doolittle. Mr. Doolittle opened Red Barn Gift Shop, 207 William St., Dexter, with his wife, Cynthia R., this year.

For several years online and through an annual open house, the Doolittles have been selling Christmas ornaments, gift baskets and arrangements that Mrs. Doolittle makes.

“I’ve made wreaths and ornaments for friends for years,” Mrs. Doolittle said. “When I ran out of people to give them to, I had to open a shop.”

The couple also sells collectibles, cards, memorabilia, religious commemoratives and locally produced items, including candles and jewelry made by daughter Jo-Cinda R. Evans.

Today will be the last day that the shop is open for the year, so everything will be 15 percent off. But Mrs. Doolittle will make arrangements to sell items by appointment by calling 639-6038.

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