Jun 24, 2011

New gift shop opens doorsBy Rick LongleyOrlando-Press-Register.com

A yearly Christmas crafts sale at her Orland home led a Glenn County woman and her friend to open a gift and antiques store in Willows.

Berry Babes Farm Goods opened June 1 and hosts a grand opening today at its Wood Street location.

Heather Alexander and Cari Berlin said they’ve been doing Christmas sales for five years outside Alexander’s house in Orland’s Lake District, and the sale has grown with time.

“We have a customer base and thought Willows would be a good location,” Alexander said.

The inventory includes Berry Babes jams and jellies made by Alexander and her mother, Sharon Barker, and a variety of other salad dressings, marinades and sauces created by Northern California companies.

Olives, lotions, soaps, candles, candy and other products also are available, the women said.

They also are featuring locally made bird houses and children’s clothing created by teachers in the area like Eric Hansen of Willows whose barn wood creations are popular.

Also on sale are antiques of all types such as glassware, kitchen collectibles, furniture, vintage pictures, knickknacks and more.

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