Scenes from the Shops - December 2010

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Here's the Yardley shop all decorated for the season. We started early this year because just after Thanksgiving our business ramps up for the holidays, leaving little time to decorate our own spaces!!
The wreath that hangs on the front door of the Princeton Forrestal Village was created by designer Norman.
A tree at the Yardley shop holds all kinds of sweet holiday gifts.
Each of the Yardley staff have their own stocking, hung with care - of course! Don't forget about our free book exchange. It's completely free and we have over 350 books to choose from!
This year we brought in a line of silks for the holidays. Perfect to decorate the home, wreaths and we even use many in the custom grave blankets we decorate.
A newly decorated wreaths awaits delivery to a lucky family! Wreaths make nice gifts!

This year we have added line of chocolates. They are made for us by a local chocolatier and have for both Hanukkah and Christmas. They have been very good sellers so far!

As always, we carry a large selection of Teleflora, FTD and 1800flowers holiday containers. These holiday ornament containers not only make a great piece once flowers are added, but as a gift, they can be enjoyed every year as a candy dish!
As we do every year, we've brought in an extensive line of holiday themed vases, like these gold metallic ovals. What a spectacular way to present fresh flowers!
We've added a line of candles to the shop this year. Yankee candles continue to a popular choice!
Many hand decorated wreaths await customer outside both shops and we even create grave blankets to order. To shop our extensive line of flowers, gifts, goodies and plants, feel free to visit our website at http://www.sendingsmiles.com/ ! Happy holidays everyone!

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