NOTES FROM THE LODGE Sunday, November 9, 2008

A busy weekend and now it is time to start the decorating for Christmas. I does seem odd that in retail Christmas comes before Thanksgiving. Oh well, it is what it is. We will be turning the store into a Christmas treasure--getting the tree decorated, the windows decked and everything looking cinnamon and peppermint--so to speak. This is all to get ready for our Open House which is Saturday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We have a number of kits for small, easy projects perfect for Christmas gifts. Stocking stuffers and a whole lot of cheer for you to enjoy. Please put it on your calendar.

The night before that, you can come downtown and enjoy the tree lighting on the square in front of the library. This is going to be a magical night downtown so don't forget.

The next day, come to Nutmeg Lodge's open house, go around the corner to Depot Florist for their open house and then that evening come to Hedgesville High School for the Belles of Berkelely Christmas concert. Our own Kelly Heldreth will be singing that night.

The next week, on Friday following Thanksgiving, come and enjoy Black Friday at Nutmeg Lodge. Beginning at 8:00 a.m. we will be offering sliding discounts, huge discounts on sewing machines and quilting systems, door prizes and loads of fun.

And then on Saturday, December 6 in the evening will the the annual Christmas Parade when Santa officially arrives in Martinsburg!

This coming weekend you can enjoy the open house at Flowers Unlimited. They have a ton of wonderful and unique Christmas decorations and gift items.

As you can see---there is a lot of wonderful things going on in Martinsburg this holiday. The decorations downtown make King and Queen Streets look like New York City. The Snowflake village down on the square each weekend will offer you a lot of unique shopping opportunities for your Holiday shopping. Nutmeg Lodge will be selling finished quilted projects.

As you can tell, I am very excited about all that is transpiring over the next month. And, don't forget that Nutmeg Lodge will catalog your wishes for your shoppers and we also have gift certificates. See you soon. Barbara