Sharon Spohn, Special to The Mercury
\nAMITY — It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no sur rise that Marjorie Yocum opened a gift
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\n Yocum worked for years in the doll museum alongside her mother, Marjorie Darrah, repairing antique dolls.<\/p>\n
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\n“We always did have a gift shop in here but now it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just all gifts and furniture,” Yocum said of the gift shop, which is located in the former antiques museum.<\/p>\n
The shop officially opened for business on Sept. 23, and has many items including country furniture, candles, antique china, cards, lamps, soaps and candy. Hand-blown glass ornaments in a variety of colors hang in a window near the entrance.<\/p>\n
The decision to open a gift shop came from the urging of friends and family.<\/p>\n
“It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s an ideal spot for a gift store,” Yocum said.<\/p>\n
She co-manages the gift shop with Roseanne Darrah. The two have been working in the store to prepare for the opening for several months.<\/p>\n
The new shop\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s opening day turned out to be quite busy.<\/p>\n
“We were busy all day,” Darrah said.<\/p>\n
“It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all a blur,” Yocum said.<\/p>\n
A glass case filled with antique dolls for sale is a subtle reminder of the business Yocum grew up in with her mother.<\/p>\n
The gift shop carries a large selection of Madam Alexander dolls and a room full of a variety of new furniture. Wreaths, lampshades and many unique gift items can be found in the store.<\/p>\n
Merritt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Gifts and Furniture is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. The store is closed Tuesdays.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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