Lowell wasn’t going to let a little rain put a damper on its day. The streets were packed, and there was steady traffic at many of the homes and businesses hosting this year’s Christmas Through Lowell event. We’ve been talking about Christmas Through Lowell for a while here, and this year’s featured artist is Sheila Phenix. You can also read vendor profiles here, here and here.
While not all stops will be open on Sunday, you can still visit 13 locations in addition to downtown businesses from 11am-5pm tomorrow. For a complete list of who will be open, visit the Christmas Through Lowell website.
And then keep scrolling to take a look at some of the treasures offered for sale today.
Judy Thomson, owner of Baba’s, was at the Lowell United Methodist Church.
She sells handmade pendants, bracelets and earrings that feature unique zentangle designs she’s created herself. While the church won’t be open tomorrow for Christmas Through Lowell, you can see more of Thomson’s work on the Baba’s Facebook page.
At B&T Cottage on Howard Street, rustic was the name of the game. The items for sale, including these burlap gift bags, felt timeless.
The cottage also had plenty of home decor items — from wall hangings to pillows — available for visitors to browse.
As usual, the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Lowell was packed with both vendors and shoppers.
The Lowell Women’s Club seemed to do brisk business at its booth in the church.
Not everyone got to stay inside where it was warm and cozy though. Members of Boy Scout Troop 102 and their parents were stationed outside the Red Barn Market on Alden Nash Ave. NE near Murray Lake. They were selling wreaths, and money raised goes directly to scout accounts which boys can use to cover the cost of camp and other activities.
Don’t let the bargain price fool you, these wreaths have a reputation for lasting all season long and then some (we speak from experience here). Boys will be back at the Red Barn Market tomorrow if you’re looking for something to hang on your front door.
Inside the market, the back of the building had been opened up to make room for vendors of every type.
In addition to selling headbands and princess wands, Maranda Palova showed off the set-up for her business Little Dreamers Sleepovers. It’s the perfect option for parents who want to provide a memorable, yet hassle-free, sleepover experience for their kids.
Our final stop was location number four on Parnell Ave. There, Joe Knauf has created an array of handcrafted wooden products. These ornaments might make a perfect stocking-stuffer for the veteran or military member in your life.
The next room was filled with cutting boards, wooden jewelry and kitchen utensils of every kind. Again, all handmade and all made to last.
What treasures did you find today? Tell us about your favorite Christmas Through Lowell stop in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
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