‘Christmas in Paris’: Home-based entrepreneurs showcase holiday gifts and services

Shop local!

At Christmas in Paris, a unique Expo featuring the gifts, products and services from home-grown entrepeneurs, local vendors marketed everything from personalized Christmas ornaments, candles, Longaberger baskets, children’s specialty clothing, skincare and make-up products and more. All products are marketed by your friends and neighbors, working from home in a cottage-based businesses in Paris.

Here’s a sampling of the offering at Christmas in Paris:

Simply Forever offers silk flower arrangements, centerpieces for your dining table, wreaths for all occasions wall pockets, garlands and more. Owner Lindsey Dooms is the creative force behind the designs. Call her at 270-753-9965.

Usborne Books offers “the books kids love to read.” Amber Butler, an educational consultant, organizes home shows, book fairs, school and library book sales, and fundraisers, with the medium being a wide slestion of quality books. Contact cajbutler@bellsouth.net for more information.

Tastefully Simple creates “the food you love, the time you deserve,” is melanie Fry’s business: she does the work you might not have the time to do. It’s all in the preparation and the preparation is perfect. If you are planning a specail event, contact Melanie Fry at simplymelanief@gmail.com.

Tupperware. What can be more classic for your everyday kitchen needs? Dealer Christy Reynolds has all the storage containers, bread boxes, cake keepers, measuring cups and spoons top keep your kitchen organized. Contact her at www.my.tupperware.com/christyreynolds.

Independent Beauty Consultant Teresa Paschall has all the Mary Kay cosmetics you need to keep your skin healthy and your make-up soft and natural without any skin-damaging effects. Contact her at tpaschall1@marykay.com.

Arrie Marie Bernard is Your Pampered Chef Consultant; it’s her job to find the chef in you. products, services, ideas for gourmet cooking all start here. Contact her at amariebernard@yahoo.com.

Arbonne International’s Pure Swiss Skin Care, although formulated in Switzerland, is made in the USA. Whether you are concerned with coloring, nutrition or aromatherapy, or anything involving the care of your skin, contact Jennifer L.V. Britt at jbritt40@earthlink.net.

Amythyst. Amber. Garnet. Gold, Silver, Ruby. Big and bold or small and delicate. Gail Pond’s Premier Designs is your stop for unique High Fashion Jewelry/Accessories. Contact her at ponderosa@wk.net.

Homemade sourdough breads. Plain, Cinnamon swirl, garlic and cheese or blueberry. ythe toughest part is choosing which one to bring home. Bear Creek Breads is your best stop for premium quality breads. Contact Bear Creek Breads at 731-642-5362.