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Holiday Window Decorating winners named
Fernie doesnât disappoint when it comes to showing its holiday spirit.
Tree and lamppost lighting, yarn bombing on bollards and numerous storefront displays throughout the town, Fernie truly showed its holiday spirit and creativity.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce holds a yearly Window Decorating Contest open to all businesses. A variety of business from retailers to optometrists to Insurance providers to galleries took part in this yearâs contest. This yearâs theme was Winter in Nature. Businesses were tasked with capturing elements from nature or by using their own products to do so. The results were beautiful, every participating window was unique and eye catching.
First, second and third place prizes were to be won: First place â one free year of membership with the chamber; Second place – 50% off membership and third place â 25% off membership. Judging took place the week of December 14 and winners were announced December 30.
The Green Petal won first place with their tiny, delicate, winter scenes featuring wildlife and snowy trees. Great use of theme and storeâs own products including elegant bowls and vases. (Lead image)
Heaven Boutique won second place with a unique display of natural elements and outdoor winter fun â a snowman on a frozen lake, deer, frosted trees, even a tiny bonfire.
Grow Childrenâs Boutique won third place embracing the theme of âwinter in natureâ, Growâs first window features children playing in the snow. The second window brings nature to the nativity with a collection of stuffed animals surrounding a Playmobil scene. Great use of their own products.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce was beyond pleased with the results and the effort put forth by local businesses.
âWe encouraged Fernieâs businesses to take part and wanted this to be something fun and engaging while taking in the elements from our surroundings,â said Renne Hooper, Chamber Membership Coordinator.
The Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate The Green Petal and thank all who participated.
The Fernie Chamber of Commerce represents over 260 business in Fernie and the Elk Valley. Its mission is to strengthen commerce in the Fernie area and is guided by principles of membership, integrity, best-practices, business excellence, and non- partisanship. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce is âThe Voice of Business in Fernie.â
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