Plumed Serpent Wins Best Decorated Window Display
The holiday window display at Plumed Serpent, which won the Grand Prize for Best Decorated Window in the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce townwide contest. Photo by Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.
The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce and Westport Downtown Merchants’ Association announced the 2020 winners for Best Decorated Window Display. The townwide contest was judged by the public through online voting.
Results:
Best Mom & Pop Shop Window: The Plumed Serpent Bridal and Evening Wear
Best National Chain Window: Anthropologie
Best Restaurant / Deli Window: Joe's Pizza
Best Non Retail Window: Artistex Salon and Spa
Grand Prize for Most Overall Votes: The Plumed Serpent
Holiday House Decoration Contest: Vani Court Participates
This home on Vani Court is a registered contestant in this year’s Holiday Home Decoration Contest. The winners of the Parks and Recreation sponsored contest will be announced today.
Stocking-Up on Farmers’ Market Finds Before the Holiday
The Westport Farmers’ Market was open today due to Thursday’s holiday for those stocking up on their favorite farm-to-table finds. The vendors were busy today, like Seacoast Mushrooms based out of Mystic Connecticut. The Farmers’ Market will be open next week on its usual day, Thursday, in the Gilbertie’s Nursery Greenhouses.
Local Shop Owner Says “This May Be Our Best December Ever” as Many Aim to Shop Local this Season.
Annette Norton (pictured), owner of Savvy + Grace boutique on Main Street, was busy helping her staff today as a line of people streamed through the store to purchase Christmas gifts. Norton said this December may be their best December ever on record, citing many shopper’s promise to support locally owned businesses this season. This good news comes after a Spring season that proved difficult for most local businesses. Savvy + Grace will be open tomorrow and Christmas Eve for last-minute shoppers.