Holiday Open House 2022

Three downtown Albion businesses collaborated to spark holiday spirits and to celebrate the ribbon cutting at Anna’s House of Flowers’ new downtown location on Nov. 15.

Spark your holiday spirits by coming to a Holiday Open House on Tuesday, November 15, 4 – 7pm. This downtown event is being sponsored by Anna’s House of Flowers, Yellow Bird Chocolate, and the newcomer Superior Arts gallery and sales, all in the 300 block of South Superior.

Despite the hint of winter weather, over a hundred people came out to see their friends, browse, nibble on chocolate chili and view art. Live musicians were adding to the festivities, including some members of Albion College chorus. The holiday lights downtown turned on to help the businesses spread good cheer, and the downtown speakers played holiday songs as well.

Anna’s House of Flowers welcomes guests

November 15, 2022, was a brisk day with a bit of precipitation of various kinds, but that did not deter having a good crowd for Anna's House of Flowers ribbon ...
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Inside the flower shop greeting old friends

It was cozy inside the flower shop, and proprietor Anna Merritt greets old friends, and her assistant Mary Habicht checks to be sure all guests are welcome. In the back ...
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Snowman in the Secret Alley

Although sometimes he was left alone and cold, the Snowman in the secret alley always kept a cheerful expression and waved to anyone who looked his way. He was glad ...
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Chocolate Chili in the Secret Alley

The Secret Alley next to Anna's House of Flowers had a few visitors and activities. There was hot chili for everyone, and the secret ingredient of the chili was chocolate. ...
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Superior Arts – some familiar faces

The proprietors of Superior Arts, Mary, and Dick Lewin, welcomed guests to the Open House as their holiday pop up gallery also launched on the day of the open house. ...
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Superior Arts – a Peek Inside

The Superior Arts shop is fun to browse and pick up gifts for friends. This photo gives a good idea of the attractive space inside the new and "just for ...
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Yellow Bird Chocolate – a Peek Inside

On any given day, there is a good chance you'll see proprietor Jenny Risner-Wade behind the counter at the chocolate store unless she is off buying supplies, which sometimes she ...
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Anna’s House of Flowers – more than flowers

Anna's House of Flowers has much more than flowers. There are potted plants, and gift items including candles, and decorations for the holidays. This photo shows the live music that ...
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Albion Downtown – see the beauty

Albion, Michigan has some aspects built in that are quite lovely no matter the weather. One of the highlights is the brick streets downtown that is set off nicely when ...
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Anna’s House of Flowers Ribbon Cutting

Even though Anna's House of Flowers has been open for 37 years, the store has only been in downtown Albion since early 2022. The previous location was on Michigan Avenue ...
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The Recorder was on hand to share live coverage of the activities in the “Secret Alley” where members of Albion College chorus performed, with comments by Director of Choral Activities Clayton Parr.

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