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Simplicity on Franklin Street Stocked for Holidays: PHOTOS

The store features one side with holiday trimmings and another with local art, antiques, furnishings, gifts and jewelry.

The holidays are just around the corner, and so is Simplicity Antique Boutique and Christmas Wonderland!

A portion of the store on Franklin Street is billed as a "Christmas wonderland," with seasonal decorations like trees, ornaments and items for entertaining. Another side of the shop includes an art gallery highlighting Harford and Cecil artists, jewelry, home furnishings and other items.

Stephen Formwalt, who owns the store and an event planning/floral business, artfully arranges the displays throughout the shop. He is also the current artist in residence at Arts By the Bay Gallery.

On Sunday, Nov. 24, Simplicity on Franklin Street is hosting a holiday open house from noon to 5 p.m.. Visitors are invited in for complimentary hot cider and cookies plus discounts and door prizes. The store is located at 454 Franklin St. in downtown Havre de Grace.

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