One Place Where Spring Has Sprung

Anyone unfamiliar with the Christmas Tree Shops should know the chain stores filled with delightful merchandise sell a lot more than Christmas decor.

As a matter of fact, it's like Christmas shopping there all year long since they have household decorating items for every holiday and then some.

Tea kettle, anyone?

 Or how about your own popcorn machine?

Many of the items will make you smile, like this one:

Luckily, I had my camera in my purse last weekend when we made a stop at a Christmas Tree Shops in Albany, N.Y.

As you'll see fromt he photos, shoppers can get  ready for St. Patty's Day, Easter and spring, all rolled into one fun shopping excursion.

WHERE IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES IN WHICH TO SHOP?