[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 22372]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING HARBOR FARM

 Ms. SNOWE. Mr. President, every holiday season, Americans head 
to stores in droves to buy the perfect gift for their loved ones or 
friends during the holiday season. Many will visit small businesses, 
such as gift shops and local retailers, which offer a variety of 
products. There is one such store in my home State of Maine, Harbor 
Farm, that helps keep the Christmas spirit alive year round through a 
variety of products that celebrate the season.
  Harbor Farm is located on Little Deer Isle, a tiny island located off 
Maine's coast in Penobscot Bay. The island is both a picturesque summer 
vacationland as well as the year-round home to 300 residents. And 
Harbor Farm caters to locals and tourists alike with a variety of 
regional and international gifts, from candles to apparel and most 
everything in between. The store also carries gifts made by another 
local small business, the Deer Isle Granite Company, including 
beautiful clocks in the shape of the State of Maine as well as cutting 
boards and coasters.
  Additionally, Harbor Farm has a unique ``Christmas Room,'' with a 
plethora of thoughtful and creative goods and wares. More than simply 
holiday-themed gifts, the Christmas Room features exceptional items 
inspired by Maine, including blueberry jewelry made using blue sponge 
coral as well as moose and snowman ornaments. Harbor Farm also offers 
delightful Christmas wreaths, made from Maine balsam and beautifully 
decorated with traditional cones, berries, and bows. In that same vein, 
the store also sells a number of centerpieces of cedar, balsam, and 
pine, adorned with candles and faux fruits. Harbor Farm readily ships 
these special holiday gifts and decorations across the country to a 
growing list of customers each year.
  Another item Harbor Farm specializes in is remarkable tile. The 
company offers customers a wide array of beautiful tile from 17 States 
and 17 countries for any room in the home. The designs range from 
delicately painted lighthouses and landscapes to flowers and farmyards. 
The staff at Harbor Farm takes the time to assist clients looking to 
mix tiles for a more elegant and eclectic visual display.
  It is evident that the employees of Harbor Farm take great pains to 
offer their customers high quality items for a broad swath of uses in 
everyday life. From its reproductions of early American furniture to 
pottery to clothing accessories, Harbor Farm is a quintessential New 
England gift shop that has something for everyone. I thank everyone at 
Harbor Farm for their dedicated efforts to provide shoppers with a 
pleasant experience, and I wish them many years of success.

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