Getting A Great Price On Nice Stuff

Those looking for one more chance to buy Christmas decorations, paintings, lamps, picture frames or other gift items from Baskets in the Belfry in Rockford can shop online at the one-day auction designed to clear out remaining stock. Store owner Polly VonEschen is closing the store after 23 years and will focus on her other business, Polly's Passions Chocolates and More. She makes truffles and chocolates to sell in various stores. The auction, at repocast.com, runs Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Items include artificial flowers and plants, tables, shelving units, tea sets, mirrors candles and more.