Merle Norman is the first place winner of the BBA holiday Decorating Contest. Red, white and green dominate the window display and invites everyone to be of good cheer. Gazing through the snow-covered windows of Rayz Tanning Salon and Boutique lays the answer to any child’s dream - spread out underneath the Christmas tree. The traditional scene wins second place in the this year’s BBA Holiday Decorating Contest. Traveling around the square, it’s easy to see Santa nestled among the lighted trees and reindeer at Lock Stock and Barrel, third place winner in the BBA Holiday Decorating Contest.


Winners Announced in
2008 Holiday Decorating Contest

While activities were happening on the square and spectators were enjoying this year’s Christmas Parade Saturday, December 6, 2008, ten local businesses were competing in the Brownsville Business Association (BBA) Holiday Decorating Contest.

Three merchants have been chosen to receive a cash award for their efforts in conveying the holiday spirit through window and storefront displays of lights and merchandise. Merle Norman, 17 South Lafayette, is the winner of the first place prize of $100. Using the traditional Christmas colors and dressing up the window with special holiday merchandise, the display invites window shoppers inside for a look at festive gifts and home décor items perfect for the holidays.

Second place and $75 goes to Rayz Tanning Salon and Boutique, 19 South Lafayette. Rayz appeals to the child in all of us with the symbols of childhood spread out below a picture perfect Christmas tree. A frame of snow encircles the windows and draws the eye in for a closer look at all the fun stuff under the Christmas tree.

Lock, Stock and Barrel, 26 South Court, spared no expenses when it came to making Santa fill at home in a lighted wonderland of trees and reindeer. The whimsical scene, which won third place and $50, stretches throughout the store’s interior and invites those passing by to come inside and browse.

A complete list of participating businesses and their addresses are provided below. The BBA invites everyone to take time this holiday season to visit these merchants and enjoy the colorful and festive displays.

  • A & B Printing, 50 South Washington
  • All Care Chiropractic Clinic, 37 South Wilson
  • Curves of Brownsville, 140 South Dupree
  • Divas Boutique, 19 South Lafayette
  • Insouth Bank, 111 South Washington
  • Kimmie's Image Salon, 255 West Main
  • Lock, Stock & Barrel, 26 South Court
  • Merle Norman Cosmetics & Gifts, 17 South Lafayette
  • Morris Jewelers, 35 North Lafayette
  • Rayz Tanning Salon & Boutique, 19 South Lafayette