Cottage businesses, crafters share wares at Maxine's
The main dining room of Maxine’s Coffee Shoppe and Eatery on Main Street in Polson was recently lined with wood carvings embellished with wood burning, bunches of crocheted beanies with fluffy puffs on top, and many pieces of art crafted from vintage jewelry.
It was Maxine’s first foray into holding a cottage business and craft fair, according to Chell Little, who owns Maxine’s with husband Shain. As members of the Polson Chamber of Commerce, the Littles had been in a discussion with other chamber members about cottage businesses and crafters who don’t have a storefront. The Polson Farmers Market fills that void in spring and summer but winter is more challenging. So the Littles wanted to provide a venue for cottage businesses and crafters.
“For (the event) being short notice, we had lots of customers,” Chell said. “The vendors said they did pretty well, too.”