Decautr's small businesses are appreciative of the holiday bustle. However, they said that customers' store spending has been declining. Decatur's small companies stated that while community support is constant, spare money fluctuates. "The thrill is still there--y'know, people come in and fall in love with the piece like they always have. People are still supporting. They just don't have the deep pockets that they once had," owner of The Art Farm Peggy Baity said.