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May 3, 2009
Businesses Get Creative During Recession

Colorado Springs, Colo. -- Davin Neubacher could have panicked when his business revenue nose-dived in the fourth quarter of 2008, from 20 percent growth to 7 percent. "You can either throw up your hands or... more »

May 3, 2009
Creative woman’s groovy puzzles making comeback

It started with doodles. Oodles of doodles. But the doodles soon became designs, designs that struck a chord with jigsaw-puzzle lovers during the turbulent times of the late 1960s. Quincy resident Sandy Miller, then 23,... more »

May 2, 2009
Relaxation on tap at tea shop

When Keith and Ella Barth first visited Vernon, what impressed them most were the smiles of the people.Now they're bringing their own smiles to their new 30th Avenue business, Tasty Tea 'N' Things, a tea,... more »

May 2, 2009
Mother’s Day spending expected to fall this year, but retailers say Southeast Texas sales are strong

Cambie Jenkins and Gina Savoie, two designers at Forever Yours Florist in Beaumont, expect to spend the next week knee-deep in twigs and flower petals. The two will be working extra hours to fill the... more »

May 2, 2009
Expanding bow business keeps moms connected

It's more than friendship that ties Julie Nitchie and Gretchen Stevenson together. Their innovative hair-bow business keeps them connected, too.The moms came up with the idea for a business, The Pink Hippo Hair Bows, when... more »

May 1, 2009
Gaylord’s Broadway gift shop caters to broad audience

Thoughts about shopping on lower Broadway can conjure up images of Hank Williams coffee mugs, Elvis ashtrays and more than a few hot-pink cowboy boots.But with the mid-April opening of Opry Originals: The Shop on... more »

May 1, 2009
Think local first to bail out the economy

When you're trying to make ends meet on a limited budget, you might not consider what kind of impact your spending power has.However, economists say the U.S. economic turnaround is dependent on consumer dollars. They... more »

May 1, 2009
Artists who think its good to cut corners

As much of an ancient practice as stone cutting or paper making, woodworking is a craft that produces both artistic and useable pieces.While carpentry or architecture are part of the trade, many wood worker also... more »

May 1, 2009
Women learn firsthand the ins and outs of importing

From Spanish olive oil to French jewelry to exotic Argentine handbags to antique chandeliers, the products they import are as different as the countries from which they originate. But what Susan Bullock and Laura Austin,... more »

May 1, 2009
Sustainability and Artistry Featured in NYIGF’s Handmade

White Plains, NY — Eco-friendly materials and fine craftsmanship will be showcased by newcomers to Handmade® at the summer 2009 New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). Other highlights of the juried craft division include an increased... more »

April 30, 2009
Granville business celebrates anniversary with mothers tribute

Granville — Linda Smette, owner of Cozy Cottage in Granville, is wrapping an anniversary, birthday and Mother's Day celebration into one weekend.Five years ago, Smette opened her antique shop as a tribute to her deceased... more »

April 30, 2009
CatArt Cards Introduces Purrfect Occasions Notes

CatArt Cards has extended its line of artist-illustrated cards with Purrfect Occasions Notes. The smaller sized cards are designed for all those occasions when a special note says it all: Happy Birthday, Thinking of You,... more »

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This year’s outlook is just peachy.The Pantone Color Institute named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) its 2024 Color of the Year, and the hue is already permeating retail. Here we present the latest products adorned in the peachy hue, as well as four complementary hues selected by Pantone for 2024. Read the Spring 2024 Trend Report here: giftshopmag.com/article/spring-2024-trend-report-peach-fuzz-and-its-supporting-cast/📸: Photo courtesy of Mud Pie. ... See MoreSee Less

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