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New Gift Shop to Showcase the Work of Local Artisans to Open Tuesday

Carlisle, PA - A new business is coming to Carlisle that will showcase the artwork and craftsmanship of local residents.Gerald and Martha Eby own a building on High Street in Carlisle that once housed an... more »

Attorney Takes Over Gift Shop on Devine Street

Columbia, SC - Bad jokes aside, the practice of law rates among the most esteemed occupations, but attorneys say it also comes with stress levels among the highest on the planet.That is why, in part,... more »

Fear’s Confections in Lakewood Molds Chocolates into Dr. Who, Star Wars Themes

Lakewood, OH - Glance inside Fear's Confections, and you'll see more than traditional round and square chocolates. Owner Cassandra Fear, a former fiber optic network engineer, sells gourmet chocolates shaped like science fiction characters."I lovingly... more »

Simple Cloth: Olympia’s Unique Baby Boutique

Olympia, WA - Once upon a time, Julie Triplett was skeptical of cloth diapers. The mess, the time commitment, the potentially injurious pins: these concerns seemed to far outweigh any potential benefits.But luckily for families... more »

Laurel’s Main Street Book Shop Goes Beyond the Page

Laurel, MD - Laurel resident and shop proprietress Belinda Blair Young doesn't shake hands when introduced. She hugs."I want you to feel like you're in a friend's home while you're here," she said of her... more »

Coolspring Cottage Returns to Cape Region

Lewes, DE - Long-loved on Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Coolspring Cottage took a hiatus from the Cape Region in 2013. But it was back early this spring, delighting loyal clientele with not one, but two locations in... more »

Teacups and Tadpoles

The Woodlands, TX - Teacups and Tadpoles is one of several children’s stores Byrd has owned in the last 32 years. It all started when passion met opportunity, she said.“I had a huge interest in... more »

Fair Trade Alive and Well In Hudson Under New Name

Hudson, OH - Janet Rhodes may be gone, but Fair Trade remains, only now it's called Fair Trade on Main and its new owner/operator is Hudson newcomer Pat Blankenship.The shop, 134 N. Main St., carries... more »

Dayton Native’s Passion Turns into Confetti

Dayton, OH - Briana Snyder’s passion for event and party planning has blossomed into a new business venture in downtown Dayton.The University of Dayton graduate recently opened a unique store called Confetti at 42 W.... more »

Lynn Boutique Moves into a ‘Central’ Location

Lynn, MA - Central Street is getting a little more polish with the opening of “Just Glam,” just down from City Hall.Yessica and Oscar Rodriguez have teamed up to show off Yessica’s love of fashion... more »