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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 »

Cash Mob Heading to 104 Street to Encourage Shopping Local in Edmonton

Edmonton, AB - No one likes to shop in a crowd but an event on 104 Street Tuesday night is encouraging folks to ‘mob’ some of Edmonton’s local shops.Hoards of people are expected to flood... more »

Spartanburg Woman Opening Chick-A-Pearl in Simpsonville

Simpsonville, SC - Christine Power of Spartanburg plans to open Chick-A-Pearl, a faith-based doll and accessory shop, in Simpsonville this week.The shop, located at 125 N. Main St., is scheduled to open at 10 a.m.... more »