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Rough Around the Edges: New Local Shop Offers Primitives and Home Decor

Piketon, OH - In mid-August, two local women turned a hobby into a business venture, opening Rough Around the Edges, a primitive home décor shop located near Zahn’s Corner.“We sell handmade primitive crafts in our... more »

Shop Full of Treasures at Artisans’ Village

Brantford, ON - Retro looks, vintage furniture and colour from paints without chemicals or odours are the basis for a new "treasure" shop in the Artisans' Village on Sherwood Drive.Lock & Key Treasures, owned by... more »

‘Forever Chocolate’ Set to Open Shop in Marion Soon

Marion, IA - By mid-September, the community of Marion will be the home to another tempting and tasty treat shop. Forever Chocolate, owned and operated by Connie Seegers, will open its doors to customers eagerly... more »

Athena’s Boutique Opens in Dracut

Dracut, MA - On June 1, when Dracut resident Athena Mirabello took ownership of a Lakeview Plaza retail space that was formerly occupied by a fitness studio that had closed several years earlier, all that... more »

Isabella Sparrow Boutique Opens on Germantown Avenue

Chestnut Hill, PA - Isabella Sparrow, a farmhouse-inspired boutique, opened Sept. 4 at 8511 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill.“The store is a combination of antique, vintage farmhouse décor,” said owner Hillary O’Carroll. “It’s about a... more »

Candle Crest Owners to Open Their First Store and Manufacturing Operation in Rockford

Rockford, IL - Dave and Judy Bieck are set to open their first Candle Crest store and manufacturing operation Sept. 20. Beloved for their all-natural, environmentally friendly candles — which include the Rockford Candle, a... more »

“Shop Local” Campaign Ideas for Your Small Business

With Small Business Saturday coming up again in just two months (November 29th in the United States, but there are movements in other countries as well), there has been a growing momentum over the last... more »

The Backyard Naturalist Celebrates 25 Years in Olney

Olney, MD - It was 1989 when Debi and Mike Klein opened The Backyard Naturalist in Olney — a time when Olney, and life in general, were much different from today.“We were two young kids... more »

Gift Shop Featuring Local Artists Opens in Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA - A new gift shop, Two the Moon, is now open in the Williamsburg Shopping Center (6501 29th Street N.).Two the Moon opened on Sept. 2 and is owned by Williamsburg resident Johanna... more »

New Jewelry Store Opens in Norwood Center

Norwood, MA - With more than 20 years in the industry, Philippe and Pascale Chelala are bringing their expertise to Norwood.The husband-and-wife team started with a pushcart in the Dedham Mall, though changes to the... more »