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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 »

On the Hunt, a Furniture Boutique, Opens in New Milford

New Milford, CT - For the owners of On the Hunt, a new retailer that opened near the green this month, it's all about taking something old and something new to create a unique and... more »

MiVT Chocolates Vie for Martha Stewart’s Attention

Vergennes, VT - A local business is up for an exciting national award, and it's their Made in Vermont chocolates that have caught the attention of Martha Stewart. Business is sweet at Daily Chocolate in... more »

Steve & Co.: New Owners, Same ‘Way’

Sebring, FL - Stop in under the yellow awning out front of Steve & Co. in downtown Sebring and you might not notice anything different. The new owners want it that way.“We’re keeping ‘Rhonda’s Way,’”... more »

Broke Little Rich Girl Mobile Boutique Goes Brick and Mortar

Pittsburgh, PA - Sometimes it takes spending time on the open road to put one’s plans into place.Samantha Lugo of Robinson drove her Broke Little Rich Girl fashion truck around Pittsburgh for about a year... more »