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Portland Buy Local Hires New ‘Ambassador’

Portland, ME - Portland Buy Local has a new employee, who also happens to be its only employee.Brett Wagenheim has been hired as the new, part-time ambassador for the campaign.She said she was attracted to... more »

De Soto Shop Transports Visitors to Italy

De Sota, KS - What happens when an architecture student who studied in Siena, Italy, and a student who studied Italian at a Florence language school meet after they return to the United States?Their common... more »

Tracy Jackson-Wilson Offers Whimsical Child-like Uniqueness at Anchor Square Shop

Pascagoula, MS - Tracy Jackson-Wilson has just what you're looking for if you're looking for a bit of whimsy to delight a child.Her shop, Whimsy Books & Toys, just opened up in Anchor Square in... more »

Celebrating 10 Years, Toy Shop Rotofugi Draws Worldwide Visitors and Praise

Lincoln Park, IL - Although he's too young to know it, Lazlo Kerr's toy collection is going to be the envy of all his friends.After all, the 7-month-old's parents own what is arguably the world's... more »

Rockwall Cash Mob Returns September 18

Rockwall, TX - On Thursday, September 18, Rockwall residents will once again rally together to form a mob—for a good cause.The plan is to meet at 5:30 p.m. September 18 at Oscar Delta on the... more »

Florist and Home Decor Shop Opens at Murdale

Carbondale, IL - A full-service florist and a home décor shop is now available in the Murdale Shopping Center.Twig Floral Designs at 1925 W. Main St. in Carbondale had its grand opening Friday and Saturday.... more »

Sunny Jim’s Marks 50 Years West of Loveland

Loveland, CO - Sunny Jim Walters was a hard candy expert who could roll and fold the candy to produce flowers and hearts and other delicate inventions, said Ida Suppes, current owner of Sunny Jim's... more »

Laughing Dog Brings T-Shirt Designs to Life

Harrisonburg, VA - Nestled between Billy Jack’s and Jack Brown’s is Laughing Dog, a shop that has been a part of the downtown scene since the ’90s. It’s both a gift shop and a custom... more »

Fashion Plays Off of Food-Truck Trend

San Diego, CA -Afternoon sunlight dapples the pink floor and ceiling in Steps to Steelo, a boutique specializing in the flowy, Southern California street fashion San Diegans love.Clothes racks filled with airy blouses, skirts and... more »

Retail Therapy: Clovis Store Revival 23 has Pretty Style, Vintage Items

Clovis, CA - Everything about the new Revival 23 shop in Old Town Clovis is pretty. From the flowy, feminine clothing to the colorful upcycled furniture — even the display shelves are painted a pretty... more »