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Widowed Mom Opens Country Decor Shop on U.S. 29

Culpeper, VA - Widowed mother-of-five Tammy Rutherford aims to turn tragedy into creativity with the opening of a new home decor shop on U.S. 29 in Culpeper County. The Rixeyville resident unexpectedly lost her husband,... more »

‘Shopaholic’ Loves Job as Buyer, Shop Manager

Sunnyside, WA - To say that Charlene Maling likes to shop is like saying the sky is blue.“I’m a dedicated and committed shopaholic,” she cheerfully admits.Which is exactly why she loves her new job as... more »

‘Gifted’ opens at East Georgia Regional Medical Center

Statesboro, GA - Measuring about 500 square feet, Gifted is one of the smallest stores you're likely to read about here, but it has a highly visible location - inside East Georgia Regional Medical Center.... more »

Janice Hamilton Opens The Corner Porch

Somersworth, NH - On Saturday, Route 108 had 1,200 square feet of the busiest front porch in Somersworth.“This is the business I have always wanted, and I am now living my dream,”said Janice Hamilton, owner... more »

Sass Offers Gift Products, Artist Works

Adrian, MI - When Diane Rauser and Joyce Miller were thinking about what to call their new downtown Adrian gift shop, it didn’t take long to come up with just the right name: Sass.“That’s kind of... more »

A Second Chance: Business Moves to Waverly, Opens Doors

Waverly, OH - In October 2013, Peggy Kuhn opened her business, Thelma & Louise’s Primitive Shop, near Zahn’s Corner. After five months, Kuhn had planned to close the business, due to a location that kept... more »

Gretna Woman Opens Unique Specialty Store in Downtown

Gretna, NE - The Cottage…On The Red Brick Road is more than just a metaphor for one Gretna woman and her 10 friends.It’s a dream of Kim Gazada-Davis’ that is coming to fruition with her... more »

New Shop Continues Owners’ Long Toy Story

Newport Beach, CA - A tangle of deep green ivy surrounded the round anchor sign as if Toys Ahoy had been there for years, tucked among the high-end boutiques in Newport Beach's Westcliff Court.And indeed,... more »

The National Chef to Open Chocolate Shop in Five Points

Athens, GA - A new chocolate shop opening in the Five Points neighborhood will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the sweet treat is produced.The National chef Peter Dale and brother Nick Dale plan to... more »

Cross-stitch and Embroidery Shop New to OTR

Cincinnati, OH - The Hoop & Needle, a cross-stitch and embroidery shop, had its grand opening during Over-the-Rhine’s Second Sunday in June.The 750-square-foot shop boasts cross-stitch and embroidery supplies, including modern and edgy patterns, kits... more »