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Rare Device Opens Second Shop in Noe Valley

San Francisco, CA - Nestled between Noe Valley Bakery and Chocolate Covered in Noe Valley's bustling 24th Street shopping district, design and gift boutique Rare Device's second location (which opened in July) has the same... more »

TJ’s Flowers & Gifts: 35 Years and Going Strong

Licking, MO - On Aug. 1, 1979, Joan Brannam launched TJ’s Plaster Crafts out on Highway 32, in the front part of the building where Rustic Haven Flea Market is now located.Eighteen years later, the... more »

The Little House Shop in Wayne — Catering to Main Line Tastes For 80 Years

Wayne, PA - Now celebrating its 80th anniversary, The Little House Shop in Wayne is full of eclectic items chosen to tantalize and tempt Main Line residents.Longtime managers Anne Henderson and Scott Weber know their... more »

Red Balloon Toy Shop Celebrates 12 Months Trading in West Kirby

West Kirby, UK - After bringing West Kirby to a standstill Red Balloon Toy Shop was opened by BBC Cbeebies presenter Alex in May 2013.The only independent toy shop in Wirral has been trading successfully... more »

It’s All About the Bean: Downtown Chocolate Lounge Offers Classes, Tastings

Lynchburg, VA - Chocolate is chocolate, right?Not exactly, especially if you’re Carl and Mary Matice, owners of downtown Lynchburg’s Cao Artisan Chocolates, Handcrafted from the Bean.For the couple, making chocolate began as a hobby, inspired... more »

Kimman’s Gift Shop in York to Add Men’s Section

York, PA - Expansion comes as Downtown Inc works to bring men's stores downtown.Stocked with eclectic jewelry, accessories, soaps, stationery and greeting cards, Kimman's is the shopping equivalent of a romantic comedy: men are welcome... more »

Desdemona’s Makes a Splash in Marblehead

Marblehead, OH - A local gallery has made a big move in the last few months and has finally settled into a new location in downtown Marblehead, a short drive from the shores and views... more »

White Butterfly Helps Lawyer Transform into Shopkeeper

Jackson, NJ - Michelle Katz co-owns The White Butterfly Gift Shop and Café in Jackson.When did you decide you wanted to be an entrepreneur?I am a full-time attorney in private practice in Jackson, but always... more »

Suds Bar Soap Still Going Strong in Dover

Dover, DE - Kim Aigle is a bar soap kind of gal.The 28-year-old former Brooklynite, now Delawearean, has turned her love of a bathroom staple into a successful online business and brick-and-mortar shop in Dover.... more »

Local Business Spotlight: Domestica

Des Moines, IA - Chrissy Jensen and a friend brainstormed opening a Des Moines business that carried handmade items. The two had enjoyed shopping at similar stores elsewhere. When the friend moved, Jensen decided to... more »