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Artistic Arrangements Offers Gift Baskets, Unique Balloons

Fort Wayne, IN - Sheila Murphy's dream was to open a flower shop. After all, she had worked with flowers since 1995, making floral arrangements for weddings. Then about five years ago everything changed for... more »

Eclectic Whitefish Boutique Expands on Depot Row

Whitefish, MT - Becky Rygg likes to step outside of the box.Her clothing boutique, Harlow, at 505 Railway St. in Whitefish, is a prime example of that.From an eclectic assortment of women’s fashion, including dresses,... more »

‘No. 299’ Opens Design Center on Villa Avenue

Fairfield, CT - A new design gallery featuring hand-painted furniture, vintage home decor, silver, glassware and bar ware has opened on Villa Avenue on the eastern side of town.No. 299 Design Gallery opened last month... more »

Nonna’s Sweet Treats Opens in Rehoboth

Rehoboth, DE - Nonna's Sweet Treats, the new Italian sweets shop on the ocean block of Rehoboth Avenue, is inviting the community in for a taste of what three generations of Italian women, led by... more »

Crushed Grape Owner Sells Deli to Focus on Gift Shop

San Luis Obispo, CA - After more than 27 years in business, Crushed Grape is going back to its roots: Owner Gretchen Gonyer recently sold the deli portion of the business, so she could better... more »

Esscents Candles & Accessories Opens in Old Town

Bandon, OR - Lighting a candle is an essential part of every day for Renee Miner. She shares the simple pleasure of light and fragrance at Esscents Candles & Accessories, in Old Town Bandon.“Candles, I’ve... more »

How a Vancouver Entrepreneur Got a Crush on Olive Oil

Vancouver, BC - Michaelanne Buckley oozes passion when it comes to olive oil.Sitting in her shop on West Broadway, the aptly named Vancouver Olive Oil Company, her eyes light up when extolling the virtues of... more »

Plano Entrepreneur Opens Fun, Fresh Quilting Boutique

Plano, TX - Plano-based entrepreneur Tisha Copeland hopes to inspire and energize the quilting community with the launch of Not Your Mama’s Quilt Store.Responding to consumer demand fueled by websites such as Pinterest and Etsy,... more »

Margaret’s Tea Room and Bank Gift Haus brings Boutique Chic to Wykoff

Wykoff, MN - A Wykoff staple, the Bank Gift Haus and Margaret's Tea Room, now has a new location as owner Mary Sackett has moved the business across the street to the former Gold Street... more »

Children’s Consignment Shop Opens in Billerica Itsy Bitsy Thrifty Consignment Boutique Opens in North Billerica

North Billerica, MA - Itsy Bitsy Thrifty, the operator of top-rated children’s consignment events throughout Greater Boston, has opened its first year-round boutique in Brick Kiln Plaza, located at 99 Chelmsford Road (Route 129) in... more »