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Old Lyme’s Bowerbird Marks 25 Years — and Navigates Tricky New World of Online Competition

Old Lyme, CT - There was a cupcake giveaway on a recent sunny Saturday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Bowerbird — "a feat not achieved by many in the ever-changing retail landscape," boasted... more »

Shopping Local in the South Sound

When you spend your money locally, those dollars go right back into the community where you live. This boosts the local economy and allows independent businesses to grow and create new jobs. If you visit... more »

Tea’se Starts Brewing in the Irving Austin Business District

Portage Park, IL - When life handed Daniel Ratulowski lemons, the 31-year-old made tea.Ratulowski originally planned to open a tattoo shop at 5755 W. Irving Park Road — in the heart of the Irving Austin... more »

Jimmy’s Flowers Goes Back to its Family Roots

Avon Park, FL - For years, Sacara Tyler has taken cut flowers, greenery and occasionally baby’s breath and with that combination made some beautiful arrangements.If the truth be told, Tyler has been doing this since... more »

Pottery, Paintings and Big Bells in Milford

Milford, PA - David Greenbaum is proud of his artistic creations, because no two are alike. They are made by hand, and not on a machine using a template.Still, his shop resembles a small factory.... more »

Goodies is Good as Ever after 25 Years

Highland Park, IL - It’s been 25 years since three women, all of whom were stay-at-home moms at the time, decided to open up a chocolate, candy and gift shop in downtown Highland Park. Today,... more »

Ladue-Based Women’s clothing Store Cha Boutique Opens Columbia location

Columbia, MO - A Ladue women's clothing store is opening its second location in downtown Columbia. Cha Boutique, opened by Sarah Garlich in Ladue in 2010, is moving into a space at 16 S. Ninth... more »

Artisan at Hingham Shop Finds Soapmaking ‘Relaxing’

Hingham, MA - Robin Schmidt’s Dragonfly Handmade Soap is a nice addition to the wide variety of unique creations offered at the Artisans in the Square shop in downtown Hingham.Schmidt, who has been making and... more »

Sisters Open Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop in Orwigsburg

Orwigsburg, PA - Two sisters originally from the borough have opened an ice cream and chocolate shop on East Market Street.Janelle Carper, 37, of Manheim, Lancaster County, and Tina Cinamella-Geiger, 39, of Orwigsburg, decided they... more »

Meet The Merchant: Kanibal Home in Downtown Jersey City Offers Unique Decor

Jersey City, NJ - Five years ago, Kristen Scalia left her full time job and took what she describes as a “leap” into a small business.What had started as a hobby in home décor and... more »