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Take it or Make it at New Durham Shop

Durham, NH - One day over tea, Wendy Brooks and Sarah Grandy daydreamed about how great it would be to open a store in Durham filled with all of their favorite crafts, jewelry and art.... more »

Americans to Spend More than $4.7 Billion on Graduation Gifts

Graduation season is upon us and young adults across the country are preparing for the next step in their life, be it a new job or a new school. These same graduates are very likely... more »

Custom-Made Gift Basket Store Opens Near Downtown Farmington

Farmington, NM - Customers seeking customized gifts have one more place to shop thanks to a new Farmington business that officially opened on Monday afternoon.Custom Creations & Unique Gifts, 207 W. Broadway Ave., Suite B,... more »

Amanda Holshouser Has Faith in Her Fudge

Faith, NC - Let’s talk about the name first.Remember the scene from the 1983 movie “A Christmas Story,” when Ralphie is helping his father change a tire?During the process, the lug nuts go flying into... more »

Make a Fun Stop at Lollipop Station

Culpeper, VA - Faith Gill still smiles when she thinks about the two little girls who came to see her new shop in downtown Culpeper.They were so awestruck as they stood at the entrance of... more »

Sparks Expands Jennifer’s Gift Shop Space

Fort Smith, AR - Jennifer’s at Sparks gift shop has doubled in size and moved to a more visible area at the front of the hospital.Created in 1996 and named for Sparks Guild supporter Jennifer... more »

Southern Bungalow Fills Niche With Specialty Clothing, Accessories

Conyers, GA - Though Kourtney Pegram’s clothing, accessories and gift shop is a small boutique operating amidst a shopping center of big box stores, that could actually work to the business’s advantage, she said.Pegram opened... more »

Junk, Wonderful Junk: New Shop to Open in Loveland

Loveland, CO - Mindy Waddell isn't shy about using the term "junk" to describe her passion. She even put it in her business name."I call it junk lovingly. It's pretty junk," she said.On Saturday, Waddell... more »

Crossville Dog Treat Business Helps teach Job Skills to Special Needs Adults

Crossville, TN - People usually start businesses to make money, but sometimes the effort is about much more than just the cash. Lois Davis started Joshua's Pet Treat Bakery six years ago for a very... more »

Herb Shop to Open in Downtown Asheville

Asheville, NC - A new herb store is taking root in downtown Asheville.The shop, called Herbiary, is actually a Philadelphia transplant: The owners are moving one of their two locations from the Chestnut Hill neighborhood... more »