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Three Ribbons Florist and Handcrafted Gifts opens in Springfield’s Tower Square

Springfield, MA - Three Ribbons Florist and Handcrafted Gifts in Springfield's Tower Square needs eye-catching displays that change frequently enough to draw the interest of passers-by."Think about it, the average consumer might go the Holyoke... more »

Easter Season Keeps Ashworth Chocolates Busy

South Tampa, FL - Easter is the second busiest holiday of the year — second only to Christmas — for those who practice the dark and delicious art of chocolate making.Steven Ashworth is the owner,... more »

A Groovy New Boutique in the East Village

San Diego, CA - If you didn’t know better, when you walked into G St Gypsy boutique, you might think you were in a store in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco during its heyday... more »

Bravura Fashions Itself As a Go-to Place For Gifts

Barrington, IL - Operating a small business out of a 150-year-old house on South Cook Street for more than a decade, the owners of the Bravura Home and Gift Shop have been on a simple,... more »

Take Two Boutique in Senath

Senath, MO - Saturday was the second anniversary of the opening of the little, "Take Two Boutique," in Senath. What started out as a little consignment shop turned into a great business for Senath residents,... more »

Evanston Gift Boutique Isn’t Gone, It’s Just Two Blocks East

Evanston, IL - Patty O’Neill has been selling gifts in her Evanston gift boutique, Perennials, since she bought the store in 2003.But on April 1, O’Neill became the receiver of gifts, for a change.The gifts... more »

Shop Local Initiatives in Mercer Highlight Importance of Independent Businesses

Over the last decade, the concept of shopping close to home has become increasingly popular.But it’s a bit like exercise. You know it’s good for you; you’ve been meaning to get around to it; everyone... more »

Brand New Baby Boutique

Pryor, OK - Two Pryor mama's have started a new business, a baby boutique called Peace, Love & Fluff.Owner Megan Baisden is the mother of all boys, “five under five.” Baisden's sister, co-owner Molly Creekmore,... more »

‘Garden Boutique’ Takes Root in Brighton

Brighton, MI - Gardens in Livingston County could look better than ever this summer with the help of a new “garden boutique” in downtown Brighton.Nature’s Home and Garden Center opened a couple of weeks ago... more »

Customer Service is Secret of The Popinjay’s Success

Olympia, WA - Take note, business beginners. This is how it’s done.The gift store Popinjay, which has had a store in downtown Olympia for 27 years, has survived the ups and downs of downtown, weathered... more »