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‘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 »

Embellish: New Braunfels Boutique Can Put Personal Touch on Just About Anything

New Braunfels, TX - After years of working in outside sales and visiting specialty boutiques all over South and Central Texas, Melissa Webb has finally realized her dream, opening her own specialty boutique.Embellish, located in... more »

Upward Trend

Denton, TX - Clothing stores, antique shops and art studios continue to pop up throughout downtown Denton and a large percentage of these stores are owned by women.And Denton is not alone in seeing a... more »

My Oh My!… A Unique Boutique

Marshfield, WI - “Having a boutique, or coffee shop, has been something I’ve had in the back of my mind for many years,” says Barb Mueller, owner of My Oh My! “Personally, I enjoy going... more »

Gnome Sweet Gnome Adds Southern Flair to Kingwood’s Town Center

Kingwood, TX - Like that old saying “Home Sweet Home,” Mary Beth Baker wanted to bring those sentiments to her shop in Kingwood.Baker added a unique twist to the saying for her shop, calling it... more »

Reinvention: Monroe Shop Has New Focus

Monroe, CT - After 26 years in business, Country Hearts, located in the Clock Tower Square Plaza in Monroe, has reinvented itself as Lorraine K., a boutique carrying women's clothing, accessories and giftware.Owned by Lorraine... more »

New Store Showcases Arnold Talents

Arnold, CA - A new home décor shop will celebrate its grand opening in Arnold this weekend and with it comes an unconventional approach to business.“We are a cooperative,” said Lynn Glocker, one of the... more »

Totowa Family to Continue Legacy at New Sweet Shop on Union Boulevard

Totowa, NJ - The planning board has approved a pretty sweet application. Sweets & Stuff by Apollo - a candy store run by Totowa's Potenzone family - had its site plan approved for the Union... more »

Boutique Card and Gift Shop Opens on Whittier

Columbus, OH - Richard McGrath has a new career path that begins in German Village.Saturday, April 12, the former flight attendant will open White Rabbit Cards, Gifts and Collectables at 188 E. Whittier St."I needed... more »