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Pretty Pebble Polishes Up for Official Launch Party

Aberdeen, UK - Pretty as a picture, the pastel hues of Pebble shone out into the streets of Rosemount as crowds gathered for the gift shop’s opening night.Guests piled into the tiny shop on Rosemount... more »

Jersey Co. Native Bringing River Flair to Handmade Furniture

Grafton, IL - Pieces of driftwood from the banks of the Mississippi River find new life as hand-crafted furniture thanks to the talents and creativity of Jersey County native Terry Wedding.“Each piece of wood I... more »

Retail Therapy: Boutique Brings Bit of Paris to Fresno Shoppers

Fresno, CA - A Fresno home and garden boutique is bringing a little bit of Paris and a lot of color to a northeast Fresno shopping center.Authentique home and garden boutique has been quietly trucking... more »

Six entrepreneurs Share The One Thing They Wish They’d Known Before Launching Their Business

Anyone considering starting a business has heard the advice: "Find your passion."Allison Faunce of Somerset found hers more than five years ago when her young son was running around the house with a dishtowel over... more »

Ampersand Offers Art, Photos, Jewelry and More

Wisconsin Rapids, WI - The one-word name for a new shop in Wisconsin Rapids gives you an inkling of what’s inside.The “eclectic shopkeepers,” as stated on their business card, put together a list of possible... more »

Soaring Heart Sells Vintage Items in Elburn

Elburn, IL - Elburn resident Kristy Simon said she knows the love that some people have for vintage items.Simon, 34, in January opened Soaring Heart Vintage, a vintage and gift shop, at 1191/2 N. Main... more »

The Purple Carrot Offers Gourmet Food and Gifts

Hampton, NH - Cassi LaGrua has had a couple of busy months. She and her husband, Paul, moved from Singapore back to the U.S. with their two daughters; Paul got a new job; and the... more »

Puddlejumpers Gets a Makeover

Exeter, NH - Puddlejumpers Children's Shop in Exeter has gone through its first renovation in 17 years, and owner Cheri Smith said that it is more "spacious, clean and there's a place for everything."The store... more »

Ashland Chocolatier Unveils Retail Storefront on Siskiyou

Ashland, OR - It took working two jobs for the past eight years, but lifelong Ashland resident Deena Branson has finally achieved her dream of opening a retail space for her handmade chocolates.She opened Branson's... more »

Boutique Filling the Old Bike Shop

Stillwater, OK - Coffee shops and restaurants are not the only businesses flooding downtown Stillwater.Pearl Junkie, a chic boutique, will be joining a large number of downtown retailers come March. The boutique will be at... more »