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Funky Fleur De Lis Brings New Orleans gifts to Bossier City

Bossier City, LA - Looking for a gift with a distinctly Louisiana flair? Look no farther than Funky Fleur De Lis, Bossier's newest gift boutique.Opening her first location in Alexandria in 2009, Jeanne Rivers set... more »

Children’s Boutique Opens in Richland

Richland, WA - There''s a new place in the Tri-Cities to shop for children''s clothes, gear and toys -- Stars & Tykes Boutique.The store, which sells new and gently used merchandise, recently opened at 2665... more »

Trish McCarthy Gives Hotel Boutique A Shoreline Touch

Madison, CT - For Trish McCarthy, the boutique located right inside the lobby of the Madison Beach Hotel is nothing less than a labor of love. Trish receives guidance from the Madison Beach Hotel owners... more »

Small Business Spotlight: Alice’s Garden Toy Boutique, Porter

Porter, IN - Batteries aren't necessary for the toys found at Alice's Garden Toy Boutique."We are an eco-friendly sustainable toy store," said Tracy Melcher, who owns the shop along with husband Zach Kinsey. "The toys... more »

Tuckerton Emporium Celebrates 20 Years on Main Street

Tuckerton, NJ - When John and Rosemary Kumpel moved to Tuckerton in the early 1980s, they soon made a visit to Gerber's Department Store. It was where townsfolk shopped for various household needs, from baby... more »

Collector’s Toy Shop Opens on 2nd Street

Portsmouth, OH - A new toy and game shop called Awesome Town opened at 530 Street Street this week, carrying vintage toys that promise not to break the bank. Shop owner, Heather Book, started her... more »

Shop Local Kick-off Set for Tuesday

Chilton County, AL - Every person that spends money at a business in Chilton County over the next six months will be reinforcing a new "Shop Local" initiative designed to encourage residents to buy locally.The... more »

The Painted Home Opens in Washington

Washington, MO - For the past 28 years, Washington resident Angie Pritchard has been working in interior design, remodeling bathrooms and kitchens, creating special finishes, refurbishing and giving new life to furniture and other items.And... more »

Shop in Victoria’s Oaklands Neighbourhood a Throwback to Old-Time Merchants

Victoria, BC - Stepping through the door of The Local General Store on Haultain Road, one is greeted with a pleasantly fragrant aroma.Almost sensing the visitor's curiosity about the source of the fragrance, shop co-owner... more »

Small Business Spotlight: Alice’s Garden Toy Boutique, Porter

Porter, IN - Batteries aren't necessary for the toys found at Alice's Garden Toy Boutique."We are an eco-friendly sustainable toy store," said Tracy Melcher, who owns the shop along with husband Zach Kinsey. "The toys... more »