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Liz’s Interiors Open Almost Four Decades

Odessa, TX - Liz Midgley opened Liz's Linens on West County Road in 1977, and since then, the business has become somewhat of a family affair. Midgley said she had worked at a bed and... more »

About the Home Approaching 15 Year Mark in Gifts and Decor

Grand Ledge, MI - Grand Ledge Independent readers have voted About the Home in Grand Ledge as their favorite gift store.Recently expanded from rented space next door and merged with the Four Seasons Gift Shop... more »

New Knox-Henderson Shop Presents “Curated” Inventory

Dallas, TX - The narrow storefront tucked between Kozy Kitchen and L.a.r.c. Salon on McKinney Avenue might go unnoticed were it not for the reclaimed-wood sign with Curated spelled out in black Sheetrock screws. Through... more »

‘Anything Goes’ at This Lafayette Boutique

Lafayette, NJ - There is no need to hop the train to So Ho to find chic, avant-garde pieces, instead stop by a shop called Anything Goes which offers one-of-a-kind articles of clothing and accessories.... more »

New Monmouth College Grads Open up 61 Gifts Downtown

Monmouth, IL - Jack and Rachel Donnelly grew to love Monmouth as students at Monmouth College — so much that they decided to open a store here. The couple's store, 61 Gifts, located at 61... more »

Selling is Always in Season For Some Small Businesses

Mathews, NC - It's always Christmas at Holiday Haus.Yet on a sticky June day, as employees of the downtown Matthews shop dress Christmas trees, they work alongside American flags and Uncle Sam yard art. Sparkling... more »

Up River Trading Co. More Than Coffee

Minden, ON - It's more than just a coffee shop.Up River Trading Co. is also a gift store, art gallery and printing company.The former Bwana John's store on Bobcaygeon Road has been transformed into a... more »

New Firm Lets You Design Own Rag Doll

Lutterworth, UK - Ruth Lord said she is getting used to hearing the word "wow" from people who enter her unique new shop. "Dress-A-Doll is like Build-a-Bear, only better," said Ruth, her smile uncannily like... more »

Dressing up Downtown: Dash ‘N Drizzle, Gourmet Oil and Vinegar

Fairfield, CT - They're pouring on the good taste.Jeff Love and Jeff Stein -- two Fairfield friends and business associates -- have opened Dash 'N Drizzle, a shop that gives customers a chance to sample... more »

Downtown Stuart Launches Shop Local |Shop Smart

Stuart, FL - The City of Stuart Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown Business Association of Stuart (DBA), and Stuart Main Street (SMS) last week officially launched a new shop local program. Shop Local | Shop... more »