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Indie Reno Boutique Moves into Wildflower Village With Local Handmade Artisan Treasures

Reno, NV - There's a new co-op in town. Indie Reno Boutique, and artists co-op-slash-boutique-art gallery recently opened in a gallery at the Wildflower Village complex on Fourth Street. The space, which used to offer... more »

At Ginty’s in Morristown, Everyday is St. Patrick’s Day

Morristown, NJ - The Irish heart of Morristown beats on DeHart Street.There, in "de heart" of Morristown, as their radio ads used to claim, are Kathleen Ginty Hyland and Mary Ginty Parker, owners of Ginty's... more »

Take A Look Inside Queen Street’s Most Inviting New Gift Shop

Newtown, CT - Patrick Kearney and Mary Edelman Wilson have been best friends for 30 years -- and co-owners in their new venture, Queen Street Gifts & Treats, for just a few months."We've always wanted... more »

Unique Gift Items Store Opens

Lexington, NC - The Blackbird Box recently opened across from the old Arts United building on South Main Street in uptown Lexington.The owner, Jenine Flitton, moved to Lexington from Michigan after her husband had back... more »

Business Owners Making it Big in Small-town Environment

An old adage says big things come in small packages, but does the cliché carry over to the real world of business? A number of entrepreneurs, manufacturers and business leaders maintain that it does, and... more »

Beverly Frills Departs Port Jefferson, Takes Up Shop in Stony Brook

Stony Brook, NY - Beverly Frills, the Port Jefferson boutique known for its party dresses and accessories especially for 'tweens, has packed up shop and moved to Stony Brook.The space on Port Jefferson's East Main... more »

Deer Park Gift Store is a Family Affair

Deer Park, NY - After 15 years of doing business in Smithtown, Briscoe Giftbox owner Stacey Eisenberg chose to relocate closer to home in the 1990s. Since then, the Deer Park gift shop has branched... more »

The Antique Whisperer Country Store in East Greenwich Offers Unique Gifts and Home Decor

Swedesboro, NJ - Emily Hogan has loved antiques since the 1970s.She started her first antique business in the mid '80s, but closed up shop when she found out she was going to be a mother.Later,... more »

Mother and Daughter’s Candy Shop is Just Dandy

Sumner, WA - Karen Kralovic and her daughter, Kerry Langel, are serving up sweets at 1002 Main Street. Ciarrai Jeanne Confections caters to the nostalgic sweet tooth; mimicking an old time candy shop, it's complete... more »

Brookline Landmark: Irving’s Toys and Card Shop

Brookline, MA - Some stores stand the test of time and become iconic landmarks, like Irving's Toys and Card Shop just outside of Coolidge Corner.Ethel Weiss, 99, has worked there since January 13, 1939. Having... more »