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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 »

County Readying ‘Buy Local’ Campaign

Mt Holly, NJ - The idea is simple: Live here. Shop here. Spend here. A small investment and commitment to spend more money locally could yield big returns, officials say. If each of Burlington County's... more »

Owego Fudge Shop Brings Treats to Waverly

Waverly, NY - An Owego fudge, chocolate and candy store has brought its goodies to Waverly's Susquehanna River Archaeological Center.Fuddy Duddy's Fudge recently began offering its handmade fudge, truffles, chocolates and desserts in a portion... more »

Staten Island Gift Shop Invites You to Browse Among the Memories

Staten Island, NY - A trip through time is only a few minutes away. Be it a vintage pocketbook or hard-to-find jewelry from generations far removed, Second Hand Rose on Victory Boulevard has plenty to... more »

Coral Springs Shop Dandelion Stocks Gifts, Home Accessories

Coral Springs, FL - A hefty, table-top sculptural piece that's a replica of a Monopoly shoe is among the home décor items on display at Dandelion, a shop in Coral Springs.The gift shop was launched... more »

Pickwick’s Mercantile Making a Business of ‘Modern Victorian Chic’

Portsmouth, NH - To step into Pickwick's Mercantile on State Street is to take a step back in time to a Dickensian age of whimsy, characters and charm.Shelves are filled with penny candy, French perfumes,... more »

Simply Vague Wants to Sell Local Products, Support the People Who Made Them

Columbus, OH - Every bit of merchandise at Simply Vague is locally produced, and the husband-and-wife team who own the store aim to keep it that way."It's important for us, shopping locally," said Andrea Archibald,... more »