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At Ann Arbor’s Falling Water, Themes of Peace and Gratitude Resonate This Holiday Season

Ann Arbor, MI - When Jim Johnston recalls his 24 years of operating Falling Water on Ann Arbor's South Main Street, one word comes to mind: gratitude."I've always thought about (Falling Water) as a gift... more »

Cash Mob Hits Readers’ Books

Sonoma, CA - There are packed ballparks, crowded theaters and now, thanks to two Sonoma friends, at least one mobbed bookstore. Some 50 people collectively descended upon Readers' Books Saturday afternoon as part of Sonoma... more »

Business Q&A: Boutique Keeps Patrons’ Tastes in Mind

San Angelo, TX - When hawking their wares at out-of-town weekend festivals and rodeos became too arduous for Jerry and Melissa Warren, both full-time state employees, the couple decided to open a downtown boutique for... more »

Pets Gone Healthy: Shop Offers Gifts for Pets, Wide Range of Natural Foods

Marlborough, MA - Only a few more days to pick up the perfect gift for pets – and the people who love them – at Pets Gone Healthy, the specialty shop on the Marlborough-Northborough line.... more »

Hands-on Toys Prove a Real Game-Changer for Independent Toy Store

Townsville, AU - IN FIVE years as a toy retailer, Deborah Latouf has never been busier.She expects today will be the busiest ever for her Townsville-based business Entropy.Entropy stocks more than 4000 products, making it... more »

Local Artists Open Temporary Holiday Store in Newport News

Newport News, VA - Jo Harding knows just about everyone on the Peninsula, so why not partner with two good friends and open a temporary store for the holidays?Harding, who calls herself an "art supporter"... more »

Couple Uses Repurposed Bottles to Make Business

West Chester, OH - A family-run business in West Chester Twp. is making garbage smell good. That is Vela de Vino — translated to "wine candle" in Spanish — formed by husband-wife duo Jenny and... more »

Maker of La-Dee-Dahs Candy Sets Up Shop in Loop

Chicago, IL - La-Dee-Dahs are having their day. The chocolate-dipped swirls of salted caramel and white chocolate nougat have made it into the pages of O and Food & Wine magazines and, just this month,... more »

Fine Invitations and Stationery Shop Comes to Lexington

Lexington, NC - Stationary, thank-you cards, party invitations and much more now fill the second floor of 140 W. First Ave., sharing the restored home with Beck's Flower Shop.A Notable Affair recently opened to offer... more »

New Rochelle Judaica Shop Highlights Hanukkah

New Rochelle, NY - With Hanukkah season in full swing, Inspiration Gallery at 1333 North Ave. is bustling with customers looking for Judaica gifts this Tuesday.The gifts exchanged during the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah range... more »