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The Rock Shop

Lone Pine, CA - Lone Pine Rocks and Gifts is known locally simply as "The Rock Shop." And like the geological wonders it sells and displays, the store is no stranger to transformation. It began... more »

Holiday Shopping at Museum Stores has History of Drawing Shoppers Looking for Unique Gifts

When "ho ho ho" turns to "oh no no no" because of long lines in big box and mall stores or lack of time for delivery for online shopping, it's time to "go go go"... more »

Donna’s: The Treasure Chest Found in Healy

Healy, AK - Donna Evans always wanted to work out of her home.So 12 years ago, she turned her attached porch and greenhouse into a gift and espresso shop and opened Donna's House of Petals... more »

Norton’s Opens West Side Flower Shop Location in Time for Holidays

Ann Arbor, MI - Norton's Flowers and Gifts reopened its west side shop in a new location last week.The new store, at 2558 W. Stadium, is just across the street from Westgate Shopping Center, where... more »

Birmingham Shop Owner is Whistling With the Gnomes

Birmingham, MI - Just in time for the holidays, a little fun stuff.Denise Kulak wants her customers to enjoy a "Willy Wonka experience" when they walk through the door of her new gift shop, called... more »

Ceramics Shop Opens in Town & Country

Palo Alto, CA - If you're looking for a unique gift this holiday season, a new shop in Town & Country Village features some gorgeous ceramics imported directly from the artists.Palo Alto native Emily Brown... more »

New Candy Shop Opens in Berlin

Berlin, MD - When Connie Mayers decided to open a candy shop, she knew women would be her primary customers.So, to be successful, she designed her shop around what women would like: chocolate and jewelry."They... more »

Siv’s Scandinavian Gift Shop an Ellington Town Staple

Ellington, CT - The Scandinavian Gift Shop opened 49 years ago in the Ellington Center Plaza and Siv Harvey still runs the shop, now out of her home, across the street from its original location."It... more »

Christian Book Store Opens to Much Fanfare

Show Low, AZ - Gabriel's Landing Christian Gift and Book Store at 308 N. White Mountain Rd., Ste. G in Show Low opened their doors Dec. 1, to a steady flow of customers. This new... more »

Holidays Keep Specialty Kiosk Owners Busy

Fargo, ND - Gregg Robbins typically only dreams about being home for the holidays.He can remember only one time he's been back to his home state of Nebraska for the holidays in the past 15... more »