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Cookie Baking Dream Becomes Sweet Business Reality

Tri-Boro, NJ - Some might say Diane Clarke is one smart cookie.In just over six months, the Kinnelon resident has managed to turn a dream of owning and operating her own business into reality by... more »

Like Pearls? Then You’ll Love Simply Marcella

Lake Orion, MI - Marcella Costin enjoys everything girly and her personality radiates in her new store in downtown Lake Orion, Simply Marcella.This new, chic feminine boutique is adorned with sparkles – from the chandeliers... more »

Crestline Gift Shop has Personal Touch

Crestline, CA - In spite of the shaky economy - actually because of it - Debi and Dean Carlson decided to open a custom gift store in the quaint town of Crestline, nearly 5,000 feet... more »

Longtime New Milford Flower Shop Has New Owners, New Location

New Milford, CT - Luisa Amaral was been busy laying roots at her flower shop's new location in New Milford over the winter, and Ruth Chase Flowers is already blooming.Mrs. Amaral had been operating the... more »

Lee Store’s Move Downtown Targets Walkers

Lee, MA - A long-established Main Street gift shop is relocating to a vacant storefront in the heart of Lee's downtown business district.Karen Keenan Gifts & Home is preparing to move from 151 Main St.... more »

Jewelry Boutique Helps Heart Center

West Bloomfield, MI - TODAY'S SUBJECT: Lolly Ella Jewelry of West Bloomfield in February raised funds for the Ministrelli Women's Heart Center of Beaumont Hospital for the third consecutive year.THE CAUSE: Ministrelli Women's Heart Center.... more »

Whitestone Gift Shop Cares for Boro Strays

Whitestone, NY - Instead of simply asking for money, Sharon Taylor decided to tap into one of America's favorite past times to fund her animal rescue organization: shopping.Taylor runs As You Wish, a boutique gift... more »

Women Opening Wahpeton Gift Shop/Café in Honor of Daughter

Wahpeton, ND - Annie Gjesdal used to tell her mom, Brenda, that she one day would live in the Queen Anne home with the blue wood frame, gable front and towering turret at 86 Dakota... more »

Beadle Dee Bead & Gift Shop is as Fun as its Name

Edmond, OK - If you like to create, there is a new store in town just for you, and its name is an inkling as to what can be found inside.Beadle Dee Bead & Gift... more »

How Impressive! National Artist Visits Libertyville Boutique

Libertyville, IL - Nora Fleming, designer of the distinctive interchangeable platters and serving pieces made her appearance at How Impressive!, a personalized stationery and gift store in downtown Libertyville. With a collection of over 100... more »