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Tecumseh Shop Carries Gifts For all Occasions

Tecumseh, MI - For a long time, Lisa Mattison Roberts and her family had wanted to own their own store, even to the point that as they lived in various places around the country, they... more »

Shop Talk : A Visit to the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital Gift Store

Martha's Vineyard, MA - How would you love to have a place to shop for gifts that are either made on the Island, inspired by the Island, or made by a self-sustaining community, all at... more »

Cash Mobs Sweep the Business Market

Cleveland, OH - Move over "flash mobs" -- there's a new kid in town. "Cash mobs" are the latest rage in Cleveland -- and small business owners love it.A group of people on a Cleveland,... more »

North Bend Woman Opens Floral and Design Business

North Bend, NE - First and foremost, Lynda Cerny is a florist. Like typical businesses in small towns, though, Floral Creations N' D'Signs at 130 W. Seventh St. in North Bend, wears many hats. "When... more »

Toy Shop Offers Quaint Alternative

Fairhaven, MA - The Village Toy Shop offers a quaint, convenient alternative to the usual big box toy retailers."Both children and adults enjoy coming in here. Shopping for toys should be a fun experience, no... more »

Olive Oil Business Branches Out in Gustine

Gustine, CA - The Olive Branch is open for business in downtown Gustine, selling a variety of flavored olive oils under the label DeCastro Family Olive Oil.Owners Dennis and Angela Castro opened the doors of... more »

Norwich Woman Sets Up New Craft and Gift Store in Hall Road

Norwich, UK - From jewellery to jams to photography, The Craft Room, in Hall Road, stocks an array of artistic delights.It is the idea of 31-year-old Bryony Snelling who opened the shop on February 6.Ms... more »

Simplicity Décor Adding Second Kirkland Store, Celebrating Six Years

Kirkland, WA - Irrepressible downtown entrepreneur Suraphong "A" Liengboonlertchai has something to celebrate: His shop Simplicity Décor is six years old and he is expanding his Park Lane empire with the opening of a children's... more »

A Look Inside Beautiful Things Interiors & Gifts

Somers, CT - Since Nov. 2008, Lori LaDue's Beautiful Things Interiors & Gifts has occupied a small storefront on South Road in Somers.The shop has a boutique type feel to it, but it is also... more »

For This & That Gifts Owner, Annalee Collectibles Have Personal Appeal

Frankfort, IL - This & That Gifts owner Nancy Cartolano started collecting Annalee dolls over 20 years ago shortly after she got married."Once I saw that first Christmas one, that was it," Cartolano shared. "I... more »