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Supporters Flock to Arts on Main Opening

Gastonia, NC - Watercolor artist Lorene Lovell of Belmont has a creative place to display her art, create new wonders and tell of how she began making world-class creations out of nothing at all.She and... more »

New Store has Lots of Cool ‘Junk’

Conway, AR - Sharon Kincade, formerly of Just T's N fame, has opened Funky Junk at 1012 Van Ronkle St. in downtown Conway.Kincade closed Just T's N some time ago because she was struggling with... more »

Bauble Maker Charms Way into College Jewelry Market

Royal Oak, MI - Two years ago while recovering from brain surgery, Royal Oak jeweler Dave Schowalter had a gem of an idea: Create beads representing colleges and sororities from around the U.S. that can... more »

Enjoying the Move to Country Moodz

Brunswick Junction, AU - COUNTRY Moodz is a work in progress. Since owner Amanda Lovitt bought the Brunswick Junction gift shop late last year, she is slowly transforming it into a gathering place for like-minded... more »

Where Creativity is Cultivated

Pasadena, CA - Courtney Collins dreamed of planting a garden. Not in her yard, or even at her house, but in a store. Here, she wouldn't grow flowers or vegetables; she would cultivate creativity.Enter Little... more »

Nautical Shop Taps Irene for Unique Sales Pitch

Sayville, NY - Seafarer is offering email fans a special hurricane event discount and even more if they don't mind singing a quick tune.One Sayville retailer is embracing Hurricane Irene's impending arrival this weekend with... more »

From the Aisles of the NYIGF, Part 3

The attention given to the visual merchandising of trade show booths can be inspirational for displaying merchandise and decorating retail areas. Buyers likely left the show with display ideas for use back at their stores.Say... more »

From the Aisles of the NYIGF, Part 1

Twice a year, in January and August, an incredible array of the world's best home, gift and lifestyle resources gather in Manhattan for the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). This August was no exception.... more »

Uxbridge Boutique Owner Shoots for the Stars

Uxbridge, ON - A local business owner is bringing her popular products to Rodeo Drive in the heart of Beverly Hills.Ginny Van Veghel is a self-taught entrepreneur whose business, Elemi Organics, has soared from booths... more »

5 Offbeat Design Picks From a Flash Sale Guru

New York, NY - As Bradford Shellhammer knelt on the floor of the Jacob K. Javits center during the New York International Gift Fair, he was fishing for something special in his purple and white... more »