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Couple’s eclectic shop popular

A funky, small house on Drouillard Road seems an unlikely location for selling unique pieces of art and home decor items, but Terry and Laurie Argent have been doing it successfully for 12 years.Art Expressions... more »

In hard times, local companies innovate

Redding, CA — Two businesses in the north state embrace innovation and creativity to help get through the economic downtown. One auto repair shop caters to women and has recently launched a new service that picks... more »

Retail rituals have pitfalls if not done well

Chicago, IL -- We've all been there: sitting in a restaurant, enjoying a quiet meal when the waitstaff comes charging through with a cupcake topped by a candle and singing some form of "Happy Birthday."A... more »

Danville businesses join national campaign

Danville, VA — When Sylvia Josey heard about The 3/50 Project, she jumped on board.The project started as a blog post by retail consultant Cinda Baxter in March 2009 urging people to save their local economy... more »

Shoppers enjoy fresh air, deals on Wednesday at Dedham’s Legacy Place

Dedham, MA — For the businesses at Legacy Place, success is driven by community.Every Wednesday evening throughout the summer, stores and restaurants open their doors and bring out different activities and sale items to the... more »

Gift shop searches for more local artwork

Grants, New Mexico - Area artisans now have a new outlet for their products. Even though she has been in business for a year, owner Cydni Reynolds said "finding local artwork to sell is more... more »

Warwick cookies at the Emmy’s

Warwick, N.Y. — In June, Lisa's Cookie Shop accepted an invitation to include its products in the 2010 Official Daytime Emmy Award Show gift bags. The gift bags were distributed to all presenters, winners and... more »

Newly-opened Two Dazzle! offers unique gifts

Chandeliers created out of glistening silverware aren't standard fare at most home décor stores. Neither are whimsical picnic-table ants the size of hamsters, or kitchen clocks so animated, they seem eager to jump off the... more »

Twin sisters continue to battle cancer by making jewelry

The twin sisters started stringing necklaces as an easy hobby while coping with their individual battles with breast cancer.The sisters -- Joan Shuler of Marietta and Jan McMullen of Kennesaw -- grew their pastime into... more »

Taking ship décor to shore

One million years ago, glaciers covered this region. Up to 6,500 feet thick, they carved out the earth, finally withdrawing 10,000 years ago leaving us with the Great Lakes.Our own Lake Michigan has hosted ships... more »