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The true value of pounds and sense

When thirtysomethings tire of London they move to Brighton, where they wear expensive Japanese denim and talk in an accent just this side of Michael Caine. After a few years, their aspirations shift to Lewes,... more »

Great coffee and reasonably priced home decor at New London’s Familiar Grounds

A great cup of coffee, reasonably priced home décor and jewelry for every age are found at Familiar Grounds.Probably the best way to enjoy this shop is to indulge in one of the specialty drinks... more »

Teeny Tiny People Greeting Cards Announces Participation in The National Stationary Show 2009

Teeny Tiny People has confirmed its participation in the British Pavilion at the National Stationary Show, running 17-20 May 2009, at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York. This show will mark the debut... more »

Nova Brings Signature Jon Gilmore Style to Newest Lighting Designs Set to Debut During Spring ’09 High Point Market

Huntington Park, CA - NOVA acquired Jon Gilmore Designs, Inc in 2007 as part of a full-scale expansion plan. Now Creative Director for NOVA, Jon Gilmore is bringing the same rich dimensionality and bold lines... more »

Big, little guys get a chance if we balance our buying

Cinda Baxter has gotten tons of support since the veteran consultant and onetime retailer launched a March offensive in support of locally owned merchants.Baxter and her cohorts at the 3/50 Project urge us at www.the350project.org... more »

Paper House Productions is Nominated for Three Louie Awards

Saugerties, NY – The Greeting Card Association just released the list of finalists for the 21st Annual LOUIE Awards. Paper House Productions is nominated for three awards in the following card categories: Christmas / Holiday... more »

Shop Green in Style with Reisenthel Bags, Carriers and Carts

Shopping green has never been easier with the vast selection of re-usable bags, carriers and carts from Reisenthel, the award-winning company that been helping Europeans eco-shop for decades. There is a product for every shopping... more »

The gift of thrift

It was a Louis Vuitton purse. A woman walked into the Hoboken University Medical Center Auxiliary Thrift Shop on Garden Street last week and hung on the rack a slightly weathered but authentic Louis Vuitton... more »

New Aptos store, Outside-In Kids, born of the recession

Aptos -- Sure, there's a recession, but locally owned business are adapting to survive. Take, for example, John and Jerri Hammond, owners of Outside-In Home in the Aptos Center. When they saw the recession bite... more »

Good Times Roll On Inside Grand Central

Grand Central Terminal is a curious kind of threshold — rooted in Midtown Manhattan, but belonging as much to the suburbs as it does to the city.When the hordes from the north spill into the... more »