Artist Spotlight: Haley Art & Design

"Nothing good comes without a risk. Artist Connie Haley of Haley Art & Design isn't quite certain where she first heard that line, but she's repeated it to herself many times as she's navigated her... more »

Artist Spotlight: Larry Moss

You may think you know what the Mona Lisa looks like, but I can almost guarantee you've never seen it quite like this. Whereas daVinci used paint, airigamist Larry Moss shapes air with the use... more »

Dolly Brings Her Trinkets and Treasures to Nashville

Dolly Parton sparkled her way through the grand opening of her brand new Nashville store, Trinkets and Treasures, last week, thrilling fans by appearing on the street out in front to cut the ribbon and... more »

Basket classes weave it to the imagination

Potsdam — Shavings litter the floor Sunday as three women weave, bend and cut the uncooperative reeds into large Williamsburg baskets.Two of the women are veteran basket-makers and have come for years to Willow Tree... more »

NRF: Easter a warm welcome for shoppers, retailers

Traditionally seen as the kickoff to spring, Easter couldn't come at a better time this year for Americans eager to say goodbye to winter. According to NRF's 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted... more »

Local Photographer Goes Retail

Crossroads Gifts now offering decor by acclaimed local photographer. "With stunning, one of a kind photos of architecture, nature and the word around us, Barbra O'Boyle has made gift giving with a personal touch a... more »

Icon Honors Secures Renowned Design-Driven Experts to Judge Awards

Atlanta, GA—A distinguished panel of judges drawn from the retail, fashion, design and education communities will review the field of submissions and determine award recipients in the inaugural ICON Honors, exclusively produced by Americasmart Atlanta... more »

Loan Squeeze Thwarts Small-Business Revival

Ypsilanti, MI — Thomas Harrison, chief executive of Michigan Ladder Co., has a plan that would contribute to the U.S. economic recovery: Expand the 108-year-old company, adding at least 20 jobs in the process. His... more »

Ex-Cormans employees start own retail store

Three men whose products might be adorning your Christmas tree have branched out to form their own retail business. After years working for Cormans, the Lexington company known for its display work for major companies,... more »

Baking invention gives Carmel couple an edge

Carmel, Ind. -- Matt Griffin was a young bachelor just trying to figure out how to bake some brownies when he hit on an idea that has really cooked. National newspapers and network television ultimately... more »