Blowing into town

Three-year-old Maggie Jones might not be old enough to help her dad Chris blow glass into art, but she's turning into quite the sales girl. "She already sold a $30 pendant," said Maggie's mother Jennifer.... more »

Seasonal shop stays busy year-round

Dollar Bay — Some seasonal shops across the Upper Peninsula are forced to close during months when tourism slows. However, one shop in the Keweenaw found a way to supplement tourism profits. Orders are pouring... more »

TDC Downtown Plaza celebrates with Fashion and Drama!

Basseterre, St. Kitts - TDC Downtown Plaza's first floor tenants celebrated their 1st anniversary of doing business from the location yesterday (June 19th) with an afternoon fashion show in the heart of downtown Basseterre. The... more »

Babies in Stilettos? It’s Heelarious!

"Put on your high-heel sneakers, child/ Wear your wig-hat on your head/ Ya know you're looking mighty fine, baby/ I'm pretty sure you're gonna knock 'em dead." Tommy Tucker's hit song resonated with fashion-conscious teenie... more »

GHTA announces Sixth Annual Conference to be held in Sanibel Island, FL

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.: The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) announced its 6th Annual Conference will be held in Sanibel Island, Florida, Nov. 20-22, 2008. Designed to provide educational and networking opportunities for all participants... more »

The Pink Door reopens in Milford

If you haven't visited The Pink Door in downtown Milford lately — or ever — consider stopping in and seeing the changes the place now has to offer. After closing up shop for a few... more »

Small Tykes Get Big Attention During Summer Las Vegas Market

(LAS VEGAS) — The juvenile product category is increasingly important to home furnishings dealers and designers, with little kids playing a big part in controlling their parents' spending and shopping habits. World Market Center Las... more »

Fashionable food: This is not dessert

Jenni Bowman's frosted cupcakes, cream tarts and chocolate truffles look luscious enough to eat. But don't take a bite. These culinary creations are for decoration, not dessert. The products Bowman, a Lehi native, designs may... more »

Gift and toy retailer to open in city

It sells a range of bizarre and amusing items ranging from Henry, a talking gnome, to egg laying rubber chickens. Now expanding gift and toy retailer Hawkin's Bazaar is set to open its first store... more »

Bet on Midwest: New showroom for LVM

(Cannon Falls, MN) - Midwest, leading designer and manufacturer of the Seasons of Cannon Falls brand of holiday and seasonal home accents, premium Colonial Candle brand of candles and Delight brand of accents to brighten... more »