Eco-Choice Awards

Most Sensitive Use of Materials Winner - 100% tree-free cotton note cards (Robbinsville, New Jersey) areyoudesigns.com are you? is an eco-friendly gift line carrying stationery, apparel, jewelry, and soy candles. "Each product we carry has... more »

Fab Finds for Fall 2012

Chicken Coop for the Soul Recycled Paper Animals Eangee 785.856.2999 eangee.com In Full Bloom Flower Photo Frame a.i. paper design 800.414.1654 aipaper.com Bags for Banter Conversation Pillows Buzz Bags 336.373.1980 buzzbags.net Scandinavian Men-tality Men's Skincare... more »

Born in the USA

Article Resources Wholesalers Artistic and Custom Woodturning, Inc. 800.894.8123 loglamps.com Branelli Beads 616.285.6091 branellibeads.com Hadley American Pottery 866.585.0950 hadleypottery.com Kiku Handmade 708.525.7587 kiku-co.com Village Designs 573.266.3642 villagedesigns.com Retailers Chris Hazelwood Peggy's Place Chapel Hill, TN... more »

Stocking Stuffers that Sell!

Article Resources Industry Experts Stevanne Auerbach, PhD "Dr. Toy" drToy.com Dana Holmes gifts.com Lindsay Roberts theGiftInsider.com Rick Segel 800.814.7998 rickSegel.com Natalie Tan retailExcellence.com Retailers Hollyhocks Gifts hollyhocksgifts.com The Cotton Company theCottonCompany.net Wholesalers Alexa's Angels 877.264.3576... more »

GREEN Retailer Fab Finds Fall 2012

Re-tired Chic Flat Tire Décor Made from recycled scrap tires, the Tube Tote messenger bag works for hauling tools. The Flat Tire Décor collection includes baskets, pots, and containers, suitable for home and garden use.... more »

Baby Boom

Article Resources Wholesalers Cate and Levi 416.662.9392 cateandlevi.com Finn + Emma 888.763.6264 finnandemma.com Greenpoint Brands 718.389.8233 miyim.com Kee-Ka, Inc. 718.302.9665 kee-ka.com Lotus Bèbè 800.298.0803 lotusbebe.com W.S. Badger Company 800.603.6100 badgerbalm.com Under The Nile, Inc. 800.710.1264... more »

Lessons Learned

Article ResourcesA Stitch in Time732.938.3233sityarn.comDoug FleenerDynamic Experiences Group866.535.6331dynamicexperiencesgroup.comGreenheart312.235.6554greenheartshop.orgRe-Inspiration404.352.1971reInspirationstore.comThe Wholesome Chef, LLC859.721.1448TheWholesomeChef.com more »

Trick or Tweet

Step aside Casper. Halloween's grown up and going to the birds. Why Birds?Birds have always been part of dark folklore. Ancient cultures viewed crows, ravens, owls and vultures as evil and demonic. There's something inherently... more »

Small Business Saturday = Super Sales!

Leverage the power of Small Business Saturday to really increase your profits this year. Here are ten tips to get you started.A national initiative, Small Business Saturday encourages customers to shop and support local community... more »

Backyard Beauties

Trendy accessories for the garden and the great outdoors. Home Tweet HomeFelt BirdhousesdZi Inc.800.318.5857dzi.com For Whom the Bells TollCapiz Solar ChimeWoodstock Chimes800.422.4463woodstockchimes.com Tied UpHose PotsCreative Co-Op Inc.866.323.2264creativecoop.com Preening NecessityPoppy Bird BathMelrose International800.282.2144melroseintl.com Garden ArtMary Engelbreit... more »