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Finally ‘Out of the Woods’
When Barbara Connell and her mother, Judy Lee, cast their eyes on the little house next to the Mooresville-Decatur Times, they decided it was worth saving. "We loved the character of it," Connell said. The... more »
Gowrie provides a hometown atmosphere
Gowrie - Gowrie has a lot more going for it than its annual Fourth of July celebration. That said, it's not a bad reason to make the trip. Festivities kicked off Wednesday evening, and residents... more »
Out-of-way spots like Colo. hit as travelers stick closer to home
Judy Curtis and her husband hoped to travel to Venice, Italy, this summer as a reward for paying off the mortgage on their Boulder home. But after further investigation, the couple figured their money would... more »
Business may be picking up in Virginia City
Today is the Fourth of July in Virginia City, one of the biggest events of the year in the historic mining town, and business owners are counting on a good day. Thousands of people come... more »
Norfolk card shops go head to head
Two Norfolk shop owners will be heading to London next week where they will battle it out for the title of the region's best card retailer after being nominated for the prestigious award. Cards 'n'... more »
Willow Creek Salon and Gift now open
Some people can see an old house, the potential it has if given some tender loving care and then remodel it to become exactly the type of place they envisioned. That's exactly what Veronica Anderson... more »
Dallas Market Center Announces June 2008 Best of Show Awards
DALLAS — Dallas Market Center, the world's largest wholesale merchandise resource, announced the winners of the 2008 June Total Home & Gift Market Best Show Awards. Recipients were recognized during the recent market and were... more »
Woolrich Announces Picture Source as New Wall Decor Licensee
Woolrich, PA — Woolrich, Inc., the brand inspired by nature for people who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, has partnered with Picture Source to launch a comprehensive collection of wall art. A soft launch will be... more »
Enesco acquires Gund business
Itasca, Ill. - - Enesco, LLC, a leader in the gift, and home and garden decor industries, announced the acquisition of the worldwide assets of GUND, the 110-year-old plush manufacturer. GUND is a well-recognized global... more »
Mindy Kaling of NBC’s “The Office” to Officiate “The Office Games”
New York - Mindy Kaling, writer, co-executive producer and the actress known as the chatty Kelly Kapoor on NBC's "The Office," will join fans in Scranton, PA, on Saturday, July 19 as Dunder Mifflin's hometown... more »
Sadek Reports 59 Percent Increase in Wholesale Online Sales
New Rochelle, NY — Andrea by Sadek, a leading wholesale supplier to the gift, tableware and home furnishings industries known for its range of unique products, reports a 59 percent increase in its wholesale online... more »
Nine in 10 expect gas costs to squeeze them
Washington - Four-dollar gasoline has stolen a beach vacation from Julie Jacobs' family, "little small luxuries" like exotic bath washes from Angela Crawford and dinners out from folks all over the country. Phil English has... more »
