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Lux Boutique Owner Brings Fashion Flair Home
Naples, FL - Naples resident and owner of Lux Boutique Angela Wilson knows fashion — after all, it is her business. In addition to dressing her customers, she also has a strong individual fashion flair... more »
Merchants Say Shop Local Effort Worked For Small Businesses
The wrapping paper may (or may not) have made it to the trash yet, but — anecdotally at least — it appears that local stores had a decent Christmas shopping season. Joining together for "Shop... more »
Antique Shop Opens ‘Old Time’ Portrait Studio in Jefferson
Jefferson, TX - In late 2013, Collectible Memories opened in downtown Jefferson amid the copious antique shops in the area. Although successful, owners Ginger and Curtis Clark wanted to offer something more to residents and... more »
Kings Mountain Shop Has Unique Handmade Items
Kings Mountain, NC - Queen of Everything - featuring hand-crafted, handmade and one-of-a-kind customized everything - is now open in Kings Mountain.Heather Queen, one of the owners, has made a family hobby into a career."There... more »
‘Shop Local’ Movement Gains Steam in Delaware
Wilmington, DE - Ask Carol Harvey what might happen if she shuttered her specialty kids' outlet and you'll get a dramatic response."There's going to be a riot if this one goes out of business," said... more »
Vintage Boutique: Fledgling Auburn Antique Store Offers ‘a Little Bit of Everything’
Auburn, NY - Sandy Mahoski is hopeful her antique store in Auburn has something for everyone.It was July when the Auburn woman opened her State Street storefront, Attic Interiors — a treasure trove of classic... more »
A Bit of ‘Eye Candy’ in Afton
Afton, MN - Afton is quickly becoming the place to go for repurposed and refurnished items.A new shop specializing in repurposed furniture, Eye Candy REfind, will open today in downtown Afton in the space next... more »
Dad of UC Football Player Killed in Crash Opens Candy Shop in Son’s Memory
Sharonville, OH - Months after a University of Cincinnati football player was killed in a motorcycle accident, his father is opening up a candy store in his son's name.Chamoda Kennedy-Palmore, 19, was a terrific football... more »
‘Quirky Antiques’ Shop Opens in Sedalia
Sedalia, MO - A new store, The Peppered Peony, recently opened in an effort to bring “up-cycled, recycled and re-purposed” furniture and gifts to Downtown Sedalia.The business, owned by April Snelling, is a marketplace for... more »
New Shops Offer Historic Feel
Pineville, KY - Pineville will be starting the new year with a few new shops for locals and passersby alike in the Old City Hall building.Owners Josh and Whitney Howard have opened four businesses in... more »
Events at Creativeworld Offer an Inspiring Mix for 2015
Creativeworld continues to grow in 2015. Many additional international exhibitors will showcase the broad palette of their products revolving around hobbies, handicrafts and artists' requisites. In Halls 4.1 and 4.2, well-known brand manufacturers will alternate... more »
Chavez for Charity Partners with Gift for Life
Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced today a partnership with Chavez for Charity, a leading fashion accessories company combining style with support of charitable causes. Beginning January 1, 2015, 25%... more »
