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JMU Alumna Opens Downtown Vintage Shop
Harrisonburg, VA - South Main Street now has a portal to the past in the form of romantic vintage shop The Lady Jane.JMU alumna Sara Christensen (’08) originally opened The Lady Jane in Harrisonburg during... more »
Late-Night Stroll Leads to Hagerstown Shop
Hagerstown, IN - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hagerstown — 365 days a year.A new shop called Every Day Is Christmas had its grand opening Saturday as part of the town's... more »
Local Candlemaker Opens Shop in Gadsden
Gadsden, AL - “Monkey Farts is definitely one of my favorites.” Stevie Paoi says, laughing. “It’s a blend of coconut and banana that kids love because it’s funny, and it actually smells good, so grown-ups... more »
New Gift Shop to Showcase the Work of Local Artisans to Open Tuesday
Carlisle, PA - A new business is coming to Carlisle that will showcase the artwork and craftsmanship of local residents.Gerald and Martha Eby own a building on High Street in Carlisle that once housed an... more »
Attorney Takes Over Gift Shop on Devine Street
Columbia, SC - Bad jokes aside, the practice of law rates among the most esteemed occupations, but attorneys say it also comes with stress levels among the highest on the planet.That is why, in part,... more »
Fear’s Confections in Lakewood Molds Chocolates into Dr. Who, Star Wars Themes
Lakewood, OH - Glance inside Fear's Confections, and you'll see more than traditional round and square chocolates. Owner Cassandra Fear, a former fiber optic network engineer, sells gourmet chocolates shaped like science fiction characters."I lovingly... more »
Simple Cloth: Olympia’s Unique Baby Boutique
Olympia, WA - Once upon a time, Julie Triplett was skeptical of cloth diapers. The mess, the time commitment, the potentially injurious pins: these concerns seemed to far outweigh any potential benefits.But luckily for families... more »
Laurel’s Main Street Book Shop Goes Beyond the Page
Laurel, MD - Laurel resident and shop proprietress Belinda Blair Young doesn't shake hands when introduced. She hugs."I want you to feel like you're in a friend's home while you're here," she said of her... more »
Coolspring Cottage Returns to Cape Region
Lewes, DE - Long-loved on Lewes-Georgetown Highway, Coolspring Cottage took a hiatus from the Cape Region in 2013. But it was back early this spring, delighting loyal clientele with not one, but two locations in... more »
Teacups and Tadpoles
The Woodlands, TX - Teacups and Tadpoles is one of several children’s stores Byrd has owned in the last 32 years. It all started when passion met opportunity, she said.“I had a huge interest in... more »
Registration is Open for Winter 2015 Las Vegas Market
Registration for the upcoming Winter Las Vegas Market, running from Sunday, January 18, through Thursday, January 22, 2015, is now open at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register. Pre-registration ensures attendees will receive their badge in the mail before Market.... more »
Laura Zindel Brings Her Handmade Artisan Flair to Dallas Market
Laura Zindel Design has chosen Dallas Market Center as the home of its first permanent showroom in the country, debuting during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, January 14-20, 2015.Laura Zindel Design, the collaboration... more »
