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Capricorn Boutique – Survivor of The First Class
San Diego, CA - When “besties” Krissy Heinz and Lisa Ovadia opened their boutique, Capricorn, in Bird Rock in 2006, they were denied not one, but two business loans. The two say they were under-capitalized,... more »
A Crafty Move to Stay on High Street
Wigan, UK - THE founder of a popular Wigan art and craft business has decided to retire.But it doesn’t mean the end of Pye Studios on Market Street, Hindley, because Helen Pye is handing over... more »
Milkfarm, a New Cheese Shop, Opens in Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock,CA - f your idea of the four food groups is cheese, charcuterie, bread and wine, Milkfarm in Eagle Rock is set to become your new grocery shopping central. Leah Park Fierro, formerly head... more »
Long Sault’s Stewart Loves the Gift Business
Long Sault, ON - Walking into Stokefire in the Long Sault Plaza you immediately get the feeling no matter what the occasion you will find just the right gift.Kim Stewart, owner of the gift store,... more »
Little Traveler Opens Fair Trade Gallery
Geneva, IL - The Little Traveler at 404 S. Third Street in Geneva, IL announces the opening of the Fair Trade Gallery within its 36-room boutique. As Annette Shamloo, manager of the new gallery, says,... more »
Artist Lily Wikoff Makes a Name for Herself
Greenville, SC - Lily Wikoff recalled the first time she touched clay.She was in the art classroom of Bellmont High School in Decatur, Ind. Classic rock 'n' roll — the favorite music of art teacher... more »
New Fashion Boutique Adds to Downtown Olympia’s Vibrancy
Olympia, WA - The husband-and-wife team of Jeff and Stevie Olson are at it again, opening a second business in April after they went into business nearly six years ago with Hawks Prairie Home Furnishings... more »
NY NOW Adds Value with Five Days of Seminars & Events
A comprehensive, five-day series of educational sessions and special events will add extra value to the Market experience during the summer edition of NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle, August 16-20, 2014, at... more »
The Art of the Alaska Gift Market: Science and Savvy
Anchorage, AK - Jana Hayenga, owner of Cabin Fever Gifts in downtown Anchorage, is still a couple of weeks away from her busy season."On May 15, the light switches on," she said. "And it stays... more »
Shop Moved to Downtown
Fort Morgan, CO - Chairished Blooms and Gifts has moved to 325 Main St., in the south side of the Fort Morgan Times building.This is a much better location for the shop, since it now... more »
Fashion is for Every Woman, Say Ramona Dress Shop Owners
Ramona, CA - Fashion is for every woman — no matter her size or age — at ISIS Fuller Figure Fashion.The new plus-size clothing and accessory store at 711 Main St. opened March 27. Owners... more »
Fashion Designer Opens Boutique in Cove Terrace
Cove Terrace, TX - When Candice Williams, 33, took a huge leap of faith to open Abeyo Marqz Boutique in Copperas Cove in March, she was fulfilling a dream she has had since she was... more »
