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After Crafting All Her Life, Local Mom Opens up Made
Cary, NC - Ursula Ellis has been making things and selling them since she was in grade school.The mom of two from Apex has tried all manner of crafting from jewelry making to embroidery and... more »
Twisted Sisters Boutique
Marietta, WV - Late in 2001, some chairs, sweaters and a few scarves helped sparked what is now the Twisted Sisters Boutique in Marietta, an eclectic collection of clothing, beads and accessories run by, as... more »
Make Your Customers Fall in Love With Your Small Business
In February, love is in the air.After all, February contains Valentine's Day, American Heart Month, even Love Your Pet Day. But for small-business owners and entrepreneurs, I'm declaring February as Love Your Customers Month.Getting and... more »
ALEX TOYS Expands Line of Art Supplies and Art Sets at Toy Fair 2014
ALEX TOYS® will introduce over 80 new products to their popular art line at the American International Toy Fair®, being held February 16th through the 19th in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits... more »
Gift Store Offers Unique Service
Weirton, WV - It's a gift store with a bit of a twist.Bee-Thin and Gifts held a grand opening Friday, welcoming local business representatives and other guests to peruse the variety of gifts and other... more »
Business Profile: Ladies Go out on a Limb With New Venture
Anderson, IN - A love of art, home décor and decorating drew three high school friends together, but their passion for painting, fixing up, creating and crafting is the driving force behind one of Anderson’s... more »
My Kentucky Roads: Poppy & Clover
Dalton, KY - Located on the corner of Government and Dalton Road outside Providence, Ky., lies a 90-year-old general store that is now known as Poppy & Clover.“The name came from my grandfather, my mom’s... more »
Downtown Vallejo Shop Offers Garden Decor
Vallejo, CA - As the saying goes everything returns to the earth; and a guiding principle in a new downtown Vallejo gardening shop is that you may as well savor the beauty as it does.The... more »
IDEAL Launches 25 New Products at Toy Fair 2014
IDEAL® will introduce 25 new toys at the American International Toy Fair®, being held February 16th through the 19th in New York City at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.Classic and nostalgic fun that caters... more »
ALEX TOYS Launches 25 New Tween Craft Kits at Toy Fair 2014
ALEX TOYS® will introduce 25 new craft kits designed specifically for the tween market at the American International Toy Fair®, being held February 16th through the 19th in New York City at the Jacob K.... more »
Applications Now Accepted for Summer 2014 NY NOW Juried Design Sections
Designers, artisans and manufacturers new to the wholesale market are invited to submit applications for three juried design sections and two special design incubator showcases presented at NY NOW™, the Market for Home + Lifestyle... more »
At The Portsmouth Shop, Family Business Includes the Customers
Portsmouth, RI - When the folks who run The Portsmouth Shop on East Main Road say they love their customers like family, they mean it.When Sarah Zlydaszek, daughter of JoAnn Ryder, had a baby, her... more »
