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New Apparel Store Promotes Rural Craftsmanship
India - As the name itself suggests Earthware aims at reviving Indian crafts and skills by bringing about a wide range of Natural and Handcrafted wearables under one roof.The wearables at Earthwear are specially designed... more »
Divas Accessorize With Dingo Bay’s Unique Jewelry
Bradenton, FL - Louise Taylor did not originally plan to make jewelry for a living."I was a bead hoarder," confessed Taylor, who currently owns and operates her own custom jewelry company, Dingo Bay. "I would... more »
Dr. Toy Pronounces Citiblocs Little Builder Rattle Blocs One of This Year’s 10 Best Toys
It's hard to astonish a doctor who has seen it all but CitiBlocs' new "chunky" line of building blocks for little fingers has wowed Dr. Toy, noted child development authority, Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. She's just... more »
Gift & Home Buyers to Find an Expanded Array of Immediate Seasonal Products at the California Market Center During Fall Market
The California Market Center (CMC) will be hosting the CMC Gift & Home Market, September 18-20, 2011, Sunday-Tuesday, 9am to 6pm daily. The CMC's extensive multitude of product spans multiple categories and provides retailers with... more »
Artisan House Introduces C. Jeré Lighting Collection at High Point
Artisan House, designers and crafters of unique, fine-quality metal sculptures for wall, floor and tabletop is re-introducing a collection of classic C. Jeré lighting designs from the 1970's. The 10 piece collection includes chandeliers, table... more »
Toys at the Intersection of Faith and Fun
Keeping kids entertained and quiet in church is no easy task. A 4-year-old just doesn't have the attention span to sit still and listen quietly for 45 minutes. Instead of reaching for dress-up dolls or... more »
Grand Opening of Berkshire Blanket, Suite 939
Opening in time for the Home Fashions Market, this Massachusetts-based company produces exceptionally soft and warm blankets.Berkshire is committed to offering the greatest quality, selection, value and comfort to the most people in the most... more »
‘A Fun, Girly Store’
Winston-Salem, NC - When Friedberg Elementary School let out in June, kindergarten teachers Jennifer Norman and Keri Johnston didn't head for the pool or leave for an extended vacation.They got to work.Norman and Johnston had... more »
Oconee Designer Moves Into Her Own Studio
Athens, GA - Artist and textile designer Jennifer Heynen has been building a following for her jewelry, ceramic beads and fabric designs from her home for the past 14 years, but recently the level of... more »
Q & A: St. Anthony’s Book & Gift Shop
Seymour, CT - Kathleen Conroy-Cass of Seymour is the proprietor of St. Anthony's Book & Gift Shop at 131 Main St. in downtown Seymour.It's one a few brick and mortar Catholic shops left in the... more »
Franconia Heritage Gift Shop Wants to Make Tracks to Telford Train Station
Telford, PA - After four years of looking, the owner of the gift shop at Franconia Heritage Restaurant says the former Telford train station is the right place to open a second store."I think this... more »
Second Local Entrepreneur Picked for the Emmys
Mechanic Falls, ME - A second Central Maine mom has been called to the Emmys.Shannon Bissonnette, founder of the Mechanic Falls-based Better Than Average LLC, Jams, Jellies and Sauces, has been asked to make 800... more »
