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Almost Home Features Works By Local Artists
BUCHANAN -- After years of being in the retail gifts, art and framing business in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Bea Warren returned to her native Niles, not really intending to open another business.But despite the downturn... more »
Unique gift shop celebrates 40th anniversary
Iron Mountain -- Friday was the 40th anniversary of the Wishing Well, a pseudo gift shop and antique museum in downtown Iron Mountain.The Wishing Well sells, or has on display, just about anything imaginable.Owners Don... more »
Consumers Spending More In La Salle County
The busy holiday shopping season, which spans the final three months of the year, can represent a make-it-or-break-it period for many owners and operators of stores and restaurants.And last year, the final three months of... more »
Harriston Woman Louise Cadney’s Creations On Display At The Frog Farm
HARRISTON — "Stop! I see an alligator," Louise Cadney excitedly told her husband one day as they were driving.That alligator was a piece of wood, part of a tree limb, and it's now painted green,... more »
New Gift Shop Opens In Dunbar Township
When Lillian Ronzio bought the house next to her business she wasn't sure what she would do with it.But since it shared a driveway with The Natural Way, located on Route 119, which she owns,... more »
Castle On The Hill Gift Shop Includes Substantial Little Maroon Collection
The high school has been closed for almost four decades, but that doesn't mean its alumni's allegiance is gone. Former students of Sioux City's Central High School have dug into their closets and found memorabilia... more »
Setting Up Shop In The Filberg Lodge
Mr. Filberg's former office has been transformed. Located on the second floor of the historic Filberg Lodge, visitors will now see delicate crystal vases that sparkle in the sun, vintage silver, and British and Asian... more »
NYIGF Presents Five-Day Seminar Series & Special Events During Summer 2011 Market
WHITE PLAINS, NY, A full five days of value-added programming – including educational sessions, industry social events, product awards, featured displays and buyer promotions – will be offered to buyers and suppliers during the summer... more »
Peking Handicraft’s Latest Trina Turk Pillows Deliver Colorful Panache
(San Francisco, Calif.) -- Peking Handicraft, Inc., an international manufacturer and wholesaler of high quality home decor, tabletop and giftware items, recently debuted its vivacious Ogee Pillows, from the company's renowned Trina Turk Residential collection.The... more »
Former Joss Employees Revive Eclectic Rehoboth Beach Shop
REHOBOTH BEACH -- Whether it's a wedding, birthday or just because, Joss II has a wide variety of gifts for every occasion.The store -- which opened April 1 -- is owned by Dina Deakyne, former... more »
Manager Works And Lives In Country Store
Vann Kent is truly at home in his store.Kent, 61, and his 12-year-old cat, T.Ger spend their days inside the Persnickety II, a country gift store that doubles as their residence."I actually love living here,"... more »
Two Seattle Businesses, Hadley Stilwell and Mama K’s Play Clay, Win Coveted 2010 Eileen Fisher Business Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
Seattle (April 2011) - HadleyStilwell, a designer of unique tailored and professional clothing line for breastfeeding and pumping mothers, and Mama K's Play Clay, a maker of all-natural play dough with hints of aromatherapy to... more »
