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Pretty Pebble Polishes Up for Official Launch Party

Aberdeen, UK - Pretty as a picture, the pastel hues of Pebble shone out into the streets of Rosemount as crowds gathered for the gift shop’s opening night.Guests piled into the tiny shop on Rosemount... more »

New Shop Focuses on Creativity, Teamwork

Liberty, MO - There’s a new place to shop for unique, one-of-a-kind repurposed home décor, antiques and local crafts in Liberty.Stone Cottage opened Jan. 8 in the Shops at Corbin Mill at 131 S. Water... more »

Guilford Boutique Showcases Local Talent

Guilford, CT - If you don’t drive slowly past the Connecticut Shoreline Arts Boutique, you might just miss it, if not for the small roadside sign that reads “local arts sold here” in colorful chalk.The... more »

The Heart’s Still in It: Downtown Boutique Keeps up With Trends for 30 Years

Winona, MN - Lynne Hartert was 10 years into a career as a teacher when she found her heart’s true desire.Instead of giving someone the gift of knowledge, she yearned to help a person find... more »

Heights Craft Stores Foster ‘Shop Local’ Effort

Houston, TX - Some Heights shops are basing their businesses on support of local artists and artisans eager to take advantage of the community's eclectic retail climate and high-end clientele.Sparrow and the Nest and Roundtable... more »

Rachel’s Rumors; Locally Made, Unique Items Offered at New Shop

Springhill, AR - Last week I visited The Blue Kite Boutique at the Sims Place shopping center in Springhill, where I found some interesting merchandise and a great story.Marla Stanton of Conway is the owner... more »

Shop Within Campbell’s Caters To Crafty Sales

Superior, WI - For years, Campbell employees have been asked where the gift section is, and now they have a place to point.The Old Hutch, a fenced area within the store filled with craft items,... more »

Carriage Creek is a Local Gift and Craft Shop That Has a Rich History in the Syracuse Area

Syracuse, NY - It's not new, in the scheme of things, but it might be new to you. Check out Carriage Creek, a gift and coffee shop in the Kirkville/North Manlius flats. Carriage Creek has... more »