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This quilt-covered life started with a dream that wouldn’t die

The population of Tunkhannock will double next Saturday as more than 2,000 people flock to an unusual and beautiful once-a-year sight. Quilts — hundreds of them — will blanket the streets. The handmade quilts will... more »

Panache offers eclectic gift mix

Whitesboro, NY - For about five years, friends Gretchen LaManque and Karlene Cimo knew they wanted to go into business together. They just weren't sure exactly what they wanted to do.A number of ideas -... more »

Stay awhile at La De Da — Gift shop aims for local goods

Detroit Lakes, MN — Those who dropped by La De Da Gifts and Décor late last year got a bit of a surprise. Instead of going inside to find a completely new business, they would see... more »

Cashells: Trying to break out

Everyone likes getting cash, and Donna Fanning believes people will like it even more if the money comes tucked inside a Cashell.The Cashell is Fanning's patent-pending, homespun alternative to gift cards and greeting cards.Each Cashell... more »

Kay Berry launches Custom Engraved Stones

SAXONBURG, PA -- Personalized products have been a big part of our successful relationships with retailers nationwide for over 15 years. We've now gone one step further by introducing Custom Engraved Stones. In response to... more »

Made by hand

You'll find Luisa New York soothing from the moment you see it.It just might take you a couple of minutes to find the new Pleasantville shop filled with all-natural, hand-made skin-care products.Thanks to directions from... more »

Rags to riches: Upcycling trend spawns an industry

The old adage about one person's trash being another's treasure is becoming increasingly true as a growing number of artists and merchants in the Boston area are using yesterday's goods to craft the latest fashions.... more »

Recycling the past at new shop, Re-Enhabit

Portsmouth — Re-Enhabit opened downtown on June 11, and it's one unique store. There is no other store like it in the city. As the company's card says, "Come rediscover the fun and appeal of... more »