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Colorful Nook For Artists
Payson, AZ – It only takes quick look inside the newly opened Nook to hook the senses. Colorful paintings, ceramics, textiles and jewelry from 30 Rim Country and Arizona artists fill the tiny space off the Beeline Highway in the Swiss Village Shops.
The Art Nook is the creation of co-owners Glenda Roark, 78, and Solveig “Sally” Myers, 80, two local artists and friends who wanted a place to display the talent of local artists.
On March 15-16, the Art Nook will hold a grand opening celebration at 802 N. Beeline Highway.
New Del Mar Decor Shop Unique in its Fair Trade-Only Values
Del Mar, CA – There’s a new home decor shop in downtown Del Mar, and every item in it tells a story — from the handwoven baskets that still smell like the campfire their African artisans gathered around to the artistic metal wall hangings crafted in Haiti from recycled oil drums.
But those stories would remain unknown if it weren’t for fair trade enthusiasts such as Betsy and Jude Paganelli of Carmel Valley, who opened the shop Fair Trade Decor on March 3 at 1412 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014.
“We had paper on the doors and we’re still stocking but people were wanting
Business Hits Sweet Spot with Customers
Beloit, IL – Beloit’s downtown will be a little sweeter thanks to Scott and Teala Lamoreux. The couple opened a candy, chocolate and popcorn shop in Beloit’s downtown at 314 State St. on Valentine’s Day.
Celebrating five years in business, Northwoods Premium produces hand-made candies including toffee, fudge and brittle, fine chocolates such as turtles and meltaways and a variety of gourmet popcorn including kettle corn, caramel, cheddar and specialty flavors.
Tadpole: A Modern Mom-and-Pop Shop on Clarendon Street
Boston, MA – If your image of a mom-and-pop shop doesn’t quite match Tadpole, then you and David Hauck are of the same mind.
Mr. Hauck is half of the husband-and-wife team that owns the “modern children’s store” on Clarendon Street.
Open Call for Participants in Whereoware’s 2013 Gift + Home Survey
Whereoware, an online strategy, design, development, and marketing company, recently announced the launch of a new Gift & Home technology survey, open to all vendors and retailers. The survey explores how vendors and retailers use technology, and how this affects showroom, website, email, and social performance. The results of this survey will form the basis of Whereoware’s 2013 Gift and Home Infographic.
Why participate in the 2013 survey? You will discover how you stack up to your peers and walk away with some new ideas.
Tervis Gets a Thirst for Knowledge
Tervis®, the innovator of insulated drinkware, takes an imaginative approach with a new collection of designs that celebrates the rich heritage and natural wonder and beauty of the world around us.
Spicy Bean & Salsa Con Queso – Gourmet Du Village
In response to consumers asking for hotter and spicier flavours, Gourmet du Village adds two new tastes to their extensive line of dip mixes “Spicy Bean” and “Salsa Con Queso”.
These new hot dip mixes, ideal for the summer entertaining season, are delicious as appetizers with their Mexican inspired combination of flavours, and their ease of preparation.
Served hot with a bubbling crusty topping, they are perfect for dipping artisan bread, crackers or vegetables.
This new product along with their entire new collection of Gourmet treats can be seen at their showrooms
Dallas Total Home & Gift Market Presents Multiple Buying Opportunities
Dallas Market Center today announced that the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market being held March 21-24 will offer multiple crossover buying opportunities and honor retailers that give back through its The Next Big Give program. The Market is held in conjunction with the Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, Dallas Western Market, Dallas Bridal Market (March 22-24) and the new PBJ: Play. Baby. Juvenile.
Blanche’s Gifts Opens in Chickasaw
Chickasaw, AL – Teresa Goolsby and her daughter, Shannon Griffin, have opened Blanche’s Gifts, a one-stop gift shop, on West Lee Street.
The small, bright yellow 1950s-era shop offers customers an opportunity to purchase everything from baby items to doggie treats. A few antiques and collectibles are also available.
Goolsby named the shop for her mother, Blanche Robinson, who is legally blind, but has always loved to sew and make crafts.
Candle Warmers Etc. Shows How to Enjoy Candles Without Flames
On average 42 candle fires are reported every day, and approximately 20,000 residential fires are caused by candles on an annual basis, resulting in injury, death, and millions of dollars in property damage. In a new home décor video, the flameless candle appliance experts at Candle Warmers Etc. illustrate how to reduce fire risk using decorative electric candle warming lamps, lanterns, plates, and fragrance warmers.
Working Wonders With Wood
Bell Buckle, TN – Walnut Wood Works furniture maker Justin Brady, 23, stands inside the door of the showroom he built recently with his father Tomm at the Readyville Mill.
Retired Teachers Opening Downtown Gift Shop
Middletown, OH – For years, David and Melody Gall’s friends told them to take their passion to the next level — to open a business.
But life got in the way, so the Galls sold their craft items at Barn-n-Bunk in Trenton and at weekend shows.
Then last year, the Lakota School District eliminated its industrial arts program. Because David Gall taught woodworking and small engines, he was out of a job one year short of full retirement.
“It was now or never,” Melody Gall said.
Then she added: “It was now.”
Two Staten Island Women Entrepreneurs Customize Clothing That Speaks of Community Solidarity
Staten Island, NY – There’s nothing “wicked” about native Staten Islanders Nancy Nix and Carolyn Aston-Reese, close friends who share stay-at-home mom status, a passion for creative expression, and a thriving embroidery business named Wicked Stitches.
They hit a home run when they developed Neighbor Hoodies – the popular full-zip sweatshirts and hoodies that proclaim community allegiances.
When Patty Curry, owner of Curry’s Claddagh Gift Shop at 605 Forest Ave., saw the products in late 2011, she loved them and ordered forest green West Brighton versions, with appliqued Black Wa
Stirring up Sweet Success
Savannah, GA – It began simply enough in 1973 when Georgia Nash and her daughter, Pamela Strickland, decided to open a small gift shop in downtown Savannah.
Boldly choosing a River Street location at a time when the cobblestoned waterfront was still mostly vacant or consisted of abandoned warehouses, the two budding entrepreneurs christened their enterprise The Cotton Bale, opening on St. Patrick’s Day and filling it with Habersham Plantation Furniture, Georgia gift products and Christmas ornaments.
Four decades later, that little gift shop is still in the family.
‘God Gave Me The Opportunity’
Shinnston, WV – For Brian Scott Beverly of Shinnston, opening a new business wasn’t a matter of making a buck.
Instead, he opened the Sacred Heart Christian Book & Gift Shoppe because he wanted to bring a positive service to the Shinnston community.
On Tuesday, the shop celebrated its one-year anniversary.
During that time, Beverly has seen his life’s motto, the Golden Rule, come to life in the small town.
Indie Reno Boutique Moves into Wildflower Village With Local Handmade Artisan Treasures
Reno, NV – There’s a new co-op in town. Indie Reno Boutique, and artists co-op-slash-boutique-art gallery recently opened in a gallery at the Wildflower Village complex on Fourth Street.
At Ginty’s in Morristown, Everyday is St. Patrick’s Day
Morristown, NJ – The Irish heart of Morristown beats on DeHart Street.
There, in “de heart” of Morristown, as their radio ads used to claim, are Kathleen Ginty Hyland and Mary Ginty Parker, owners of Ginty’s Irish Gifts, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday.
But first, it’s busy season for the sisters, who just finished outfitting and accessorizing Morristown for the annual Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade and now are looking ahead to selling first communion clothing and gifts.
Hello Dollies!!
Plush toy maker and lifestyle gift creator Douglas Company is saying hello to Dollies, and they are definitely looking swell. There are three new soft toy Dollies in all and they are so very sweet.
From head to toe these adorable baby dolls measure 11″ in length. They are totally snuggly soft and perfect for baby. Cora is playfully stylish in her bright pink butterfly print jammies with splashes of tangerine orange and hints of aqua flowers throughout. Claire Stripes and Dots Baby Doll is precious in her pink romper as she holds tightly to a tiny teddy bear.
NY NOW Offers Exclusive “Market Readiness” Training
Exhibitors participating in the summer 2013 edition of NY NOW®, The Market for Home & Lifestyle (formerly NYIGF®) have exclusive access to a four-part “Market Readiness” program, addressing marketing and selling strategies, tradeshow operations and lead follow-up.
Spring is Blooming With New Little Shirleys
With the season’s first crocuses and daffodils popping out of the ground, Material Good is also cultivating its Spring Collection of Little Shirleys. Six new colors are launching this week in hues of spring: Mermaid, Lightning Bug, Buttercream, Basil, Breezy Blue, and Popsicle.
“Spring is my favorite time of year,” explains Material Good Founder Lauren Burman. “It’s such a fun process discovering new colors.