More than a quarter century ago, Kathy Magaluk was the proud owner of a new gift store in downtown Milford, the Village Peddler.
Running the business was rewarding and enjoyable, she said, but after a few years - as her family grew - the store became too much to handle. So shortly before her third child was born, Magaluk called it quits and focused her energy on being a devoted wife and mother.
These days, with three of her four sons in college and her youngest in high school, Magaluk is thrilled to be back on Main Street with her new store, Acorn Farm. Read more...
Portsmouth — Austrian products in downtown Portsmouth?
Yes — thanks to Sonja Echt, who opened Edelweiss last week.
The official grand opening will be held on Friday and Saturday, complete with refreshments, including champagne and goodies.
Echt met her husband, a physics professor at the University of New Hampshire, when she was still working and living in Innsbruck, in the Austrian region of Tirol. In fact, Echt was her future husband's landlord. Read more...
At Unique Gift & Café Shoppe in Gulf Breeze, the atmosphere is cool and breezy. And with a view of Pensacola Bay —— whether you're sitting on the sprawling deck or in the cozy café area, the ambience makes for a perfect venue for a lunch date, or a chance to browse around for a gift for someone special.
But that's not all that this quaint two-story shop that sits just below the Pensacola Bay Bridge at 47 Gulf Breeze Parkway has to offer.
"We also have a private room upstairs for people who might want to have events like baby showers, birthday parties or prayer group meetings," said Lisa Blocker, co-owner of the shop. The room can seat 15 to 18 people. Read more...
Vidalia, Mississippi — Janet and Bill Hughes had often talked about moving their screen-printing operation out of the family home, but it never seemed to be the right time.
But that all changed recently, when a spot became available in a building they already owned on Carter Street in Vidalia.
A few months back, the previous tenant closed her business and moved out, and Janet Hughes took that as a sign that it was time for her to move in. And, thus, Southern Designs and Gifts was born. Read more...
Montgomery, Ohio - The mother-and-daughter team who run the Little Red Gift Shop here have expanded their business to encourage yuletide shopping year-round.
Betty and Kelly Donnellan last week opened the Christmas Shop next door to the Little Red Gift Shop at 7925 Remington Road.
The new store features a variety of holiday-related gift items for people and pets that it will sell year-round. Read more...
Clothing and gift store owner Candace Love takes pride in the appearance of her clients. She believes that customers of Bou Cou, located just off East Boulevard, want the special attention to their wardrobe that Love offers.
Clients enter the shop located across from Home Depot in The Courtyard to look over the latest from New York designer Worth, and to hear Love's opinion of how the fashions would fit on them.
While she has spent a majority of her working life in the com puter field, the Arizona State University graduate said she has always enjoyed clothing, and knows how important it is for women to look their best. Read more...
Noblesville, IN -- Rori Anderson will open the Linden Tree for business Monday, and she's already wondering what she's gotten herself into.
Anderson, 47, Westfield, is starting her first full-time job since she quit teaching to raise kids more than 20 years ago, though she's worked part time for years, including as a Realtor for F.C. Tucker. The hours have been long, but she's hoping the effort pays off when she opens the doors for customers.
It's her first go as a business owner. Anderson bought the downtown home decor/gift shop at 856 Logan St. after former owner Linda Petit closed the doors Sept. 22.
"I like the store," Anderson said. "I shop here, and I thought: 'How else are you going to get these things?' " Read more...
Kathleen McFall was diving south on Pontiac Trail when she got to Whipple Street and noticed a 'for lease' sign on the corner building.
She had always wanted to open her own store, but never really gave it much thought until her sister, Elena Morrison, encouraged her to call the number listed.
McFall called, met with building owner Richard Phillips, and immediately fell in love. She signed the lease Aug. 30, and opened Kathleen's jewelry and gift shop on Oct. 16. Read more...
Fortunately, it's no longer a secret. Pace is home to a unique new florist and gift shop named The Secret Garden.
If the catchy name and cute little frog sitting amidst purple flowers on the store's sign haven't caught your attention as you drive along U.S. 90, then the story behind the new business will.
Owner Sarah Cummins, 31, is finally realizing her life-long dream of owning her own flower shop. After obtaining a degree in psychology at the University of West Florida and working for 12 years at other flower shops, she's taken her experience and passion for creating and planted seeds for a blooming business. Read more...
Randolph, MA - Stephanie Browne says she became seriously interested in wine when she was out for dinner with friends and wanted to know more about the wine list she was reading. Her husband, Basil, says he awakened her interest in wine on their first date, in New York City, by introducing her to a Pouilly-Fuissé.
However it started, the Brownes have continued their quest to find tasty, memorable wines together. And now, they're sharing that passion with others.
The Brownes, who have been married for 20 years, opened the Bon Vivant Wine Company in Randolph at the end of April, after hatching the idea five years ago and earnestly planning for the past three. Read more...
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