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Sweet Gift Idea

Lookin' for a little somethin' to bring to a fab hostess? Or for a sweet office colleague? These confections are actually guest towels- creatively packaged to perfection. Priced from$ 7 - $15 they make great stocking stuffers. Combine with a box of cupcake note cards and it's a yummy treat!

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Smokey Quartz

This season we're in luv with smokey quartz. The color of smoky quartz varies from brown to black and we have some great earrings and necklaces that really show off the earthy beauty of the stones. Here it's combined with citrine another variety of quartz that actually often gets it's juicy color from heat treating amethyst. How it goes from deep purple to this incredible orange is nothing shy of...

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6 Tips for Holiday Card Writing

Wondering what to say in those Holiday cards you just purchased?! Here are a few suggestions... 1. It's not so much what you say or how you say it... it's sending the card that really matters.2. When sending cards to business colleagues- keep it short and simple:Sending all best wishes to you and your family- Kindest regards, Jim Smith3. Had a bad year? Write about what you've learned, where this...

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Window Display Awards

Every holiday season the Short North comes alive with festive displays and trimmings. Each year, the Short North Business Association presents special awards to merchants for their holiday window displays, with categories including creativity, branding and holiday spirit. Congratulations to Flower Child this year's winner... Flower Child - Winner of the 2009 ZenGenius Award of Excellence for Best...

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Holiday Hop Was Great!

Thanks to all of you who braved the cold to celebrate the Shorth North's 25th Anniversary of Gallery Hop. Yesterday's Holiday Hop was one of the best in years for On Paper... great attendance and great sales! This is much welcome news in this economy... so keep those dollars flowing locally and visit The 3/50 Project for more great reasons to shop it local!Photo: shortnorth.org

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