Consignment shop

Here are some of the comments we made during our recent visit to Medina: “Oh my God! » ; “Do you believe that? » ; and my favorite, “It’s delicious.” It was a day full of surprises and it happened a few weeks ago when my friend, Eva Nicklas, and I were deciding where to […]

By CHERYL JENSEN Progress Rooster Cottage Store Attendant Kym greets customers and offers them free gifts at the Mesquite Store Open Day held over the weekend. PHOTO BY JASON ANDRUS/Progress It was a holiday gift giving extravaganza last weekend at The Rooster Cottage Consignment Gallery. The Mesquite Boutique held its Fall Open House and Customer […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – As Black Friday approaches, small businesses want to remind you to buy local. Mahoney’s Outfitters, a family business in Johnson City, has seen the effects of price hikes and has done its best not to let it interfere too much with its in-store prices. Owner Dan Mahoney says more money […]

Good morning everyone! It’s me, Ian, here with the Thursday edition of the Roanoke Daily. Today you will find news about… City of Roanoke considering fire alarm ordinance Fleet Feet Owners Retire Salem Rescue Team turns 90 Let’s make the engine! But first, today’s weather: Cold with periods of sunshine. High: 44 Low: 29. Here […]

Take a tour inside the First Street Napa mall. The center is almost entirely rented and includes more than 45 shops and restaurants. Jennifer Huffman, register In April 2018, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics became the first national tenant to open in Napa’s newly redeveloped First Street Napa Mall. It was also the […]

The slogan “reduce, reuse, recyclehas been around for decades. But it’s only more recently that the fashion industry has begun to consider how such actions could improve their sustainability efforts while giving their clothes a second life. American recycling day takes place on November 15 with the aim of raising awareness on how to recycle, […]

Her name is Theresa, but you can call her Sweet Tee. “That’s my nickname, and that’s what my friends and family have always called me,” said Theresa Barrett, owner of Sweet Tee’s Designer Consignment and Antique Boutique. After spending nearly 30 years successfully running consignment stores in the 30A South Walton County AreaBarrett knew it […]

The Little Sweeties Consignment Shop, formerly known as Oh Sew Sweet Boutique, located at 210 East Street, will open to the public today, just in time for holiday shopping weekend deals. “This idea stems from our tornado relief efforts last December,” said owner Alaina Scott. “We have seen so many families suffer during this time […]

It’s a warm and fuzzy feeling when you shop for the holidays and find that one-of-a-kind item perfect for someone on your gift list. It’s a lot more fun to find it IRL than online, and it also helps keep local makers and other vendors going. Here’s a roundup of the pop-up sales and other […]

Tucked away on the corner of La Mesa Boulevard, women’s resale boutique Act II is celebrating its 40th year of dressing up locals with lightly worn, “soft on your budget” clothing. Owned by 89-year-old Dolores Buller, the store specializes in second-hand items that are on-trend with today’s styles. After her divorce, Buller said, she found […]

WOODMERE, Ohio — Julie Leddy, CEO and co-owner of Cleveland Consignment Shoppe, says it’s rare for a store to stay open for 10 years and continue to grow. “I feel like retail in Cleveland is tough, in general,” she said. “Being a boutique is hard, and then a pandemic on top of everything else is […]

“Essentially, you’re building a collection of items that you love to wear and feel good in.” It is widely believed that Albert Einstein wore the same outfit every day to avoid wasting brainpower deciding what to wear. Whether or not that’s true is up for debate, but that hasn’t stopped thinkers and leaders — including […]

The real real increases its size range with the addition of a new partnership. In partnership with the inclusive feminine brand 11 Honoré, The real real will add some 430 extended size styles luxury items to its range of returnable goods. 11 Honoré shipped its private label products as well as items from parent retailer […]

Good Things Thrift & Craft Shop is located at 14 Washington Road in Waldoboro. The lobster traps in the lower left were donated by a local fisherman. Peggy Davis said parking is available for area fishermen to sell directly to customers. (photo Elisabeth Walztoni) Running a thrift store was not part of Ron and Peggy […]

For the past few weeks I’ve been in an extreme state of closet cleaning. Living in a small apartment in New York is never easy when you’re an avid buyer, and I’ve reached my limit. I find it hard to let go of things I once loved or never wore, which has led to several […]

Calcutta, October 17: The West Bengal Forest Department on Sunday seized smuggled snake venom with an estimated street value of Rs 30 crore in the Ghoshpukur forest range in Darjeeling district. According to Ghoshpukur Range Ranger Ranger Sonam Bhutiya, the venom weighing around 2.4kg was stored in a crystal jar. West Bengal shock: Passenger pushed […]

Charity Harrington and Amy Miller, former English teachers at the Odyssey Institute in Buckeye, were looking to start a new chapter in their lives. So they opened the Immortal Trees bookstore in Avondale. “We just let go of our teaching contracts last spring and we’ve finished the year,” Harrington said. “Before that, we used to […]

WATERVILLE, Maine – A consignment store in downtown Waterville is preparing to close after more than a decade in business and relocate to Portland. Madlyn’s new and used consignment shop opened in 2010 and leased space under L. Tardif Jeweler, a local business on Main Street. The store moved a few doors down to 42 […]

Phil Gardner, left, and Andrea Bowen-Gardner pose inside their San Luis Obispo Timeless Treasures consignment store. Photo courtesy of Kevin Rock A judge ruled there was enough evidence in the embezzlement case against the former owner of Timeless Treasures consignment shop to take the case to court. Andrea Bowen-Gardner, who owned the former San Luis […]

GENEVA – Sixty shopkeepers from downtown Geneva are coming together for the fourth year of the Festival d’Automne, which includes a self-guided Jack-O’-Lantern walk from 5pm to 8pm on Friday October 7 and a First Fridays event where shops stay open later, offer promotions and fall new arrivals, according to a press release. Participating businesses […]

Knoxville, Tenn. (WATER) – The greatest adult fashion shopping experience is back in Knoxville. StateMint Style Consignment offers the best clothes, shoes, accessories and more twice a year. Their fall sale is back and has a record number of consignees this year. The sale will run at Powell at the Knoxville Expo Center through Sunday, […]

After closing for over a month for the summer reorganization, the Assistance League of Pasadena’s Craft Fair gift shop is now open for sale among a wide assortment of beautiful and unique handcrafted items. As the primary philanthropic organization of the Pasadena Relief League, the Craft Fair Gift Shop has operated as a consignment shop […]

It will be the first full weekend since the West Seattle Bridge reopened, and businesses invite you to celebrate. Here’s what’s happening tomorrow (Saturday, September 24): SIDEWALK SALE: All day at The Junction, participating merchants will hold sidewalk sales on Saturday. This includes offers – depending on the West Seattle Junction Associationfor example, the To […]

Just to be clear, your campus is trash. Every generation of OSU students or locals thinks their generation’s version of the High Street corridor was better than any version that currently exists. I want the record to show that this is a debate that is officially and empirically dead. The fact that you can call […]

Municipal equality The Index examines cities across the United States and ranks them by how inclusive their municipal laws are – In the 2021 MEI survey, 11 Michigan cities were surveyed. Lansing earned an overall score of 87, making it one of the best places in Michigan for LGBTQ citizens, families, and businesses. state news […]

The grand opening of Pembroke’s first Aboriginal community hub took place on Saturday. Located inside the Pembroke Mall and open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., it is described as a safe space where Indigenous people can come together to connect and reconnect with their culture. “They wanted a safe space where […]

ADA, Michigan — Breathe new life into your old clothes while helping a good cause! Runway Angels is a new West Michigan consignment store that only does one outfit at a time. Co-owner Wendy Rodriguez tells us the shop works to build their community and make you feel like a million bucks. “I like consignment […]

Events: Fall Fun You Can’t Miss ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Lots of fun fall family events popping up across the county starting this weekend. Reserve the dates! Community events can be submitted to [email protected] New events will be added here and to our ongoing community events calendar. September 15: Cedar Hill Farmers […]

NATCHEZ – Miss Lou’s best, including barbers, doctors, caterers, photographers, mechanics, restaurants, retailers and more, received their due recognition Tuesday night at the Natchez Democrat’s 2022 annual Best of Miss-Lou awards. This event uses online voting for locals to choose their favorite businesses and people serving their community and thus raise the bar in the […]

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – A facade improvement grant from the Bloomfield Center Alliance (BCA) recently gave a local storefront a brand new look. According to the BCA, a building at 65 Washington Street was recently transformed through its facade improvement grant program. The band shared the news in a recent social media post: “Have you noticed […]

Thrifty shoppers know that fashionable and unique clothes can come second-hand. Two Ottawa friends who have found success online during the pandemic selling children’s clothing on consignment have expanded their home-based business to a storefront. Connoisseurs, know: The mini frugal That’s where it happens. At the start of the pandemic, friends Amy Dijkema and Aly […]

First, Dawn Sinclair brings the Burning Sage to Manitobah’s entrance. “We bless everyone who walks through these doors,” she said, blowing smoke. “We pray that they have a safe journey and learn the lessons they need.” She carries the sage-filled conch shell around the perimeter of the shop – above the displays of loafers and […]

The Grand Morristown offers fun entertainment this weekend…and solemn memories of the terrorist attacks 21 years ago. Scroll down for more details. Check out our convenient calendar for even more activities and add your own eventstoo. THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 2022: The Morristown and Township Library present yoga on his side lawn at 10 a.m. Free. […]

2. Make sure it’s the real deal. We’ve all heard horror stories of people buying designer accessories online at a price that’s too good to be true. Fraud is everywhere online, which is unfortunately just a shitty reality of the used goods market. No one wants to be sewn up with a fake, so do […]

The Fayetteville Observer honored top restaurants, businesses, organizations and other professionals in more than 150 categories at the 28th annual Readers’ Choice Awards last month. Below is a list of the 2022 winners. Click here to see the finalists in each category. Beauty and health Audiologist: Caroline Herring, AuD Hair Salon: Pinky’s Chop Shop Eye […]

A $5 and $10 sale at Bad Dog Co. — a vintage store in the Glebe — saw a line stretch around the block in late August, with shoppers eager to buy curated streetwear pieces for a bargain. Luke Webster, who co-owns the store with girlfriend Sian Richard, says August was their best month at […]

Close your eyes and imagine the Internet of 2005 in your mind. It’s much smaller, there’s hardly any Facebook, and Twitter and Instagram don’t exist yet. But do you buy online? This is the key question. Yes, sites like Amazon were huge even in 2005, but the online retail climate was very different than today. […]

Between Carlien Winegar and his mother-in-law Christina Winegar-Anderson, the two Napans run a total of six business ventures, from real estate to “flipping” furniture. Their newest effort might be one of the most visible: Dovetail Boutique Consignment. The new consignment store officially opened on August 19 at the former Napa Valley Traditions store at 1202 […]

Last week, the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) foiled an attempt by a syndicate to export illicit drugs through Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, a suspect, Jonah Chukwuemeka, was arrested while clearing passengers on […]

EQuine enthusiasts from across the East End and beyond will travel to Bridgehampton this month to celebrate the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, which easily ranks as the most anticipated equestrian event of the season. While the competition’s show grounds and the celebrities in attendance are a sight to behold, there are also plenty of […]

Comment this story Comment The son of a late Georgetown socialite has settled a lawsuit he filed against his mother’s romantic partner, who he accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry and other valuables from him , and then resell them. The settlement appears to end a costly 20-month legal battle […]

ST. LOUIS — A rotating rack of glasses hangs above Procure’s checkout, alongside a display of pearl bracelets and a box of eco-responsible lip balm. The store across from City Foundry’s Food Hall in downtown also offers beer koozies and bucket hats; a multitude of CBD products; yoga accessories, baby accessories and dog accessories. There […]

HOPKINTON — A 29-year-old Taunton man has been charged with impaired driving in an oncoming traffic accident that killed another man on I-495 in Hopkinton early Wednesday morning. Massachusetts State Police said troopers arrested Devin Arroyo at a hospital following the crash, which happened around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday. The deceased man has not yet been […]

Back to School: Whether you and your family have been looking forward to it or dreading it for weeks, it’s officially happened. And let’s just say back-to-school shopping will be Dear This year. Not only do you have a lot to buy, but there’s also all this inflation going on. But even though your list […]

WON’T YOU COME TO PLAY? Samara Snapp wants to keep fashion local and low-priced with her new thrift store, Dear Prudence. Steal at all costs with downtown Eau Claire’s newest thrift store, Dear Prudence. Samara Snapp, owner of Dear Prudence Thrift Boutique (515 Wisconsin St.), dreamed up the idea for her business in 2020. However, […]

With Indiana University’s fall semester officially beginning later this month, many students are going on their own for the very first time. Whether furnishing a dorm room or a first apartment, here are some Bloomington treasures to add personal touches to make the new space feel more like home. Surplus Store UI Excess UI is […]

Here are the 10 best vintage stores in Portland, according to Yelp PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As the Portlandia song goes, “The ’90s dream lives on in Portland,” and that dream wouldn’t be possible without Portland’s plethora of vintage clothing stores. Walk through one of Portland’s main shopping areas and it’s almost impossible not to […]

One of Metro Vancouver’s newest luxury consignment stores is having a huge sale this weekend, with discounts between 50% and 80%. South Rock Resale has been open in South Surrey for around five months and the owners – friends turned business partners – have amassed such a large collection of goods that they have decided […]

Warren is a vibrant food and visual arts community. Main Street sees a lot of traffic as it is on Route 114, but there is so much to explore. Nearby Water Street is home to local artists, unique clothing boutiques, incredible cuisine and more. If you want to navigate Warren like a local, take a […]

You don’t have to believe in metaphysics to vibrate with the special energy that emanates from Positively Fourth Street. Maybe it’s the crystals and gemstones for sale in the downtown Santa Rosa shop – sacred rocks that many say have magical, healing and restorative powers. Perhaps it’s the array of handmade scarves and other knick-knacks […]

At this point, there is room on the internet for all types of fashion lovers. If you’re looking to shop more sustainably and affordably, you’ve probably found yourself scrolling through hundreds of videos of people running through thrift stores and consignment stores around the world, finding great fashion at low prices. This special corner of […]

Live United by Erin Haag Kathy was one of the first people I met when I took over. At first, it was an admiration for her dazzling smile, her sense of style and her fabulous jewelry. Later, we bonded over cute dogs. It took me a while to understand her role as community involvement with […]

LANGHORNE, Pa. — Here’s an inflation-buster for families with young children looking to stretch their dollars further. A pop-up consignment sale offering gently used clothing, toys and equipment for infants, children and young families is coming to the Oxford Valley Shopping Center for just four days in early August. Just Between Friends will be holding […]

Students and teachers will be back in class before we know it and with higher than usual prices this year, back to school shopping could be quite pricey. ROGERS, Ark. – Arkansas students and teachers will be back in the classroom before we know it and with higher-than-usual prices this year, back-to-school shopping could be […]

wslate Do you have a closet full of perfectly attractive clothes, shoes, and bags that you haven’t touched in months? Do they seem to be looking at you asking, “Why did you even buy me?” as you reach for the same kurti you wore yesterday and the day before? If you answered yes to any […]

INDIANAPOLIS AND GREENWOOD — Hundreds of people visited two fundraisers Saturday to help the families of those killed in the mass shooting at Greenwood Park Mall. Husband and wife Victor and Rosa Pineda were laid to rest on Saturday. They were remembered for the blessings they shared with family and friends. Pedro worked in construction […]

By Bruce Goodwin II , Associate Editor @brucegood_ Bruce is a sneaker-obsessed pop culture junkie from Queens. He is a proud graduate of St. John’s University and is currently the associate editor of Cassius. Bruce hails from Complex as a social media guru and honed his sneaker savvy as an editor at Sneaker News. He […]

Good morning! Here’s a look at what’s happening in town. Ready? First, today’s weather forecast: Hot with a heavy thunderstorm. High: 93 Low: 69. Here is our first local sponsor. Find out what they can do for you: Are you or someone close to you looking to relocate or downsize during your golden years? Crowning […]

Tate Gregory and Matthew Smith, two winemakers from William Chris Vineyards in Hye, take their lunch break at Wakepoint LBJ in Kingsland. Wakepoint is a hotspot for boaters and locals in Kingsland that overlooks the merge of the Colorado River, Llano River and Lake LBJ. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey By Dakota Morrissiey July 19, […]

ESG Outlook is the Sourcing Journal’s series of discussions with industry leaders to get their perspective on their company’s latest environmental, social and governance initiatives and their own personal sustainability efforts. In this Q&A, Megan Stoneburner, fiber and materials director of the non-profit Textile Exchange, explains why the industry needs to get out of its […]

BATAVIA — There came a time when Alisa Pastecki got stuck with too much baby clothes and kids clothes. His solution? Open a consignment shop. Now she has one at 56 Harvester Center – Thoughtful Kids Consignment. The idea to start the boutique was born out of an “abundance of needs,” mostly for herself and […]

Comment this story Comment Haley LaFloure picked up a few dozen donuts on her way to work. She forgot it was Friday. The surprise she had planned for her colleagues turned out to be upon her: the desk was empty. Everyone else at the St. Louis investment firm where she works had decided to end […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Soaring gasoline, food and rent prices have pushed U.S. inflation to a low new four-decade peak in Juneputting further pressure on households and likely sealing the case for another big interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing costs to follow. Consumer prices rose 9.1% from a year earlier, the […]

If you’re looking for ways to get money for things you no longer need or want, there are a number of options online and locally where you could win the top prize. You just need to know where to look. Here are some reliable places to get rid of your old stuff for the best […]

Pleasant! You’ve saved enough to finally move out of your parents’ house, visited a bunch of open units, and found a place you can call home that won’t kill your bank account. After you thoroughly Read and sign your lease, you need to start making a list of the essentials you need for a functional […]

Tina Koeppe grew up saving. When she was younger, she spent weekends in thrift stores with her mother, looking for trinkets and unique clothes, but especially looking for quality items to fit into her family’s tight budget. Now in her 40s and with a daughter of her own, Ms. Koeppe has carried the economy from […]

Mom buys school clothes with her son Getty Images It’s no secret that back-to-school shopping puts a strain on your budget. In 2021, families planned to spend an average of $848.90 on back-to-school items for children in elementary through high school, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation. Parents of students expected […]

Mischa Barton drops off some lightly used clothes at a thrift store before indulging in an ice cold drink By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 6:53 p.m. EDT, July 3, 2022 | Updated: 7:01 p.m. EDT, July 3, 2022 Mischa Barton raced in style on Sunday. The OC vet, 36, was spotted dropping off clothes […]

If you look too quickly, you might think the Edifier MP230 Bluetooth speaker is actually a bedside radio from the 60s. Bluetooth speaker are more than its surface-level aesthetics. In general, Edifier has carved out a nice little niche for itself in the market by developing high-design speakers that reasonably beat their price in terms […]

Nothing is free, and the true cost of the clothes we bring into our lives must be taken into account more than ever. We spend far less of our income on clothes today than in the 1950s, but we buy far more. The result, inevitably, is a glut of shoddy, trendy fashion that ends up […]

CEDAR FALLS – Tucked away in a residential neighborhood on a brick street is a beloved consignment store that has stood the test of time for just over 37 years. However, Gilgen’s Consignment Furnishings at 115 W. 16th St. will not reach 40. The owner has decided that his last day of business will be […]

It’s time again for the summer reading program at the South Portland Public Library. Starting June 11, South Portland Public Library cardholders of all ages can sign up to participate in Summer Reading. There will be separate reading programs for kids, teens, and adults, each with their own challenges and prizes. The program will run […]

Calling all home stewards! Miami has a new consignment store and showroom and it’s a wealth of things you’ll want in your home. Miami-based decluttering service The Local Flea To deletestocks used furniture and decor that you can buy online or IRL in its 10,000 square foot warehouse in Doral (7457 NW 55th St). Unlike […]

For women in Midland, finding a dress for a formal event can be a daunting task. Outfits for proms, proms, charity events, or fancy dinner parties can break her wallet. Because of this difficulty, Debbie Hightower has made it more accessible and affordable for Midland women to find a dress at a discount. The Party […]

REED CITY — Homemade & More Consignment is a new store that opened a month ago in downtown Reed City. Owned by former factory worker Kristopher Cross, the store offers homemade goods, antiques, specialty items and decorations, t-shirts, jewelry, coffee mugs, stickers, blankets and more. Almost all of the store’s products are homemade by artisans, […]

Wedding consignment shops are seeing an increase in options after COVID changed many couples’ wedding plans. INDIANAPOLIS — Daniela Pretorius knows the value of a dollar. That’s why she doesn’t spend them all on a wedding dress. “The dresses I was looking at were around $2,000,” Pretorius said. “That’s a lot of money for a […]

Every summer, thousands of people flock to a medieval village of Larkspur, where sword swallowers, maidens and palm readers appear every weekend to entertain the masses. With the Colorado Renaissance Festival Back for its 47th season this Saturday, we turned to Her Royal Highness Kristy Ekiss, Festival Operations Manager and Queen of the Kingdom (look […]

by Hazel Choi The Columbia City Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in the Columbia City neighborhood of the Rainier Valley. According HistoryLink.org, there are 14 historic sites in Columbia City. Over the past few decades, the region has undergone enormous changes due to development and gentrification. Community amenities in the area […]

Julie Wainwright (pictured), who in 2011 founded The RealReal, the now public online marketplace for authenticated second-hand luxury goods, has stepped down as CEO and chairman after 11 years at the helm of the company . RealReal is currently looking for a new CEO. During the transition, Rati Sahi Levesque, its President and Chief Operating […]

How to save money when buying clothes With the summer weather starting to set in, you might want to buy some new clothes for the holidays or just for fun. CHICAGO – With the summer weather starting to set in, you might want to buy some new clothes for the holidays or just for fun. […]

WADSWORTH, Ohio – Wadsworth, once the game capital of the world, continues to lead the way in creating a vibrant and growing community, with everything from a thriving downtown retail scene to events family events such as the annual Blue Tip Festival. “For me, it’s postcard America,” said Daneen Kreuzer, who with her husband Dave […]

Below is a list of the best children’s clothing in Aurora, CO. To help you find the best kids clothes located near you in Aurora, we’ve put together our own list based on this list of points. Aurora’s Best Kids Clothes: The top rated Children’s Clothing in Aurora, CO are: Child to child – Aurora […]

NAPLES, FL, June 04, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — We are all looking for ways to support each other and sustain each other in this crazy economy. Inflation affects everything from food and gas prices to housing. Our budgets are stretched to the limit and broken. Rather than first thinking of taking a trip to your big […]

We recently shared stories telling the story of communities in southern Kentucky, like Kyrock and South Union. This week we head to northern Hart County, where we find the region’s largest thriving Amish community. In the late 1980s, these families began migrating to the Horse Cave and Munfordville area from Geauga County, Ohio. Horse-drawn buggies […]

OLYPHANT — In business along West Lackawanna Avenue for 17 years, consignment shop owner Marisa Fabri regularly prays for the well-being of the borough. × This page requires JavaScript. Javascript is required for you to play premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmp 52J 27E6C [email protected]=:46 D6:K65 H92E E96J 36=:6G65 H2D [email protected] […]

Leanne Mausey owns “UpStyle,” a Carterville business that resells men’s and women’s clothing at a fraction of retail price. The O’Dells The South Some people like to shop at thrift stores. Others really enjoy organizing, pricing, and selling items at garage sales. Leanne Mausey is one of them. In fact, Mausey and her daughter Paige […]

A family business offering restored furniture, local artisan products and do-it-yourself home decor workshops is moving to Lehigh County. Uniquely Lopez Co., co-owned by husband and wife Juan and Dawn Lopez, will move in the coming weeks from its one-year location at the South Mall on Lehigh Street in Salisbury Township to the Village West […]

Raising awareness of the end of life of our wardrobe and educating consumers on how to properly recycle fashion is essential for a more sustainable future for the industry. In 2018 alone, Americans threw more than nine million tons of clothes and shoes in landfills across the country, according to the United States Environmental Protection […]

Chip shops battered by a “perfect storm” of Covid-19, inflation and war in Ukraine could suffer a “tidal wave of closures” with major job losses, industry experts fear. They have warned that soaring costs caused by shortages of fish, potatoes, cooking oil and flour are causing an unprecedented crisis for Ireland’s 450 chippers. Top industry […]

On a recent Saturday, my daughter, Rachel, my son, Jeremy, my daughter-in-law, Rose, and I went to a much larger town for a restaurant and some shopping. We dined in a restaurant that had decorative old-fashioned tiles in its ceiling. They reminded me of the sections of Grandma Williams’ pie saver doors (but of course, […]