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Kirkland's, a national retailer specializing in home decor, appears to be returning to Mishawaka. But the store is not planning to move back into the mall. Instead, Kirkland's will be opening inside an older Grape Road strip center. Construction is...

People come back to Ocean City for the traditions — a favorite restaurant, beach spot or mini-golf course. For visitors looking to try something different, this season has a lot of new things to offer, whether you eat at the town's new (and only)...

Did it come with a card attached that says, "Thank you for being a friend"? A 1991 painting depicting a topless Bea Arthur that was created by artist John Currin has sold at an auction Wednesday for $1.9 million. The sale was part of a larger Christie's...

Action sports and high fashion may not seem like the most likely of companions, but in the past decade designers have done more than dip a toe into surf culture; they have embraced the easygoing, sun-drenched lifestyle common to Southern California and...

— Within 30 seconds in her airy, orchid-filled office three floors above Central Park, Betty Halbreich had zeroed in on one of my chief torments as a professional woman. "I know why you have a problem with pants," Halbreich said dryly, patting...

The early years of Andy Spade's influence on the fashion world are well-documented: In 1993, he helped launch the Kate Spade handbag line with his future wife (the eponymous Kate). That was followed in 1996 by the Jack Spade line of utilitarian men's...

Though the telltale blooms of spring aren't sprouting up along sidewalks and stoops quite yet, they're all over the shelves this season. After a solid showing last spring and fall on the designer runways, florals have blown up big-time in mainstream...

Stephanie Sack owns Vive La Femme, a snappy Bucktown boutique for plus-size fashionistas. While her store tends to be more flattering focused than trend conscious, she says that accessories play a major role in pulling a complete look together. “...

Getting the nerve to rid your closet of unwanted clothing, accessories and shoes is one hurdle; deciding what to do with the excess trimmings is another. Enter The Social Closet, a new online service founded on the premise of finding treasures in your...

Opening Ceremony is going on spring break -- sort of. According to fashion industry trade paper WWD, the retailer has collaborated on a line of merchandise for the upcoming Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens and James Franco flick “Spring Breakers.&...

When the United States government needs high tech electronic equipment, like circuit boards, one of the manufacturers it relies on is located in Lynchburg. Advanced Manufacturing Technology, or AMTI, has been based in the city for 10 years. "This...

BEAUTY / HOME ACCESSORIES D.L. & Co.: 417 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, (310) 205-0025), dlcompany.com. Candles in enamel apple-shaped boxes, Madame Pompadour candle busts, pocket watches with solid perfume inside, diffusers and curiosities such as...