Thirteen years ago, Angie Lilly began sewing outfits and accessories for her sweet dog, Gabbi, a “morkie” (Maltese/Yorkie). Her creations soon gained popularity with friends and people in the community. Angie discovered her other dog had food allergies and began exploring new options for coping and nutrition. A year later she decided to open Gabbi’s Pet Boutique, offering upscale pet supplies, with a focus on holistic and nutritious products and her own pet fashion line.
Read MoreAfter 18 years working in a local factory, Pat Durham was looking for a lifestyle change better suited to spending time with his young family. In 2002, he and his wife began a wholesale fudge business. The Durhams were attending a New Year’s Eve party when they learned the local garden store on the square was going to close. A few days into 2003, Pat had contacted the landlord of that building and agreed to open a brick-and-mortar fudge shop in downtown Hodgenville.
Read MoreIn August 2018, mother, daughter and grandmother trio April Pryor, Kelsey Pryor and Julie Seely opened Just Sew. A darling sewing shop in downtown Fort Thomas, this small business has brought the art of quilting and sewing to a new generation and put their town “on the map” as a quilting destination.
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