Shopping

How NJ Downtowns Are Reinventing Themselves in the Face of Change

As New Jersey’s retail landscape changes, so does the idea of the once-typical shopping district.

By | April 6, 2022

Sisters Jennifer Matthews and Julia Biancella Au of Tempaper & Co.

These NJ Sisters Were Early Pioneers of Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper

Tempaper & Co., a family-owned business in Brick, offers hundreds of readily removable designs.

Danielle Zinn stands in her shop, Curated Home & Living in Montclair

Montclair Shop Owner Carefully Curates Home Goods: ‘Less Is More’

At Curated Home & Living in Montclair, Danielle Zinn strives to stock pieces that excite the senses and work in any space.

Florist Valerie Braverman of Brave Floral in Maplewood

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Valerie Braverman of Maplewood's Brave Floral breaks down the maintenance levels of four beautiful indoor plants.

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