Decorating with a mixture of modern, vintage and eclectic furnishings offers an atmosphere of versatility and fun, said Tamara Dillard, 32, owner of Sophie’s, a gift shop on North Market Street.
Her keen eye for interesting items is evident in her home and store. At Sophie’s, every item in the 1,800-square-foot space is hand-picked by Ms. Dillard
“I love to go to market to buy things for the store,” she said. “But I have to go by myself because I go crazy having such a good time digging around until I find the perfect things. Most people would lose patience with me.”
Friendships with artisans and other business owners around the country reap rewards too.