Shop Opening Gifts

Shop signs: then vs. now

"I see you've got a new cheese counter."

"This is a clever little shop. It makes you think it would be fun to own a lamp."

“Sweet mother of Marmaduke... no!”

Important Food Groups

Painting taking root...

'These hors d'oeuvres are real slop, and I mean that in the best sense.'

"Check out this new store."

Brew 'N' Brouhaha

"Attention, everyone! I'd like to introduce the newest member of our family."

"Can I talk to someone who knows something?"

Auto parts, Lite Puff Pastries, & Health Insurance Exchange.

'I agree, this artist will go far and he should start right now!'

'Running your own business means being self-made, unfortunately it also means finding out what you're made of!'

Florist "Say it with cacti"

"I'm looking for something that says country-but-only-an-hour-and-a-half-drive-from-the-city."

'You're no Pollock.'

"I've never seen Tia Carmen so excited about a grand opening."

"We thought about a restaurant and decided we were more of a bookstore."

Instant art

"For an up to date picture, I suggest we reconvene under the table."

Smoke and Mirrors: Harold couldn't work out why his new store wasn't getting any customers.

"Please turn on your cell phones."

Blackjack: free lemonade!

"Strictly organic ingredients section or Russian roulette with genetically modified foods section?"

McCartney art exhibition: 'The only reason they gave him the show is because he's got a famous daughter'

Ino & Frieda's 'Bed and Bagel'

Our changing neighborhood: new store openings.

Rodins rotten juggler

The Battle of the Pictures.

'How do I qualify for the 'Preferred Customer Discount' you're advertising?' 'Do you have a pulse?'

"We got a report that you're rolling in dough."

Capt. Ahab's landlocked brother Morab, searching for the white elephant.

"I'm sorry, this is all very embarrassing but we've decided to open a pub together."

Grand Opening and Closing Down Sale simultaneously occurring.