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Pair of Furnishings Shops Expands in Orange County
May 5, 2008
Source: Orange County Register

A pair of Orange County furnishings shops have recently expanded. Shabby Chic at Fashion Island and Finders Keepers at The Market Place recently enlarged their digs, Shabby Chic by 50 percent and Finders Keepers by 30 percent.

Finders Keepers has been at The Market Place for nearly two decades and is a moderately priced home-furnishings retailer. Shabby Chic opened in 2001. Of its 10 retail outlets, the Fashion Island store is the only one to feature a children's and baby section, which is a new section for the company.

 
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