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absolutely anything essential

Posted inHoliday Issue 2016

Holiday Spotlight: Absolutely Anything Essential

by Yunhan Wen December 7, 2016December 7, 2016

he fragrance of scented candles swirled out when the door opened. Inside, Kenya Renee, the owner of Absolutely Anything Essential, welcomed customers with a gold-lipstick smile. Absolutely Anything Essential is a gift shop located at 35th Street and King Drive. It is also a retail corridor, which means it leases out space to other vendors […]

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