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Artisans in the Square

“Shop local” takes on new meaning in this Hingham store, where every item is handmade by a South Shore artist: sterling and beaded jewelry, sand and sea-colored pottery, baskets, paper, textiles, and fine art. And if you spot something that’s “almost” what you want, many artisans will create custom items. 63 South Street, Hingham, 781-749-2590, http://www.artisansinthesquare.com.

Back Bay Veterinary Clinic

The 10-year-old practice’s new digs on Newbury are bigger, more high tech, and a whole lot cushier than the old place up the street. The move added exam rooms, lab improvements, and – key if you have four very short legs – a staircase at a much more reasonable pitch than the one in the old space. Small pets – from dogs and cats to birds and turtles – are examined by natural light in pleasant quarters. You can hardly smell the patients. 288 Newbury Street, Boston, 617-247-2273, http://backbayvet.com

Blank Label

This Boston-based website allows men everywhere to “co-create” custom dress shirts online by choosing fabrics, detailings, and styles from a wide variety of options, then plugging in their size. The finished shirt arrives within three to four weeks. The cost? As low as $45 per shirt. And get this – if there are issues with your shirt, such as incorrect sizing or the wrong fabric, they’ll remake it from scratch. http://blank-label.com

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