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Sweet Home Bath + Body opens new Plano storefront
The store sells handmade body care and home products such as soaps, bath bombs, candles and wax melts. (Courtesy Sweet Home Bath + Body)
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Sweet Home Bath + Body opened at its new storefront Aug. 15 at 1610 J Ave., Plano. The store, which was previously located at 1035 E. 15 St., Plano, sells handmade body care and home products such as soaps, bath bombs, candles and wax melts. It also offers a variety of private classes where participants can create their own soy candles and bath bombs. 903-347-3427. www.sweethomebath.com
By Makenzie Plusnick
Makenzie graduated from Tarleton State University in 2019 with a degree in communications. While in school, she interned at the Weatherford Democrat and was editor of Texan News Service, a news outlet at Tarleton. She enjoys true crime podcasts, riding horses, and spending time with her dog.
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