Ric-Rac Embellishments & Gifts
109 W. Main St., Rockton, Ill.
After 35 years of teaching middle school, Rockford native Lisa Abbas retired during the pandemic and found herself ready for the next chapter. A part-time job in a downtown Rockton gift shop inspired her to open a business of her own.
In honoring both of Abbas’ grandmothers – a master seamstress and a trailblazing office professional – she stocks shelves with items ranging from soft scarves, graphic T-shirts and denim jackets to wide-brim hats, lamps, tabletop accents and vintage tchotchkes…