Janel Taylor did not want to make a coil basket.

But that was her assignment in freshman art class, and everyone had to make one. So the 26-year-old Cleveland Heights resident created the basket, as required, but converted it into a purse by adding a handle to the top.

Her teacher didn't scold her for adjusting the assignment — she loved it and submitted it to an art show.

Taylor has always had a creative knack, and has brought that spirit to her new boutique, J. Taylor, located at Lee Road.

The Michigan native sells new and vintage women’s clothing, purses, sunglasses, jewelry, scarves, and some items that she made by hand. Most items are $10 to $40, she said.

To celebrate her opening, Taylor is hosting a Grand Opening Fashion Show Mixer from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10. Each hour, women will model clothes in her store, and food and beverages will be provided during the free event. In addition, all merchandise will be 25 percent o... more

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Tori Wolfe was big on patience as she waited for the music to begin at the Bellissimo Ball on Friday night.

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Most days Augusta State University student Cayla Rheins has a full load of classes – psychology, biology, communications and Spanish – but Tuesday was a light day.

Cayla Rheins, 17, stops for a portrait on her way to biology class Wednesday afternoon at Augusta State University. Rheins is home schooled and takes classes at ASU. She belongs to a growing number of students who start college while in high school.

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