A few days back we were interviewed by one of Montgomery County’s raising stars and bloggers Dan from Just Up the Pike…I am really excited about his interview here it is ~ While many shoppers spend Black Friday camped out in front of a big-box store or fighting crowds at the mall, there are great finds to be had at our local businesses as well. In honor of Small Business Saturday, I interviewed Bahia Akerele, owner of On the Purple Couch, a consignment store in downtown Silver Spring. Located on Bonifant Street, On the Purple Couch specializes in “high quality, lightly used” clothes, accessories, shoes and even home furnishings. The shop provides “an alternative to the bigger stores,” says Akerele, who lives in Silver Spring with her husband, an immigration lawyer, and their young son. Want to read more