Four area residents have started their own businesses through AtHome America, a direct seller of home-decorating accents:

¢ Ellen Shobe, Lawrence, www.athome.com/ellenshobe, (785) 865-3892.

¢ Staci Simpson, Tonganoxie, www.athome.com/stacisimpson, (913) 845-1550.

¢ Betsy Hermreck, Tonganoxie, www.athome.com/betsyhermreck, (913) 417-7158.

¢ April Seba, Tonganoxie, www.athome.com/aprilseba, (913) 417-7187.

For more information about the company or its products, contact an AtHome America specialist.