Local friends: have you heard of Shop Locus? I hadn’t either before they reached out and I am so glad they did. After digging through their website and getting to chat with their founders, Jill and Eric, it was clear that we aligned on our approach to and support of “living local”.
Read MoreIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! If you’re someone that enjoys giving gifts (like yours truly), this is our Super Bowl. While it’s festively magical, the busyness of this season can be overwhelming at times. Thankfully, Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids is here to help take any gift list frustration out of your December.
Read MoreI think that one of the reasons that I like going antiquing is that it feels like a treasure hunt. You never know what you might find while you’re ‘in the wild.’ That and there’s always a good dose of nostalgia to go along with your search like the lamp that you had in your house growing up or the set of dishes that everyone’s Grandmother seemed to have.
Read MoreDime and Regal has been one of my favorite stops in town for a long time. Not long after we moved back to Michigan, I did a profile on their business because I was so fascinated with this woman owned collection of artists.
Read MoreThis holiday season, more than ever, it’s pivotal to shop local. 2020 has been challenging to the state of small businesses and it’s time for us to do our part. These local spots bring so much character, heart, and creativity to our communities and state at large. They create experiences for their customers that are unique and locally focused.
Read MoreAnyone else love a good sale? Here’s a quick round up of a few items on the Anthropologie sale (goes through this weekend). They’re doing an extra 50% off certain items including home. You can score amazing deals when they run promos like this, so I thought I would share what’s in my cart!
Read MoreWhen I’m available on Wednesday mornings, I make my way to Holland for some small biz love and fresh air with my pal Abby and (often) Otto. It’s become a welcome moment outside while spending time Downtown Holland which is always a delight.
Read MoreAnyone else love a good sale? Here’s a quick round up of a few items on the Anthropologie sale (goes through this weekend). They’re doing an extra 50% off certain items including home. You can score amazing deals when they run promos like this, so I thought I would share what’s in my cart!
Read MoreHi friends. I wanted to share some of the practical ways that we can all support small businesses in West Michigan during this time. I will update this post as I get new information (thanks for sharing).
Read MoreMy pal Abby and I could not have been more excited to partner with Downtown Holland to cover Girlfriend’s Weekend this year. I remember hearing about it in past years and seeing the billboards, but had no idea that it’s consistently a sold out, ticketed event that draws women from all over the state and beyond.
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