Spring (and kind of Summer now?) has sprung here in Chicago and it’s about time I talked about...
neighborhood scout: chicago suburb – evanston, il
We’ve been in Chicago for about five months now and recently we discovered that the city does not...
independent bookstore day 2018
Did you know that yesterday, April 28th was Independent Bookstore Day? Me either until my bookworm of a...
small business jewelry collection
Shopping small doesn’t end at just buying things for the home, looking for gifts or buying artwork. Jewelry...
san jose, california boutiques
Local Boutiques to See in San Jose, California In March I had the wonderful opportunity to visit San...
neighborhood scout: andersonville
Ohhhh, my first neighborhood scout post in Chicago, how exciting! 🙂 Since moving to Chicago, Mitch and I...
party planning like a local: Chicago-made party supplies, goods and more!
One thing I love about supporting small businesses is that there’s a business, entrepreneur or maker for everything....
local stops to do in seattle
Oh Seattle, how I love thee. This post is long overdue, seeing as how I went and visited...
my love affair with local shops
So, it’s no surprise to many of you that I have an intense passion (not an obsession –...
Neighborhood Scout: Northtowne
Although I may be in Chicago now, that doesn’t mean I can’t share some spots to check out...