Archives for Shopping

From neighborhood boutiques to mega-malls, Columbus has a wide assortment of shopping opportunities. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest store openings and closings and provide reviews of all of the places you need to check out!

Lattes and Lollipops offers kids and parents a fun place to go

Lattes and Lollipops offers kids and parents a fun place to go

3 Anne / April 18, 2012 11:00 am

A new play space for kids and café for their care givers opened last month in Powell. Lattes and Lollipops offers a 2300 square foot indoor space that includes a play area for kids and a comfortable and cozy lounge… [Read More]

Spring into Giving Back

Spring into Giving Back

6 Ryan Kovalaske / April 17, 2012 11:00 am

There is no better time to refresh your home than during the spring. When it’s time for you to tackle your spring cleaning, remember it’s another opportunity for you to give back to your community. There are charities who can… [Read More]

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – April 2012

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – April 2012

1 Walker / April 7, 2012 12:55 pm

Gallery Hop is here again, and there’s a lot of new things happening in the neighborhood. New stores have opened up recently, there’s new art exhibits to enjoy, and plenty of music, shows and other entertainment to take in while… [Read More]

Bungalow Relocates in The Short North

Bungalow Relocates in The Short North

1 Walker / April 7, 2012 9:30 am

Bungalow Home has been growing rapidly ever since it first opened. Originally launched as “Inside” in November 2010, the concept expanded with locations in Powell and New Albany within the first year. Now, it’s the original Short North location that… [Read More]

Shop Talk: Bink Davies

Shop Talk: Bink Davies

2 Melanie McIntyre / April 5, 2012 1:00 pm

From housewares and home décor to specialty food and skin care products, Bink Davies has you covered. Located at 668 N. High St., the bitch-slapped, modern day general store (the owner’s words, not mine) prides itself on carrying top industry,… [Read More]

Shop Talk: Tha City Clothing Co.

Shop Talk: Tha City Clothing Co.

1 Melanie McIntyre / March 29, 2012 9:00 am

Four years ago, Matt Baker, Tony Cook, Sean Hagerty, and brothers Carson and Garret Wassmuth came up with an idea for a website where Columbus tourists could learn about the best events, bars, and restaurants the city has to offer…. [Read More]

Style File: Lexie Gantzer

Style File: Lexie Gantzer

2 Melanie McIntyre / March 22, 2012 3:00 pm

Lexie Gantzer describes her style as put together and I totally agree. As someone who has seen every ensemble Due Amici’s private events manager has worn to work over the last year-and-a-half (Columbus Underground and The Metropreneur share offices with… [Read More]

Hills Market Wants Your Input on Downtown Grocery Items

Hills Market Wants Your Input on Downtown Grocery Items

12 Walker / March 21, 2012 5:15 pm

The Hills Market is working toward opening their new Downtown location (previously announced here) and is seeking customer input to help them select the right product mix for the new store. The marketing and management teams at Hills has put together… [Read More]

Thunderkiss Taking Local Coffee to the Next Level

Thunderkiss Taking Local Coffee to the Next Level

1 Walker / March 20, 2012 12:20 pm

Most coffee in Columbus sucks, and Jason Valentine isn’t afraid to say it. Two years ago he launched Thunderkiss Coffee, a new small batch roastery that could wholesale its products to other local businesses, improving the quality of coffee to… [Read More]

Online shop Susabelle Boutique offers products only made in the USA

Online shop Susabelle Boutique offers products only made in the USA

0 Anne / March 20, 2012 8:00 am

Those of you who were saddened when Chris Williard closed her shop La Belle Maison in New Albany, can rejoice. Her online venture, SusabelleBoutique.com is somewhat of a spin-off of La Belle Maison, offering home decor, jewelry, stationery, baby gifts,… [Read More]

Tips for Finding the Best Running Gear For You

Tips for Finding the Best Running Gear For You

2 Melanie McIntyre / March 15, 2012 1:00 pm

As many of you know, in May I’m running the Capital City Half Marathon for the first time. My 60-day training program is underway and after getting some sage advice from the race’s coach, Aimee Price, I decided to purchase new… [Read More]

Ohio Market Day at The Hills Market

Ohio Market Day at The Hills Market

0 Jennifer Rene / March 11, 2012 4:40 pm

The Hills Market hosted their Ohio Market Day event on Saturday, March 10th, which featured dozens of local vendors providing product samples, prizes for attendees, free hot dogs from Board’s Head and workshop sessions. Photos from the event can be… [Read More]

Shop Talk: Wholly Craft

Shop Talk: Wholly Craft

9 Melanie McIntyre / March 8, 2012 9:00 am

Wholly Craft opened in 2005 next to the space it currently occupies at 3169 N. High St. in Clintonville. Back then, the shop’s owner, Olivera Bratich, knew several people who were making unique items but didn’t have a place to… [Read More]

Honey Rose & K jewelry mixes vintage finds, modern design

Honey Rose & K jewelry mixes vintage finds, modern design

2 Melanie McIntyre / February 23, 2012 10:30 am

Meredith Piccin named her jewelry line, Honey Rose & K Modage Baubles, after her maternal grandmother Honey Rosenkranz. It’s a fitting tribute, considering Rosenkranz studied fashion design and worked in retail for many years. And it was Rosenkranz’s extensive vintage… [Read More]

New Stores and Renovations in the Works for Easton Town Center in 2012

New Stores and Renovations in the Works for Easton Town Center in 2012

1 Walker / February 22, 2012 2:20 pm

2012 will be another busy year at Easton Town Center with the arrival of a few new stores, as well as some renovated spaces. In addition to a few new national chains, Easton continues to add locally grown merchants into… [Read More]