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Every Spring and Summer, downtown commuters, workers, and residents gear up for the annual Pearl Market, a collection of local vendors who during the warm days from May to October, bringing out their very best for eager Columbus shoppers. This… [Read More]
It’s time once again to fill your grocery bags with items from many of the Farmers’ Markets that set up around Columbus to offer you the best in locally grown produce. If you don’t grow your own food or already… [Read More]
Alternative craft fair Craftin’ Outlaws is going on today. Get to Veterans’ Memorial by 6pm to shop the best in handmade crafts. The new venue makes for a spacious shopping experience and there are new vendors. I stopped by around… [Read More]
If you like to garden, but find yourself a bit short on space, you may want to consider a few of these ideas. If you have even just a small patio, that’s probably enough room for you to place a… [Read More]
When it comes to buying local coffee and supporting local coffee shops, your options go beyond just visiting your favorite neighborhood cafe for an individual cup. Each roastery in Columbus sells their beans or grounds to go, which means you… [Read More]
Have you been inside Objects for the Home lately? If so, you may have noticed the gorgeous sofa they recently started carrying. They’ve also been busy adding more handmade items to their product mix. The company began three years ago… [Read More]
Gourmet Fritos aren’t something I’ve ever really considered. It just seems like corn chips are so profoundly, perfectly junky, they transcend the world of artisanal snacking. Until now. Athens-based Shagbark Seed & Mill has put all the good things about… [Read More]
While the new Celebrate Local store location at Easton (3952 Townsfair Way) has already been open to the public for nearly a month, the founders of the business are officially hosting their grand re-opening this weekend. If you’re unfamiliar with… [Read More]
Art collecting is something that Frank Lazar really became serious about once his career began to take off, about eight years ago. “Collecting art on a shoestring budget is not an easy thing to do,” says Lazar. Early on, the… [Read More]
For those really into craft beers or Ohio-produced goods, the Ohio Tap Room brings together the two in a novel new venture: a retail store that sells only Ohio made brews including beer, mead, and soda. Brainchild of John and… [Read More]
When Snowville Creamery (Pomeroy, Ohio) introduced its Chocolate Milk, there was great jubilation in the land. There’s been a little less jubilation for its new yogurt. Of course, the new yogurt is not flavored like chocolate. In fact, it’s also… [Read More]
The Celebrate Local store at Easton Town Center officially re-opened yesterday in its new location at 3952 Townsfair Way (between Panera Bread and Restoration Hardware). The store carries Ohio-made goods from over 200 small businesses and artisans. A photo tour… [Read More]
The movement of buying locally, shopping locally and supporting local businesses continued to grow stronger in 2012. There are businesses in Columbus making everything from eyewear to spirits to furniture to aprons. For the second year in a row, Jeni’s… [Read More]
1. Dine Originals Dollars, $varies. 2. Areaware Animal Pillows, $28-104 at Tigertree. 3. Minnie Bowtique 3 piece wooden puzzle storage box set, $6 at Star Beacon Products. 4. Make Your Own Robot, $24.95 at The Wexner Center Store. 5. Vintage… [Read More]
1. Igloo Letterpress 2013 Desk Calendar, $32. 2. reCAP for Mason Jars, $6.99 at City Folk’s Farm Shop. 3. The Nuthouse soap dispenser, $18 at Cottage Street Furnishings. 4. Letterpressed Coasters, gift with a $30 or more donation to Franklinton… [Read More]
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