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]
One local boutique is combining commerce with a cause. FernBird, at 3337 N. High St. in Clintonville, carries a variety of merchandise −from clothing and jewelry to art and home décor− and it has promised to donate 10 percent of… [Read More]
Columbus Blue Jackets players and their wives and girlfriends, along with pediatric cancer heroes, will model clothing from eight Columbus-based boutiques during the sixth annual Black Tie Blue Jackets Style Show at Nationwide Arena on Feb. 16. Players expected to… [Read More]
I was craving a jalapeno Brezel pretzel. I’m a firm believer in scratching an itch, so to speak, so I made my way to the North Market. Minutes later, who happens to step out of a black car and through… [Read More]
Excited about the Outback Bowl game on Monday? Then you should acquaint yourself with Heather Whaling. Since Wednesday, Whaling, president of Columbus-based Geben Communication, has been serving as one of three social media correspondents chosen by the game’s sponsor, Outback… [Read More]
Twenty Columbus College of Art & Design seniors will showcase their work during an opening tomorrow from 7 to 11 p.m. in room 108 of the Milo Arts building, at 617 E. Third Ave. in Columbus. The seniors are photography… [Read More]
A series of animal drawings by Berkley Illustration hang above Amy Harkins’ living room sofa. When she adopted Franklin −a poodle mix− in January, she asked if the company would do a custom portrait. She was told it isn’t taking commissions… [Read More]
Keeping up with the Joneses has never been more fun. The Joneses to whom I’m referring are the owners of The Swanky Abode, a home decor shop at 4230 The Strand at Easton Town Center. Walk inside the 7,000-square-foot store… [Read More]
Considering the Cheesy Truck’s logo is inspired by the Louis Vuitton monogram and its menu boasts a $100 sandwich called “The Jackie O,” I wasn’t surprised to learn that its proprietor, Rick Wolfe, is a dapper man about town. The… [Read More]
Local Warby Parker fans, your day just got a little brighter. Milk Bar has announced that the company’s vintage inspired eyewear will be available in-store starting Nov. 10. For the unitiated, Warby Parker offers prescription glasses for just $95, primarily… [Read More]
What happens when you combine a half-pound double cheeseburger, a vintage style T-shirt, and an iconic slogan? Homegrown magic. By now, it’s likely you’ve seen the Wendy’s TV commercial for Dave’s Hot ‘N Juicy Cheeseburger in which a young man… [Read More]
I first became aware of Jessie Barber when a local business association used an image she created without her permission. She took to her blog, Mini Penny, to vent her frustrations and urge the public to boycott the event her… [Read More]
Whether you’re renovating an old house, constructing a new one, or looking for a unique decorative piece, there’s something new to discover around every corner of Columbus Architectural Salvage. The 10,000-square-foot warehouse −at 1580 Clara St. next to the Ohio State… [Read More]
Michelle Hill never intended to get into the bar business. She was finishing up a psychology degree at The Ohio State University and waiting tables when she was asked to manage St. James Tavern, at 1057 N. 4th St. That… [Read More]
Fall marks not only the beginning of the harvest season, but also the beginning of the new year in the fashion calendar, making a winery an ideal venue for a fall fashion show, no? Janine Aquino, Erika Dellatorre, and Erica… [Read More]
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