Who’s up for some gift ideas that don’t involve a tie? On June 17, give dad a great gift from one of these local shops.
Author: Missy Black
Missy Black won the prestigious Young Authors and Best Penmanship awards in elementary school and it just went to her head. The career path was set. She’s a Grand Valley State University graduate with an emphasis in creative writing. She’s been in the magazine world for around 17 years acting as an associate editor and fashion and style editor for various local publications. She’s written food and book reviews, poetry, lifestyle pieces, horoscopes and has a side gig as shoe copywriter extraordinaire. She resides in Rockford with her husband (a Grand Rapids Magazine Hunk winner), son and rascally mini dachshund.
Eco Fashion: It Looks Good On You
Who knew you could respect life, prevent pollution, connect with nature and look fabulous doing it?
Meet Your Maker: Sally Ann Bags
Sally Keiser, founder of Sally Ann bags, has a mission: She wants people to care about where their fashions come from, who makes them and how they are made. From handbags, backpacks, clutches and satchels, this maker’s bespoke products are made in Grand Rapids with love, a lot of time and with Mother Earth in mind.
Those Rebel Boys
It is an absolute fact that a die-hard customer camped out at Rebel’s front door to be the first person in line to shop at the new store.
Blonde Ambition: Palace Flophouse Salon Opens
We’re talking literature, music and hair with the darling of Palace Flophouse Salon, Ann Van Weaver.
Beauty Spot: Fox Naturals Skincare
With a new store in the bustling Wealthy St. area, Patrick Stoffel, owner and maker of Fox Naturals Skincare, answers our beauty questions and shares a powder room must-have.
Current Mood: Spring Fashion Overkill
Winter will soon be over (no, really) but right now you hate everything in your closet. We get that. Crushing on spring style is only natural this time of year as we hope she graces us with warm breezes, green grass and open-toed shoes. Check out what a few local boutiques have to get you ready for the season.
DIY at Wax Poetic Candle Bar
The life of a candle shop owner means your trash never smells bad.
“I mean literally, it never stinks,” says Jill Bromley-Sung, owner of Wax Poetic Candle Bar, who also comes away smelling pretty nice herself.
Love is in the Air with this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
A homemade card is sweet. A love poem is pretty crafty. Stop there with the homegrown items and trade up with solid gifts that show you care.
This Is Us: LaFontsee Galleries Celebrates 30 Years
Scott and Linda LaFontsee, owners of LaFontsee Galleries, celebrate a milestone in the artistic community by throwing a party and showing West Michigan what a 30-year commitment looks like.