When Jean Stoffer was running her interior design business out of her home, it meant projects spilling over into almost every available space, coupled with a growing staff and client visits that forced the issue.
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.
Plus size? This style party is ‘just for you’
Lydia VanHoven-Cook is here to do the real work when it comes to educating the public on plus-size fashion, and she’s got news for you: “Being plus-size inclusive doesn’t mean one piece of clothing that’s got a lot of stretch to it that maybe I could fit into.”
Make Room for the Mountain Minnies
Say hello to the winter adventure program designed to get little girls outside to brighten the colder months.
How to Wear Vintage This Season
It never fails. You compliment someone on their clothing and when you hear them say the word vintage, there’s always that sting.
Calling All Humans
“My wife was driving to work and passed a homeless man who was sleeping with his head on the cement. She put a pillow under his head and she sees the man walking around with that pillow. Something so small can have such a big impact and it didn’t change her quality of life. It took her 60 seconds and it meant a lot to him.”
Man Up at The Nines
Hershel Tucker is into solving his own problems and his business, The Nines, is one handsome solution. He was looking for something that didn’t exist in the area when it came to men’s beauty, cosmetic and personal care products and it didn’t seem fair.
Style Tips from Le Fleur Boutique
You have your favorite fashion spots and boutiques that get you but it’s nice when there’s something new to investigate because you want your style to stay fresh. It’s also helpful when the shop has loads of advice.
The Counting House Charms with Modern Take on the General Dry Goods Store
If you want a true sense of modern-day general store magic, The Counting House welcomes you.
Meet the New Girl in Town, Naughty Bettie
The woman who owns a lingerie business probably has a husband who appreciates that sort of thing, right? That’s not the case for Elise Kutt, owner and founder of Naughty Bettie, the new European influenced lingerie boutique.
The Philosophy of Cozy
Hunker down. Burrow in. Get as comfortable as the season allows. Practice your hygge and as winter approaches, layer up with soft clothing and collect items for the home that seductively whisper: sit, rest and stay…