The new activewear shop TO & FRO helps you look good during yoga, at the gym or while running (your life).
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.
Local Boutiques Walk the Runway in Fall Styles
You’re not selfish to wish that instead of traveling all over town to your favorite boutiques, they collectively came to you.
Pop Quiz: Where To Find Back to School Fashions?
The boutiques of Hudsonville want to help you say adios to summer.
Walking Down Memory Lane
Kelly Kermode still has the small pinch pot she made in kindergarten. It’s a reminder of where she started and where she’s going when it comes to life and her pottery skills.
Roll With It
When you’re in the mood to treat yourself this summer, there’s only one solution—ice cream.
Little Dreamers Sleepovers is a Real Snoozefest
Mr. Sandman might be out of a job. The legendary figure who’s been putting people to sleep and bringing good dreams has some competition in town with a woman who’s got her own bag of tricks for overnight fun and rest, and she’s a hit with the kids.
Business Moves with Marie La Mode
Liz Haan, owner of Marie La Mode, is living in jumpsuits—it’s the easiest get-up, slip one on and you’re done (your only stressor now is shoes). Also on repeat are high-waisted denim and graphic tees. These are her favorite looks and lately, she’s wearing them in her new brick and mortar store on Cherry Street as she adapts to a different pace than what she’s become used to.
Staying Close To Nature with Nestology
Newcomer on the scene, Nestology Shop + Studio, is in bloom and ready to show GR how deep its roots go in terms of community, creativity and attention to the planet.
Outside Coffee: Relax. Unwind. Be Kind.
In a perfect world or in a dream—those are the only two places where you might find something like Outside Coffee. The third spot was in Erica Lang’s heart, which leads us to the fourth spot: The Wealthy Street reality.
Father’s Day Gifts That’ll Make Dad King for a Day
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.