Sole search.

Covert parking spots. The identity of Vinchen. Jeni’s Salty Caramel recipe. Some Short North secrets are best kept hidden. Dames Bond Marketplace shouldn’t be one of them, even if its name is inspired by a super secret agent. 

Shining like a beacon of well-groomed cotton, it hung on a corner endcap in the ladies department. Such a masterpiece of elegance and ease I hadn’t encountered.  

Certain seasonal rituals should never be disrupted. Every October, I fire up the pumpkin candles, bake obscene amounts of acorn squash, and start my holiday shopping at Craftin’ Outlaws Alternative Craft Fair. 

I went there. 

Substance just celebrated its five-year anniversary. The Short North boutique, which offers sustainably made clothing and accessories, recently launched Substance Lofts. 

When Kevin and I got engaged, there was only one option for our photos: throwback supper club.

This holiday season, I again challenged myself to buy as many locally made gifts as possible. 

Pride is cool.

Earlier this week I tackled the journey of Wedding Dress Shopping, otherwise known as Oh My God I Have To Get A Wedding Dress; Holy Crap, The Most Important Thing I’ll Ever Wear; and Screw This, I’m Just Going To Have Fun With It. 

Christmas is 10 weeks away. Nothing boosts a local economy more than buying handcrafted gifts created by individuals who are reinventing the American Dream one factory-free item at a time.  

Maybe it’s the golden leaves in Central Park and rows of pumpkins at every corner shop, but Autumn in Manhattan gets me every time.

Clintonville is one of my favorite Columbus neighborhoods. It's bohemian, family-friendly, and socially aware -- making it the perfect setting for Eco-Chic Craftacular. 

Sometimes I’m so overcome when entering a space that I literally forget to breathe. 

The new Zac Posen for Target women’s clothing line launched this past weekend. Yes, it was marked on my calendar. 

It feels pretty darn great buying handmade gifts for loved ones while supporting local crafters.