At first glance, the Itty Bitty Fashion Trunk looks like exactly what you’d expect from a charming downtown boutique. But if you look a little closer, you’ll realize the most valuable thing inside isn’t hanging on a rack or nestled in the storefront. It’s the legacy of a sister whose dream still greets customers every […]
Haley Williams
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More than tea: A culture of whimsy
There’s something quite transformative happening inside Whimsy Tea Company; and it has very little to do with the inventory on the shelves. It’s a warmth you can feel the moment you walk in. The walls are lined with local art, each one telling its own unique story. Exotic aromatic teas line the shelves for guests […]
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A place to stay awhile, a space to belong: Inside Vondra Social House
There’s an art to creating a space people don’t just pass through. Creating a space that people choose to settle into requires an invitation to a space filled with more than the hum of smooth music and conversation. At Vondra Social House, that invitation is clear. Owners Eric and Sierra Ferrell have created a place […]
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Rooted in something more: The women reimagining community in downtown Springfield
There are businesses you visit because they offer something you like. And then there are businesses that, through action, remind a city what community is supposed to feel like. The team at Bloom is the latter. In a downtown Springfield landscape that is constantly evolving, Bloom has created a soft place to land at the […]
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Heart and soul: A legacy built on love
February holds two truths at once: It’s a month where we pay homage to Black history. We honor the names, the hands, the kitchens and the legacies that our ancestors have shaped. It’s also a season devoted to the essence of love. Many times, the most powerful love stories aren’t written in cards. They are […]
