What began as an online business in a basement has grown into two locations in under four years. Owners Leslie Plank and Stacy Gnewkowski first met when they became neighbors in 2014. They quickly became friends and eventually business partners. The…
Inside a large warehouse in central Howell, Walnut Street Marketplace is rethinking home décor. Seven women, including Tammy Fiddie, keep the space stocked with unique, high-quality, redesigned and re-imagined furniture that started as outdated pieces. Local artists who create items…
A handmade heaven awaits your #buynearbymi needs right in the heart of downtown Adrian. Whether you’re looking for jewelry, apparel, baby belongings, health goods or paper pieces, Craft Handmade has it in store. With 150 artists, most of them originating…
During Michigan’s deer hunting season, hunters flock to all parts of the state in hopes of nabbing the perfect deer for sport or to fill the family freezer with venison ... But as family and friends head into the woods,…
There’s so much to love about Michigan, you might just find yourself smitten. Or even better, you might find yourself in Boyne City shopping at Smitten by The Mitten State! This week’s Merchant Spotlight takes us to Boyne City, Michigan,…
Retailers across Michigan celebrated I Buy Nearby Weekend this past Saturday and Sunday by offering special merchandise, sales or other offers for customers who made a point to buy nearby. This event is part of our year-round Buy Nearby campaign…
You can feel it in the air. You can see it in the trees. But better yet, you can taste it. That’s right, it’s fall. In the Mitten, that means picking fresh Michigan apples, sipping warm cider and buying cinnamon…
Go ahead and ignore, for just a moment, all the promises and plans put forth by political office seekers in this never-ending election season. Here’s something you can do, right now, to make a positive difference in the lives of…
Did someone say fall fashion? As we say farewell to flip flops and tank tops, it’s time to see what local retailers have in stock for cooler weather. This week’s merchant spotlight takes us to Kalamazoo for an e-visit to…
As the days get shorter and we begin to look for the first leaves turning from green to russet, the weather is perfect for some autumn outdoor adventures. A good place to get started is at this week’s Merchant Spotlight,…