Tag: Local Shops

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Holiday Gathering Gifts

Article, Shopping Guide

The holiday season here! It’s a time to slow down, spend time with family and friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. As you make plans to partake in holiday festivities, consider these […]

Compostable Coffee Cup

The Anatomy of a To-Go Coffee Cup

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The paper to-go coffee cup became mainstream in 1987 thanks to one man’s decision — Howard Schultz. Then CEO of Starbucks, Schultz chose paper over styrofoam cups for the expanding brand’s beverage vessel.  According to […]

Liz Verdant Wild Founder

Meet the Maker: Verdant Wild Apothecary

Meet the Maker

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Liz Hodges, the creator of Verdant Wild Apothecary, a small batch, botanical skincare line. Down to earth and happiest in nature, Liz creates holistic products by marrying […]

Beeswax Wrap

The Future of Convenience

Article

To understand how small businesses came to be, we have to step back in time. Around 800BC  the citizens of ancient Greece organized the first iteration of shopping small with an open air market where […]

Founder Jennifer Liepis with coffee

Shop Small

Article

w/ Love Local My name is Jen and I created Love Local because I wanted to support independently owned brands and truly shop small.  My journey started while living in New York City, I stumbled […]

candles

Burn a Candle and Breathe Easy

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Candles come in all shapes, sizes and smells.  I get excited when I find a scent I love and can’t wait to burn it at home and have the lovely smell fill the house.  However, […]

Natalie Busby Designer and Owner

Meet the Maker : Natalie Busby

Article, Meet the Maker

Chic. Elegant. Luxurious. Wearable. Sustainable.  Natalie Busby is located in East Nashville, situated behind Barista Parlor and next door to the new tiki bar, Chopper.  You’ll know you’re in the right place when you spot adorable […]