The Future of Convenience
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 […]
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MadAndie Brand Spotlight
Elizabeth Graf has always had a love for vintage. “The imperfections and stories behind every piece of old jewelry and furniture fascinate me. There has yet to be a vintage typewriter, metal box or wood […]
Greenwashing
I was 27 when I started paying attention to labels and marketing. Perhaps because during my time working at a prominent New York City ad agency, I gained a deeper understanding of the process behind […]
Meet the Maker: Lillian Street Bakery
On a quiet, residential street along Shelby Bottoms Park sits an unassuming structure anyone would mistake for a garage. The 594 sq. ft. structure is the home of Lillian St. Bakery. Launched in 2016 by […]
Small Businesses and Consumer Spending During COVID-19
As the effects of coronavirus seep into every corner of our lives, we’re faced with change. Wearing masks, celebrating birthdays with drive by parades, and being cognizant of other’s personal space while in public are […]
Eating Local During COVID-19
At this moment in time, we find ourselves living through a situation that is touching and changing all of our lives. First and foremost, I hope everyone is taking every measure to stay safe and […]
Meet the Maker – Laura Wilson of Citizen Kitchens
I met Laura Wilson at the Hunter Station location of her venture, Citizen Kitchens, on a bright, sunny and crisp Nashville morning. She’s wearing a flour dusted apron and smiling as she approaches. Laura reminds […]
Shop Small
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 […]
Meet the Maker: Gold + Ivy
This week I sat down with Alexis Smith, founder of local candle company, Gold + Ivy. As soon as we begin it’s clear there’s something special underneath her quiet, polite exterior. This twenty-four year old […]
Burn a Candle and Breathe Easy
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, […]
Resolving 2020
It’s a new year so here it comes: change. The ball has dropped and we put our best intentions into setting new years resolutions to change something in our lives for the better. Change can be scary […]
Meet the Maker : Heider’s Honey
Imagine a quiet residential neighborhood in Northeast Ohio lined with unassuming homes surrounded by green grass and full trees. The flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing. Heider’s Honey is a small husband and […]
Meet the Maker : Good Flower Farm
It’s Halloween and I’m driving down a curvy country road 25 minutes outside of Nashville on my way to Joelton, Tennessee to visit Good Flower Farm. The road is lined with trees of gold and […]
Meet the Maker : Natalie Busby
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 […]
Love Local Neighborhood Guide: East Nashville
Vogue declared ‘East Nasty,’ Nashville’s coolest neighborhood in 2016. But a lot has changed since then and Love Local is about to give you a much-needed update. East is young and edgy, brimming with grunge-chic […]
The Perfect Skin Care Routine for Fall
As the seasons change and fall temperatures start to provide some relief from summer heat, the needs of your skin also change. We met up with the fabulous and knowledgeable ladies at East Nashville’s natural beauty […]
Love Local Neighborhood Guide: Venice Beach
Los Angeles, CA, known for movie studios, movie stars, the Hollywood sign and the beach. The city, home to 4 million, is nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Within its 469 square mile […]
Love Local City Guide: Denver
Denver Colorado, quite possibly one of the greenest place in America, and by green we mean sustainable. Clean water, fresh air, drinks without straws and small businesses abound! Trashcans are always accompanied by recycling and compost bins. Pick up any […]
Meet the Maker : Dot Cup
Periods. It’s a topic almost exclusively reserved for ‘the talk’ between mothers and young girls when they start menstruating. Today, we’re bringing period talk into the light of day to tell you about Dot Cup. […]
MOM GUIDE: SUMMER SNACKS EVERY KID WILL LOVE
Farmers markets are a great place to get fresh food, enjoy the outdoors, meet other people and have fun. But what do you grab for the week? What are the kids actually going to eat? What […]
The Sustainable Shopper: We Have The Power
“Households have a relatively large degree of control over their consumption, but they often lack accurate and actionable information on how to improve their own environmental performance” (Norwegian University of Science and Technology 2016). Holding corporations […]
Nashville Essentials: The Coolest Bars You Didn’t Know Were Green
Rosemary & Beauty Queen Why Go It’s a small old house converted into a speakeasy. What? Just go. There’s a full living room, regular DJs, a big open lively backyard scene, and a resident vegan food truck with […]
Meet the Maker : Good Wood Nashville
When you enter Good Wood Nashville’s showroom, you’re met by a friendly staff member who greets you warmly and invites you in. The showroom is spacious and laid out with an array of furniture and accent […]
Love Local City Guide: Albuquerque, Santa Fe & Taos, New Mexico
We recently spent a long weekend in New Mexico, visiting Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos. We’ve put together our list of places you must visit for locally sourced food, organic coffee and totally unique experiences. Our weekend […]