We haven’t even gathered for Thanksgiving yet, but some of us have been indulging a secret obsession that began weeks ago. Raise your hand if you’ve already cu...
Visitors to Kathy Patterson’s home often wonder two things – how does a busy entrepreneur and mom keep her house so tidy? And what on earth smells so good? The...
I have a problem – a mild addiction if you will – that doesn’t have a medical term or support group. My name is Laura, and I’m addicted to estate auctions, and there’s nothing like a crisp autumn day coupled with an intriguing auction notice to brea...
Since Marie Kondo swept into stardom with her tidying tips
and home makeovers, millions of people are choosing joy and purging their lives
and living spaces of...
For some people, the new year is nothing to get excited about. It’s just another flip of the calendar page, and not much different from any other day; that is,...
In this age of fleeting trends and revolving styles, few traditions are as rich and steadfast as decorating the Christmas tree. Whether your tree is real or artificial, green or silver or anything in between—putting it up and adorning it with orname...
Judging from the store displays, you would assume Halloween rolls right into Christmas, with nothing special in between. But one of our most humble and beloved ...
As we dig out the Christmas lights and gear up for the holiday season, the “Big 3” shopping days are right around the corner -- Black Friday, Small Business Sat...
In the competitive world of women’s retail, boutiques open and close on a regular basis and success can be elusive. But one local boutique, Peyton & Peppy Boutique, has just celebrated its first year of success, and plans to be around for years t...
The Great Marietta Marketplace, a unique, mobile curated outdoor market, will take over East Muskingum Park on Saturday, August 25th. An offshoot of the origina...
Laura left Marietta College in 2016 to pursue her dream of owning a small business. She now spends most of her time keeping shop at Wit & Whimzy in downtown Marietta. She'd love to say she's like Leslie Knope, but in reality is probably more like Frankie Heck with a dash of Liz Lemon.
