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...
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 accumulated stuff. Doesn’t it feel great to free up closet
space, get rid of dust collect...
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 ar...
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 holidays shows up on the same Thursday every year, just as it has since the Civil War. Eve...
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 B...
The Great Marietta Marketplace, a unique, mobile curated outdoor market, will take over East Muskingum Park on Saturday, August 25th. An offshoot of the original Marietta Marketplace, the event is now coordinated by Marietta Main Street and sponsored...
In this age of filters and Photoshop, we’ve grown accustomed to images of perfect beauty. Many young women wouldn’t dream of leaving the house without mascara, ...
Laura left her job at Marietta College to follow her dream of owning a retail boutique. When she's not tending shop at Wit & Whimzy, she's watching wildlife from her windows.
