Nearly twenty years ago, a job change uprooted my little family from our country farmhouse and deposited us in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Not willing to give up the r...
There’s a buzz of excitement in downtown Marietta, as a new business prepares to open its doors at 248 Front Street. Many of us have enjoyed watching the transi...
If you spend any time downtown, you’ve probably seen her—a cheerful petite redhead with a quick smile and brisk step. And if you participate in any of the downtown events such as First Fridays or Cash Mobs, then you’ve undoubtedly crossed paths. Th...
Fa la la la la, it’s that time again. And let me preface my “bah humbug” by saying I really do love Christmas. The sentimental memories, the cheer, the celebrat...
Earlier this year, I celebrated the first anniversary of my little shop on Front Street – a pretty big deal to me. Just two doors down, at 140 Front Street, Sc...
As I get older, the thought of exercise makes me cringe and I’m ashamed to admit I don’t make it a daily routine. Okay, okay … sometimes not even weekly. I know the importance of staying active to help me live longer and better - and if I forget, the...
If you want to experience the quintessence of summer time in a small town, be sure to mark your calendar for Harmar Days next year. This two-day festival, held ...
On a recent Saturday evening, I broke out of my usual weekend routine and headed to The Coffee Bar in Parkersburg. The words “coffee bar” and “evening” in the s...
Ready to shake off the remnants of winter and embrace the warm weather? Do sun-kissed days have you dreaming of summer salads and plotting your flower beds? Then I have one more reason for you to stop in downtown Marietta—the Farmers Market on Front...
If you've sometimes thought that downtown Marietta didn't have enough attractions, or you find yourself on a Saturday looking for something to do without emptyi...
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.
