If you stopped in our store around the holidays, you likely saw some beautifully unique journals steeped in rugged charm. They’re Waxed Journals and they are one of the good things to come out of the craziness that was 2020. Brian Moriarty, owner and creator of Waxed Journals, initially made...

Who doesn’t love a cup of hot chocolate during the holiday season? Seriously, it’s got to be one of the few holiday traditions that’s loved by everyone from toddlers to grandparents. If you’re in the Duluth area, you’ve likely seen the cute blue and white pouches of Mike & Jen’s...

If we’re being honest, we didn’t know a thing about polymer clay. However, we quickly learned that it makes beautiful earrings once we were introduced to Joya by Hand. Mari, creator of Joya by Hand, handcrafts earrings, as well as delightful wall decor, in all sorts of beautiful shapes, colors...

It should come as no surprise that we love Duluth. It inspires us every single day. So, it almost feels like we’ve found a longtime friend when we cross paths with another Duluth-loving business. Carrie Schaefer is an illustrator, printmaker, and the owner of Schaefer Design Co. Like us, her...

Winters up north can be brutal. But sit yourself in front of a fire with a soft blanket and a mug of tea and that swirling blizzard can turn into something magical.  You find the fire and blanket to cozy up to, but we’ve got you covered on the tea. ...

One of the reasons we love small businesses is that you get to know the people behind them. There’s a human connection element that you get from a small business that just isn’t there with larger, faceless corporations. So let us connect you with Anna Little. Anna is the owner,...

Comfortable, playful, modern, and eco-friendly kids clothing is taking playgrounds in the Twin Ports region by storm. Who’s making these too good to be true pieces?  Clover + Cotton  Jen, Clover + Cotton founder and owner, grew up watching both of her parents build their own businesses. With their same...

What does a nosy pepper do? ....Gets jalapeño business While they’re usually cheesy, who doesn’t love a good pun every now and then? We happen to be fans, so we jumped at the chance to feature Kasey Thoreson Design’s punny, retro-inspired greeting cards in our shop. Kasey Thoreson — you...

If you’ve seen Jordan Sundberg’s artwork before you likely haven’t forgotten it. Her pieces intertwine whimsical shapes with vibrant textures that together capture familiar scenes with a beautiful twist.   Jordan is the owner and designer at Tin Cup Design, and our next feature as we continue highlighting the wonderful...

A woman-owned business that produces sustainable, all natural self care products right here in Duluth, Minnesota? Heck yeah, we’re on board! And we thought you’d be jazzed about this kind of business too.  So just who is this business exactly? It’s Louve Naturals, and they’re just the kind of intentional...