Category: Shop Local
Harford Artists’ Association – Keeping It Local
The Harford Artists’ Association is a nonprofit that is all about promoting art in Harford County. They believe in supporting artists, no matter your talent level, to continue to work and create art. “Artists within the association now range from ages 9 to 90 and they all elevate each other,” stated Susan Zanella, Gallery Manager
Read MoreSlimLife Health & Wellness – Feature Friday
SlimLife Health and Wellness has had roots in the Festival for over ten years now. Formerly known as just a weight loss program, SlimLife has added med-spa treatments to their wheelhouse over the past four years. Their goal is to always find new ways to help people look and feel like the best version of themselves and stay consistent in their efforts.
Read MorePoppi Company – Feature Friday
Poppi Company is all about bringing the West Coast pop-up picnic vibe to the East Coast! Sisters Emily and Beka, have combined their passions for interior design and style to bring the experience of an intimate picnic setting to life.
Read MoreLove Evolution Yoga Studio – Feature Friday
Love Evolution Yoga Studio is a family yoga studio! Their doors are open for everyone and anyone who is looking to practice yoga, at any level, and make a few new friends along the way. Just walking into the space, you get a sense of comfort.
Read MoreSigns of Heart – Feature Friday
Signs of Heart was established in 2020 and boy have they brought smiles to the Harford County community this past year! The idea came to owners Jen and Jenn (aka the Jenns) when their daughter’s sixteenth birthday bash had to be cancelled due to the pandemic. They searched for ideas and alternatives for how to celebrate and they came across yard signs. Then they thought to themselves, “this is something other community members would love.”
Read MorePairings Bistro – Feature Friday
Calling all wine lovers! Pairings Bistro knows everything there is to know about wine and as a bonus, they even know what food to pair it with! Pairings Bistro set its roots in Harford County in 2009. The idea came to owner and chef, Jon Kohler, after he and his wife visited Burgundy, France and had a similar dinner experience where the restaurant paired different wines with meals.
Read MoreJoRetro – Feature Friday
This week for our Feature Friday, we made our way to Havre de Grace to check out JoRetro and we fell in love. Jolene Forrester, founder, owner, and Havre de Grace native showed me around the shop and gave me background on how the store came to be.
Read MoreOla Hydrogen Wellness – Feature Friday
Susan Wheeler started Ola Hydrogen Wellness with one mission in mind, to help heal individuals from the inside out. Hydrogen inhalation therapy is most commonly used in the Europe, Japan, and other Eastern countries. Susan, a Harford County native, has a heavy background in biology, pathology, and testing tissues. She and her husband moved to Hawaii for about four years and she began to learn more about the numerous health benefits to Hydrogen.
Read MoreWPS Paint and Decorating Center – Feature Friday
This week’s Feature Friday is a great story about a family business that has continued to provide home decorating services to the community for generations. WPS Paint and Decorating Center, located in Abingdon, MD, is owned and operated by Jim and Marci Kotula, their daughter Adrianne, and their son Ryan.
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ZinniaVirgo Soaps – Feature Friday
If we have learned one thing throughout that past year, it’s that we are surrounded by talent in this community. In a sense, the past year has allowed individuals to take their hobby and make them a full-time passion. This week, we have the pleasure of featuring Zinnia Virgo Soaps.
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5 Tips for Better Skin This Winter
If we have learned one thing over the past year, it’s that self-care is SO important. Self care is about taking care of our bodies both inside and out. We teamed up with Chloe Corkran, a local aesthetician who owns The Glow Bar to find out what her top 5 most important tips were for taking care of our skin in the winter. These are small tips that will make a big difference!
Read More88 Fitness Training – Feature Friday
88 Fitness Training offers their members personalized workouts and nutritional plans that help them achieve their health and fitness goals. I had the pleasure of meeting with two of the three founders at their home gym located in Churchville, MD.
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