I met Laura Wilson at the Hunter Station location of her venture, Citizen Kitchens, on a bright, sunny and crisp Nashville morning. She’s wearing a flour dusted apron and smiling as she approaches. Laura reminds […]
w/ Love Local My name is Jen and I created Love Local because I wanted to support independently owned brands and truly shop small. My journey started while living in New York City, I stumbled […]
This week I sat down with Alexis Smith, founder of local candle company, Gold + Ivy. As soon as we begin it’s clear there’s something special underneath her quiet, polite exterior. This twenty-four year old […]
Candles come in all shapes, sizes and smells. I get excited when I find a scent I love and can’t wait to burn it at home and have the lovely smell fill the house. However, […]
Imagine a quiet residential neighborhood in Northeast Ohio lined with unassuming homes surrounded by green grass and full trees. The flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing. Heider’s Honey is a small husband and […]
It’s Halloween and I’m driving down a curvy country road 25 minutes outside of Nashville on my way to Joelton, Tennessee to visit Good Flower Farm. The road is lined with trees of gold and […]
Chic. Elegant. Luxurious. Wearable. Sustainable. Natalie Busby is located in East Nashville, situated behind Barista Parlor and next door to the new tiki bar, Chopper. You’ll know you’re in the right place when you spot adorable […]
Vogue declared ‘East Nasty,’ Nashville’s coolest neighborhood in 2016. But a lot has changed since then and Love Local is about to give you a much-needed update. East is young and edgy, brimming with grunge-chic […]
As the seasons change and fall temperatures start to provide some relief from summer heat, the needs of your skin also change. We met up with the fabulous and knowledgeable ladies at East Nashville’s natural beauty […]
Los Angeles, CA, known for movie studios, movie stars, the Hollywood sign and the beach. The city, home to 4 million, is nestled between the San Gabriel Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Within its 469 square mile […]
Denver Colorado, quite possibly one of the greenest place in America, and by green we mean sustainable. Clean water, fresh air, drinks without straws and small businesses abound! Trashcans are always accompanied by recycling and compost bins. Pick up any […]
Periods. It’s a topic almost exclusively reserved for ‘the talk’ between mothers and young girls when they start menstruating. Today, we’re bringing period talk into the light of day to tell you about Dot Cup. […]
Farmer’s Markets are a great place to get fresh food, enjoy the outdoors, meet other people and have fun. But what do you grab for the week? What are the kids actually going to eat? What […]
“Households have a relatively large degree of control over their consumption, but they often lack accurate and actionable information on how to improve their own environmental performance” (Norwegian University of Science and Technology 2016). Holding corporations […]
Rosemary & Beauty Queen Why Go It’s a small old house converted into a speakeasy. What? Just go. There’s a full living room, regular DJs, a big open lively backyard scene, and a resident vegan food truck with […]
When you enter Good Wood Nashville’s showroom, you’re met by a friendly staff member who greets you warmly and invites you in. The showroom is spacious and laid out with an array of furniture and accent […]
We recently spent a long weekend in New Mexico, visiting Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos. We’ve put together our list of places you must visit for locally sourced food, organic coffee and totally unique experiences. Our weekend […]
Jeff Poppen is wise, humble and unwavering like a sturdy oak, with a cadence as easy as the rolling hills around him. He has the calm and gentle demeanor of a teacher, yet a surprising […]
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An Enchanting Chat with an Ethereal Woman Leah Larabell may have just had her first baby, but she’s been a mother for years. The creator of unique yet traditional tea blends and potions, a gardener […]
After years of living in New York City, working in digital advertising and music marketing, I realized I wanted to influence people in a different way. The inspiration for Love Local began with my interest […]