Community
Shway Shway
Where do we go when we take our friends out for coffee? Well, Shway Shway of course! I took a friend from Shot in the Dark Studio and Gifts (British Columbia) for a coffee when […]
Local Business
Day Tripping
Market Made Easy
Maybe you have been, but in case you haven`t… or in case you have and just didn’t know what a treasure you had stumbled upon: Lee and Maria`s Market opened in 1978. Located between Kingsville […]
Opinions
New Places & New Faces
***As this post is both near and dear to me, it will not be written in the (albeit more professional sounding) third person. (It feels detached, plus I always feel a bit pompous when I […]
Community
March at the Mudpuppy
Been meaning to explore the local galleries? There are two exhibits on the go at the Mudpuppy Gallery in Amherstburg this month. The “Colour and Light” exhibit showcasing works by feature artist Catherine Bast, and […]
Opinions
The Back Room Gallery – What it Was & What’s to Come
In late 2011 The Back Room Gallery Artists’ Co-op opened on Wyandotte Street in Windsor. A self proclaimed eclectic group of local artists, they gathered together to show and sell their work in a relaxed […]
Opinions
Not Your Mother’s Home Decor
Located along the scenic waterfront in Amherstburg we found Pied-a-Terre Home Decor. This charming shop opened in July of 2013, but you wouldn’t be able to tell by looking at it. This shop has nested […]
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Top 10 Reasons to Support Local Business
1. Local Character and Prosperity In an increasingly homogenized world, communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage. 2. Community Well-Being Locally owned businesses build strong communities by sustaining vibrant town centers, […]