Oct 30, 2025 | Home & Family |
Michelle Martin-Colman in front of her 1st Street home, featured on the cover of Bloom’s June/July 2016 issue. Photo by Kendall Reeves by Janet Mandelstam Michelle Martin-Colman was gathering information for the Monroe...
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Badknees owner Jim Beck finds joy in creating community. Courtesy photo By Aaron Cohen Jim Beck took a gamble after teaching English at Martinsville High School for 11 years. In 2019 he turned his basement hobby, making custom...
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Three Blondes Floral Co. is named for the Webbers’ three blonde daughters: Collins, Ainsley, and Caroline. Courtesy photo by Sophie Bird Murphy Growing up in Bloomington, Kelsy Webber dreamed of becoming a florist. Inspired by...
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Example of the designer woodworking made and sold by Iron Roots. Courtesy photo By Rosie Piga Pizzo The Iron Roots Designs began as an escape from an internship and a desire for self-expression. Phillip Stone, founder and owner...
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At The Uptown Cafe, wine columnist Jack Baker pairs the gumbo ya ya with a grenache, shiraz, or zin. Photo by Rodney Margison By Jack Baker We are fortunate to have a number of eating establishments that...
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