Bloom Archives
Fashion & Shopping
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Badknees—Print Shop with a Message
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…
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Three Blondes Floral—A New Flower Shop
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…
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Vue: New Upscale Eyeware Boutique
During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Bloomington’s downtown Square, typically a prime retail destination, appeared subdued.
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Global Gifts: Featuring Fair Trade & Holiday Presents
In 2009, when Global Gifts opened its doors on the downtown Square at 122 N. Walnut, a segment of the Bloomington community probably wasn’t…
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New Comics & Collectibles Store Now in College Mall
College Mall has a new comic book, trading cards, and collectibles store. The Android’s Dungeon, located next to Target inside the mall, opened in…
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Hair Today! What’s Doing?
After a year of neglected haircuts and colors, Bloomingtonians have been returning to their local salons ready to change things up.
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The Seedlings Flower Truck: Coming to a Venue Near You
Three years ago, Laura Deck had left her teaching career and was feeling lost. She grew up in a family that farmed livestock, but…
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Wedding Dresses Galore At My Sister’s Closet’s New Discount Boutique
Tucked away behind two sets of steel doors in the back of My Sister’s Closet hides a treasure trove in what used to be…
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Unraveled Quilt Store: 3,000 Bolts of Fabric & More
When Lisa Stantz decided to open Unraveled Quilt Store in Spencer, Indiana, in 2016, it felt like a gift to herself. So, she made…