Bloom Magazine
Category: Fashion & Shopping
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Craft Happens: A Place to ‘Get Messy & Let Loose’
High school sweethearts Emily and Eric McArtor— originally from Greene County, Indiana—have always been “crafty.” Woodworking was an art that…
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Jigsaw Puzzles Acquire New Popularity During Pandemic
Like toilet paper and hand sanitizer, jigsaw puzzles sold out during the pandemic’s early days, and, according to Margaret Taylor,…
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Planning a Getaway? Stuff to Take Your Stuff In
With summer here and COVID-19 vaccinations plentiful, many Bloomingtonians are planning a return to familiar activities in a (hopefully) post-pandemic…
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B-town’s New Plant Boutique : ‘oak.’
When Talia Halliday, owner of Gather, opened oak. in February 2020, the plant boutique was the culmination of a vision…
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IU Exhibit Showcases Glenn Close Costume Collection
The exhibit “Art of the Character: Highlights from the Glenn Close Costume Collection” opened on May 6 at the Sidney…
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New Owner at ALIBI: Fashions Favor Local Living
When Katie Whitson, owner of ALIBI, formerly Blond Genius Denim Bar, moved to Oklahoma in 2019, Bloomington business owner Stephanie…
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Board Games Are Popular Again
As the pandemic has shut down activities and narrowed the daily experiences of many people, tabletop games old and new…
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Nashville Spice Company: Flavors from Around the World
While you may not currently be able to travel to far- flung exotic places, the Nashville Spice Company in neighboring…
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Silk + Steel: Sustainable Fashions Handmade Locally (PHOTO GALLERY)
With no experience in the fashion design industry, Pamela Walters and longtime friend Jean Robinson retired from Indiana University in…
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