Bloom Archives
Tag: Lee Ann Sandweiss
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Bloomingtonians Who Broke the Color Barrier
In 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgersâ Jackie Robinson smashed baseballâs color barrier when he became the first African American to play in the major leagues.…
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COVER STORY: Homes Curated with Heart (PHOTO GALLERY)
In recent years, the verb “curate” has escaped the halls of museums and been used to describe the way a home is put together.…
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Lee Loves
Spring has sprung in Bloomingtonâthe time of year when Mother Nature struts her stuff. The shelves of local retailers are burgeoning with merchandise that…
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Leather-Bound Classic Books In Demand at Caveat Emptor
When Eric and Catherine Brown bought Caveat Emptor Used Books in 2016, they didnât want to make a lot of big changes to the…
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Opportunity House Celebrates 50 Years of Thrifty Style
Opportunity House was founded by a group of church ladies in 1968 to help low-income families with small children, but for five decades it…
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Daffodils: A Shop Reopens â¨After 10-Year Hiatus
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Someone passing by 402 W. 6th St. might get a sense of dĂŠjĂ vu. Daffodils, a womenâs apparel shop, has…
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9th Annual Wedding Guide: Weddings That Inspire
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS In our 9th Annual Wedding Guide we celebrate four very distinctive weddings, each reflecting the personalities and circumstances of the…
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Gather: A Handmade Art Shop for â¨Adults, Kids, and Even Pets
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Talia Halliday is a rookie retailer who trusts her instincts. When opportunity knocked early, she didnât hesitate to answer. âI…
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Direct from Detroit: Shinola Watches at Andrew Davis
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Slow down as you pass the window at Andrew Davis Clothiers at 101 W. Kirkwood, and a display of funky,…