Bloom Archives
Talia Halliday
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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 she had long held…
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Virtual Bloomington Handmade Market Holiday Pop-Up Supports Regional Makers
In order to help local makers and artists through the holiday season, the Bloomington Handmade Market (BHM) will host an online holiday pop-up from…
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Gather Moves to New Space in Storefront on the Square
When Athena, a long-time Bloomington establishment located on the downtown Square, closed in the spring, Talia Halliday was disappointed. But as the owner of…
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Gather: A Handmade Art Shop for Adults, Kids, and Even Pets
BY LEE ANN SANDWEISS Talia Halliday is a rookie retailer who trusts her instincts. When opportunity knocked early, she didn’t hesitate to answer. “I…
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Shopping Local with Kaye: 8 for Under $20
Need some last minute gifts to round out your gift giving? Here are some local ideas that will surely have your gift…
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Conduit Press: Turning Books into Other Things (Photo Gallery)
BY LIBBY PETERSON While working as a nanny in 2009, Talia Halliday came up with the idea of making notebooks as an engaging activity…
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B-town Handmade Market Brings Affordable Art to Convention Center (Photo Gallery)
BY BRIAN HARTZ If you believe the hipsters on the satirical TV show Portlandia, the secret to making ultra-cool handcrafted art is simply to…