It’s so refreshing to get out from behind the computer screen and hit some actual stores. Grand Rapids has so many lovely shops and talented makers it feels god to spend some money and feed the local community.

Earlier this year, Marissa Fellows and I, teamed up to participate in the World Of Winter installation series in Downtown Grand Rapids. Sunshine Alley was a colorful and happy interactive installation and an ode to canceled travel plans. We brought a much-needed little vacation to the city in the dead of winter!

I am lucky enough to be part of the entrepreneurial community of Grand Rapids. There are so many rad people doing, making and selling amazing things here in my city! I know we are all struggling this year, especially us small business owners, it seems like the least we can do is support each other.