Queen of accessories Emily Bordner has grown her following & retail footprint– with a little help from her friends.
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Three generations of family have served up Swiss traditions in Kansas City with delectable chocolate, food, and pastries at André's Confiserie Suisse.
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Lake Candles, husband & wife owned, has grown from pouring them individually in their kitchen to a full-fledged production, where the candles are still lovingly hand-poured.
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Messner Bee Farm owners chatted with us about their journey, what a day in the life of a beekeeper is like, amazing facts about bees, and more!
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East + West hopes to add depth and nuance to the retail scene in the greater downtown area, and ultimately make the Crossroads a more livable and exciting place to work and play in KC.
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Carly Rae immediately felt supported in KC– a move that provided the opportunity to work on her art full time, an option that would not have been possible out West.
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Convivial Production designs items needed to host your friends and family as well as the surrounding decor needed to create a warm and inviting space for gathering.
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Golden & Pine shop owner Stephanie Agne chats with us about ethical sourcing, interior design, and growing a dedicated customer base.
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Cherry Pit Collective is a communal studio space for artists, makers, and creatives, where the work and vision of women are emphasized and celebrated.
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Founder and owner of Au Bon Macaron, Barbara Shaw, shares with us how she discovered macarons, her many other culinary passions, details about her new space in the Crossroads, and more.
Tyler Beckett, founder and owner of Hugo Tea, shares his first adventures in entrepreneurship, why he started Hugo Tea, and how tea is often overlooked as the miracle drink that it is.
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Karrie Dean, owner and founder of Happy Habitat, designs gorgeous, eco-friendly throws that celebrate color and pattern
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Local jewelry designer Lily Dawson talks shop, design, and the growing local creative scene: "It’s really cool to witness the shift from a preference for the mass-produced to a commodification of buying small and local."
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The writer, photographer, pastry chef, and creator of Now, Forager chats with us about flavor inspiration, her love of chocolate, and early baking memories.
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