ShopLocalKC is an extension of Katie’s Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair established in 2011, which was instantly popular with art lovers in KC.

Makers & DoersBennett HenseOctober 7, 2021Bennett Hense, Shopping, Shop local, Makers, Artist, Midtown, Gift guide

Profile: Prospero's Books

Step into the stacks of books at Prospero’s on 39th.

Makers & DoersGabby GallegosAugust 24, 2021Profile, Business, entrepreneurship, Profiles, Books, Bookstore, Reading

Profile: Amigoni Winery

The bliss of world class wines, made right here in Kansas City.

Profile: Fat Plant Society

Turning lush greens into living art, Fat Plant Society is on the cutting edge of sustainable home decor.

Makers & DoersJosh MontesJuly 9, 2021Josh Montes, Profiles, Profile, Design, Home, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship, Plants, Art, Artists

Profile: Unruh Furniture

Handcrafted furniture with heart, made right here in KC.

Profile: The Dear Collective

The Dear Collective is shining light on small batch female makers and designers.

Profile: Abby Flores

Three beautiful boutiques: one owner! Meet Abby Flores, the brilliant woman behind it all.

Profile: KC Black Owned

Meet the woman behind KC Black Owned: introducing Kansas Citians to local businesses, one post at a time.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMarch 22, 2021Anna Petrow, Profiles, Business, Black-owned business

Profile: Amy McDaniel

Looking for marketing tips in the digital age? Meet our wellness editor, Amy McDaniel, who just so happens to be a digital entrepreneur rockstar.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowFebruary 10, 2021Anna Petrow, Profiles, Business, Photography, Makers and Doers, Profile

Local Virtual Experiences

Who says your virtual experience can’t be local? Check out this selection of fun things to do at home while supporting local businesses & museums!

Profile: Alyssa Broadus

We sit down with photographer Alyssa Broadus to chat about KC’s beauty, the creativity of editing, and the inspiration behind snapping a photo.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowFebruary 1, 2021Anna Petrow, Profiles, Business, Photography, Makers and Doers, Profile, Skyline, Alyssa Broadus, Art, Maker

Profile: J. Chang Kitchen

Meet James Chang and his famous chili oil– you’re going to want to put it on everything!

Profile: Pigeon Candle Co.

Send a message to a friend– with a candle! Meet Pigeon Candle Co.

Makers & DoersJosh MontesJanuary 14, 2021Josh Montes, Profiles, Profile, Design, Home, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship

Profile: KC Tiny Greenhouse

The littlest greenhouse with the biggest heart: meet KC Tiny Greenhouse!

Profile: Cafe Cà Phê

Meet Cafe Cà Phê, the Vietnamese coffee truck serving up hospitality on wheels.

Small Business Resilience

Neighborhoods Editor Weston Owen put pen to paper, thanking our small businesses.

Makers & Doers, Travel & TourismWeston OwenDecember 4, 2020Small Business, 2020, Weston Owen

Profile: Common Joinery

An important lesson in entrepreneurship: no project is too small, and every customer is important.

Makers & DoersJosh MontesNovember 30, 2020Josh Montes, Profiles, Profile, Design, Home, Woodworking, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship

Profile: Affirmation Project

Artist Nicole Leth has rented hundreds of billboards around the world and sent thousands of handwritten postcards to spread daily messages of hope and encouragement.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 25, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn

Profile: Hammerpress

Step inside the letterpress printing studio of Hammerpress and get to know the man behind the brand, Brady Vest.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 23, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn, Hammerpress, Design, Shopping

Profile: Post Coffee Co.

Your favorite Lee’s Summit based coffee roaster and cafe is expanding! Get the scoop on this news and more in this Q&A with owner Levi Holland.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 18, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn