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Celebrating Independent Gainesville

Worth It

   Infographic reprinted with permission of the clever folks of CustomMade.

May 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment

What’s Going On

Oh lovely Gainesville…we have missed writing here. It’s just, you know, life happens and we get distracted and are really busy. Time to get back to basics: Posting! What’s going … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment

This, that, and more you should know. (Happy New Year!)

First of all, happy 2013! We hope you have a healthy, happy year. We look forward to growing with you and thank you whole-heartedly for your support. Because of you, … Continue reading

January 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Glamourous local talent

About the Vendors In case you missed the GLAM Indie Craft Show (locals!) on Sunday, or you saw something but now have a lack-of-buyer’s remorse–here is a list of the … Continue reading

December 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Indie news

Great story about a retiring grocer who declined lucrative buy-out opportunities and sold the business to his employees instead.   The life of today’s chain retail workers. What the Wal-Mart strikers … Continue reading

November 29, 2012 · 1 Comment

What’s going on

Brighten your dreary day with some cool happenings: (Presented, as always, in no particular order) Today is the Spirit of Gainesville Awards, and you bet we’ll be covering that. Read … Continue reading

November 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Q & A: Merrily, Merrily with Ms. Merrell!

Beloved indiegainesville friend, supporter, and yes, cheerleader Erica Merell, of Wild Iris Books, bravely agreed to answer 5 random questions from us…learn about books you need to read, her favorite … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · 1 Comment

Boo! 15% off if you know the magic words….

PSA: We love Persona. Over the years, we’ve scored model zeppelin.  We’ve bought shoes, handmade clothing, scarves, locally made jewelry. . . . and even rented some amazing 1930’s clothing … Continue reading

October 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Helping Wild Iris stay Wild

Wild Iris Books first opened its doors in September 1992, and this month they celebrate their 20th anniversary. This celebration is bitter-sweet as they contemplate the reality that they may have … Continue reading

October 4, 2012 · 1 Comment

Indie businesses–by the numbers (or, why local?!)

Number of new independent bookstores that have opened since 2005:  437 Increase since 2002 in the number of small specialty food stores:  1,414 Increase since 2002 in the number of … Continue reading

September 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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