These 14 Artists Can Help You Get Window Dressed to the Nines This Winter
The Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Wine Festival is just around the corner, and the perfect complement to this year’s predominately outdoor event, along with the Salem restaurant punch card and the ice sculptures, will be a custom window display. Why not add to the spectacle and joy by helping to create more art! Here are 14 artists and design
5 Ways to Shop and #StayLocal This Valentine’s Day
Editor’s Note: If you feel like something is missing from the list, send our editor a message at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com to let us know. Valentine’s Day is less than 2 weeks away, and whether you’re into the romantic part of that or not, you can take advantage of some of the treats of the season – including the very popular (and
#ShopLocal at District Trading Company
This holiday season, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. by Joey Phoenix District Trading Company is a small, vibrant store on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall in downtown Salem that boasts one of the largest collections of work by local artists the city has to offer. Owned and operated by artist
Soothe the Winter Blues by Filling Your Home with Art
While outside it might be cold and grey and ordinary, you don’t have to let that rule your interior decorating. With so many North Shore artists making beautiful pieces at affordable prices, you can cover your walls with bright pops of color and art that fits your taste without having to spend too much time searching. Here are some of
#StayWell: 6 Ways to Treat Yourself to Some You Time this Holiday Season
This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. It’s a wild time to be a human right now. The holiday season is stressful enough when it’s not an election year in the midst of a global pandemic. Even thinking of that we need a moment take a breath. Relaxing is hard.
#ShopSmall – 25 Gifts $25 or Under
This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. Whether you’re budget shopping, picking up a last minute something, or trying to find something perfect for that digital Yankee Swap: here are our picks for the best 25 gifts under $25 for gifts from local makers this holiday season. Old Burying
Bent Water Beer 101: What’s a Wet Hop Beer?
This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. From Bent Water Brewing Recently we released a small batch Wet Hop IPA that we brewed on our innovation pilot system. Since it’s such a small batch, it’s not a beer we’re canning. Instead, we released it in kegs to a few
Be a Tourist in Your Own Town – Lynn Edition
This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. We’re all craving a bit of adventure these days. While traveling may be difficult for a number of reasons, there are things you can do right in your own backyard to help stave off boredom and get a change of scenery. Here
Local Photographers and Visual Artists Who Offer Portrait Commissions
This month, we’re highlighting local businesses as part of our #StayLocal2020 campaign. Scroll to the bottom for more information. November is the corridor of holiday cheer. With holiday cards soon to be sent out, a turkey (or tofurkey) to be acquired, and gifts to be wrapped, it’s helpful to have some useful ideas in your pocket. Here are some local artists
Step Into the Giving Season by Supporting these Local Causes
Updated 11/17/2020 The holiday months are a time of general good will and merriment, and while this year may look a bit different, there are still many opportunities to support some local causes hosted by organizations and restaurants North of Boston working to bring some brightness into the world. Here are some of those worthy causes to support in the