Peabody, MA is one of the North Shore’s best kept secrets, because it’s no slouch when it comes to shopping, dining, drinking, and entertainment. It’s home to the Peabody International Festival, a world class concert venue, and many restaurants, breweries, and many creative small businesses – many you may never have even heard of! At least, not yet.   Here

Origin Stories is a series featuring Creative Collective Business Members telling the story of where they’ve been, where they’re going, and some advice for those of us who are just getting started. We are delighted to share the next video in our #OriginStories series featuring Linda Mullen (she/her/hers) of Grace & Diggs! Linda is a talented artist and maker who

“Making stuff out of trash and and found items – it forces you to think in new ways and it puts a very unique stamp on your work.” – Linda Mullen, Grace and Diggs Editor’s Note: In the podcast preamble I mention several organizations where you can get information from or donate to right now that are doing what is

by Joey Phoenix Creative expression has many interpretations. It can take the traditional forms of dance or visual art. It can take on an inward focus through yoga or self-care. Or, in the case of Linda Mullen of Grace and Diggs, it can mean digging through recycling bins and discarded materials to turn them into sculptures, installations, and wearable fashion.

An evening of Women’s Networking presented by Peabody Essex Museum at Hotel Salem in Salem Mass. Story by Alyse Diamantides. Photos by Creative Collective