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Music history on vinyl, cassettes and CDs fills two floors, perfect for endless browsing.

Let your imagination run wild at this Edwardsville shop—open again for in-store customers starting June 2.

Julia and Brian Leenig make the perfect duo—entrepreneurs who balance work and family on their terms. Their lifelong interest in design and slow living inspired their shops Future Ancestor and [...]

Social distancing has had a major impact for artisans who depend on pop-up shops and retail outlets to spread the word about their products. Hear how Amanda Gray-Swain, Dianna Allen and Heather [...]

Brighten your day (or someone else's!) with unique new jewelry from these local artisans.

Opera Theatre's costume shop manager, Stacy Harris, describes the role of these high-glamour costumes in creating a world where intrigue and elegance intersect—and the work of individualizing [...]

Nature and wellness provide lasting inspiration for small-business owners Victoria Cates, Evelyn Leigh, Lizzie Geerling and Claire Troll—who make everything from vintage-inspired fashion to [...]

Find out where to pick up your complimentary copy of Guided: Edwardsville, our curated guide to the city's arts, dining and shopping.

In starting her Mount Indigo brand, Jessica Conick has tapped into an upsurge in consumer knowledge about fashion's impact on the environment.

The bootmaker takes no shortcuts in crafting his Kreosote boots in St. Louis. The handmade footwear balances durability and toughness with lyricism and fluidity.