When the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown began, Aaron Bartley, cofounder and former leader of People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH), decided to venture into something new—a brick-and-mortar bookstore.
Buffalo’s Unapologetic Coffee Co. is only a few months old, but the approach of twin sisters Alicia and Alisa Officer—to provide small batch, ethically sourced roasted quality coffee direct to consumers—has already proven successful.
Here’s a lineup of local artists who capture the distinct personality and charm of your house—and the furry companion that makes it feel like home.
“My artwork is in stark contrast to my hyper organized, type-A personality,” says Heather Thurman, the owner and designer behind Babybird Home Decor. “My design aesthetic is much more relaxed and abstract. I like things that are simple, effortless and comfortable. I do not like things that a…
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Loungewear has become a daily go-to ever since many of us became acquainted with the perks of WFH. Exactly what the future holds for our office setup is something we’re not willing to bet on. But if there’s one thing we would wager, it’s that our obsession with comfy fits is here to stay—and…
On the shelves of ShopCraft, an Elmwood Avenue gift shop and gallery specializing in all things local, an array of handmade wooden frames by Knotty Moose Studio adorn the walls.
Flash back to Anthony Marasciulo’s early years of selling ice cream by way of his bedroom window (silverware included, to his mom’s dismay) and it should come as no surprise that he later dreamed up Tonawanda’s Buffalo Gift Emporium, a destination for all your gifting needs—with a specialty …
We know it takes some convincing to lure Northtowners south, and city dwellers out of the neighborhood. But consider this our attempt, just in time for the season of gifting.
The holiday season is upon us. No, not the jolly red and green one. The eerie orange and black one. Are you ready for Halloween?
Imani XIII wanted to decorate her room with raindrops.
She’s a business owner, jewelry maker and full-time assurance engineer, yet the inspiration behind Blue Rochelle is perhaps Natisha Mosier’s most significant role of them all: mom.
Football Sundays are a big deal at the Wiley household in Lockport, where the focus is as much on the players’ cleats as it is on the latest touchdown or interception.
Most evenings, Becca Hoppy settles into the “cozy little shack” in her brother’s backyard, pours a drink into a mug she created and turns on the pottery wheel.
If you’re interested in scoring relics of the past with nothing but your phone in hand, follow these other Instagram accounts—and may the vintage odds be in your favor.
It’s safe to say Jonathan Capozzi is a man who embodies the statement, “if you want something done right, do it yourself.” During his search for a pair of Telemark skis—which call for a different binding and boot setup than standard Alpine pairs—Capozzi was left unimpressed with the options …
Perhaps no Buffalo neighborhood has experienced as dramatic a transformation in recent years as Hertel Avenue.
Lancaster may be Erie County’s best kept secret. This village of 10,000, anchored by landmarks like the Lancaster Opera House and The New York Store, has been infused with new energy in recent years thanks to a rising generation of entrepreneurs eager to make their mark along Central Avenue.…
Skiing put Ellicottville on the map nearly a century ago when the first ski hills surrounding the community opened in the 1930s, followed by Holiday Valley in the 1950s. But this community of 1,600 set in the rolling hills of the Southern Tier has evolved into far more than a ski town.
It’s safe to say Jonathan Capozzi is a man who embodies the statement, “if you want something done right, do it yourself.” During his search for a pair of Telemark skis—which call for a different binding and boot setup than standard Alpine pairs—Capozzi was left unimpressed with the options …
Perhaps no Buffalo neighborhood has experienced as dramatic a transformation in recent years as Hertel Avenue.
Lancaster may be Erie County’s best kept secret. This village of 10,000, anchored by landmarks like the Lancaster Opera House and The New York Store, has been infused with new energy in recent years thanks to a rising generation of entrepreneurs eager to make their mark along Central Avenue.…
Skiing put Ellicottville on the map nearly a century ago when the first ski hills surrounding the community opened in the 1930s, followed by Holiday Valley in the 1950s. But this community of 1,600 set in the rolling hills of the Southern Tier has evolved into far more than a ski town.
Some of the most resilient and inspiring small business owners in Western New York call the East Side of Buffalo home. These entrepreneurs hail from all walks of life—from generations of African Americans and descendants of Polish immigrants who planted their roots here to a growing Banglade…
Most boots, even the high-end ones, are now made in factories abroad. But two years ago, a company called Parkhurst partnered with a Batavia factory to hand-make men’s leather boots, sometimes using tools over 100 years old.