Reflecting on Our First Two Months
Lessons Learned and a Heartfelt Thank You It’s been a whirlwind of a few weeks since we opened the doors of Wendell House, and we’re filled with gratitude for the…
Are neighborhood grocery stores the cure for modern loneliness?
Have you heard of modern loneliness? Esther Perel introduced the idea that modern loneliness masks itself as hyper-connectivity. And so people have easily 1,000 virtual friends, but no one they…
Sneak Peak: Coming to Wendell House
We’re busy preparing for the opening day of Wendell House! We’re passionate about curating products that not only elevate your everyday life but also celebrate the bounty of our local community. Today, we want to share a sneak peek at a few of the Virginia makers we’ve selected so far.
The Favorite Things Store
Rick and I have always dreamed of ditching our day jobs and opening a store. Over the years, we tossed around a million crazy ideas…
Memories made, not bought
There’s a scene from my childhood that replays in my mind often. We weren’t a family that always had a lot. Dinners, for the most part, were simple affairs. Fancy?…