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…
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…
Who’s been drawing on the walls?
We went with a soft green paint (named “Mellow Tune”) for our interior walls rather than the traditional white, and we love the warmth and coziness it adds to the…
Start spreading the news!
A big “thank you” to the Crozet Gazette and reporter Theresa Curry for featuring Wendell House in the August edition of the newspaper! If you’ve haven’t seen it, check it…
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.
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?…
Good lawn gnomes make good neighbors
All those personal touches that make your front yard look uniquely your own… well, they do more than just put a smile on your own face. They make your neighborhood feel more friendly and welcoming, as well.
The future depends on your dreams, so go to sleep.
If sleep is the new status symbol, then call us the Taylor Swift of snoozing, the George Clooney of cat naps, the Jay Z of Zzzzzs…
You lookin’ like a snack (to mosquitos)
Want to avoid mosquitos this summer? Ditch your red and orange T-shirts for green and blue duds instead.