A new antiques shop in a one-room schoolhouse
Tossed & Found, near the Hesston Steam Museum in LaPorte, is located in an historic schoolhouse.
Keep readingIt’s peak lavender season. Here’s where to pick some.
Peak cutting season is starting at Lavender Bliss Flower Farm, a cut-your-own place in Bridgman selling soaps, candles and more, plus, some really tasty lavender lemonade and popsicles.
Keep readingFormer co-owner trying to resurrect Greenbush
Justin Heckathorn sent an email to Greenbush Mug Club members a few days ago, outlining his plans to reopen the popular brewery and restaurant, which abruptly closed in April after 15 years.
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Here’s what’s new in The Dunes and Harbor Country in the past two years
My piece for WBEZ and The Chicago Sun-Times runs down the area restaurants and shops that have opened over the past two years.
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A new luxe resale shop in Lakeside
Armida Atelier in Lakeside is attempting to fill the void left by Posh, the shop that moved to St. Joseph.
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The coolest courtyard anywhere
Michigan City’s public library, one of renowned architect Helmut Jahn’s early commissions, has a gorgeous courtyard not visible from the outside, with lush landscaping and a museum-quality sculpture.
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A new Lebanese tasting-menu restaurant with just 12 seats
Longtime area restaurateur and food truck owner “Moe” Mroueh will open C.12 in downtown Michigan City May 28.
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A new design studio and shop from a pedigreed tastemaker
Matthew Buccilla designed spaces for Herman Miller and founded beloved indy shop Cowboys & Astronauts in Andersonville in Chicago before moving to Beverly Shores. Now he’s opening a design studio and occasional shop in the Indiana Dunes town.
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A new bookstore for design lovers
This New Buffalo shop is full of gorgeous, big, beautiful books meant to be displayed and provide inspiration. Looking for tomes meant to be read? I’ve got you.
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A party-ready barn filled with antiques, art and vintage treasures
Blue Moon Barn + Vintage in Westville is just a few miles from Michigan City, Chesterton, LaPorte and two major highways, but arriving here feels like you’ve discovered a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere.
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