Local Artisans

The Ultimate Shopping Guide to Kansas City: From Vintage Finds to Luxury Brands

There's something rather brilliant about Kansas City that most visitors overlook - its remarkably diverse shopping landscape. As a school principal who spends most workdays making decisions that affect hundreds of young minds, I find tremendous joy in the simple...

Artisan Treasures: The Ultimate Shopping Guide to Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea

The coastal stretch between Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea holds a special place in my heart, reminding me of New Zealand's artisan communities but with a distinctly Californian flair. As someone who's haggled in the souks of Marrakech and navigated Bangkok's floating...