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Missing Joann Fabic? Sew to Speak Has You Covered

I miss Joann Fabrics. Sometimes you’re working on a project and suddenly realize you need one very specific thing. A particular kind of fabric, a notion you didn’t know existed until five minutes ago, a pattern, some thread, or approximately 47 buttons you absolutely do not need but will somehow convince yourself are essential. Sew…

Costume Holiday House: Your Local, Year-Round Halloween Store

Are you looking for a local Halloween store that isn’t operating out of a vacant retail building that will mysteriously become a costume shop for six weeks and then disappear into the night? Columbus, we have another option. Costume Holiday House, a year-round local costume shop that has been helping Columbus with their costumes since…

Huzzah! A Weekend at the Ohio Renaissance Festival

Looking for a weekend activity that involves questionable historical accuracy, excellent people-watching, live music, and the opportunity to wear a corset in public without anyone asking questions? Then it’s time to visit the Ohio Renaissance Festival! The Ren Fest is a great way to spend a fall weekend, whether you go all-in on the costumes…

Aardvark Wine & Beer

I’m going to be honest, I don’t know wine. I had a bad wine night in college that took me a while to recover from, and for years I pretty much avoided the stuff. I do have wine people in my life, and occasionally I need to buy a bottle for someone who actually knows…

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