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We're big fans of local artist Rachel Kroh and her Heartell Press line of letterpress printed greeting cards and art prints, made from hand-carved woodblocks. Her design style is inspired and the corresponding messages are beautiful, sentimental and heartfelt. When we heard she was breaking into the textile category with kitchen towels, we jumped right on board and placed an order for The FIND.  While preparing to launch Heartell Press' Generous Kitchen Towels in store and online, we had a quick chat with Rachel herself about this wonderful new offering from her brand.  What was your inspiration for this new...

We're pleased to present this round up of some of our favorite women‑owned businesses: Fort Wayne jewelry maker edition. All brands can be found at The FIND, seen here on our fab local models from our latest photoshoot by the talented Ruth Yaro. Does it get more fun than OFabz? Olivia's pom pom earrings make a big statement and are oh‑so‑playful! It's impossible to be in a bad mood wearing OFabz. Cheyenne makes beautiful wall hangings, as well as gorgeous earrings, which we're happy to carry at The FIND! Each pair is like a little piece of art that you'll...

2020's Lessons in GratitudeHere we are at the close of 2020. It would be easy to kick the year to the curb and move forward towards hope for the end of the pandemic and a return to “normal.”  That is actually my first instinct. But as the days get shorter and we celebrate the season with our own traditions, I want to pause and acknowledge all of the good that came from 2020.A short, incomplete list, of the things I am grateful for regarding The FIND: 1. My amazing, hardworking, flexible employees. They adapted, turned on a dime, and came up with...

Artlink teamed up with local artist Matthew Plett for a jigsaw puzzle based on the mural he created for Windrose Urban Farm. We're excited to announce that the puzzle will be available exclusively at both The FIND and Artlink. To celebrate, we're hosting Artlink and the talented Mr. Plett for a puzzle pop up on Saturday, December 19th from 11 - 3p. Come purchase a puzzle (makes for a super rad gift), meet the artist and shop some of his other works. We'll be donating 10% of our sales that day to Artlink and its mission. We're big fans of the...