This weekend, inspired by our interview with Ariel Irby, we will be going to Dance Church. We’ll share our thoughts on Dance Church in next week’s newsletter.

Behind The Shelves: Meet The Drink for the Social Athlete

We love our “Shoppy shops,” and part of what makes them shoppy are the brands on the shelves. We’re starting a new interview series called “Behind The Shelves” to interview brands that have a strong presence at these stores! Courtside, a beverage for the social athlete, made its original debut at Monsoon Market and can now be found at Shoppy Shops across LA like Wine + Eggs and Bestie’s Vegan Market. We chatted with Courtside’s cofounder Ariel Irby about why she loves supporting these small retailers and what it means to be a beverage for the social athlete. Read the full interview here.

Store Happenings

Field Theory, a store for outdoor apparel, is having a winter sale that’s up to 60% off. If you find yourself in St. Louis, go visit! Or just shop the sale online here.

Yowie, a hotel & shop in Philly, was called a “Design Catalog in the Form of a Cozy, Colorful Hotel” by Design Milk. It’s a pretty cool shop and hotel. In fact, everything in the hotel rooms is shopable.

Lamps are having a real moment, specifically mushroom-style lamps. And there are even classes you can take to learn how to wire a lamp. Available Items in Tivoli, NY has a lamp-wiring class.

Store Highlight: Tivoli General

Tivoli General is an adorable store in the Hudson Valley. They are a specialty grocer and have a menu filled with delicious bites. It’s a perfect store to stop at if you’re doing a little getaway from NYC!

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