It's great to see vacant storefronts come to life, even if it's only on a seasonal basis. EMBOSS is…read morea summer pop-up which showcases products and artwork created by women. EMBOSS itself is an organization that provides professional and social opportunities. The pop-up shop is also available as an event space. From what I know they already hosted a number of panel discussions and networking events. There is also a backyard in addition to the space within the shop. If you are in Fountain Square, stop by to see what EMBOSS is about.

2020 Indy Bucket List: visit an Indy Dough pop-up to score one of the famous, drool-worthy baked…read moregoods that appear in your Instagram. This pop-up happens in Studio C, a creative culinary wonderland that consists of private chef dinners, single daily meal specials, morning coffee and this sweet pop-up. When Amanda took to creating these artisan donuts, the city immediately flocked. Follow her on Instagram (@indydough) to see the different baked goods she cooks up each week. She usually makes donuts: think everything from cherry vanilla crullers to guava cream cheese old fashioned and black sesame glazed donuts. They're truly cooler than any donuts you've ever tried. I saw a post about white cheddar, green onion scones and immediately hopped on it. I messaged Amanda the night before the pop-up and she set one aside, as they usually sell out. This is the kind of place that you will have to arrive incredibly early to even have a chance at scoring a donut. There's a limited amount and they sell out in person within 30 minutes. They'll be a line outside before the place even opens. Go to bed early, get up early, and be ready to wait for the experience! Thank you Amanda! I gobbled up the scone so quickly and it was so, so, so GOOD.

I've been seeing tons and tons of photos on social and so much buzz about this place. This "place"…read morehappens to be a pop up so it might change based on the day. I just so happened to come across them with a Tinker Coffee partnership. They were sadly out of most pastries, but we ended up with a galette-like tomato + cheese tart. It was so damn drool-worthy. It had a variety of colors of tomatoes. It was perfectly creamy from the cheesiness and salty from the buttery pastry. Can't wait to try more of their stuff and hope to see them do more pop ups downtown!

I have been a fan of the Harrison Center for several years now after taking a walking tour of the…read morefacility. So, when I heard they had a pop-up shop for items, mostly made by artists at the Center, I made plans to attend. Located at 15th and Delaware, the Harrison Center consists of three buildings (including a gym and a church!). There is convenient parking in their lot accessible from 15th or 16th to the east of the Center. The pop-up shop is located in the City Gallery which is located on the west side of the southern most building. You may have to use the intercom to have them "buzz you in", but the wait is usually very brief. The shop/gallery is located on your left as you enter. There were a wide variety of items available though the shop is small. I saw ornaments, jewelry, and scarves. Soaps and postcards too! I also bought a calendar, a "paper doll" book that is more of a behind the scenes look at the Center than a real paper doll book. I also grabbed some coloring books and post cards. All that I picked up were affordable and reasonably priced. Truly unique too. The pop-up runs Monday-Friday through Dec 24th. Hours are from 9 to 5. Check out the Holiday Window walking tour around the outside of the Harrison Center while there or see about scheduling a tour of the inside of the center. Review #3418

This place is like a museum of art, fashion, love and support of women owned businesses. The owner…read moreKatina Washington has an energy that welcomes and genuinely engages with you. I love to see us winning. Visit here and definitely shop.

From the owner: Our Vision To connect every Black, female-owned small…read morebusiness owner with the people and tools needed to create, grow, and sustain thriving businesses.

Sometimes I have time to paw through thrift stores for that rare gem. Other times, I just want to…read morego to a nice store with highly curated secondhand items to find that rare gem (and lots of others) easily and right in front of my face. Lux & Ivy is that store for those of us who love unique clothing and want other people to do the heavy lifting. I saw so many items that I loved (including some gold sandals), but I left with a long black skirt that had cork buttons running down it. See what I mean about unique?! It fit perfectly, and even better: It was 20% off! Even without the discount, the skirt (and the other thrifted clothing on the racks) were priced reasonably. Lux & Ivy offers not just clothing and shoes, but also jewelry made by local artists, beauty products, vintage home goods, bags and lots more. The store is cute and smells good, the clothing and products are all arranged nicely, and it's just a pleasant place to shop.

I love the vintage vibes at Lux & Ivy! You are sure to find items that no one else has and…read moredefinitely on trend. On our most recent visit, my husband found some vintage Pacers items for a steal! Made his entire day!

A beautifully curated shop with an eclectic mix of gifts you won't find anywhere else. Great for…read morefinding that perfect, one-of-a-kind present.

Overpriced boutique with greedy owners that won't offer returns. They apparently have a small sign…read moreby the cash register that is not clearly visible with all the clutter on the counter and the employees dont tell you no returns either as they are more concerned with being on the phone then give you customer service. Sad when you have to ask for a bag and your items just get shoved into a cheap plastic bag. Typically around the holidays, most stores make exceptions to their return policies but not greedy sisters.... I like to shop small business but next time I'll stick with pottery barn and save my money and receive better customer service

Stopped by Filigree Bakery at the Amanda's Exchange Market today and WOW... this cake practically…read morechanged my life. The icing was perfection. just the right amount of sweet. The packaging was on point! tote bag, added spoon, everything beautifully done. It felt less like buying dessert and more like receiving a luxury cake experience once I got home. . definitely be back and telling everyone

Broad Ripple Village. It's an unique neighborhood of Indy, on the far northside of the city. Where…read morethere are businesses based out of bungalows, the Monon trail runs through it, and people venture down on the weekends to frequent the boutiques and local restaurants (La Piedad, Bazbeaux, Flatwater, etc). Broad Ripple Village is going through the same changes that other neighborhoods are seeing (luxury apartment complexes, shuttering of small businesses, raising of rents forcing businesses out of mixed-use space). Over the past two years we've lived here, I've been frequenting nearly all of the places here. Except Filigree. Until now. Filigree Bakery- off Carrollton Avenue, adjacent to Fresh Thyme Market and where there used to be a Lou Malnati's. The word Filigree itself refers to the intricate metalwork used in jewerly, the lace-like patterns of gold and silver one might see in Indian jewerly. Small but intricate. The feeling of warmth out of something tiny. The space is small, but the filling in the macarons were not. I got a 6-pack of macarons- picking out two Pistachio (natural bias), strawberry, strawberry with lime, and other some others. The amount of filling in the macarons was more than I would get at other places. So definitely very filling. I'm not a macaron connoisseur. Suffice to say, I liked it. The shop was nice. We need businesses like this in BR.