The Local Collective

09/17/2025

The floor starts today…new product comes in next week and we are excited for you to see our vision for remodel.

09/15/2025

✨ Heads up, friends! ✨
The Collective will be closed this week while we hit the reset button and make some exciting changes behind the scenes.

We’ll be back Saturday with a BIG reveal you won’t want to miss! 🎉 Come see what’s new and celebrate with us.

Stay tuned—we can’t wait to share it with you!

09/13/2025

Whew! Our shop is in the middle of a little rearranging and we’re working on signage for the new products coming to the shelves in just two weeks 👀✨

In the meantime, David is hard at work at the Indianola Farmers Market until noon with clearance 40 ounce tumblers, fun hair clips, baby blankets and more from our handful of vendors.

The shop will be open today from 11–2, right after dance classes wrap up next door. Come see us!

09/07/2025

Taylor Swift wore a $320 dress, and it sold out in hours.
Nobody blinked at the price.
Nobody questioned the value.
They just bought it—because a celebrity wore it.

But when a local artist prices a painting at $320, suddenly it’s “too much.”
When a crafter sets the price of their handmade work, suddenly people wonder if it’s “worth it.”
When a small business owner pours their heart into creating, suddenly it’s “risky” or “unlikely to succeed.”

Here’s the truth:
Every purchase from an artist, maker, or local shop isn’t just about the item.
It’s a vote for their vision.
It’s validation for their courage to create.
It’s saying, your work matters, and I believe in you.

If we’re quick to trust the value of something just because a stranger in the spotlight wore it, let’s start giving that same belief to the people actually in our community, the ones shaping culture with their hands, their hearts, and their art.

Support local. Support makers. Support your friends.
Because every dollar is more than a purchase…it’s fuel for someone’s dream…your friend’s dream.

09/06/2025

🍂 The Local Collective is out at the Indianola Farmers Market this morning! It’s a little chilly, but honestly… that makes it the perfect day to snag one of our handmade baby blankets, grab a fall-themed tumbler, or stock up on kids’ busy sensory toys.

We’ll be here until noon today! 🧡

Back at the shop, we’re working on a full rearrange (🤞🏼ready by Tuesday!) and we’ll be sharing our new fall/winter hours next week. Can’t wait to see you!

09/02/2025

The shop will be closed this week unless by appointment as we reorganize, restock and utilize some new shelving.

Thank you for your patience. We may go live nad go through boxes, rearrange and have your help picking items for shelves.

Stay tuned!!

PS not all of this is shop items but many will be used to for shelving and displays. Just wait until we get the jukebox going. ;)

08/16/2025

💛 Thank you for being part of our customer family! Every soap, blanket, tumbler, or coaster you buy helps a local family with school supplies, groceries, utilities – and yes, even sending kids off to college.

Our shop will be closed Tuesday–Friday this week as we pack (and pack!) our middle kiddo into sophomore year of college life. Your purchases truly help with the gas, food, and all the little expenses along the way — they matter more than you realize.

We’re so grateful for every person who continues to show up and support us and our amazing vendors.

08/13/2025

We have loved having Frolic Farms as part of our shop, and we’re sad to see them go. Their beautiful goat milk soaps have been a local favorite (and all their other products are just a bonus!).

If you’ve been eyeing something from Frolic Farms, like that patchwork tote or Americana table runner, now is the time to stop in and grab it from our shelves while it’s still here. We encourage you to favorite their website (in comments) so you can continue to support their business in the future.

I’ll be holding off on buying my personal favorites until after our customers have a chance…so all of their wonderful scents are available for you first. 💛

08/12/2025

Shop is closed tonight — I’m spending the evening with my college-bound kid before she heads back to California this weekend. It’s been such a joy having her in the shop and even at the market with us this summer. The time goes fast, my friends — hold the people you love close to your heart and arms when you can. 💛 I’m looking forward to seeing your friendly faces tomorrow and over the weekend!

08/10/2025

Look what you can find from us! We also got a restock on unpaper towels and reusable balloons (see comments for video)

✨ Working, working, working… but making it cute! ✨

Want a personalized back-to-school set for your little one? Or maybe you’re a teacher who dreams of all your notebooks, glue sticks, and supplies perfectly matching your classroom theme?

I’ve got you covered! 🎨
Choose from designs like Hot Wheels, Labubu, cherries, Bluey, Spidey, Stitch, and so much more. I can even create sets using pictures of your kid!

📚 Kits start at just $6 (regular or mini composition notebook with matching pencil set)
🎒 Full sets start at $20 (mini notebook not pictured)

Custom, fun, and ready for the first day of school! ❤️

08/08/2025

Tomorrow we will be at the Indianola Farmers Market at the Warren County Fairgrounds. We’ve got some adorable items from Just Jill and are restocking and changing products we will have from our different vendors tomorrow. I’m hoping to have new composition notebooks with us tomorrow too!

08/02/2025

Want custom school supplies? We can do almost anything. Message us for even your own work supplies

Saturdays are meant for designing after work…new supply kits..any character, customizable and ready within the week!