Other Writing

The Linen District: Crazy Neighbor An imaginative and creative inventory

An imaginative and creative inventory that no one else in the Treasure Valley offers.

Owner, Star Moxley, is no stranger to glitz and glamour. Having worked as a costume designer for Shakespeare plays and the theater for thirty-five years, Star has created a unique store with exciting offerings reflective of her theatrical background. “We have a wide mixture of fashion accessories as well as costume accessories,” Star comments.

Crazy Neighbor opened in August 2014, after the closing of her...

The Collab Salon A virtual feast for the eyes, but this salon is not just

A virtual feast for the eyes, but this salon is not just another pretty face, it’s all about collaboration and service.

Located on the east side of Boise in Bown Crossing, once you enter, you know that you have arrived somewhere special. The soaring ceilings with exposed duct work, stained cement floors, and piping disguised as fixtures in the bathroom, provide an industrial but warm feeling. Throughout the space are playful baubles, imaginative trinkets, and an eclectic mix of finishing...

Yoga Pop  Where yoga and pop music meet to create a new kind of

Where yoga and pop music meet to create a new kind of physical, mental, and spiritual journey.

Founded by Jason Allen Carr, YogaPop is based on the idea that yoga isn’t just about exercise, but about finding your balance through modern visualization and music.

“My business is called YogaPop because I use pop culture references, instead of using Sanskrit, a lot of people don’t know what it is. And also, a lot of people get confused about what yoga is. You know, it’s a philosophy not a religion...

Happy Hour Stars-Based on their movie and real-life roles, where would they

Happy hour—the golden hour of the day where one seeks out refuge in a food and beverage establishment, places where menus consist of drink specials and delicious nibbles, designed to quench the thirst or satisfy the appetite.

This happy hour guide, however, is just as much about the atmosphere and vibe as much as it is about the special offerings of each establishment.

We decided to highlight places that if a certain star or a character they have portrayed were to be hanging out in Boise, what...

Lit & Co.-Illuminating Boise with fragrant, flickering light. Founded in

Founded in 2012, Lit & Co. Candles offers unique, handcrafted 100% soy candles in a variety of fragrances that are meant to complement your home and tickle your senses. Benefits of soy include a cleaner, slower burn that lasts longer than its competitor, paraffin. And the best part is that it is a naturally renewable resource. Better for you and for the environment.

Owner, Kristen Jackson, created the Lit & Co. Candles concept out of what was originally a hobby. Having experienced a...

The Boise Boys: Family is at the heart of Timber and Love. As the saying

As the saying goes, home is where the heart is. Business partners Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson infuse a special ingredient into every home renovation they touch: heart. Their shared vision isn’t to simply flip homes across the Treasure Valley, but rather it is to focus on the Boise area and creating high-quality renovations on structures that people will call home.

Luke notes, “I think especially for myself, I really love to create, and I want it to be a home that I’d want to live in...