Shop of the Month
Joe Krzeminski remembers hanging around his aunt Kathy’s store as a small child, marveling at its macramé art, homemade clothing, and glass pipes in his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This was the 70s. Things were simpler. All a store needed to succeed was an owner with a big personality, well-priced goods, and some righteous advertising.
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To understand why the independent dispensary Amnesia has succeeded in the most oversaturated market in the nation, head to its bathroom.
Inside, there’s material that changes lives. Owner Julietta Neas stocks the stalls with information on where to find free meals and mental health treatment, numbers to call if you’re experiencing suicidal ideation, and places that can help those caught in violent domestic situations.
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The moment that changed everything happened in a parking lot.
“When we opened, we had a festival next to our building in the parking lot, where we had live glass blowing and vendors,” recalls Charlie Ronemus, owner of Stoked. “I saw such energy in that experience, I recognized we needed to incorporate live glass blowing into the experience.”
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It’s been a few years since we last visited Pirate Girl Smoke Boutique. Nestled amongst a cozy strip of classic New England storefronts in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the shop itself is a testament to one woman’s love of smoking accessories.
With nearly 25 years of service in the state of Utah, Stogies has become a trusted name in the region and an iconic staple of The Beehive State.
