“I wanted Mochi Kids to be more than just a store. It’s a way to connect with families, to celebrate culture, and to give back to the community that supports us,” shares Amanda Stewart, the founder of Mochi Kids.

“One of our core values is supporting and sustaining local artisan makers. The art and the things you purchase are like the sweet and savory parts of your home and life - accents that are more special,” Ashley Collett reflected as she sat across from Nicole Choules. The two, who co-founded Salt and Honey, are business partners and friends—or as they refer to one another, “work wives.”

“It was my mom that inspired me to go ahead with this idea. I will be forever grateful.” When you walk into The Children’s Hour, you step into a world carefully curated by the heart and soul of Diane Etherington, a woman whose warmth and passion for children’s books has touched the lives of countless individuals for over four decades. My first encounter with Diane was nothing short of enchanting.