Style Issue
Welcome to the INDY’s 2019 (DIY) Style Guide
Let’s appreciate the beauty of what already exists. Read more
Preservation NC Turned Two Queen Anne Homes Built by Former Slaves Into Its New Headquarters
“From the street, it looks like a pretty prosperous house. It looks like a big house, and it’s not. This was all about speaking to the street, saying, ‘We have arrived. We are making it.’” Read more
I’ve Known Hats
A poem. Read more
Six Kids, Twenty Bucks, a Thrift Store, and a Mission
I wanted to share with them what I’ve learned—that no one else can define who they are, they can celebrate themselves through what they wear, and it doesn’t cost a lot to do it. Read more
Why Bull City Swap Gave Up Swapping and Became Bull City Shares
“I wanted to build community, and I want to build this new idea of asking for what you need when you need it.” Read more
Being Thrifty Isn’t Just About Scoring Secondhand Finds. At Freeman’s Creative, It’s Also About Patching Holes.
In an era of fast-fashion, sitting with people who are making sweaters feels retro—maybe vintage—in just the way I like. Read more