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Mama Madrone’s

Mama Madrone's Eco Emporium opened their doors at 307 Broad Street over the weekend.  The retail shop, formerly known as Being Green, offers eco-friendly goods for the whole family and home.  Earth friendly items include housewares,…
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Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, have you thought about how you're going to celebrate?  There are so many great things to do, see, eat and buy for your loved one locally, I went a little overboard coming up with ideas,…
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Warm Beverages

The temperatures are dropping and now is the perfect time to go find your perfect warm beverage.  Nevada City & Grass Valley have lots of great coffee shops, cafes and places to grab hot drink.  The Outside Inn did a fun post for National…
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Holiday Shopping

The holiday shopping season has arrived in downtown Nevada City.  I did some window shopping in Kitkitdizzi, The Chocolate Shoppe, Gray Goose, J.J. Jackson, Nevada City Crystal and Glass Shop, The Fur Traders, The Earth Store, Neva Co Artisan…
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Nevada City Craft Fair

The Nevada City Craft Fair returned to the Miners Foundry.  The Bi-Annual event was a great way to support artisans, do some holiday shopping and meet some of the makers.  The independent, juried craft fair showcased over sixty of the…
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InnSide Nevada City Blog Giveaway

The Outside Inn's InnSide Nevada City blog is excited to share the end of the year giveaway.  All year-long I showcase, spotlight and share exciting things to do in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Four years ago a little end of year basket came…
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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! What a treat to see town dusted with snow yesterday!  While the snow didn't last long it was fun way to get into the holiday spirit.  Lots going on this time of the year, click here to check out my weekly events page.…
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Outside Inn Travel Coffee Mugs

The Outside Inn recently restocked our travel coffee mugs.  Stop by and check out the new 12 oz vacuum insulated stainless mug.  The outside of the cup stays cool while the beverage stays hot.  You can stop by the office and purchase…
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LeeAnn Brook Fine Art Gallery & Studio

LeeAnn Brook Fine Art opened a pop up art gallery in July to showcase her work, alongside several other artists, and after getting such a great response from locals and visitors, she decided to sign a one year lease on the downtown Nevada…
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Nevada City First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City First Friday Art Walk September edition kicked off the Labor Day weekend with art, music, live art demonstrations, craft booths, Nevada City Film Festival previews and more! While I didn't make it to all 30 stops on the map, included…
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Nevada City Uncorked

Saturday, August 29th is the 5th annual Uncorked Wine and Food event in downtown Nevada City.  The event is a collaboration between the Sierra Vintners Association and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and brings together over 20 different…
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Nevada City Craft Fair

The Nevada City Craft Fair returns today to the Miners Foundry.  The event is today, August 7th from 3 -9 pm, stop by and check out over 50 vendors, or grab a beverage at the full bar or coffee by Foxhound Espresso. I took a quick tour…
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Wheyward Girl Creamery

Wheyward Girl Creamery opens their doors today in downtown Nevada City.  Barbara Jenness, master cheesemaker, and Roberta DesBouillons, culinary instructor and foodie welcome you to Nevada City's first creamery.   Located next door to…
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Nevada City First Friday Art Walk

Nevada City First Friday Art Walk July Declaration edition kicked off the 4th of July weekend with art, music, poetry readings, live art demonstrations, craft booths and more! While I didn't make it to all 35 stops on the map, included…
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First Friday Art Walk

The 2015 Nevada City First Friday Art Walk season kicked off last night with a theme of CYCLES and fun throughout downtown.  With 30 different spots on the map there was an opportunity to visit merchants, restaurants and pop up art galleries,…
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Books, books and more books

Books, books and more books...  this Saturday is California Independent Bookstore Day and if you've got time you can stop by The Book Seller for any one of their events, prizes or snacks, costumes encouraged. "We're so lucky to have…
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Gray Goose

Gray Goose on Broad Street is one of those shops that you go inside looking for something in particular and you find 10 others things you didn't realize you needed.  Stuey stocks the shop full of eclectic and humorous items, ranging from…
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Kitkitdizzi

Have you been to visit Kitkitdizzi?  The retail shop at the top of Broad Street, 423 Broad Street next door to My Favorite Things,  is a treasure trove of goodies. They carry Juniper Ridge products, Gather Jewelry, greeting cards,…
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Ooh La La

Downtown Nevada City has a new retail shop, Ooh La La which calls itself "eclectic, whimsy, fine junk."  Owners Angela & Nancy Wakil have returned to Nevada City after a number of years out of the area and are excited to be back in Nevada…
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Holiday Cheer

Holiday cheer from your friends at the Outside Inn.  I was trying to think of what images made me think of the holidays in Nevada City, and I got extremely side tracked looking at everything from Christmas trees, to holiday drinks and wine…
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Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe

Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe on the corner of Broad Street and Pine Street in the heart of downtown sells chocolate, candy, ice cream and more.  Stop in, they're open 7 days a week and sample the famous Nevada City Gold,  grab a hot cider…