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March 26, 2017

Ashley Kolln, Ri.volt Accessories

March 26, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Ashley Kolln, Ri.volt Accessories

Meet Ashley Kolln. She's the talented jewelry designer behind Ri.volt Accessories.

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Ashley Kolln, Rivolt Accessories, Archive, Q1 2017
March 19, 2017

Katherine Gramann, Lake Effect Co.

March 19, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Katherine Gramann, Lake Effect Co.

Meet Katherine Gramann. She's the founder of Lake Effect Co., a lifestyle blog and retail brand that celebrates the beauty and adventure of lake living.

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Katherine Gramann, Lake Effect Co., Archive, Q1 2017
March 12, 2017

Michael & Michelle Kempen, Ambient Temperatures

March 12, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Michael & Michelle Kempen, Ambient Temperatures

Meet Michael & Michelle Kempen. They're the artists behind Ambient Temperatures, a visual exploration.

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Ambient Temperatures, Michael Kempen, Michelle Kempen, Archive, Q1 2017
March 05, 2017

My Midwest is Showing

March 05, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
My Midwest is Showing

I share my thoughts on moving back to the Midwest from New York City.

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Sammy Walsh, New York City, Archive, Q1 2017
February 27, 2017

Melanie Ricks, Milwaukee Bucks

February 27, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Melanie Ricks, Milwaukee Bucks

Meet Melanie Ricks. She's the in-game host for the Milwaukee Bucks and the voice of Wisconsin for basketball fans.

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Melanie Ricks, Milwaukee Bucks, Archive, Q1 2017
February 19, 2017

Margaret Muza, Guncotton Tintype

February 19, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Margaret Muza, Guncotton Tintype

Meet Margaret Muza. She's the photographer behind Guncotton Tintype, a business dedicated to a photographic process that dates back to the 1800s.

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Margaret Muza, Guncotton Tintype, Archive, Q1 2017
February 12, 2017

Evan Olson, Say Hello To The City

February 12, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Evan Olson, Say Hello To The City

Meet Evan Olson. He's the founder of Say Hello To The City, a website dedicated to the art and culture of Des Moines, Iowa.

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evan olson, say hello to the city, Archive, Q1 2017
February 05, 2017

"Sticking Together" by Erika Veurink

February 05, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
"Sticking Together" by Erika Veurink

Erika Veurink is sharing her thoughts on being Midwestern, and what that means to her, in an incredible essay.

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Erika Veurink, Sticking Together, Archive, Q1 2017
January 29, 2017

Riva Treasure, What Riva Wore

January 29, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Riva Treasure, What Riva Wore

Meet Riva Treasure. She's the authority on fashion in Milwaukee and the blogger behind What Riva Wore.

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What Riva Wore, Archive, Q1 2017
January 23, 2017

Sam Sablich, MKE Adventure Girls

January 23, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Sam Sablich, MKE Adventure Girls

Meet Sam Sablich. She's the super cool creator of Milwaukee Adventure Girls,  a community of like-minded women who share a passion for being healthy and getting outside.

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Milwaukee Adventure Girls, Archive, Q1 2017
January 15, 2017

Courtney Pelot, Miss Wisconsin 2016

January 15, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Courtney Pelot, Miss Wisconsin 2016

Meet Courtney Pelot, Miss Wisconsin 2016. She is so nice, so hardworking, and so interesting, you can't help but love her the second you meet her.

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Archive, Q1 2017
January 07, 2017

Caleb Nickel & Ross Severson, Brew City Salvage

January 07, 2017/ Sammy Walsh
Caleb Nickel & Ross Severson, Brew City Salvage

Meet Caleb and Ross, the cousins behind Brew City Salvage and two of the nicest and coolest guys you'll ever meet.

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Brew City Salvage, Archive, Q1 2017
Meet More Midwesterners
Katy Summerfield, Midwest Expat
April 15, 2018
Katy Summerfield, Midwest Expat
April 15, 2018

Meet Katy Summerfield She's a Midwest Expat living in London, England. Check out her take on life outside the Midwest.

April 15, 2018
Mia Stavropoulos, Mia Stav Cakes
April 1, 2018
Mia Stavropoulos, Mia Stav Cakes
April 1, 2018

Meet Mia Stavropoulos. She's the 19-year old entrepreneur and baker behind Mia Stav Cakes.

April 1, 2018
Holly Asbach, Midwest Expat
March 25, 2018
Holly Asbach, Midwest Expat
March 25, 2018

Meet Holly Asbach. She's a Midwest Expat living in Denver, Colorado. Check out her take on life outside the Midwest.

March 25, 2018
Emily Kopplin, URSA
March 18, 2018
Emily Kopplin, URSA
March 18, 2018

Meet Emily Kopplin. She's the entrepreneur behind URSA, a lifestyle and home decor shop in Bay View.

March 18, 2018
Jenny Aicher, Fern & Nettle
March 11, 2018
Jenny Aicher, Fern & Nettle
March 11, 2018

Meet Jenny Aicher. She's the entrepreneur behind Fern & Nettle, a line of all-natural handcrafted skincare.

March 11, 2018
On My Radar
February 26, 2018
On My Radar
February 26, 2018

Check out some killer Midwestern content – see the websites/Instagram accounts I'm currently obsessed with.

February 26, 2018
My Valentine Is Showing
February 18, 2018
My Valentine Is Showing
February 18, 2018

I hosted a really fun Valentine's Day brunch this past weekend with some gal pals.

February 18, 2018
Maggie Solveson & Sheila Teruty, Plume
February 12, 2018
Maggie Solveson & Sheila Teruty, Plume
February 12, 2018

Meet Maggie Solveson and Sheila Teruty. They're the owners of Plume, a super chic vintage store in Bayview, Wisconsin.

February 12, 2018
Midwest Expat, Ashli Pollard
February 4, 2018
Midwest Expat, Ashli Pollard
February 4, 2018

Meet Ashli Pollard. She's a Midwest Expat living in New York City. Check out her take on life outside the Midwest.

February 4, 2018
Sammy Walsh, My Midwest Is Showing
January 29, 2018
Sammy Walsh, My Midwest Is Showing
January 29, 2018

Meet me! I thought I would share a little bit about the person behind My Midwest Is Showing.

January 29, 2018
My Year Is Showing
January 14, 2018
My Year Is Showing
January 14, 2018

My Midwest Is Showing is one year old!

January 14, 2018
Jordan Dechambre, Jordan Dechambre Style
January 8, 2018
Jordan Dechambre, Jordan Dechambre Style
January 8, 2018

Meet Jordan Dechambre. She's the blogger, fashion writer, and stylist behind Jordan Dechambre Style.

January 8, 2018
Vicki Kunz, La Tulipe
December 21, 2017
Vicki Kunz, La Tulipe
December 21, 2017

Meet Vicki Kunz. She's the entrepreneur and florist behind La Tulipe.

December 21, 2017
My Christmas Is Showing
December 11, 2017
My Christmas Is Showing
December 11, 2017

The My Midwest Is Showing Christmas 2017 gift guide is here.

December 11, 2017
Amity Loft Opening
December 3, 2017
Amity Loft Opening
December 3, 2017

Find out about Bayview's coolest new hair salon from one of the founders, Kaley Wittnik.

December 3, 2017
Why I'm Thankful for the Midwest
November 19, 2017
Why I'm Thankful for the Midwest
November 19, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 19, 2017
House Tour – Alysha Gospodarek
November 12, 2017
House Tour – Alysha Gospodarek
November 12, 2017

Next stop on the House Tour is here – I'm showcasing cool and interesting interiors throughout the Midwest.

November 12, 2017
Erika Veurink, Midwest Expat
November 5, 2017
Erika Veurink, Midwest Expat
November 5, 2017

Meet Erika Veurink. She's a Midwest Expat living in New York City. Check out her take on life outside the Midwest.

November 5, 2017
Weird Wisconsin Adventures
October 29, 2017
Weird Wisconsin Adventures
October 29, 2017

My family and I love to explore our state – check out some stories from attractions we read about in Weird Wisconsin.

October 29, 2017
"New York vs. Wisconsin" by Steve Walsh
October 22, 2017
"New York vs. Wisconsin" by Steve Walsh
October 22, 2017

Steve Walsh is sharing his thoughts on living in New York City versus Wisconsin.

October 22, 2017
Kaycee Sogard, Cordially, Kaycee
October 15, 2017
Kaycee Sogard, Cordially, Kaycee
October 15, 2017

Meet Kaycee Sogard. She's the blogger behind Cordially, Kaycee, and she's a mom and baseball wife.

October 15, 2017
Gabrielle Pedriani, Midwest Expat
October 8, 2017
Gabrielle Pedriani, Midwest Expat
October 8, 2017

Meet Gabrielle Pedriani. She's a Midwest Expat living in New York City. Check out her take on life outside the Midwest.

October 8, 2017
On The Ground – Milwaukee Fashion Week
October 1, 2017
On The Ground – Milwaukee Fashion Week
October 1, 2017

I chatted with a few audience members at Milwaukee Fashion Week about their thoughts on the Midwest in a partnership with @whatMKWwore.

October 1, 2017
Stephen Smith, "Summer of '84"
September 24, 2017
Stephen Smith, "Summer of '84"
September 24, 2017

Meet Stephen Smith. He's the screenwriter of "Summer of '84."

September 24, 2017
House Tour – The Luterbachs
September 18, 2017
House Tour – The Luterbachs
September 18, 2017

I'm launching a new series called House Tour where I'm showcasing cool and interesting interiors throughout the Midwest.

September 18, 2017
Heather Terhune, Tre Rivali & The Outsider
September 10, 2017
Heather Terhune, Tre Rivali & The Outsider
September 10, 2017

Meet Heather Terhune. She's the Executive Chef at Tre Rivoli and The Outsider.

September 10, 2017
WhatMKEWore: August Recap
September 6, 2017
WhatMKEWore: August Recap
September 6, 2017

Check out some of the Milwaukee natives WhatMKEWore featured throughout August.

September 6, 2017
My Road Trip Is Showing
September 4, 2017
My Road Trip Is Showing
September 4, 2017

My mom and I went on an absolutely epic road trip – it was part Midwest Road Trip, part Reality Show Road Trip, and part Route 66 Road Trip.

September 4, 2017
Steve Latham and Jesse Darley, Beer Cap Maps
August 28, 2017
Steve Latham and Jesse Darley, Beer Cap Maps
August 28, 2017

Meet Steve Latham and Jesse Darley. They're the founders of Beer Cap Maps.

August 28, 2017
William Lynch, Lynch Design
August 20, 2017
William Lynch, Lynch Design
August 20, 2017

Meet William Lynch. He's the entrepreneur and florist behind Lynch Design (and Khloé Kardashian's florist!).

August 20, 2017

@MyMidwestIsShowing

Pictures of cheese and cows and beer and brats and crock-pots. Just kidding. (Kind of.)

Without a doubt, we Midwesterners have the best moms on the planet. Find something she'll love with our Mother's Day gift guide! [link is in bio] 🌸
"It's difficult to say what my favourite thing about London is. To be honest, I think it's the people. They're so open-minded and the sense of humour is fantastic." - @ktss on her favorite part of living in #London 🌸 #MyMidwestIsShowing #M
Meet Katy Summerfield. She's a #MidwestExpat living in #London! See what her life is like in a new country [link is in bio] #MyMidwestIsShowing
Happy #Milwaukee Day! Love this shot from @howsheseesmke ❤️ #regram #MyMidwestIsShowing
*Local Giveaway* To celebrate Milwaukee Day, a handful of Milwaukee creatives have teamed up for a local giveaway! 
One lucky cheesehead will win the following: - $50 giftcard to @brunchmke
- $50 giftcard to @thesohoboutiques
- $50 giftcard to @shopt
Happy #NationalPetDay! 🌸🐱🍊 #MyMidwestIsShowing

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