As the bright, lush greens of the season pop up, we're craving complementary blues that help to convey the calm, hope and promise of this time of year. Reminiscent of abundant grasses and luminous skies, these serene hues are the perfect way to freshen up your home for Spring!
FIND Melani Wilson...
Trovester and tireless #ladyboss, Melani Wilson is always on the go. Check out an excerpt from her latest blog post for our sister store, The FIND, below...
"I have strong Indiana roots and I will always have a special place in my heart, and life, for this beautiful state. It's where I was raised and where I raised my children. It is home to extended family and cherished friends, as well as my business interests. Northeast Indiana is becoming such a dynamic place to live, work and play, which certainly makes it harder to leave for my various adventures and much easier to return home."
Tania Rodamilans
It's clear we Trovesters are obsessed with great jewelry. From classic styles to statement pieces, and at all price points, we love to stock the coolest and most unique pieces in the land. Our most recent jewelry crush is Tania Rodamilans. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, we ran across Rodamilans in her current city of Chicago, one of our favorite haunts.
Rodamilans' current collection features necklaces with interesting details, pieces that have the power to transform a simple t shirt into a look. With our penchant for neutral, clean cut staples, these pieces add just the dash of pizzazz we want each day.
Come to The Trove to check out what we have in store and then mark June 6th - 8th in your calendar for Rodamilans' trunk show.
Spring Break Essentials
Spring Break is here and we can hardly contain ourselves! In our suitcase this year, you'll find stylish resort staples, a multitasking beauty balm and a charming book by local author, and all-around cool chick, Erin Loechner. Toss an actual camera (yes, they still exist) into the hippest fringe bag and take off!
the perfect beach read
by Erin Loechner
crochet fringe bag
by POL
must have hooded poncho
by Turkish T
soothing balm (it's TSA friendly)
by FoxSea Skin
don't miss a moment
by Lomography
fun and funky tank
by Chaser
Even more to love...
Have fun and be safe, Spring Breakers!
Introducing the Trove Ambassadors
We've partnered with five dynamic, young and local ladies who adore style as much as we do. You might have seen them popping up in our social media feeds or even in store. Led by our marketing intern, Jessica Carroll, our Ambassador program is meant to provide inspiration and opportunity for them as well as for us Trovesters. We'll be regularly sharing their favorite things from our shelves as well as their perspective on style. This is just the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Anna Ekdahl
"I'm a junior at Homestead High School, a volunteer in the children's department at my church and love going out for dinner with loved ones. When I was younger, I lived in England for two years and traveled around Europe and Africa with my family! I'm loving all the beautiful pearl pieces in The Trove's jewelry department right now."
Grace Lehmann
"I'm a freshman at IPFW in Fort Wayne, transferring to study architecture at Ball State’s College of Architecture and Planning next Fall. Personal is about creating art within yourself. My style is just like my personality, all over the place! I'm especially into the collection of tops and blouses at The Trove right now. So many great, casual yet stylish looks."
Heather Nellum
"I'm graduating from Bishop Dwenger High School and will be attending IPFW in the Fall. I love being creative and having fun with my friends and family, as well as making others laugh and smile. My current fave from The Trove is Little Barn Apothecary's coffee and mint body scrub. It leaves your body feeling incredibly soft and moisturized and the scent is the perfect pick-me-up."
Jessica Carroll
"I'm a Senior at Homestead High School, attending Ball State University in the Fall, to study Journalism and Marketing. I spend most of my time with a book in one hand and coffee in the other, but enjoy doing anything outside, spending time with friends hiking and exploring. My favorite product from The Trove is anything and everything POL - there isn't a piece I don't love."
Raegan McComb
"I'm a freshman at Ball State University, studying Telecommunications with a focus on video production. I have a passion for photography, hiking and generally spending time outdoors and I just can't get enough time with dogs. My favorite piece from The Trove is the amazingly soft Barefoot Dreams zip hoodie because it feels like I’m hugging a cloud when I wear it!"
The future looks bright!
For more from these ladies, and some fresh style inspo, follow along on Instagram by searching for #TroveAmbassadors.
Bright Stars
For The Trove, modern sartorial luxury means high quality, effortless silhouettes in treasured neutrals and fine knits. Michael Stars ticks all those boxes for us, which is why we're over the moon to have the line dangling from our hangers.
Perfect for layering, especially during transitional weather, these anything but basic staples will be welcome new pieces in your wardrobe.
Soft and sleek, with thoughtful details, Michael Stars latest collection embraces all the of-the-moment trends without being flash-in-the-pan trendy.
Come shop the new arrivals from Michael Stars in #thenoke!
Market Shenanigans
In our never-ending quest for the coolest merch in the land, we Trovesters trek all over the globe, often going for a divide and conquer method. This first quarter has seen Trovesters traveling to Atlanta, Las Vegas and Los Angeles for gift, home and makers markets. We're dedicated to stocking our store with unique and thoughtful goods, items not found in the big box stores or sitting on the shelves of other spots in town. While professional shopping sounds like one hell of a gig (it does have its charms), it can be stressful and sometimes grueling. We carefully create budgets, a physical plan of attack for the massive square footage of these markets and keep goals in mind for our specific departments. Then, we throw a good portion of that out the window on day one. Take a peek at some of our latest adventures in retailing:
Melani & Kate take Los Angeles
We came, we shopped, we drank. We cling hard and fast to our honed survival skills.
The scene can be overwhelming at times and eyes start to glaze over. This bright and fun collection of goodies grabbed our attention.
Of course, we take time for trips to farm markets and walks on the beach. We can't imagine visiting Cali without getting a little sand in our shoes.
As is tradition, we put our feet up at the end of the work day for much needed rest and relief. This is just one of the coping mechanisms we use in order to rally for dinner.
When you encounter Salt & Straw, you simply cannot help but treat yo self.
L.A. was kind to us, as always.
Bloom & Give
There's nothing like a great scarf. This multi-tasking must-have accessory can act as a warm hug on a cold day or a light wrap on warm nights at the beach. We've even used ours as picnic blankets, baby wraps (in a pinch) and sarongs. We Trovesters are crafty like that.
When we learned about Bloom & Give, we knew we'd found our next favorite thing. These super soft scarves are crafted of hand-spun cashmere from Kashmir, hand-woven cotton from Bengal and hand-stitched silk from Orissa. But these scarves are more than just stylish. Bloom & Give donates half their profits to programs that help girls in rural India go to school. Adore...
Come shop (and snuggle up with) our selection of Bloom & Give scarves. They make for lovely gifts year round, for a stylish loved one or yourself.
For Your Beloved
We Trovesters dig Valentine's Day. We understand some people don't and that's cool, but here's a bit of why we're sweet on this centuries-old holiday...
The act of showing an extra special amount of love, along with millions more in various regions around the world, is quite simply, downright beautiful. Why shouldn't we take a day to further profess our intense love, or warm affection as the case may be, to our significant others, friends, family, teachers, co-workers and the like? Just thinking of adorable children exchanging handmade cards and sweet, little treats with each other makes our heart swell. Besides, it wouldn't hurt us to spread around a little more love. #justsaying
With all this in mind, we've curated a selection of gorgeous little gifts, for every budget and every taste, to help you show your love and gratitude to your nearest and dearest. And, as always, there's way more in store.
$50 and Under
The Giving Keys Love Necklace ($36) | William Buerkle Initial Necklace + Charm ($34 necklace, $10 charm) | Dogeared Pearls of Happiness Necklace ($42)
$50 - $100
Alana Douvros Pearl Earrings ($100) | Jill Massey Initial Necklace ($55) | Element Druzy Earrings ($82)
$PLURGE
WWake Opal Rings ($360-$410) | Lio and Linn Evil Eye Earrings ($600) | Shinola His & Hers Watches (His - $750, Hers - $850)
The old maxim remains true: The best presents do come in the smallest of packages. Come to #thenoke or shop our sparkling, brand new online store for the greatest gifts. We'll even help you tie it all up with a pretty bow.
Gals About Town
We Trovesters love to throw cool soirees, but sometimes we're more thrilled just to be guests. We're happy to say we're buds with so many fine Indiana ladies. From fellow boutique owners to bloggers, photographers and various other creatives, we can't think of anything better than supporting all the #girlbosses we call friends. Through the work of a handful of these fab ladies, part of our team ended up as guests at a wonderful, beautiful event, one with meaning, hosted by the phenomenal Photanical ladies, Eden and Ruth.
In an effort to help fellow women in need, Photanical harnessed local companies Yummi Bunni, Fancy & Staple, Idlehour and Lace & Arrow into a philanthropic super group for their first ever installment of their brand spanking new #flightfulfw series. Yummi Bunni passed out delicious ice cream floats and guests made flower arrangements, courtesy of Fresh Thyme and Nicole Funk, to give to their fav-o-rite Galentine. The price of the ticket went to providing feminine care products for the women who reside in The Courtyard, an apartment community for those aging out of foster care, or at risk of becoming homeless.
It felt great to band together with women to help women, and to have such a beautiful (and tasty) time doing it. As one Trovester said, "It was like Lilith Fair, but without all the angst."
From left to right: Grace, Jennifer, Sienna and Ali.