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You Don’t Have to Shop Small All the Time

You Don’t Have to Shop Small All the Time

A few months ago, I posted a reel that I almost didn’t share. It was simple. Just a thought that I had been thinking about for a while: You don’t...

You Don’t Have to Shop Small All the Time

A few months ago, I posted a reel that I almost didn’t share. It was simple. Just a thought that I had been thinking about for a while: You don’t...

One Year In: What I’ve Noticed About How People Shop in State College

One Year In: What I’ve Noticed About How People...

A year into running a shop in downtown State College, I’ve noticed something unexpected. People all shop differently, but what they choose in the end tends to say the same...

One Year In: What I’ve Noticed About How People...

A year into running a shop in downtown State College, I’ve noticed something unexpected. People all shop differently, but what they choose in the end tends to say the same...

My Thoughts on Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year: Cloud Dancer

My Thoughts on Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year...

When Pantone announces its Color of the Year, I pay attention, but not in a trend forecasting kind of way. I look at it more like a consumer. Does it...

My Thoughts on Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year...

When Pantone announces its Color of the Year, I pay attention, but not in a trend forecasting kind of way. I look at it more like a consumer. Does it...

My Favorite Happy Valley Stops for the Holiday Season

My Favorite Happy Valley Stops for the Holiday ...

Downtown State College feels extra magical in December. If you are shopping local this season, here are some of our favorite spots in and around Happy Valley to explore, including...

My Favorite Happy Valley Stops for the Holiday ...

Downtown State College feels extra magical in December. If you are shopping local this season, here are some of our favorite spots in and around Happy Valley to explore, including...

From Pop-Up to Permanent: Our Calder Way Story

From Pop-Up to Permanent: Our Calder Way Story

We opened a Pop-Up at 236 Calder Way during the 2024 football season with one intention: a true, one-and-done experience for a few weeks. It featured PSU gear, and while a few...

From Pop-Up to Permanent: Our Calder Way Story

We opened a Pop-Up at 236 Calder Way during the 2024 football season with one intention: a true, one-and-done experience for a few weeks. It featured PSU gear, and while a few...

More Than Just a Store: Our Commitment to Giving Back

More Than Just a Store: Our Commitment to Givin...

At Town Pride State College, shopping is more than just finding ethically made, high-quality products - it’s a way to give back to the community we love. From supporting local...

More Than Just a Store: Our Commitment to Givin...

At Town Pride State College, shopping is more than just finding ethically made, high-quality products - it’s a way to give back to the community we love. From supporting local...