Hendricks County Insider

Hendricks County, Indiana, lies in the heart of the Midwest, the perfect place for the birth of stories. With the changing of seasons, the forests and fields and lakes and farms, many authors have found inspiration and published books from right here…

A new year means new beginnings and new goals. Like many others, my New Year's resolution always entails improving my health and fitness in one way or another. If you are looking to eat healthier, lose weight or gain energy, Energy Spot is a place…

Board & Brush in Brownsburg, Indiana, has been a popular DIY spot to create custom wood signs in Hendricks County ever since it opened. I've been there for a birthday party, a Christmas party and a bridal shower party. It's always been a place to let…

As we turn to a new year on the calendar, many of us strive to improve our eating habits. I’m definitely guilty of setting New Year's resolutions that never seem to make it to Feb. 1! Whether you are a family constantly on the go or someone who…

If you walk into my house, you likely will smell a candle burning. Between my love for candles and supporting small businesses, I was very excited to find out that the Pittsboro Candle Company was located close by in Pittsboro, Indiana. I am now a…

A surge in daily new COVID cases caused Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to switch gears and follow a new color-coded system by county to fight this ongoing pandemic. The change, which began Sunday, Nov. 15, replaces the stages that had been in effect since…

After more than 20 years in public education, Casey Smitherman shifted gears and put her passion for home decor into action. Casey has always had a knack for making spaces feel welcoming, and she has flipped a few houses over the years. But recently…

It seems like all of us grow up with big dreams of what we want to do someday. Andrea Snyder was no different. Whenever she visited her grandparents in Brown County, Indiana, working alongside them in their candy shop, she would dream of one day…

I first heard about Singing Crust from my friend Amy. She raved about how good the bread was. In its beginnings in 2014, Singing Crust Bakery items were only available at farmers markets or you could order it to be delivered to your house, which is…

What started as an online boutique in 2018, has grown into an adorable storefront. Sugar Pine Boutique has found a place to call home, right in Downtown Plainfield. Owner, Jill Duke, resides in Avon, but decided to open her store front boutique in…