At Make & Mellow, Kirily does not simply sell candles. She helps customers craft moments By Jamie Kleman | Contributing Writer | Delaware Live Downtown Wilmington’s December Customer Service Champion is Kirily of Make & Mellow Custom Candle Bar, where candle making is about more than fragrance. It is about creating a welcoming experience from the moment a guest walks …
Van den Broek leverages partnerships for Huxley & Hiro’s early downtown success
WILMINGTON — Here is one clue that Claire van den Broek is doing all the right things 18 months after opening an independent bookstore in downtown Wilmington: You’re prepping to expand into larger space two blocks closer to Rodney Square. After a lengthy renovation in their current location at 419 North Market St., van den Broek and business partner Ryan …
First State Montessori kids make, donate holiday sweets
Wilmington charter school First State Montessori Academy is bringing in the holiday season by making and donating pizzelles, a traditional Italian Christmas waffle cookie. “It’s really good to give back to the community during the holidays,” said third-grader Zoe Drummond. “It’s also exciting to learn about other cultures and try food from around the world.” Each holiday season, the little …



