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There's a couture secret in the heart of Bethlehem, but, says fashion designer and owner Barbara Kavchok, “it doesn’t have to be a secret anymore.” Barbara Kavchok’s bridal gowns may be available at boutiques around the world, but she designs them
right here in her hometown of Bethlehem. She loves working one-on-one with brides, listening to their style inspirations, designing a beautiful look, and creating the one-of-a-kind wedding dress of their dreams.

“It's a combination of everything,” says Darin Carpenter, CEO of Justice Cannabis Co. (formerly known as Justice Grown), the parent company bringing cannabis dispensary Bloc Dispensary to Bethlehem. He’s talking about the philosophy that drives the business: creating dispensaries as inclusive community cornerstones. And operating with a culture of integrity and accountability, investing in communities, sustainable agriculture, and legal aid—expunging or sealing minor drug records—for those disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.

Skip the big-box stores this year! Click over to a few of the businesses on this list a few things you love. Share the link with friends. Then visit safely in person or shop online this holiday season. However you do it, there's no better time to show the local businesses of Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley that you care.

"We would just walk around and meet up and have coffee,” says Nella Panella, co-owner, with Molly Godfrey, of eclectic Easton shop LEARKE, “and talk about what buildings we had crushes on, and how we’re going to get involved in the community. What we could do here. The space became available and we went to see it on a whim. Everything felt right.”

Many local business are offering online services, shopping, and curbside pickup.

Welcoming a new business to our community: Georgia’s Flower Truck.

Feel at home at the NuHouse! A spa for body, mind, and soul-connected healing and repair.

A DIY personalized rustic home decor workshop that caters to private parties and so much more!

Laura Penske and CBD American Shaman are bringing the benefits of CBD to the community.

Explore this curated local 2019 Bethlehem holiday gifting guide!

What exactly is CBD and how can it help you? Learn a little more about this unique product and our very own store providing it!

Over 20 years ago, Seasons began right here in Bethlehem.