A flock of artisans has landed at The Old Flamingo. Previously an old church, the space has been totally spruced up and it’s gorgeous.
Old Flamingo is a co-op whose members craft imaginative home furnishings, adding artistic touches to vintage household items. The re-imaged and repurposed home furnishings are thoughtfully interpreted by interesting people who want to make beautiful things.
Old Flamingo, located at 3474 South 2300 East and open 11 am – 7 pm Monday-Friday, 10 am – 7 pm Sunday.
After a testicular cancer diagnosis, Utah entrepreneur Jon Carter developed Odd Balls Snacks — protein-packed, gluten-free bites made with simple ingredients and functional mushrooms he first turned to during treatment.
Salsa Queen grew up in Monterrey, Mexico, dreaming of America. At 17, she arrived in Utah with her family, no diploma, and no English. Decades later, after raising seven kids and starting from scratch, her salsas now line grocery shelves across the state — proof that the American Dream is still alive.
After losing her former husband to suicide, Amber Zaugg stood in the middle of Ogden’s relentless noise. What she built next became a refuge for anyone searching for stillness.
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