Vera Bradley

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Vera Bradley cofounder Barbara Baekgaard opens the city’s first boutique hotel.

As she opens a new boutique hotel in her home of Fort Wayne, the 82-year-old spiritual leader and retired cofounder of Vera Bradley is proving that ambition never goes out of style.

For those who insist on great design, behold 17 impeccable objects—from gallery-quality furniture to a revolutionary bike pump—that come from the minds and hands of Hoosiers.

Barbara Baekgaard never expected to like living in Indiana. Then she discovered the shores of Lake Gage.

Make a splash during your lake-house getaway with these stylish essentials.

Jump into spring with seasonal essentials, made easy with one-stop shopping at The Fashion Mall.

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What to gift the CrossFitter, beauty blogger, frequent flier, and other 2014 types.

Purple shades are coming up rosy this season.

Vera Bradley announces the 2014 dates of its annual Outlet Sale.

On August 2, Vera Bradley Designs, Inc., announced plans to significantly expand its presence in the Fort Wayne area.

What makes this Columbus institution really sweet is the counter-side charm of Wilma Hare and her fellow soda jerks, who will pull you an ice cream soda the way it was in 1900 and serve it with a side of sass: “When that ice cream hits the carbonation, it will explode like a volcano. And I will laugh at the look of panic on your face.”