Women-owned businesses unite in Aspinwall to host inaugural shopping, socializing event for the public

The Merchants of Aspinwall is a new collaborative, women-owned business group aiming to promote Aspinwall as a thriving, retail destination.

Feast on Brilliant owner Patti Danforth outside her specialty food market on Brilliant Avenue in Aspinwall.

EZPZ Gatherings owner and charcuterie chef Sarah Tuthill outside her business located at 230 First Street in Aspinwall.

Customers mingle at Spark Books, a unique children’s bookstore along Brilliant Avenue in Aspinwall.

Members of The Merchants of Aspinwall stand on Brilliant Avenue in Aspinwall. The newly formed female-based organization aims to promote Aspinwall as a thriving retail destination. L-R; Kiersten Ferno, Amy Bass, Kristi West, Rachel Schaffer, Jessica Rehling Vukmire, Adriene Rister, Erica Miller, Sarah Tuthill, Patti Danforth and Rosie Welch.

Custom stationery and more is available at Nota Bene Fine Paper Boutique along Brilliant Avenue in Aspinwall.

CarteBlanche home and design owner Rachel Schaffer inside her new business located at 347 Freeport Rd. in Aspinwall.