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"Ice Ice Baby": Cool Ways to Celebrate November & December in Central Ohio

Vanilla Ice dominated the charts in 1990 with "Ice Ice Baby", and while Central Ohio gets its fair share of winter chill, Columbus stays red hot with incredible holiday events throughout November and December! From twinkling downtown lights to bustling shopping centers, living in Columbus during the holidays offers something for everyone.

1. "Steal My Sunshine" at the Columbus Zoo Wildlights

LEN's 1999 hit was all about chasing the bright spots, and nothing brightens winter nights quite like Wildlights at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Millions of LED lights, animated light shows set to music, and reindeer encounters make this a top-tier tradition for Central Ohio families.

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2. "All Star" Shopping & Dining at Easton Town Center

Smash Mouth told us in 1999 that "all that glitters is gold," but at Easton Town Center, all that glitters is millions of festive holiday lights and a giant 50-foot Christmas tree! Easton offers premier holiday shopping, a holiday drone show, and dining options that make holiday prep a delight.

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3. Stroll Through the Scioto Mile Lights

For a breathtaking city skyline view, take an evening walk along The Scioto Mile. Transformed into a glowing winter wonderland each December, downtown Columbus lights up the parkland along the riverbanks with vibrant hues.

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4. "Life is a Highway" – Head to the Conservatory

Tom Cochrane's 1991 anthem urges us to drive all night long, but your destination should be Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for Conservatory Glow. Walk among glowing light installations, outdoor displays, and warm indoor tropical gardens.

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Welcome Home to Columbus! Whether you want a cozy condo in the Short North or a family home in Dublin or Olentangy, let Cutler Real Estate guide your Columbus home search this season.

Welcome to a fun, whimsical twist on home upkeep! At Cutler Real Estate, we know that keeping your home safe, efficient, and beautiful shouldn't feel like a chore.

Deep in the autumn forest, Hansel and Gretel knew that cold days were fast approaching. Rather than relying on a trail of breadcrumbs that birds might eat, they left a clear trail of fall home maintenance tasks to prepare their cottage for the long, freezing winter ahead!

Before winter trickery catches you off guard, use our autumn home winterization guide to keep your house warm, safe, and cozy.

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When it comes to shopping, particularly for clothing, boutiques are unmatched in offering quality, on-trend merchandise. Instead of focusing on a huge selection of clothing, they offer carefully curated items. And when you're shopping, you'll receive personalized suggestions and advice from the owner or knowledgeable shop employees who can help you find just the right pieces for your needs and style.

When you're ready to shop, head to some of the following trendy local boutiques in Columbus.

Ladybird

772 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215

Ladybird offers one-of-a-kind fashions to outfit you from head to toe, combining modern ease with timeless sophistication. Your choices will include fashions from emerging designers as well as those from popular designers. Whether you need a dress or loungewear, or want to give your outfits the perfect finishing touch with just-right accessories like sunglasses, shoes, or bags, you'll find them here. And if you need some expert guidance with your wardrobe, the owner offers personalized services, including:

• Closet editing
• One-on-one consultations
• Private shopping experiences

THREAD

1110 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212

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Sometimes you need a once-in-a-lifetime outfit you want to fuss over, but far more often, you're wearing more everyday clothes. You won't have to settle for looking less than your best, but can have your choice of items that make you look and feel terrific without a lot of fuss. That's why THREAD prides itself on providing easy outfits for real life, with pieces from designers including:

• Anine Bing
• Ulla Johnson
• Veronica Beard

Before you stop by the boutique, check out their website for new clothing arrivals that are styled the way you'd actually want to wear them. And to finish your outfit in style, shop for accessories including shoes, bags, scarves, hats, and belts.

hosful Collective

64 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215

Located in Columbus' Olde Towne East Community, hosful Collective is a unique boutique that offers new, vintage, and consignment fashion and accessories as well as giftable items. It's dedicated to providing a place where local creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs can sell their wares in a cool, welcoming spot. Come browse for items for your home, body, lifestyle, and office, and after you've made your purchases, Hosful Collective's convenient location allows you to easily visit some of the area's best breweries and restaurants that are located just steps away.

Small Talk

3337 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202

A visit to Small Talk will probably result in you finding some amazing items you've been looking for as well as treasures you didn't know you needed. Each item the boutique carries, in categories including clothing, home goods, and body care, is thoughtfully chosen by the shop's owners. You'll find apparel from popular designers including

• Atelier Delphine
• Eliza Faulkner
• Kowtow

Complete your outfit with stylish accessories from BAGGU, Yam NYC, and Beklina. And shoppers are also invited to browse in Small Talk's consignment items or to consign goods of their own.

Rowe Boutique

688 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215

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From its beginnings as a pop-up shop, Rowe Boutique opened its doors just a year later, and today, after several expansions, the store offers unique collections of creations from contemporary and emerging designers. Whether you're looking for an outfit for a special occasion or are building a wardrobe of fashionable staples for everyday wear, you'll find it at Rowe Boutique. Many types of clothing, accessories, fine jewelry, and beauty products are available to help you look your best and feel confident.

Stella & Grace Boutique

654 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215

The goal of Stella & Grace Boutique is to provide flattering fashions that help shoppers feel confident and stylish. Jeans are a particular area of focus, and you're invited to take a quick online denim fit quiz to help find ones that actually fit your body, since this can often be a challenge for shoppers of every size. You can get more help and information when you visit the neatly arranged shop and browse their stylish collections of items, including:

• Tops
• Dresses
• Accessories
• Jackets
• Sweaters

White Lemon

751 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215

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You'll be able to keep your closet fresh by visiting White Lemon, created by and for busy women to provide the most thoughtful shopping experience. Located in the historic Greystone Building, the boutique sells trendy yet affordable women's clothing and accessories. With selections including tops, bottoms, dresses, activewear, and shoes, you can shop for an entire outfit or the pieces you need to complete your wardrobe. For additional savings, visit the boutique's website and use the pop-up box to sign up for a discount.

Tigertree

3301 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202

You'll be able to shop for yourself and many people in your life at Tigertree, which offers items ranging from apparel to wall decor and plenty in between. The boutique is known for carrying a large selection of products from Baggu, which makes eco-friendly, high-quality goods such as totes and bags in a beautiful array of colors. Apparel items include men's, women's, and unisex selections. The following items, along with many more goodies, are available:

• Books
• Kitchen items
• Journals
• Jellycat plush animals

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Fresh air may not actually make food taste better, but you can't beat the ambiance. Celebrate the return of patio season at these delightful outdoor dining spots around Columbus.

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If you're one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it's already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn't happened in about 3 years.

This moment marked a critical threshold. Now, rates are sitting in the low 6% territory. And expert forecasts project they'll hover near this range throughout the year.

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