Shoppes at Grandon Plaza

06/25/2026

Looking to get your small business in front of more local shoppers?

Downtown Sterling will soon come alive for its Annual ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕝𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕜 at The Grandon Civic Center & we’re looking to welcome guest vendors to The Shoppes at Grandon Plaza that day!

If you’d like to showcase your products or services in our space, send us a message—we’d love to connect.

✨ Tag your favorite small business below to help us spread the word!

06/25/2026

Pirate Mom Soapworks newest collection of lightweight robes has officially docked at the shop! Perfect for slow mornings, getting ready for a night out, lounging with a good book or tossing over a swimsuit on beach days.

Featuring beautiful floral prints, vibrant colors and silky-soft fabrics, these robes bring a touch of elegance wherever the tide takes you.

✨ Lightweight & comfortable
✨ One-size fit for most
✨ Great for travel, gifts and self-care days
✨ Limited quantities of each design

Because sometimes a captain deserves a little pampering too. ⚓💕

Stop by the shoppe this Saturday, 6/27, and claim your favorite before it sails away!

📍 Downtown Sterling | 310 2nd Avenue

06/24/2026

The storm has passed, the skies are clearing & we’re here until 8 PM! 🌈

Stop by, support small and enjoy a beautiful evening at The Shoppes — WE’RE CELEBRATING ONE YEAR of Leigh Alan Design, Pirate Mom Soapworks & The Midwest Mercantile ! 🎉

06/24/2026

☀️ Longer days call for sunnier shades ☀️

New sunglasses — only $16 each
☀️ OR 2 for $24 (because one pair is never enough)

Stop in to The Midwest Mercantile to find your new summer favorite! 😎

06/23/2026

🎉✨ ONE YEAR ALREADY?! ✨🎉

Join us as we celebrate 1 amazing year at The Shoppes at Grandon Plaza!

🧼 Pirate Mom Soapworks
Handmade soaps, bath essentials, fragrance favorites & more

👜 Leigh Alan Design
Lip balms, handmade bags, eco-chic essentials & boutique clothing

👗 The Midwest Mercantile
Boutique clothing, jewelry, giftable finds & more

📅 June 24
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 The Shoppes at Grandon Plaza
310 2nd Ave, Sterling, IL

Come shop local, meet the shop owners, discover something new, and help us celebrate a year of small business, community, and creativity. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💛

✨ Specials, surprises, giveaways, and lots of reasons to shop small!

Don’t forget to stop into all 6 shoppes & visit our fabulous guests — The Crazy Daisy Flower Farm , The Roaming Mare & Black Pearl Design, too!

💛🖤🤍

06/22/2026

Leigh Alan Design has been busy behind the scenes, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on…

👕 Brand new graphic tees are arriving just in time for our 1 Year Anniversary Celebration!!🎉

These tees are comfortable, fun, and designed for real life—because who says you can’t look cute while keeping things simple?

They’ll make their debut on Wednesday, June 24th during our Anniversary Party and you’ll be among the first to shop the new collection!

✨Leigh Alan Design

📍Shoppes at Grandon plaza
310 2nd Avenue Sterling IL

⏰ Wednesday 4-8
Thursday 4-7
Saturday 11-3

06/22/2026

🥯🍞 NOW TAKING ORDERS! 🍪🥨

I’m now taking pre-orders for pickup at Shoppes at Grandon Plaza!

⏰ Order Deadline: Monday by 7:00 PM

🎉 Join us as we celebrate ONE YEAR at the at Shoppes at Grandon Plaza with Leigh Alan Design, Pirate Mom Soapworks & The Midwest Mercantile on Wednesday, June 24th from 5-8PM!

While you’re picking up your order from Still Story Kitchen, be sure to stop in and support these amazing local businesses. 👉🏼 Browse Leigh Alan Design’s handcrafted, practical home and lifestyle goods, then treat yourself at The Midwest Mercantile where you’ll find Midwest-made clothing, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and so much more! Pirate Mom Soapworks – Treat yourself to handcrafted soaps, luxurious body care products, shower steamers, lotions, bath goodies and unique gifts made in small batches with quality ingredients.

I’ll have fresh:
🥯 Sourdough Bagels
🍞 Artisan Sourdough Bread
🍪 Homemade Cookies
🥨 Pretzel Bites
🍝 Homemade Pasta
…and other handcrafted favorites!

Message me to place your special order before Monday at 7:00 PM. I accept Cash, Square & electronic payments.

Come celebrate with us, shop local, eat well and help us make this anniversary one to remember! ❤️

𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒏 - 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚
📍 Downtown Sterling | 310 2nd Avenue

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

i can’t believe nobody ever talks about this…

aging isn’t the problem.

we’re supposed to age.

the goal shouldn’t be to look 25 forever. the goal 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 be healthy, resilient skin that feels good to live in. ✨

yet so much of the beauty industry teaches us to fear every line, every change, every sign that time is passing.

what if we stopped fighting our skin + started supporting it instead?

hydration.
nourishment.
protection.
consistency.

not because we’re trying to turn back the clock—but because our skin deserves care at every stage of life.

at A+S, you’ll never hear me promise younger skin.

what i care about is helping you achieve skin that feels comfortable, balanced, radiant + well-cared for. 🫶🏻

confidence isn’t about looking younger •• it’s about feeling good in the skin you’re in…through every phase of life.

✨ what’s something you appreciate about your skin today that you might not have appreciated ten years ago? i would love to know…

xoxo • 𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘩