Sam Shook wins inaugural SalsaFest at OkieSpice & Trade Co.

OkieSpice & Trade Co. held their inaugural SalsaFest Saturday in Sand Springs and the event was a big success according to business owner Kim Zieg.

The event featured local craft, spice, and salsa vendors, as well as a homemade salsa making competition. Sam Shook took top prize in the salsa competition out of a field of 24. According to Zieg only a handful of the competitors were local and most traveled from out of town to participate.

“We exposed most to this area for the first time,” said Zieg. “Customers loved the event and the store. Our vendors were well pleased with their day and we had more entries than we could have hoped for!” She says the store plans to bring the festivities back next year.

OkieSpice opened in November of 2017 and have already made a big effort to be involved in the local community. In April they held their inaugural Westival event to coincide with the 29th Annual Herbal Affair and Festival. They are located at 501 West 2nd Street just west of downtown.

OkieSpice & Trade Co. celebrates grand opening in Sand Springs

OkieSpice & Trade Co. held a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting Wednesday afternoon with much fanfare from local business owners and city officials.

Representatives from the City of Sand Springs, Tulsa County, Sand Springs Community Services,  Sand Springs Home, and Sand Springs Chamber of Commerce all came out for the ceremony to wish owners Kim and Steve Zieg good fortune in their new venture. 

Located at 501 West 2nd Street in the former Roary D's Hair Emporium, the new store specializes in spices, seasonings, salsas, and other cooking and novelty items. The products are about 75% made-in-Oklahoma according to Kim. There are smoked cheeses, bottled sodas, summer sausages, candy, decor, and more. 

The Ziegs hope to be a valuable addition to Sand Springs and to draw visitors to their hometown. In addition to renovating a long-vacant building and giving it a fresh curb appeal, they have also commissioned a mural on the side of their building and are members of the Chamber of Commerce. 

The store is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. They are closed Sunday and Monday. You can reach OkieSpice at 918.514.0045 

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Ashton's Boutique launches new website for online shopping in Sand Springs

Ashton's Boutique has been open for business for three years, and the quaint Prattville shop owns the market on that side of town as the only store in Sand Springs carrying certain high-end products.

From Vera Bradley and Rustic Cuff to Dear John Denim, Z-Supply, and Bridgewater Candles--Ashton's Boutique offers a number of zip code-protected market favorites that can only be found at the local family-owned business.

Ashton's is located at 3401 S. 113th W. Ave across from Domino's Pizza, next door to Serendipity Salon and Spa. It is perfectly located for a girls' day out as customers can relax at the spa then satisfy any shopping needs right next door.

However, they're also taking into account the number of locals who prefer to dodge the register and build their wardrobe online. Ashton's partnered with Nozak Consulting to build out a user-friendly online store. 

Mother-daughter duo Ashton and Teresa started the business so that Ashton would have more time to spend with her kids, but that doesn't mean they give any less than 100% to providing the best Sand Springs shopping experience possible. The family-friendly business is the perfect place to find wedding gifts, home decor, baby shower gifts, and more.

Ashton and Teresa visit marketing sessions in Dallas several times a year to make sure they're up to date on all the newest fashions and trends, as well as to make sure they're bringing home the best products at the lowest prices.

Not only do they make sure they're bringing America's best to Sand Springs, but they're also supporting fellow local businesses in the process. The Vintage Pearl and Rustic Cuff jewelry are handcrafted right here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Not local, but still Made in America are Bridgewater candles. The South Carolina-based company donates enough money to Rice Bowls to feed a child three meals a day. Rice Bowls, a South Caroline nonprofit, supports 56 orphanages in 8 different countries.

Summer Ellis jewelry is another quality Made in America product carried at Ashton's. Summer Ellis produces dainty but eloquent designs in sterling silver and 14k gold with all real stones. You can often see Summer Ellis worn by Johanna Kerns of HGTV's Fixer Upper. 

Looking for quality footwear? Glitterflops are hand-embellished in Whitesboro, Texas with Swarovski Elements and are made from the finest leathers and Memory Foam rubber. All shoes come with a six-month warranty, so if you lose any stones or have a blowout, you can send your shoes to Texas and get them back as good as new!

These are just a few of the great American products available at one of Sand Springs's finest boutiques! All of Ashton's inventory is viewable online and many products can be ordered online as well.

Next time you're in the Sand Springs area, you have to visit this Grade-A establishment!