Saturday, November 29, 2025

Shop Local, Stay Grounded (Even with Your Head in the Clouds!)

Amherst Books window display, 11/28/2025
(2026 Head in the Clouds Amherst Calendar front and center!)

If you’ve been following the news, you’ve probably seen the calls to skip the big-box stores right now. Honestly? Around here, we’ve always known the real magic happens in our locally owned spots anyway. 

Case in point: Amherst Books -- the very first store that ever carried the Head in the Clouds Amherst calendar, way back at the beginning, when it was just a quirky little idea involving too many sunrise photos and not enough sleep.

And this year? They’ve put the 2026 edition front and center in their gorgeous window display! (I mean… look at it. I’m verklempt.)

So if you’re out and about downtown, wander over to Amherst Books and show them (and all our small businesses!) some love. Pick up our calendar, browse the shelves, find an unexpected treasure, take in that perfect indie-bookstore vibe. You know the one.

Not in Amherst or want to send a calendar as a gift? You can still order yours for mailing directly through Etsy at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/730125686/2026-head-in-the-clouds-amherst-wall

Let’s keep our dollars local, our community strong, and our heads happily in the clouds. ☁️💙🌄