Make your home glow

GLOW inside & outside, once the location of Absolute Gallery, is bringing stylish home decor and more to Lansing. From the mind of Aura Ozburn, owner of October Moon in Old Town, GLOW offers an assortment of goods, from fresh linens and even fresher botanicals to retro furniture. 

I recently took a tour of the store, which opened June 9. Upon entry, I was greeted by a friendly staff member before a unique blend of fresh and floral smells filled my nostrils. Plants and succulents of every size and color were displayed on shelves throughout the store. Unlike other home goods stores I’ve been to, these plants actually looked well cared for and don’t seem to be an afterthought. GLOW has a large supply of terracotta and stone pots as well as other accessories for both the aspiring and established green thumb. 

One thing that caught my eye was the store’s selection of journals and other paper goods. On one table lay dozens of leather-bound, old-school-looking journals with different sayings printed on them. The idea of pulling out a journal that says “Business Bullshit” or “Schemes” during a work meeting or future interview made me giggle. Other favorites of mine include “The Creative Ramblings of a Restless Mind” and “Mostly Just Whining.” A pack of pencils with quotes inspired by the late Andy Warhol lay next to the stacks of journals, begging to be used.

GLOW also offers more than enough supplies to take your next dinner party up a notch. Toward the back of the store, piles of colored taper candles sat in front of a diverse stock of candle holders. Shelves upon shelves of scented candles lined the walls, along with other baubles for table decor. Other shelves were full of glasses, plates and flatware for just about any occasion. 

Also toward the back of the store was a fully envisioned bedroom with the comfiest-looking bed I have ever seen. A white, fluffy duvet sat atop the bed, within close reach of an even fluffier pillow. Rugs and statement pillows of all sizes filled this room, while golden side tables displayed even more plants. 

For those interested in checking out GLOW for themselves, the shop is just a a couple of doors east of the intersection of Turner Street and Cesar Chavez Avenue. Folks looking to stay connected with GLOW can follow the store’s Instagram page, instagram.com/glowinsideandoutside, for future shop updates.