Supporting local businesses is as much about the people behind the brands as it is about finding unique, high-quality products. Our Shop Quiz series connects you with local shop owners and creators by uncovering the stories, legacies and inspiration that define Baton Rouge’s retail scene.

In the past year, the Capital City has welcomed and connected with new clothing boutiques, antique sellers, jewelry makers and much more. These are the five Shop Quiz features our readers couldn’t get enough of over the past twelve months.

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5. Shop Quiz! with Embark Jewelry

Embark Fine Jewelry started as a conversation among three friends during COVID and blossomed into a full-blown business. Katie Kennedy, Erin Judice and Michelle Robertson now have two brick-and-mortar locations, one in Lafayette and, more recently, one in Baton Rouge. The three ladies provide a wide assortment of products and are passionate about helping every customer find their perfect piece.

4. Shop Quiz! Inside the curation process for Tenant

Tenant owner, Yetta Russell, has spent years hosting pop-ups to showcase her collection of locally made finds and one-of-a-kind pieces. After moving to Baton Rouge, Russell stumbled upon the perfect space along Government Street to plant roots, and the rest is history!

3. Shop Quiz! with Esther Clothing

Lydia Matthews started Esther Clothing in 2021, using her natural eye for fashion to help others. The company now offers customized color analysis and style makeovers, but its main goal has always been for every customer to feel more confident than before.

2. Shop Quiz! with Green Pirogue Architectural Antiques & Design

Around this time last year, Kyle Burns opened a business aimed at bringing personality back to residential construction. His company, Green Pirogue Architectural Antiques, imports doors, mirrors and other home staples from Europe, offering a restoration of character in homes. Burns saw the growing interest among homeowners in these one-of-a-kind pieces and created a place to shop specifically for them.

1. Shop Quiz! with Lake + Linen

Our most popular Shop Quiz in the past year was with Hadley Murrell of Lake+Linen. Murrell began the online boutique in the fall of 2025 after over a decade in the retail business. She wanted to create outfits for working women that helped them look professional yet stylish. Murrell eventually combined her love for business with clothing, and thus Lake+Linen was born.

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