Written by: Peyton Maechtle Baby Claws Meet baby claws, the flyaway problem solver you didn’t even know that you needed. The 90s trend of butterfly clipping hair away from your face is absolutely adorable, and yes, we are here for it. BUT, have you ever thought about bringing baby claws into other areas of your life, say to combat those annoying bits of hair that NEVER stay down during a gym-session? Creating a little twisted halo with my baby clips before bringing all of my hair into a ponytail has CHANGED. THE. GAME. I base 25% of my exercise success on how I feel and I feel 100% cuter wit ..read more

By: Brooke Hass Brick and Motor Boutique DAVENPORT, Iowa -- The Quad Cities offers a wide variety of small businesses, but there is a hidden gem in Rock Island, IL, called Brick and Motor Boutique. Brick and Motor Boutique, established July 23, 2018, is owned and operated by sisters Haley Walker and Lauren Corwin. The two began their business operating out of “Stella,” the duo’s mobile boutique, and through an online store that sells a variety of women’s clothing, accessories and gift items, while being based on a great cause. Each month, the boutique donates fiv ..read more

Five days until summer and to say I am freaking out is an understatement. Considering the brutal winter the midwest dealt with, I am rejoicing at the sight of the "First Day of Summer" on my calendar each time I take a look at it. Considering there are only five days until this amazing holiday, (yes I am considering it a holiday this year) Brick and Motor Boutique has decided to do a countdown to summer. Each day this week we will be announcing new summer styles AND will be offering 20% off of all of our summer pool floats! To kick off this summer countdown, we wanted to show you all some ..read more

It's that time of year again! The time when college students around the US prepare for the best week of their lives - spring break. Whether you are planning a wild week in Cancun or a relaxing beachside trip to Cali, we have created a list of essentials you should keep in mind when planning your big trip. Starting with the most important part, choosing the ultimate destination.  1. Hot, hot, hot No matter what type of spring break you have in mind, somewhere warm should always be top of the list. According to U.S. News Travel, top three places for 2019 include Cancun, Miami Beach, and Sou ..read more

With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about what you are going to gift your friends, family, and coworkers. This year Brick and Motor Boutique is making it as easy as ever for you to start checking off your holiday gift list, all while avoiding the crowds and staying within your budget. Brick and Motor Boutique has a number of gifts and stocking stuffers for you to purchase this year that won't break the bank. Take a look below at our 10 holiday gifts under $40. No matter who is on your list this year, we guarantee these gifts will be a hit. Let Brick and ..read more

By: Brooke Hass Brick and Motor Boutique DAVENPORT, Iowa -- The Quad Cities offers a wide variety of small businesses, but there is a hidden gem in Rock Island, IL, called Brick and Motor Boutique. Brick and Motor Boutique, established July 23, 2018, is owned and operated by sisters Haley Walker and Lauren Corwin. The two began their business operating out of “Stella,” the duo’s mobile boutique, and through an online store that sells a variety of women’s clothing, accessories and gift items, while being based on a great cause. Each month, the boutique donates fiv ..read more

Five days until summer and to say I am freaking out is an understatement. Considering the brutal winter the midwest dealt with, I am rejoicing at the sight of the "First Day of Summer" on my calendar each time I take a look at it. Considering there are only five days until this amazing holiday, (yes I am considering it a holiday this year) Brick and Motor Boutique has decided to do a countdown to summer. Each day this week we will be announcing new summer styles AND will be offering 20% off of all of our summer pool floats! To kick off this summer countdown, we wanted to show you all some summ ..read more