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| Aranelle's owner Michelle Blasena with Julie and Craig Castillo of Carlsbad, and their Bulldog Jac. |
If family-owned boutique Aranelle, 2940
State St., isn’t on your radar, make it your destination this weekend! Owner of Aranelle, Michelle
Blasena has developed her business not only as a retail space but also as a “go-to”
community space that welcomes dogs and their owners.
This weekend, Saturday April 25th at 9am, Aranelle
in partnership with Circulate San Diego
will host Wag
and Walk, a dog walk through Carlsbad Village. Aranelle will generously
provide complimentary drinks and treats for both humans and their dogs upon
departure from the storefront. This type of meet up benefits both Carlsbad and
Aranelle by creating a community that stays active together.
Aranelle also offers a welcome reprieve indoors, boasting a
comfy couch for guests who need to rest their feet. Michelle loves dogs and
sees a direct correlation between dogs, physical activity, and a healthy business.
“Many dog-walking locals know to stop in for free treats, and local dogs also know
to ‘walk’ their owners into the store!” Through Wag and Walk, Michelle continues
to build her socially conscious business. Last year, Aranelle organized a
fundraiser for Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit organization
that pairs highly trained dogs with people with disabilities.
Aranelle also sells Alex + Ani jewelry, with portions of the
proceeds going to various charities. Look for the bike charm bangle; 20% of the
proceeds will be donated to an annual bike-a-thon to raise money for
life-saving cancer research and treatment. Aranelle specializes in smaller
items that easily fit into a bike jersey or can be worn right out of the store.
They also support local designers.
If you know of a business in Carlsbad Village that we should
spotlight because it exemplifies a local business that promotes walking and
biking, please email joel@sdbikecoalition.org.
Walk + Bike is a
partnership led by the City of Carlsbad, Circulate
San Diego and the San
Diego County Bicycle Coalition to
promote walking and biking around Carlsbad, with a special focus on the
downtown Village and surrounding areas. Join us and bring your friends and
families along for the fun. The 12-month campaign is funded by a grant from the
San
Diego Association of Governments
and includes events, outreach to schools, business promotions and other
activities to get more people walking and biking instead of driving on short
trips around town. Check back regularly for updates and information about how
you can get involved. Walk + Bike Carlsbad is intended to be a model for the
region, so let's show them how it's done!
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