Rocks & Roots Creative

🩷Dirt, Ducks & Doohickies💚

It’s hard not to do a double-take when you pass a Jeep and see a dashboard lined with a row of rubber ducks. Those little ducks are part of a culture built on small gestures that make a community feel a little more connected, even between total strangers.

Dirt, Ducks & Doohickies is an online shop run by a local who is just starting out, leaning into the creative side of the hobby and finding ways to share that fun. While the shop is a place to find things like the iconic CelebriDucks to gift a fellow driver, there is a real focus on the custom work as well.

Powered by a dream and a 3D printer, this small business creates custom “doohickies” such as badges and mounts you won’t find in big-box stores. Alongside hand-pressed apparel, it’s all about turning a genuine love for the Jeep community into something useful & personal.

Follow along for upcoming projects as the shop grows!

dirtandducks.com/ 📍 Huntington, IN

🌿 Tully’s Crumb Shop

Some things start small. Just an idea, a kitchen, and a lot of trial and error.

Tully’s Crumb Shop comes from Ashley and Wade Tully, high school sweethearts raising their family and building something together out of Andrews, IN.

What started with Wade’s love for cooking grew into Ashley finding her own rhythm with baking. She even began milling her own flour to make bread with a more natural style than what you find at the store.

Right now they’re baking from home and sharing it with the community however they can, with a long-term goal of turning it into a food truck.

You’ll be able to find them at local farmers markets this spring, but until then, they’re already getting their start one order at a time.

Give them a follow or keep an eye out. They’re just getting started. 🌾

April's Wrap-up! 💛

I realized I’ve been hiding behind the paintbrush for a while, so with all the new faces here, I wanted to finally say hello. 👋

I’m Amanda, a lifetime local here in Huntington. This town has always been home, and I’ve loved seeing it grow and change right alongside me over the years.

Rocks & Roots Creative began not long after I lost my dad. Painting gave me somewhere to place my grief. What started as a small idea, sparked by my sister starting the Huntington Kindness Rocks group, slowly grew into something more.

After years of painting, but feeling disconnected from it, I picked up a brush again and began leaving hand-painted rocks around Huntington County. They’re small gifts for our local businesses, nonprofits, and the people who pour so much into this town.

I didn’t set out to create anything big. I just needed a reason to start again.

At the end of the day, it’s just me and a love for this place. I’m really glad you’re here. 🤍

💈 Diverse Kutz
Down on Jefferson Street, Diverse Kutz is the kind of place where you’re greeted with a smile and the steady hum of clippers the second you walk through the door. It’s a shop where you can lean back and feel like a regular instead of just a name on a schedule. They handle everything from clean fades and sharp beard work to the classics.

Owner Terry Washington has built a space that really reflects his heart for the community. Just good people doing great work and treating everyone who sits in their chair with genuine respect.

📍 414 N Jefferson St, Huntington, IN

🐸 A Leap into Local Craft: Bullfrog Woodworking

Markle has some serious talent tucked away! Bullfrog Woodworking specializes in custom builds and precision engraving, always letting the natural character of the wood grain lead the design.

While their work travels to shops all over the region, they still prioritize a hands-on approach for every project that comes to them! 🌳

Give their page a follow to see what they are milling next, where to find their work or even reach out to them to bring a custom idea of your own to life!

🌭There’s a specific kind of magic that returns to South Jefferson Street every spring. Since 1949, the B&K Rootbeer Stand has been a staple of Huntington, serving as a seasonal reminder that some traditions are worth keeping exactly as they are.

B&K isn't just about grabbing a quick bite; it’s about the experience of the classic drive-in. Coney dogs and root beer floats round out the experience. Whether you’re pulling up for car-hop service or visiting the walk-up window, there’s a nostalgic rhythm that feels like a step back in time. 🤎

📍 1218 S. Jefferson St, Huntington, IN

🐾 Huntington County Humane Society

The Huntington County Humane Society has been a steady heart for our local animals for decades. They do so much more than provide shelter; they offer a soft place to land, medical care, and a bridge to a forever family. ❤️

Beyond finding homes, they are a wonderful community resource for responsible pet care. Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer, or donate, their doors (and hearts) are open!

📍 390 Thurman Poe Way, Huntington, IN

Community Notes:

MEGA Garage Sale: Stop by the HU Plex building this Saturday and Sunday to find some treasures and support the shelter!

Kitten Shower: Keep an eye on their page for details on helping the season's tiniest new arrivals. 👀

March’s wrap-up! 🎨✨