By Sarah Allen Candles can be a source of memories and comfort. The right scent at the right time can send someone back to their childhood or can whisk them away to a serene forest. At Beech Street Candleworks in Lynchburg, many of those moments can be found in a variety of hand-poured, soy-based […]
By Beverly Drapalik Photo courtesy of Brewhaus Dog Bones Jessica, left, measures ingredients, spent brewery grains, with the help of Bobbie Perry, an instructional assistant. Photo courtesy of Brewhaus Dog Bones From left, Hannah, Esther Adams, Sycamore transitions coordinator and teacher, and Natalia pose for a photo during a recent community event. Photo courtesy […]
By Danae King dking@civitasmedia.com Danae King | The Lima News Owner Kathy Ann Feathers stands in her shop, Kathy Ann’s Boutique in Delphos, which offers clothes for women of all ages, from juniors sizes to plus size. DELPHOS — Kathy Ann’s Boutique in Delphos specializes in apparel and accessories, and it can dress its […]
By Audrey Ingram aingram@civitasmedia.com Audrey Ingram | The Madison Press From left, Darena Pritchard and Kristen and Brandon Cade are the owners of Cade’s Closet, a new boutique offering clothing, accessories, refurbished furniture and primitive crafts in downtown London. Audrey Ingram | The Madison Press Co-owner Brandon Cade refurbishes the furniture sold at Cade’s […]
Tips on decorating for the holidays By Adrienne McGee Sterrett While Ashley Etzkorn will gladly serve every customer with every need, it’s at Christmas when she and her shop come into their own. Traditional fresh and silk flower arrangements and memorial gifts are available year round, of course, but by late fall, the sales […]
Attorney General says shoppers should know rights By Nathan Kraatz nkraatz@civitasmedia.com WILMINGTON — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine — as well as a local resident — cautions consumers to watch for potential scams this holiday season. DeWine also encourages shoppers to know their rights. Terry Logan said he hadn’t used his debit card since […]
By Audrey Ingram aingram@civitasmedia.com Area business leaders, including representatives of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown London Association, join R&R Furnishings owner Rosa Gabriel and her brother, Roy Hackney, as she cuts the ribbon to open her new furniture and upscale consignment store in downtown London. Front row from left are: […]
Naysayers say ‘aye’ to this traditional holiday treat redux By Patricia Beech SEAMAN — Johnny Carson once famously said there’s only one fruitcake in the whole world, and everyone just keeps passing it around. Carson’s witty aphorism, notwithstanding, fruitcake’s unsavory reputation as a dense, dry, crumbly, pungent presentation is only one side of the […]
By Sarah Allen Photo courtesy of Kara Juillerat Pictured, from left, are Dave Stafford, Kara Juillerat, Brenda Bradds and Dave Waller. Each has a studio where they craft pieces ranging from jewelry to primitives, and from pottery to metal works. A simple question five years ago began a tradition known as Christmas in the […]
By Lora Abernathy Photos by Pretty Plain Janes and courtesy of Vicki Miller Photos by Pretty Plain Janes and courtesy of Vicki Miller Photos by Pretty Plain Janes and courtesy of Vicki Miller Photos by Pretty Plain Janes and courtesy of Vicki Miller Out of all the unique flavors of jams Vicki Miller has […]