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Something in the air at Beech Street Candleworks

Something in the air at Beech Street Candleworks

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 […]

Brewhaus Dog Bones more than just treats for your pooch

Brewhaus Dog Bones more than just treats for your pooch

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 […]

R&R Furnishings opens in downtown London

R&R Furnishings opens in downtown London

By Audrey Ingram [email protected]   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: […]

A fruitcake for the keeping — seriously

A fruitcake for the keeping — seriously

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 […]

The art of Christmas shopping in Hillsboro, Winchester

The art of Christmas shopping in Hillsboro, Winchester

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 […]

Messmakerbaker owner Vicki Miller humbled by success

Messmakerbaker owner Vicki Miller humbled by success

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 […]