Category Archives: Art and Earth Trail
“How Do You Like Your Art?” “Fine, thanks.” When most people hear the term “fine art,” they might think of strange works found in edgy galleries in big cities. Other people might think of Renoir or Picasso, whose works are … Read More »
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Fine art can cost a small fortune in certain areas of the country. In Howe, original works are a bargain by comparison, and you can save even more on these pretties this weekend. On November 12, buyers can save an … Read More »
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I said to my dear friend just yesterday, “For my Christmas gift, I’m asking for an overnight stay somewhere with girlfriends like we used to do years ago.” Today, I discovered the “somewhere:” Village View Bed & Breakfast in Howe, … Read More »
Custom shoemaking pretty much is a thing of the past. Many of our childhood storybooks described happy shoemakers or tired but busy cobblers and their furry friends or little elves secretively emerging from their hideaways to assist in finishing the … Read More »
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“Catalina,” [kat-l-ee-nuh] like the island, or the dressing. That’s the surprisingly simple pronunciation for Catalynje, as in Catalynje Buffalo Fiber Company, a charmingly simple artisan studio in Shipshewana’s Courtyard of Arts. Last week I visited Bonnie de Moss, the owner of … Read More »
