Today was the day Mr. Kattywhompus and I were to go to The Hill Climb in Newport, Indiana. But when we woke up to rain this morning, we opt...

Guess what's just arrived in my mailbox? That's right, my Mercantile Gatherings Magazines ! I've been waiting rather impatiently...

Anyone who knows me well knows that I do not “do” pumpkin. While everyone else is exchanging t heir autumnal recipes, featuring th e lovely ...

My scissors have been flying...snip, snip. I find these little figures so engaging that I had an entire basketful in no time. A few for gi...

From the beautiful old courthouse on the square, to great eateries and quaint shops, Crown Point, Indiana, “the next town over”, is one of m...

Today I want to share one of my favorite local haunts with you. I’ve seen a lot of primitive and antique shops over the years, and we are ve...