Archive for February, 2021

What Is It? February 2021

What Is It? February 2021

We had several correct guesses for our February’s What Is It!    Congratulations to Dennis Dahl, Denver, Colorado; Terry Cook, Ft. Morgan, Colorado, who says, “This is a dropside toaster from the 1920s to 1930s. I believe it is electric even though no cord is visible. Sometimes you can see one in a table scene in an old movie;” Jerome McLaren […]

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We Love Homestead Antique Mall: Homestead Antique Mall Celebrates Eight Years of Success

We Love Homestead Antique Mall: Homestead Antique Mall Celebrates Eight Years of Success

By Kimmity Ramer Wow!    8 Years have flown by and Homestead Antique Mall is thankful for every one of them. This year has been the most challenging of all for all of us.    2020 brought out a ton of challenges both personal and in particular for small businesses all over our state and industry. The “Antique” business is for the […]

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Inspiration – You’ll Find It in Florence

Inspiration – You’ll Find It in Florence

By Sandy Dale     I recently read an interview with four “minimalists.” Impressive as they were…I am not one. Granted, while clean, empty spaces might allow the muses to dance about in a creative mind, I need something a little more robust to inspire me. My studio/apartment is stuffed (some might say cluttered) from floor to ceiling with antiques, old picture […]

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American History: February Anniversaries

February 1 — National Freedom Day (1865) February 2 — Groundhog Day February 4 — George Washington elected first President (1789) February 4 — Founding of the USO (1941) February 12— Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday February 14 — Valentine’s Day February 15 — Presidents’ Day February 22 — George Washington’s Birthday February 23 — 76th Anniversary of the raising of the […]

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Take a “Gnomadic” Adventure in Fremont County

Take a “Gnomadic” Adventure in Fremont County

   Find the gnomes and elves hiding in Florence and Canon City and in participating shops throughout Fremont County. Take a selfie with the Little People you find. Look for information and instructions on Facebook at Fremont First or call Pam at 719-431-3461. Win prizes—great prizes!!

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