By Tom Cotter Photos by Tom Cotter  Sometimes from tragedy is born beauty.  Following the great Potato Famine in the 1840s, John Caldwell Bloomfield decided to help the populace on the Castle Caldwell Estate along River Erne at the village of Belleek, Northern Ireland.  He had found pottery and china quality materials and identified peat, water power, and available labor […]

 It is very hard to believe that 10 years has gone by, it seems to have happened so very quickly and we are going strong!  Andy and Leanne, the owners of Homestead, had a vision to create a great store and an even better shopping experience. For us, It all started way back when we would go and spend the […]

 On February 14, lovers, friends and family members exchange Valentine cards or gifts as tokens of caring and love. Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year.  Its history, however, is shrouded in mystery. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that […]

 Sugar Mill Antiques and Vintage Depot has been called “A Unicorn of a store” and for good reason! A family owned and operated gem located north of Denver right off I-25 and Hwy 66 is a must visit for antique and vintage lovers. The store opened in January 2020 and just celebrated its 3rd year in business. The owners had […]

from Sandy Dale  I am known for being a bit verbose and for gushing on and on about particular subjects.  One of my favorites is Florence.  I have now lived here for twenty years.  For a gypsy sort of person, that’s pretty amazing.  When I moved here I thought I was just passing through this cute little Victorian town.  I […]