Near the new Memorial Bridge sits an eclectic Victorian storefront. Situated a comfortable stroll from the center of downtown, not far from Prescott Park on the banks of the Piscataqua River, Pickwick's Mercantile is part of an economic rebirth in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Rita Fabbricatore and her staff opened the doors on Black Friday, [...]
The Great River Road runs on both sides of the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. In its heyday, sugar cane plantations lined the waterway, and today this stretch of the river is known as Plantation Alley. One of the grandest of these plantations is Oak Alley. Oak Alley Plantation is located north of [...]
The Good Wife has been a staple of the CBS line up since first arriving in living rooms in September, 2009. The legal and political drama stars Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick, the title character of the show. From the first episode, fans have been interested in fashions worn by the various characters [...]
The American West has left an indelible mark on fashion trends on both sides of the Atlantic. Few periods are more distinct than the styles that emerged as civilization came across America and newly-established towns created an environment where ladies could once again aspire to dress as they had when they still lived in the [...]
Winter seems the favorite time for Dickens Fairs and other Dickens-themed events. Who does not have the image of rosy-cheeked Dickens carolers, gathered in the soft glow of a gas lamp on a snowy evening while they sing lovely carols from long ago? If you are attending one of these events, and would like to [...]
Step back in time Mackinac Island lies where the crystal blue waters of Lakes Michigan and Huron mingle. It is a land of enchantment and a time capsule of a bygone era. Horse-drawn carriages replace automobiles and time slows to the pace of a gentler period. It is no surprise that this gem was chosen [...]
Recollections' seamstresses are creative souls who enjoy unleashing their inner designer. So recently, we launched an apron design contest. The eleven finalists' creations are featured on our aprons page, and they are on sale through November 30th! Each purchase of a featured apron from one of our contest finalists casts a vote for the seamstress who [...]
Who offers Richmond, Virginia's one stop for a ghoulishly good time? From June through the beginning of November, Capital Creepers presents patrons with two hauntingly fun options to get their scare on. Whether you choose the Eerie Nights walking tour or the Ghouls Ghost trolley / walking tour, you are in for an unforgettable excursion through one of [...]
We would like to thank Susie Stafford from the Mackinaw Area Historical Society for sharing the story of Heritage Village. This is part of an ongoing series in which we are saying "thank you" to our customers. In partnership with the Village of Mackinaw City, the Mackinaw Area Historical Society is well on its way in the development of Heritage Village. [...]