Handcrafted books

MILAN — Celebrations of the 25 anniversary of the Baguette bag are still on the rise at Fendi. After the effervescent parade dedicated to the flagship event and organized in New York during fashion week, the brand is releasing a book paying tribute to its Hand in Hand initiative. LaunchingRead More →

For more than seven decades, the Press Herald Toy Fund has brought a dose of joy to children who might otherwise go without special gifts during the holiday season. This year, the toy fund continues that tradition while shifting its buying operation to support the local economy by ordering toysRead More →

There are so many wonderful books coming out in October that it’s hard to narrow them down. This month, I chose humor, lightness and inspiration rather than darkness. Why? I think we all need a boost as fall kicks into high gear. Now, when we put on those light jacketsRead More →

Latino literature is as dazzling, rich, and varied as the communities that build us, and narrowing down my recommendations to five for Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month seemed impossible. But each of these novels moved me, inspired me, and made me feel seen. I know they will do the same for newRead More →

“The know-how of an embroiderer is actually revealed by the quality of the work on the back of the fabric, the hidden intersection of the threads and the knots that hold the embroidery in place. It is not immediately visible, and yet must be impeccable. Maybe a book works aRead More →

In the world of pottery, mugs are the gateway, a common first purchase for someone exploring the weight and feel of artisan clay. In Minnesota, pottery mugs have a special added function: retaining the heat of steaming beverages during cold months, warming hands and hearts at the same time. WhenRead More →

A pair of premium coffee table books by author Aaron “Sig” Sigmond and published by Assouline are coming out ahead of the holiday season to celebrate Arturo Fuente’s 110th birthday. “Arturo Fuente: Since 1912”, part of the Assouline Ultimate Collection, is Sigmond’s sequel to his best-selling Assouline Ultimate Collection, “TheRead More →

Updated September 14, 2022 We’re all photographers now, aren’t we? Thanks to cell phones, there isn’t a moment we can’t capture. Instead of letting your photos fall into a black hole in a hard drive, you can print photos online to hang at home. But there’s another option that appealsRead More →

Director Abhay Pannu’s SonyLIV show Rocket Boys (2022) received positive reactions from critics and audiences. The web-series followed the lives of iconic physicists Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and their invaluable contribution to India’s space mission. Ishwak Singh played Sarabhai, while Jim Sarbh played Bhabha. Rocket Boys review: Delightful celebrationRead More →

There’s a lot of planning that goes into a great vacation. From researching places and the best times to visit to finding promotional prices on hotel stays, we invest dozens of hours in our pre-trip preparation to make sure everything is right. just as we finally arrive at our dreamRead More →

Zibby Owens is the creator and host of the “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books” podcast, an editor and author of “Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature.” She is a regular contributor to GMA. Back to school. Back to life. Return to…. reading!? No, usually September isn’tRead More →

Looking out the window of Dan John Anderson and Genevieve Dellinger’s home in Yucca Valley, California, you might think you’re the only human being for miles. In the wash—those untouched stretches of public, desert land—coyotes and hares roam; creosote, a stunted bush that perfumes the air after rain, grows wild;Read More →

Local author will read books by Morris at Polk County Public Libraries Storytime Posted at 11:07 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 COLUMBUS – Morris the Horse, the beloved landmark at the corner of Trade and Pacolet streets, has represented Tryon since 1928. Local author Robin A. Edgar will shareRead More →

Lindsay Kamon owns Local Bottega, a new store in Kennebunk that features artisan products made by local artisans and hosts craft workshops. Ahead of opening day, Mainebiz caught up with the systems engineer and craft enthusiast turned entrepreneur, to learn more about his company. Mainebiz: What is the inspiration toRead More →

August 23: With Diwali two months away, the excitement has started to build. People have started working on various interior items and renewing your old furniture cheaply and with minimal effort by adding fancy handles and knobs. Responding to demand, IndianShelf has developed a range of contemporary and traditional doorRead More →

The Texasis known for its silver charms, rings and much more KERVILLE, TX, August 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — James Avery Artisan Jewelry today announced its partnership with Von Maur, a family-run department store in the Midwest, to offer a selection of its jewelry. The partnership will launch both online and,Read More →

A wardrobe is on display at the back of the pop-up shop, in Evolve during the weekend. Ainsley Hall SHEPHERDSTOWN — Elaa Life Made Furniture and Martha Leone Design held a pop-up store at Evolve Shepherdstown from Friday to Sunday. Both companies specialize in locally madeRead More →

Over the past decade, the importance of local brands and products has declined significantly with globalization. Now, a resurgence of the Make In India wave means that we are once again looking for sustainable, eco-friendly and locally made products for our children. It is crucial to expose young minds toRead More →

For most people, the Covid-19 shutdowns have been a time of panic – or at the very least, a lack of motivation. However, for retired schoolteacher Pat van Loggerenberg, it was finally an opportunity to put his years of musical knowledge to good use, creating an exciting music-themed word searchRead More →

We all want our baby’s milestones and photos recorded in beautiful baby memory books. But actually doing it… can feel like a chore. But not with these memory keepers! From easy-to-use apps to books with written prompts, below you’ll find the format that’s right for you. RubyRoo Inclusive for allRead More →

Jiatong Liu is a Chinese illustrator living in London. Last year he graduated from Kingston University in Illustration and has since worked as a freelance illustrator and teacher. He has already won several prestigious awards such as Communication Arts, Young Ones ADC and 3X3. And now, his senior year collegeRead More →

Shamir Ali attributes his latest obsession to the lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuck inside doing nothing, he came across an old Tech Deck, the palm-sized plastic skateboards made popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “It’s like nostalgia at this point, really rekindling my old inner self, myRead More →

It requires the worker to be skilled and choose the right needle and sewing thread. Cutting books isn’t as easy as it is with regular-sized books. The book is small but very thick, making it easy to slide when squeezing the pages together, requiring the cutting blade to be almostRead More →

Luxury jewelry maker Tiffany & Co. is stepping into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) with the launch of a very limited-edition line of “NFTiffs” that includes a physical pendant. As deciphers the reports(Opens in a new window), Tiffany’s has partnered with CryptoPunks, which offers a collection of NFTs onRead More →

Often referred to as the Big Island, the island of Hawaii is renowned for its spectacular natural wonders and biodiversity. Active volcanoes have sculpted the dramatic terrain and created rich, fertile soil perfect for growing hemp. On their certified organic farm, the Hawaii Royal Hemp team handcrafts full-spectrum CBDRead More →

Small business shopping may be more important than ever. Local support means the world to such businesses as the Bogart Bookstore and Cafe in Millville. This South Jersey gem offers the comfort of a cafe with the fare of a fine restaurant, as owner Rich Ford uses his experience inRead More →

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Aug 1 (IANS): Chess pieces that move on their own as if possessed by a spirit, artistic boards, handcrafted camel bone pieces and several other novelties are available in the Indian market. There’s also a 100-square chessboard — normal chessboards have 64 squares —Read More →

A total of 76 runners and walkers — and a pair of four-legged friends — took part in the Dixie Day Dash 5K race, which started at 8 a.m. on Saturday July 30 from the North Webster Community Center. By Ray BaloghNews without ink NORTH WEBSTER – The 2022 DixieRead More →

Austin boasts a vibrant craft brewing scene offering beer, decor, food and events to suit everyone. One of the best things is the production of seasonal beers, which means you can fill your glass with something perfect for the day. Try one of these seven local drinks created for fall.Read More →

A Schuylkill County library is making reading more accessible with the help of high school students. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pennsylvania – Driving through Girardville, you can see this box in front of the Borough Hall. This is a handcrafted lending library box by the students of the Schuylkill Technology Center. TheRead More →

Matthysen not only gave architecture, but began a year-long, full-time clock and horology apprenticeship at RMIT, starting with the basics of the pocket watch. “The first two weeks were all about how to sharpen your screwdriver, how to make sure it doesn’t slip and scratch the plates,” he says. “ThenRead More →

Johanna Ortiz pays homage to her rich Latin American cultural heritage in the Indira Pre-Fall 2022 collection. On the path to sustainability, Johanna Ortiz has worked with conscious cotton poplins, linens, viscose jacquards and pima knits. There are also classic textured silks beaded with shimmering gold and silver sequins thatRead More →

The Ozark Folk Center State Park is hosting a “Craft Night in the Park” on Friday, July 29 from 6-8 p.m. Free entry. During the event, artisans at the Ozark Mountain Folk Center State Park will create, demonstrate, and sell functional and decorative crafts. At the craft village in theRead More →

With its breathtaking minimalist interiors, Tsutaya Books is widely regarded as one of the finest bookstores in the world. Visiting an outlet previously required a six-hour flight to Japan or Taiwan, but luckily with the opening of their new outlet in Kuala Lumpur – it will only take you aRead More →

It’s not every day that you come across a data scientist working part-time as a leatherworker. But today is one of those days. Benjamin Bong is the 27-year-old behind baba_makes on Instagram. He shares photos of finished leather crafts with his 1.6K followers along with soothing videos of the process.Read More →

Click to enlarge This summer, shoe brand Artemis Design Co. will pop up at Upstate Rug Supply’s brick-and-mortar store in Hudson, selling its signature shoes made from upcycled mid-century kilim rugs. Lovers of ancient Turkish textiles will be delighted with this new way to appreciate the patterns, colorsRead More →

TLX Type S PMC Edition for special PMC treatment; handcrafted in Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center Previewed in three NSX-derived colors – Curva Red, 130R White and Long Beach Blue Unique accents include Black Roof Sedan and 20-inch lightweight copper wheels First Edition TLX Type S PMC slated for production laterRead More →

Elizabeth Olsen can now officially add “children’s book author” to her resume. The Marvel Cinematic Universe actress and ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ star has released a new children’s book, ‘Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective,’ which she co-wrote with her husband, musician Robbie Arnett . The book, illustrated byRead More →

A restaurant for readers, volleyball history and homemade baseballs – all in New England Ted Reinstein visits Traveler Books & Food, the Volleyball Hall of Fame and Huntington Baseball Co. in search of fun facts Updated: 8:10 p.m. EDT June 23, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript TED BRINGS US ARead More →

NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Designer Today Chandra Keyser announces the launch of its line of minimalist and structured luxury bags. The debut collection features five styles of bucket bags, crossbody bags, clutches and backpacks, all handcrafted in Italy in a family factory in Scandicci outside Florence, Italy.Read More →

Fans have known for a while that Bethesda’s next RPG star field was going to be an ambitious game. Rather than relying on its already established franchises of To fall and Ancient Scrolls, star field is a brand new IP, with a vast galaxy filled with its own unique lore.Read More →

Todd Howard has confirmed that Starfield’s 1,000 Planets will use procedural generation, but the game will still have more crafting content than any previous Bethesda game. “We do a lot of procedural generation [in Starfield]but I’ll keep in mind that we’ve always done that,” Howard told IGN. (opens in aRead More →

On the other side star field‘s 100 star systems and over 1,000 planets, there will be plenty of procedurally generated content. But Bethesda game director Todd Howard said there’s still a lot of “craftsmanship” going into the ambitious upcoming space role-playing game. Microsoft showed a lengthy trailer on Monday duringRead More →

Amid a massive amount of new Starfield information coming from the Xbox-Bethesda showcase, probably the most talked about detail was Todd Howard’s announcement that the upcoming sci-fi RPG will feature 1,000 fully explorable planets. Howard has now told IGN more about the game’s approach to procedural generation, what it offers,Read More →

Runyon’s is rooted in tradition, believing that craftsmanship is an art form. Each of our fine leathers is tanned using ancestral techniques. Each is sculpted and shaped by skilled artisans who showcase the originality and beauty of the leather while preserving its natural details. Today, Runyon’s Fine Furniture is aRead More →

MOAA scholarships The Library Foundation receivesFoundation grant of $25,000 The Sarasota County Library Foundation received a $25,000 donation from the California-based Anspar Foundation. “Growing up in Sarasota, I always considered going to the library a treat, so I know how important and appreciated libraries are to the community,” said AnsparRead More →

Brackenridge resident Denise Sloan vividly remembers her childhood walks with her father through the booming business district of Tarentum. “He was working at DiGirolomo and we were walking to Berkey, where he was chatting with everyone,” she said. “Last stop was always Harrison’s on Corbet Street.” Sloan, a graduate ofRead More →

Enjoy pizza and microbrews at Brack’s Backyard in Spicewood, opening in July. Several old trucks dot the 5 acres of the new eater. Staff photo by Alecia Ormsby BBQ-topped Texas pizzas and microbrew beers are on the menu at Brack’s Backyard, a new outdoor restaurant opening July 2022 on CountyRead More →

ST. PETERSBURG — Florida CraftArt will present “Beyond Words: Celebrating Books as Art,” June 10 through July 30 at 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. “Beyond Words: Celebrating Books as Art” is a juried exhibition showcasing quality handcrafted works by 36 artists from Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The diversity of contemporaryRead More →

Click to enlarge Just like mom Anne Helzel Tor Nightfire, 2022, $26.99 Anne Heltzel’s first modern gothic horror film (based on the YA Charlie novel, Presumed Dead), is a gripping and timely story that highlights the dangers of confusing womanhood with motherhood. In the wake of recent eventsRead More →

Etsy is one of the best places to find non-mainstream home decor with its marketplace of independent designers and vintage homewares, giving your apartment or home a touch of unmistakable character. Right now, the site is hosting its first-ever All Things Home sale event — alongside tons of other MemorialRead More →

A metal art vendor displays artwork in Bethel Plaza during the 2021 Glenwood Arts Festival. Photo courtesy of Colorado Events More than 60 art vendors are due to offer their wares Saturday, Sunday and Monday under the Grand Avenue Bridge as part of the Glenwood Arts Festival. Organized by ColoradoRead More →

Wed, May 25, 2022 3:51 PM Last updated on: Wed, May 25, 2022 4:21 PM For those who live far from Nilkhet, the book market in Mirpur 10 is quite promising. Photo: Palash Khan “> For those who live far from Nilkhet, the book market in Mirpur 10 is quiteRead More →

GUILFORD — Lawyer Mindy Pollack remembers bringing distinctive, colorful journals to business meetings for note-taking. “I would open a bright red or blue notebook in a meeting and people would smile and ask me where I got it,” she said. “It was a topic of conversation.” It was the reactionRead More →

Spring in Colorado kicks off the warm season of many farmers markets, backyard parties and campground barbecues. From May through September, restaurants and home cooks across the state fill their baskets with bright greens, tart cherries and succulent Palisade peaches. As we emerge from the past two pandemic-tinged years, itRead More →

By Rhonda Davis, SCC Correspondent May 23, 2022 1:15 p.m. BUCYRUS – History will be made on Hobo Day this year when the long-awaited “Down to Earth” book series finally makes its debut. The three-volume set – a history of Bucyrus and Crawford County – will be available Saturday forRead More →

GUILFORD — Lawyer Mindy Pollack remembers bringing distinctive, colorful journals to business meetings for note-taking. “I would open a bright red or blue notebook in a meeting and people would smile and ask me where I got it,” she said. “It was a topic of conversation.” It was the reactionRead More →

As famed sculptor Kehinde Wiley celebrated with a crowd of rain-soaked Richmondians at the unveiling of “Rumors of War” outside the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in December 2019, inside the museum, resident Michael Kahwajy-Hyland of Hanover County, awaited the unveiling of a different kind. Kahwajy-Hyland held a small caseRead More →

Home » Engines » Truck » Get in line: Ford Maverick order books reopen this summer Not so long ago, the compact pickup market was written off for dead. Then the Ford Maverick arrived. The demand for the new truck took everyone, including Ford, by surprise. The automaker is suspendingRead More →

Texas’ first Mici Handcrafted Italian arrives in Frisco. The Denver-based company announced that the fast-casual Italian channel would be located at 8244 FM 423, Frisco, and is slated to open in June. Mici’s menu includes pizza; pasta; salads; and desserts, such as ice cream and cannoli. Every meal is cookedRead More →

What started as a hobby for Rocklin Broad turned, almost by magic, into an overnight business success. The 11-year-old boy from Lake Country is a huge Harry Potter fan. “I’ve read all the books, watched all the movies, and made all the wands.” Broad has spent the past two yearsRead More →

What started as a hobby for Rocklin Broad turned, almost by magic, into an overnight business success. The 11-year-old boy from Lake Country is a huge Harry Potter fan. “I’ve read all the books, watched all the movies, and made all the wands.” Broad has spent the past two yearsRead More →

What started as a hobby for Rocklin Broad turned, almost by magic, into an overnight business success. The 11-year-old boy from Lake Country is a huge Harry Potter fan. “I’ve read all the books, watched all the movies, and made all the wands.” Broad has spent the past two yearsRead More →

What started as a hobby for Rocklin Broad turned, almost by magic, into an overnight business success. The 11-year-old boy from Lake Country is a huge Harry Potter fan. “I’ve read all the books, watched all the movies, and made all the wands.” Broad has spent the past two yearsRead More →

What started as a hobby for Rocklin Broad turned, almost by magic, into an overnight business success. The 11-year-old boy from Lake Country is a huge Harry Potter fan. “I’ve read all the books, watched all the movies, and made all the wands.” Broad has spent the past two yearsRead More →

What started as a hobby for Rocklin Broad turned, almost by magic, into an overnight business success. The 11-year-old boy from Lake Country is a huge Harry Potter fan. “I’ve read all the books, watched all the movies, and made all the wands.” Broad has spent the past two yearsRead More →

Artsfest 2021 on City Island The arts return to Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park this month. For the 54e year, the city will host Artsfest May 28-30, showcasing crafts from across the country. “We look forward to the festival returning in full force along the river this year and welcoming thousands ofRead More →

Click to enlarge Avenue of prostitutes Jode Millman Best Level Books, 2022, $16.99 Jode Millman’s second book in the Queen City Crime series is an intriguing and suspenseful police procedural. It is inspired by the crimes of serial killer Kendall Francois, chrheard the ‘Poughkeepsie Killer’ from the press,Read More →

In her works, Joyce Yuruo Hong aims to combat cultural appropriation through cultural appreciation. Seven years ago, her family moved here from Hangzhou, China, a city south of Shanghai. She is a first-generation immigrant, very aware of her family history and geographical migrations in her home country and abroad. FamilyRead More →

Monroe Robinson’s “The Handcrafted Life of Dick Proenneke” is a treasure and complement to the story of blue-collar Alaskan columnist Richard Proenneke, whose life in the bush is detailed in part in “One Man’s Wilderness.” Proenneke lived in Twin Lakes (now in Lake Clark National Park) intermittently from 1967 toRead More →

Libraries and rare book collections often contain volumes with poisons on their pages, from famous murder mysteries to seminal works on toxicology and forensics. The poisons described in these books are just words on a page, but some books scattered around the world are literally poisonous. These poisonous books, producedRead More →

Content of the article A local vendor is asking people to keep an eye out for a handcrafted Captain America shield that was stolen from a booth at the Calgary Expo. Content of the article The radiator-shaped shield has been pressed and hand-painted to match Marvel character Captain America’s iconicRead More →

Spelljammer has finally been confirmed for Modern Dungeons & Dragons, and three new D&D Star Trekking books that let players explore the space between worlds are set to arrive later this year. Unveiled during the first D&D Direct stream, these Spelljammer books are collectively labeled “Spelljammer: Adventures in Space” andRead More →

Those who know Brian Nustad’s story fondly – and rightly so – call him “The Flag Guy”. The Carver man, who survived two strokes, says he is simply blessed. “I just have to thank God every day for what happened; for what he did. Nobody could have ever imagined allRead More →

HOPEWELL — A new business will open this summer in downtown Hopewell. However, the name of the craft shop is a mystery. Up-and-coming downtown business owner Ann Audrey Eliades Kirk opted for a fun store name. “Each day we will post a letter like they do on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’”Read More →

Photo: Courtesy of Eleven A The grocery store isn’t usually the first place you’d go for craft cocktails and smoky scotch pours, but Foodland breaks the mold. Walk in Eleven, which opened in December last year at Foodland Farms Ala Moana and has been a hot topic ever since. ItsRead More →

Corte Madera chef Aryan Abbassi of Novato-based Ariana’s Cuisine has built up a loyal following of health-conscious customers over the past six years, many of whom return weekly to local farmers’ markets for their stock up on nutritious soups and sauces. More recently, she added a fanbase that was surprised.Read More →

The number of books in school libraries has increased by 5% in 100 months After enriching the existing libraries with the new libraries built as part of the “No school without library” project initiated by the Ministry of National Education on October 26, 2021 in order to reduce the gapsRead More →

Chandeliers can be found all over Europe – in castles, cafes and museums. But the most sought after are still made by hand. Puentedey – the most beautiful village in Spain Puentedey, in northern Spain, has been named the most beautiful village in Spain in 2022. One of the reasonsRead More →

Izabelle Villafuerte, founder of Empresaria Cosmetics. (Image courtesy of the Pitch It Project). Resident of Greendale Izabelle Villafuerte, founder of Cosmetics Empresaria, won the Peg Ann/David Gruber Project Pitch It $10,000 cash this week on Project it. Villafuerte and her father make wooden cosmetic brushes. She started this business dueRead More →

A new series is *recorded* for Chip and Joanna Gaines‘Magnolia Network. Craft hotels joins the network’s growing list of original programming, and Parade.com has an exclusive first look at the trailer. “We create hotels that reflect the cities and universities they inhabit”, Ben Weprin, founder of Graduate Hotels, says inRead More →

Click to enlarge The adage that life doesn’t move in a linear fashion, but takes turns and backtracks, fits food influencer Alexis deBoschnek. Born in New York, DeBoschnek moved to Delhi with her parents, both artists, when she was two years old. She grew up on a largeRead More →

Good Earth Coffeehouse set to open at select Indigo locations across the country TORONTO, March 31, 2022 /CNW/ – Indigo (TSX: IDG), from Canada leader in bookstores and the art of living, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Good Earth Cafes Ltd to bring their Coffeehouse experience toRead More →

The first time was in 2016, when Swift – a poet and client of Open Books – took over from store founders John Marshall and Christine Deavel, who opened the independent Open Books in a low-rise building overlooking the street in the Wallingford neighborhood in the mid-1990s. And this spring,Read More →

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Voted best burger in San Antonio. Mike Sutter / Staff Opened in October 2020, Bunz Handcrafted Burgers opened in the midst of the pandemic when everyone was shutting down. It’s clear that their superior burger and dedication to controlling San Antonio’s burger cravings is why they rightfully earned the BestRead More →

Sugar Land, USA – March 27, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ — The enhanced range of photo books and albums is only available on a business-to-business basis. They’re designed with longevity in mind and use premium materials that the American producer says will be popular for wedding, baby and family photography. More detailsRead More →

Sugar Land, USA – March 27, 2022 /MarketersMEDIA/ — The B2B company’s latest announcement gives professional photographers the opportunity to offer their clients a handcrafted album with their photos. More information is available at Serendipity Albums – Fine Art Photographers Personalized Photo Albums With Serendipity Albums new product, photographers canRead More →

All featured products and services are independently chosen by the editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain verifiable data for accounting purposes. It’s National Cocktail Day! The unofficial holiday, observed annually on March 24, was created inRead More →

Need to get lost in a book these days? Here’s the best kind of spring bouquet: an assortment of fresh paperbacks, all recommended. “Homo Irrealis: The Potential Man Who Could Have Been: Essays” by André Aciman (Picador, $18). The “Call Me By Your Name” author here offers “elegant meditations onRead More →

American poet Joy Harjo’s collection of poetry is inspiring programs across the region through April. By ArtReach Sainte-Croix | March 18, 2022 | 3 minute of reading United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, June 6, 2019. Photo by Shawn Miller. For the 8th year in a row, St. Croix ValleyRead More →

Smart shopper: BOGO 1/2 off Handcrafted Sugar & Spice Earrings all month long! CHARLOTTE, North Carolina–With prices on just about everything rising, it’s wise to save money where you can. I’ve been telling you all week how to get big deals on the things you use every day with myRead More →

As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted in areas like Denver, many event industries are beginning to recover. For the wedding industry, many weddings that had to be put on hold can finally start to come together. Wedding designers have experienced industry animosity firsthand. For Enaura Bridal,Read More →

ESP has teamed up with acclaimed artist Dumitru “Dino” Marudian for the limited edition Pyrograph Nosferatu Electric Guitar. The ax itself is the latest addition to the brand’s six-string Pyrograph series and pays homage to “one of the greatest movies of all time” by sporting an intricately designed handcrafted pieceRead More →

Maybe dystopian novels aren’t the answer for teenagers living in a dystopia. One of the hardest books to find over the holidays this year was “Feed” by MT Anderson. Anderson’s cyberpunk dystopia sketches a near future world where climate change has degraded the Earth’s surface, forcing humans to live inRead More →

Librarian Susan Wilson held up a colorfully illustrated book about a taco-eating fire-breathing dragon as she told the Highlands Elementary School sophomore class it was time to ‘bite into the books’ . “Oh my God, I thought you really meant we had to eat that book!” said student Anderson Magno.Read More →

Wendell Turner sees palm trees as symbols of rest and relaxation. The fact that he lives in cold Kansas has not deterred him from starting a business around these little corners of paradise. “We make northern palms,” he joked of his hand-sculpted metal versions. “They are made to go anywhere.Read More →

We use affiliate links. If you purchase something through the links on this page, we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more. EXAM – For those who keep handwritten notebooks or journals, they can tell you the importance of those priceless notes, doodles and ideas inside.Read More →

By far, some of the best nail art in the country is created just off Kent-Kangley Road. EV STUDIO’s talented team of nail artists have moved far and wide to work for owner Evon Yen Vuong, known worldwide for her nail designs. Stepping into the chic studio is a vibeRead More →

As in the previous year, bKash will distribute books to various organizations, including schools for underprivileged children, a number of primary schools, libraries and nursing homes. bKash will collect these books from visitors, writers and readers at the Ekushey book fair, books donated by customers at bKash customer service centersRead More →

Forget judging people by their clothes, their cars, or their careers. Want to know someone? Look at their books. What people choose to fill their minds and souls tells you all you need to know: what they love, where they’ve been, what they know, what they want to know, andRead More →

Devoshion, a boutique that opened last year at the Walt Whitman stores in South Huntington, is a combination of two words: devotion and fashion. The store’s tagline, “Creators with Compassion”, reflects their philosophy of selling only artisan and locally made products that are plant-based, vegan, and cruelty-free. “You won’t seeRead More →

Music makes the world go round. Without it, life has no meaning. Music serves different purposes. It entertains, evokes feelings and enhances experiences. Sound, in its raw form, engages the audience and helps communicate. When you play sound neatly, it turns into music. You can’t claim to be a musicRead More →

Aspen Meadows Handcrafted Soaps will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Owners Sue and Jeff Stultz opened the shop in 2002 and, due to the nature of their unique, handcrafted products, has found success in the area. The wide array of handmade soaps, lotions, scented candles and more attracts peopleRead More →

As our kitchen gadgets become more and more high-tech, one thing remains a constant backbone – the good old cookbook. How did it survive in a digital world? reports Kelly Dennett. In the edition The art of French cuisine in 1961, a cookbook hailed as the “definitive work for non-professionals”,Read More →

WordPress, with its unparalleled blogging and e-commerce capabilities, is one of the most popular CMS. Powering over 455 million websites across borders, it has become the go-to platform for website owners, whether small businesses or individuals. With additionally thousands of extensions and themes to choose from, the platform is aRead More →

Join us for the final author in our Winter Author Series online at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22. Minnesota author Abby Jimenez will discuss her writing experience and her books, including her latest title, “Part of Your World” on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/CarverCountyLibrary/live. Abby is a New York TimesRead More →