Bowood Farms is a magical place to visit at this time of year…or anytime for that matter. Katherine McPheeters. buyer for the family-run business, was eager to show me a few of the many gift ideas Bowood has to offer. Vintage-looking ornaments are "reimagined" by a midwest artist using his cache of antique ornaments as…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2014 – Part III
I hadn't focused on the connection between mice and Christmas until "Twas the Night Before Christmas" popped into my head. So while "not a creature was stirring not even a mouse," it's not so at Bissinger's, 32 Maryland Plaza, where "Chocolate Mice Ornaments" are scurrying off the shelf. The edible ornaments come packaged in a…
Holiday Gift Guide 2014 – Part II
Customers of Lori Shifter, proprietor of The Silver Lady are already aware that the shop carries a wide-range of fabulous jewelry. For those who are unfamiliar with The Silver Lady, which has been located at 4736 McPherson for 10 years, Lori handpicked several items to feature here including a dramatic Squash Blossom necklace, third from…