Arthurdale boasts a rich history. Preserved in the basement of Arthurdale Heritage Inc.’s main building, 11 hidden gems speak to the community’s past and future. These meaningful and useful artifacts are looms. According to AHI weaving teacher Linda Flemmer, Arthurdale homesteaders ...
These projects are a fun way to make your own decorations By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Make your own holiday décor is a fun way to spend the long evenings on these short days of the season. With supplies you probably already have on hand you can easily make decorations in ...
List is long, but heart is full of joy Considering topics for my column this week, I kept getting distracted with my to-do lists for the upcoming week and a half before the holiday. Knowing it wouldn’t be productive to multitask, I decided to combine tasks. First thing I need to do is ...
Warm up your spaces with this festive winter décor By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Although the weather hasn’t fully committed to winter yet, it is a great time to put up winter and holiday décor. Garlands make a space — indoor or out — feel warm and bright. Make ...
Sam Briegel’s pottery caught my eye at the Mo’town Studio Tour. Unapologetically feminine in aesthetic — pretty individually, collectively her pieces convey a deeper meaning. I’d never seen pottery with such specific texture of clothing or in such shades of pastels. I wanted to ...
Creative and eco-friendly ways to prepare your gifts By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com The season of giving comes with the season of spending money on wrapping paper that quickly ends up in the trash. Unwrapping a gift is half the fun, and there are creative and ...