From the Heart: A “Good” Obsession—-Collecting Plates
As obsessions go, collecting plates is one of the best. Collecting primarily white and blue plates is even better, although occasionally a little yellow gets in there, too. Most…
Local Shrine is a Place of Inspiration, Peace and Serenity
STOCKBRIDGE – Sometimes a quest for peace, quiet, and inspiration can be found almost as close as one’s own backyard.[media-credit id=3 align=”alignright” width=”225″][/media-credit] Berkshire residents can enjoy 350 acres of…
DAY TRIP: Bridge of Flowers
SHELBURNE FALLS – If someone doubts that one person’s idea can change an entire town forever, a trip to Shelburne Falls and the breathtaking Bridge of Flowers is in order.…
Foodie discusses blogging at Berkshire Athenaeum
PITTSFIELD – Remember the lively and heartfelt song “Food Glorious Food” sung by the hungry orphans in the musical Oliver? Well, Shirley Quezada, from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners,…
Berkshire Female Fiddling Group Gives First Public Concert at Farmers Market
NORTH EGREMONT – Imagine shopping for corn, tomatoes and fresh baked bread while being accompanied by lively fiddle music! That’s exactly what visitors to the New Lebanon, N.Y., Farmer’s Market…
Pittsfield business offers dogs a home away from home
[media-credit id=3 align=”alignright” width=”300″] PITTSFIELD – Renee DeRagon runs a kind of day care business. Her charges, some frisky and others subdued, daily come wagging their tails and looking ready…
Strawberry shortcake, an “old standby” in New England
[media-credit id=3 align=”alignleft” width=”300″][/media-credit]One of the many books picked up at the Friends of the Athenaeum spring book sale was Arrowhead Farm: Three Hundred Years of New England Husbandry and…
“Celestial” backyard décor on-the-cheap
[media-credit id=3 align=”alignright” width=”225″][/media-credit]If you think elegant-looking décor in your backyard is impossible due to lack of money, think again. While you may not be able to display huge statuary…
Pilot farmers market debuts in Adams
ADAMS – The official launching of a pilot Sunday farmers market took place last weekend under sunny skies as vendors sold a variety of merchandise ranging from corn husk dolls and barbecue grills…
Record earnings at Pittsfield book sale
PITTSFIELD – The three day summer book sale sponsored by Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum and held last weekend, set a new record, bringing in a preliminary total of $11,800,…