A friend recently spent some time in French Lick and West Baden, Indiana (known collectively as “The Valley”), and when I told her I was considering a visit there for my latest travel story in our winter ‘comfort’-themed issue, her reaction? “Oh, everything about French Lick says … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season Take A Beautiful Historic Adventure In Southern Indiana
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An Artistic Christmas
Her eyes light up and her voice becomes animated when she begins to talk about her collection of 1,200 Christmas ornaments. And these aren’t run-of-the-mill Christmas ornaments. Once you realize that these are blown-glass antique ornaments, you will appreciate the fondness Lisa … [Read more...] about An Artistic Christmas
Finding Shelter With Cosy
Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. We are at the time of year when Shelter and Cosy perfectly merge. I prefer cosy with an S, the British spelling, … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter With Cosy
Finding The Fullness Of Life
How do we find the fullness of life? How do we learn to join the dance and sing the songs of life in all of its fullness? It seems to me that there are five essential steps that can be taken in order and each builds on the other. The more deeply these five elements are realized, … [Read more...] about Finding The Fullness Of Life
Bring On The Cozy With Texture And Moody Tones
Just as Mother Nature ushers in autumn with cooler weather and breathtaking displays of color, we can welcome the fall season into our home with these ideas from design experts, Shelby Sills and Katie Bryant of LL&A Interior Design.• Mixing texture, such as fur, velvet, wood, … [Read more...] about Bring On The Cozy With Texture And Moody Tones