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Threads of Life

Local Artist Penny Sisto Listening to Penny Sisto’s Northern Scottish accent is enough to feel at peace, but combine that with her talk of art, meditation, and stories of her life, and you will feel like you’re listening to the most beautiful book read aloud by an old friend. Sisto’s life is as wondrous asContinue reading “Threads of Life”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

A Tree for Every Season The first Christmas after my family moved to the country, my dad and I got our Christmas tree the old-fashioned way. We hiked into the woods with our three big dogs and chopped it down ourselves. Mom stayed home to get the decorations ready as we scoured the forest searchingContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Nailed It It’s hard to believe it’s almost fall, that magical season when the air turns crisp, trees ignite with color and Amazon packages begin stacking up on my doorstep higher than the piles of leaves in my yard. While many Americans traditionally think of autumn as the harvest season, in my house it’s primarilyContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

A Unique Flavor and Atmosphere

Dog Haus in New Albany, Indiana Jon and Karen Riddle are no strangers to franchising. Their newest venture, Dog Haus Biergarten, brings a unique flavor and atmosphere to New Albany. The location opened in May 2024 and is the first Dog Haus location in the area. Jon said they signed on for a total ofContinue reading “A Unique Flavor and Atmosphere”

Eclectic Style and Community Spirit

Stella’s Home Decor & Gifts Eclectic, unique gifts for each and every taste — that’s what you’ll find at Stella’s Home Decor & Gifts. Owner Rachel Stumler has more than 20 years of experience in transforming spaces as a general contractor, designer and commercial real estate broker. Her newest venture, Stella’s, opened March 1 ofContinue reading “Eclectic Style and Community Spirit”

A Sip Above

Cultivated Sip & Dine House Welcoming. Warm. Winsome. Those would be the first words that come to mind when entering the Cultivated Table and Sip House in downtown New Albany. Newly open as of mid-April, they have already harnessed a loyal customer base and are quickly adapting to the needs of New Albanians. The vision?Continue reading “A Sip Above”

EVERYDAY ADVENTURES

Foul Fame and Forgotten Roads My family and I once drove six hours to look for turkey tracks in the middle of Illinois. No, we’re not super dedicated turkey hunters. We were searching for a forgotten road. These turkey tracks, in fact, are almost a hundred years old and embedded in concrete. They are partContinue reading “EVERYDAY ADVENTURES”

UNCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS

SoIN Tourism Showcases Local Charm If you’re a local looking to explore your home or you’re a tourist traveling in for a conference or a fun weekend, look no further than SoIN Tourism for all of the travel resources you could possibly need. SoIN Tourism, previously known as the Sunny Side of Louisville, is theContinue reading “UNCOVERING HIDDEN GEMS”

Treasures in Store

Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts “It’s like walking into a different world.” Shop owner Glenda Bir said her husband once made this statement about Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts in downtown Jeffersonville: “People just get lost in it.” Sugar Maples Antiques & Gifts is a unique blend of old, new and in between. The shopContinue reading “Treasures in Store”