INSPIRED BY WOOD

Behind the scenes with Lanesville artist Rob Roby The home and workshop of artist, Rob Roby, is situated on forty acres of partially forested land, next to a small sawmill, just outside of Lanesville in Harrison County.  This location has distinct advantages for this artist who describes his work as “being all about showcasing theContinue reading “INSPIRED BY WOOD”

A PAINTED WORLD

Behind the scenes with Crawford County artist Kit Miracle The 90-acre farm of contemporary Impressionist painter, Kit Miracle, and her husband is set amidst a tapestry of pasture, wooded hills, cropland, tree-lined lanes and rolling farmsteads in western Crawford County.  The area abounds in vintage country scenes that Miracle has often painted: bales of hayContinue reading “A PAINTED WORLD”

Merry & Bright Holiday Treats

Sweets by Morgan in Jeffersonville, Indiana Morgan Coomer was born with the restaurant business in her blood. Her grandparents owned Ann’s by the River in Jeffersonville and her great-grandma was always involving her in some sort of cooking project. “My dad would let me go to the grocery and pick out any ingredients I wantedContinue reading “Merry & Bright Holiday Treats”

A BEAUTIFUL VIEW

The Overlook Restaurant offers a tranquil setting for a relaxing meal I f you’re looking for a pretty drive to take in Southern Indiana, wander along State Road 62 in the Leavenworth area. At one point you’ll be up on a high ridge, overlooking the majestic Ohio River, and you’ll come up on The OverlookContinue reading “A BEAUTIFUL VIEW”

SIMPLY INSPIRED

The Inspired Child offers a place to play in Corydon, Indiana “Connecting with your child, with other parents, and your child connecting with other kids.” That is how owner Erica Walter describes the goal of The Inspired Child, and connection is present in all they do. The Inspired Child opened in Corydon in December andContinue reading “SIMPLY INSPIRED”

COMMUNITY GROWTH

Community Foundation of Crawford County Celebrates 25 years The Community Foundation of Crawford County (CFCC) is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. Its history and future plans are outlined by Executive Director Christine Harbeson. “CFCC recently underwent a building-wide renovation,” Harbeson said, “culminating in a community birthday party that included a ribbon cutting and tourContinue reading “COMMUNITY GROWTH”

TIME FOR TEA

The Spice & Tea Exchange in New Albany, Indiana Having just opened in May, The Spice & Tea Exchange of New Albany is making its name in the city. Owner KellyJean Gettelfinger was excited to bring the franchise to the blossoming New Albany area. “Our first trip to Savannah (Georgia) was my first experience withContinue reading “TIME FOR TEA”

FASHIONABLE FURNISHING

Corydon’s Old Capitol Furniture offers unique style A second store just kind of happened for Kim Blumenstock, who also owns TK Wholesale in Corydon. When things seemed to align, she opened Old Capitol Home Furnishings in November 2022. “We had some problems getting furniture from our regular distributor at TK,” she said. “People were alwaysContinue reading “FASHIONABLE FURNISHING”

THE BERRY BEST DAY

Celebrating the harvest at the Star Valley Strawberry Festival Mark your calendar for the 2023 Annual Star Valley Strawberry Festival, brought to you by Telemedia, on Saturday, May 27th from 10 am to 9 pm at Borden Community Park! This year’s festival will be bigger & better, making use of both sides of the parkContinue reading “THE BERRY BEST DAY”

ARTISTIC REFLECTIONS

The Watercolors of Jasper Artist Myra Schuetter Watercolor artist Myra Schuetter grew up in Jasper in Dubois County deeply connected to that county’s German Catholic heritage. “My parents – the Schillings – moved to Jasper in the 1940s, just after they were married. My late father worked for Jasper Table Company as a finisher, joiningContinue reading “ARTISTIC REFLECTIONS”