Gifts for Guys

It's that time of year again!  The Christmas music has already started on a couple of radio stations here in Birmingham.  I know, I know...

Antique Lesson - French Biot Jar

These lovely jars were produced in the first half of the 18th Century in the Biot region of southern France. via Their purpose is quite obvi...

Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday that has been gaining popularity outside of Mexico in recent years. Dia de los Muertos  (November 1 - N...

Grey Gardens

Ben Bradlee, legendary Washington Post editor, died October 21st at his Washington, D.C. home of natural causes. News of his death reminded...