Antique mechanical banks are still popular today.Thank you for bringing in your Jonah and the Whale mechanical bank. It tells a fantastic story of ingenuity and economics.The manufacture of mechanical banks made of iron emerged in the 19th century. Iron…
The at-first scary store that the little town of Marlborough grew to like - and even shop at.At 17, Malaise Lindenfeld moved from her native Venezuela to New York City and entered into a rising fashion culture. "I was considered…
We've got Halloween covered - from candy to costumes.1. Professional Face PaintSo you've got the perfect costume, why not make your Halloween outfit complete with amazing face paint? Merrimack artist Karol DiPietro can be found at events all over the…
Our Top 10 neighborhoods where History and community combine."I think what makes New Hampshire special is that many of our villages are still intact, with the same architectural features they've had for 100 or 200 years," says Nadine Peterson, preservation…
Rock stars often wear their hometowns as a badges of honor. Everybody knows that Bruce Springsteen hails from Asbury Park, New Jersey; the Beatles came from Liverpool, not London; and Athens, Georgia, might just be another sleepy college town if…
An influential visual artist makes a N.H. connection.If you're an aficionado of the visual arts, you'll enjoy "Frank Stella: Irregular Polygons, 1965-66" [University Press of New England, $45]. It is an academic book, edited by Brian Kennedy, but it's accessible…
A popular 19th-century way of remembering.Thank you for sending me images of your souvenir spoons. They are terrific pieces that tell an interesting story. I have always been fascinated with souvenir spoons and remember helping my grandmother polish hers when…
Featured Shop – It's my Girlfriend's Consignment BoutiqueIt's My Girlfriend'sWant a real-life guilt trip? You'll find just that at It's my Girlfriend's Consignment Boutique, 2757 White Mountain Hwy. Prices here are so low you'll think you've robbed owner Alice Spears.…
An inspiring tale of a man, his dog and their quest.He might be small, but Atticus has a mighty spirit - one that helped him climb nearly 200 of New Hampshire's tallest mountains in the winter (!), survive a brutal…
Featured Shop - In-Home, ExeterDeep breath. In-Home, 177 Water St., is about to change the way you look at "old" items forever. Drop anchor for at least an hour and browse this scrumptious home décor store and more. Owner Anna…
