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We're frugal. What was once a hobby has become a survival skill in these tough economic times. The old Yankee art of the deal is alive and well in the 21st century, and we're more than happy to share some…

An 1820 wedding gift enjoyed by seven generations.Thank you for sending me an image of your chest of drawers. It is a terrific piece with a well-chronicled family provenance.According to your family documentation, combined with the pencil inscription on the…

An artistic remembrance of a cherished winter tradition at Dartmouth College.Peruse the posters that advertised Dartmouth's Winter Carnival over the years and you can see the event's evolution from a simple skiing competition in 1911 to the current three days…

Featured Shop - New Hampshire Interiors, MeredithMy Martha Washington chair for the living room is being re-covered in a new glorious fabric. I'm looking for paint to re-do my downstairs bath and, if all goes well, I might even splurge…

Settling in and setting a new standard.Boyan Moskov had it made in Bulgaria. After training at the Sofia Art Academy and a stint in Sweden he was running a successful pottery business, and then, love struck. Moskov met his wife…

A rare bill of sale dates the parlor set to the Civil War.Thank you for sending me an image of your Victorian parlor set. It is a great example of its type and is unusual in that it is a…

Macaroni and cheese is the quintessential winter comfort food. Here are four great places you can get it quickly and on the go. And the winner is...Mr. Mac's Macaroni and CheeseWe tried the Classic All American with cheddar cheese that…

Rich in Variety! In a blind taste test, our staff compared four N.H.-made cheeses perfect for impressing guests at your next holiday gathering.Landaff CreameryThe Landaff cheese from the Landaff Creamery is delicious and unique. The taste is mild but with…

People worth knowing and stories worth reading.You might remember John Walters from his stint as host of NHPR's "The Front Porch," where he chatted with New Hampshire people who were remarkable in some way. In his new book, "Roads Less…

An ancient tradition with modern materials. Ruth Boland loves the tradition of basketry, from the demands of the technique to the sense of control over chaos.Starting with a bundle of reeds or a pile of strips of paper, Boland begins…