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Treasures from My Grandmother ~
It’s been a while since there’s been an “Irving” installment so here are a few family photos and a personal story… Irving’s grandparents...
Mary Sue Schusky
Feb 19, 2019


Winter Hiatus Reminder ~
A little reminder that winter is here, A break we'll take 'til the weather is clear ; So closed we'll be for just a few weeks, when March...
Carolyn Welch
Jan 5, 2019


Not Just Any Shelf ~
Step back in time to long ago, when trees were harvested from shore to shore; Horses were still used to haul the load, of logs along the...
Carolyn Welch
Jan 4, 2019


The Wreath Making Lesson~
Fresh Wreath Making 101 at the Collins House in early December was so much fun and the end results were stunning. The class was taught by...
Carolyn Welch
Dec 29, 2018


'Twas A Day in October (Part 3) ~
Ann sang, "Loop, loop, loop," a melodious refrain! She whistled, and smiled, and called each by name: "Now, Phyllis! Now, Lavadna! I'll...
Carolyn Welch
Nov 3, 2018


Victorian Ornaments for Christmas ~
Collinsville Garden Club recently got together to make Victorian ornaments from Victorian scrap. These ornaments will decorate the...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 30, 2018


'Twas A Day in October (Part 2) ~
Some orange and green, And purple, too; A big smile from Phyllis Smith of St. Jacob, Is wonderful proof; Now what have we here? An...
Carolyn Welch
Oct 25, 2018