Using humble tools and a simple technique, rug hookers make intricate works of art. June Myles loves the way men look. When she comes across a man she finds especially attractive, Myles will spend hours poring over his features. She pays special attention to his nose—noses are complicated. Hair is even more complicated, so Myles often makes her men wear…
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Visit West Virginia Marketplace in the Capitol Market in Charleston for a wide selection of West Virginia products that will heat you up on cold winter days.
West Virginia may be thawing to its maple syrup potential.
A historical 19th century farmhouse becomes a Victorian holiday showcase. It was 2001 when Brenda Monroe first laid eyes on the late-19th century home atop Virginia Avenue in Bridgeport. “I knew it was the house for me,” says Brenda, who was living in Shinnston with family at the time. “It had that great big front porch, and it looked so…
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Ed Keepers’ home in Sabraton is a showcase of history and holiday splendor. Walking into ed keepers’ home on Listravia Avenue in Sabraton is like walking into a museum. The first floor and much of the second are decorated to make you feel as though you’ve traveled back to the mid-19th century, when the house was built. Classical Christmas music…
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