The word vacation conjures up images of a tropical beach, a site-seeing trip or attending a festival close by. However we choose to spend our leisure time, it is clearly a very important part of maintaining a healthy, balanced life. It is surprising that we are taking less vacations than ever. According to the Bureau [...]

2012 marked the 200th anniversary of the birth of the English novelist, Charles Dickens.  Many activities are planned and have been presented, already, all over the world; many will be tea parties. The University of North Texas had an exhibit and talk by Professor Don Vann in the Willis Library in February.  The Bayless-Selby House [...]

 One of the Finest Places for Tea in The Deep South You’ve heard about Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest and all the fabulous restaurants and shops in New Orleans, but you may not be familiar with New Orleans’ tea tradition, which resides at a fine hotel inspired by England. Tea at prestigious The Windsor Court, [...]

Denton’s beloved Bayless-Selby House is a vibrant house museum with a knack for bringing Victorian Culture to life. Through a lecture series aptly titled “If These Walls Could Talk,” manager Robyn Lee and her staff share the secrets this old house might otherwise keep to itself. With topics ranging from Victorian Etiquette, to Victorian Gardening, [...]

Canton’s First Monday is a legendary outdoor market where you can find everything from candles, to apparel to furniture and everything in between.It also is an incredibly fun place to shop for antiques. Held on the Thursday through Sunday before the first Monday of the month, this market dates back to 1850. It is known [...]