Word on the street was that we had to make it over to North Salem, Indiana to investigate the treasures hidden inside Garden Gate Gifts and Flowers. Read More »

For amazing ice cream treats, you will want to run to East End Double Dip in Peru, Indiana! Read More »

"Field show!" was the name of the game this week as the little Indiana segment on PBS' state-wide program, The Weekly Special, joined me in Rensselaer, Indiana to talk small town. What a fun show! But there's always more where that came from, isn't there! Let's see...ice cream cake that resembles a certain popular brand but that you can make yourself, revisiting to great small town destinations in images, and a bit of browsing at a lovely antique shop in Peru. Read More »

Peru Mercantile in Peru, Indiana is such a pretty shop! Just off the downtown, you can't miss the bright-hued brick building. Read More »

Follow your nose to Warm Glow Candle Company in Centerville, Indiana. Read More »

Since 1953, Dairy Dream has been THE place to go in Albany, Indiana when you need an ice cream fix. Read More »

Ella's Bella in Chesterton, Indiana is one styling shop! Everything you need--and yes, that includes shoes!--can be found within these four walls. Read More »

Danville, Indiana has a very delicious downtown hot spot: The Beehive. This cross between a market and a cafe is your source for all things fresh and flavorful! Read More »

Delphi, Indiana will always hold a special place in my heart. It was the first town we visited as a destination after little Indiana had gone live. It was also when I first experienced that "wow" moment--when I couldn't believe such amazing things were in this small town and that people outside of it just didn't know. Read More »

It's a good thing that National Trail Antique Mall in Dunreith, Indiana has a long parking lot or we would have had to turn around. We just weren't expecting to see an antique shop here--and I'm so glad we stopped while toodling along the Historic National Road! Read More »