MICHELLE LOCKE | AP -- A brew and a bro — it's the classic pairing, right? Not necessarily. From the rise of female brew masters to the growth of women's tasting groups, women are becoming much more than a pint-sized part of the brewing world. The emergence of women as both beer-lovers and brewers happened as the craft beer scene ... Read More

KIM COOK | AP -- In the hands of a paper artist, a humble sheet can be transformed by a few clever folds or cuts into a creature, a structure, even an elaborate diorama. That alchemy is at the heart of papercrafting, and the finished projects make interesting, unusual home decor. Depending on your talent level, you can choose a ... Read More

Located on West Main Street in downtown Fredonia, Eye Candy is the perfect place to find a unique gift. (Photo by Dusten Rader) Fredonia's new gift and home décor shop has exactly what that special someone is looking for this holiday season. With tons of unique, eclectic and vintage items there is ... Read More

SILVER CREEK, NY — Whether looking for a one of a kind gift or hoping to fuel a new hobby, Silver Creek's Creation Station is the place to be. With work by local artists, classes to learn stained or beach glass crafting or gifts made in the United States, there is no good reason not to stop in. Originally from Sunset Bay, owner, Cyn Gailey moved ... Read More

MAYVILLE, NY — Along the lake in the beautiful scenic Mayville there is a place where people can fulfill their creativity. Those who have a love for miniatures and dollhouses can learn to create a dream house or replicate a memory in a way that will last a lifetime. Chautauqua Miniatures and Dollhouse Gallery is owned and operated by Sandra ... Read More

FORESTVILLE, NY - It’s a Tuesday afternoon and Sandy Niedziecki and Kathy Kaczor are at Blessings Everywhere Studio in Forestville for their painting class. It may be the opportunity to create something that they can call their own that draws them. What keeps them coming is something less tangible but of seemingly greater value. Niedzwiecki says ... Read More

A 'Turn' For the Best. PORTLAND, NY - In 2005, retired forester Jerry Miller came back to live in his family home in Portland surrounded by vineyards and 20 acres of hardwoods. As a procurement manager working in private industry, Miller bought standing timber from landowners and for 11 years traveled the world selling hardwood logs in countries ... Read More