• Séance + Spiritualism in Port Arthur
    History

    Séance + Spiritualism in Port Arthur

    With spooky season in our midst, it’s time to dive into our past and perhaps … the occult, maybe a little Séance + Spiritualism in Port Arthur? In the years of 1914 and 1923,…

  • Image of "Boo-tiful" books for 2023
    Holidays

    Boo-tiful Books 2023

    It’s that time of year again! Halloween is upon us, and many of us have special trick-or-treaters visiting! If you’re looking for a treat that isn’t candy related, look no further – because books…

  • Old Eaton's advertisements for easter - Alex Inspired
    History Holidays

    Easter at Eaton’s!

    With Easter around the corner, I have been Googling vintage Easter advertisements and came across some gems, which led me down the rabbit hole! NO pun intended, but it did lead me to chocolate…

  • Eaton's at Christmas - Picture of old catalogues and vintage santa mug
    History Holidays

    Eaton’s at Christmas

    “Wonderful place, this Christmas Store … the Yuletide decorations are up inside and out, soft music floods the aisles and Santa reigns on his throne. Floor after floor is filled with beautiful Christmas gift…

  • boo-tiful reads for halloween!
    Holidays

    Boo-tiful Books for Littles

    Halloween is upon us and we are gearing up for trick-or-treaters! This is a fun fact, but I love books! (I guess it would be weird if I didn’t as an English Major…) Undoubtedly…

  • Alex Inspired in a hooded coat
    Alex

    Well Hello Phantom…

    Oh Hi! It has been awhile. Apparently, it has been two years since I have written… which is terrible, I have become a phantom! I guess the pandemic hit differently for many. Some people…

  • The Craft Revival | Alex Inspired - the most wonderful time of the year!
    Alex History

    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

    It’s here. One of my most favourite events of the season… the Craft Revival. revival |rəˈvīvəl|nounan instance of something becoming popular, active, or important again: cross-country skiing is enjoying a revival. This isn’t your…