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Early American Folding Dual-Purpose Furniture
American colonists were thrifty souls who found it necessary to conserve space by finding furniture that doubled itself in function while remaining attractive
folding furniture • dual purpose furniture • furniture folding chairs • furniture folding tables • folding chairs
American colonists were thrifty souls who found it necessary to conserve space by finding furniture that doubled itself in function while remaining attractive
folding furniture • dual purpose furniture • furniture folding chairs • furniture folding tables • folding chairs
Early American Wood Engravers and Their Work
John Foster of Boston is widely recognized as the first American to use a wood design as a printing block. He executed a portrait of Cotton Mather around 1670
woodcuts • woodcuts prints • wood engraver • wood engraving • woodcut wood engraving
John Foster of Boston is widely recognized as the first American to use a wood design as a printing block. He executed a portrait of Cotton Mather around 1670
woodcuts • woodcuts prints • wood engraver • wood engraving • woodcut wood engraving
Antique Hand-Colored Botanical Prints
Antique hand-colored botanical prints from earlier centuries give collectors and homeowners an important part of natural history to preserve and a beautiful piece of art.
antique print • botanical • antique hand-colored print • antique engraving • art
Antique hand-colored botanical prints from earlier centuries give collectors and homeowners an important part of natural history to preserve and a beautiful piece of art.
antique print • botanical • antique hand-colored print • antique engraving • art
Grace Simpler Herold, an American Dollmaker
Grace Herold began making dolls after the death of her husband in the 1960s. She painted hair and eyes instead of using the more common hair and glass eyes of the era.
porcelain dolls collectibles • porcelain dolls • dollmaker • doll makers • dollmaker list
Grace Herold began making dolls after the death of her husband in the 1960s. She painted hair and eyes instead of using the more common hair and glass eyes of the era.
porcelain dolls collectibles • porcelain dolls • dollmaker • doll makers • dollmaker list
Collecting Vintage Kitchenware from Hall Co.
A distinctive manufacturing process sets apart pieces made from the Hall, Co. in Liverpool, Ohio. Brightly colored kitchenware remains functional yet highly collectible.
collecting vintage kitchenware • hall china co. • kitchen pieces from hall • alladin teapots • mid-century collectibles in kitchenware
A distinctive manufacturing process sets apart pieces made from the Hall, Co. in Liverpool, Ohio. Brightly colored kitchenware remains functional yet highly collectible.
collecting vintage kitchenware • hall china co. • kitchen pieces from hall • alladin teapots • mid-century collectibles in kitchenware
Elements of Steampunk Style
Steampunk or Steam Punk styles use cogs, gears, copper, brass, dirigibles, penny-farthings, maps, sextants, medical equipment, barometers, telescopes and more!
steampunk • steam punk • steampunk design • steampunk style • victorian style
Steampunk or Steam Punk styles use cogs, gears, copper, brass, dirigibles, penny-farthings, maps, sextants, medical equipment, barometers, telescopes and more!
steampunk • steam punk • steampunk design • steampunk style • victorian style
Shop at a London Antique Market Every Day
London has a different antique market open nearly every day of the week. Prices are high across the pond, but shoppers always find things they'd never see at home.
antique • antique market • london • england • bermondsey
London has a different antique market open nearly every day of the week. Prices are high across the pond, but shoppers always find things they'd never see at home.
antique • antique market • london • england • bermondsey
Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle
By comparing various ages of postcards, you can see that Sleeping Beauty's Castle has evolved more than one would think.
disneyland • castle • disney castle • magic kingdom castle.sleeping beauty castle • theme park
By comparing various ages of postcards, you can see that Sleeping Beauty's Castle has evolved more than one would think.
disneyland • castle • disney castle • magic kingdom castle.sleeping beauty castle • theme park
Disneyland's Trains on Postcards
Walt Disney's passion for trains was lifelong, so it was only natural that as he started designing his theme park he insisted that a train circumnavigate it.
disneyland trains • santa fe disneyland railroad • disneyland railroad • train replicas • disney trains
Walt Disney's passion for trains was lifelong, so it was only natural that as he started designing his theme park he insisted that a train circumnavigate it.
disneyland trains • santa fe disneyland railroad • disneyland railroad • train replicas • disney trains
Down with Moustaches: Rethinking front-of-the-house landscaping.
Let's put a stamp of individuality on our front yard landscape instead of that same old dreary line of tired shrubs.
shrubs • evergreens • yards
Let's put a stamp of individuality on our front yard landscape instead of that same old dreary line of tired shrubs.
shrubs • evergreens • yards
Feel Beautiful on Thanksgiving
Look good this holiday season with tips to help you plan ahead. Holiday fashion, nails, overeating and drinking are Thanksgiving hazards.
thanksgiving beauty • holiday beauty tips • what to wear for thanksgiving • overeating • thanksgiving meaning
Look good this holiday season with tips to help you plan ahead. Holiday fashion, nails, overeating and drinking are Thanksgiving hazards.
thanksgiving beauty • holiday beauty tips • what to wear for thanksgiving • overeating • thanksgiving meaning
Primitive and Collectible Antique Samplers
There is something endearing about antique samplers, those small pieces of linen given to young girls to practice stitchery techniques. Today those samplers are art.
antique samplers • samplers • antique • collectible • embroidery
There is something endearing about antique samplers, those small pieces of linen given to young girls to practice stitchery techniques. Today those samplers are art.
antique samplers • samplers • antique • collectible • embroidery
Frequently Asked Questions About Greyhounds
FAQ's about adopting a retired racing Greyhound
faq's about adopting a retired racing greyhound
FAQ's about adopting a retired racing Greyhound
faq's about adopting a retired racing greyhound
Interesting Reading: The Historical Documents at the Heart of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
balfour • mandate • british • palestine • israel
Mosquito Plant: Agastache Cana Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds to the Garden
This aromatic perennial has several common pseudonyms including mosquito plant, Texas hummingbird mint, bubblegum mint, and giant hyssop. It is native to certain areas of Texas and New Mexico, and is especially noted for attracting rufous and broad-tailed hummingbirds. Also attracted to its fragrant tubular blossoms are butterflies, bees, some sphinx moths, and even goldfinches. It has also been touted for effectively repelling mosquitoes!
agastache cana • mosquito plant • attract hummingbirds to garden • attract butterflies to garden • butterfly friendly plants
This aromatic perennial has several common pseudonyms including mosquito plant, Texas hummingbird mint, bubblegum mint, and giant hyssop. It is native to certain areas of Texas and New Mexico, and is especially noted for attracting rufous and broad-tailed hummingbirds. Also attracted to its fragrant tubular blossoms are butterflies, bees, some sphinx moths, and even goldfinches. It has also been touted for effectively repelling mosquitoes!
agastache cana • mosquito plant • attract hummingbirds to garden • attract butterflies to garden • butterfly friendly plants
Weathervanes Past and Present
Weathervanes were once common on roofs in most towns. Now they are growing in popularity again, not for their useful ability to show wind direction, but as art.
weathervanes • history of weathervanes • photo of weathervanes • weathervanes in history • about weathervanes
Weathervanes were once common on roofs in most towns. Now they are growing in popularity again, not for their useful ability to show wind direction, but as art.
weathervanes • history of weathervanes • photo of weathervanes • weathervanes in history • about weathervanes
19th Century Mass-Produced American Furniture
Detroit Chair Factory and its successor Murphy Chair Company were major players in the transition from hand-made to factory-made furniture in America.
ready-made furniture • american furniture makers • antique american chairs • detroit chair factory • murphy chair company
Detroit Chair Factory and its successor Murphy Chair Company were major players in the transition from hand-made to factory-made furniture in America.
ready-made furniture • american furniture makers • antique american chairs • detroit chair factory • murphy chair company
Antique Christmas Ornaments to Collect
Discover Christmas treasures of the past at flea markets, antique shows and at online auction sites. But do a little homework first!
antique christmas ornaments • collecting christmas ornaments • vintage christmas decorations • dresden paper ornaments • collecting shiny brite ornaments
Discover Christmas treasures of the past at flea markets, antique shows and at online auction sites. But do a little homework first!
antique christmas ornaments • collecting christmas ornaments • vintage christmas decorations • dresden paper ornaments • collecting shiny brite ornaments
Caregivers Helping Caregivers
How caregivers can help one another.
caregiving • caregivers • caregiver support • elder care • geriatric care
How caregivers can help one another.
caregiving • caregivers • caregiver support • elder care • geriatric care
Collecting Antique Embroideries
Interest in antique embroidery is growing and with each passing year even a fragment of embroidered silk is becoming harder to find. Many old pieces are very expensive.
antique • antique embroidery • embroidery • chinese embroidery • sothebys
Interest in antique embroidery is growing and with each passing year even a fragment of embroidered silk is becoming harder to find. Many old pieces are very expensive.
antique • antique embroidery • embroidery • chinese embroidery • sothebys
Collecting the Antique Corkscrew
The corkscrew is a marvelous little piece of gadgetry that has been in use in one form or another for over 350 years. Some are very artful and worthy of a collection.
antique corkscrew • corkscrews • collecting antique corkscrews • thomason corkscrews • antique corkscrew collection
The corkscrew is a marvelous little piece of gadgetry that has been in use in one form or another for over 350 years. Some are very artful and worthy of a collection.
antique corkscrew • corkscrews • collecting antique corkscrews • thomason corkscrews • antique corkscrew collection
Flea Market and Yard Sale Shopping Secrets
There are tons of deals to be found at flea markets and yard sales. Learn when to go, how to find the best stuff, and how to negotiate great deals for the items you want.
flea market shopping • yard sale shopping • flea markets and yard sales • second hand shopping • when to go to a flea market
There are tons of deals to be found at flea markets and yard sales. Learn when to go, how to find the best stuff, and how to negotiate great deals for the items you want.
flea market shopping • yard sale shopping • flea markets and yard sales • second hand shopping • when to go to a flea market
Framing and Caring for Antique Prints and Paper
Antique engravings and other paper items were printed on handmade paper which doesn't age well. There are ways to preserve old paper items and ensure longevity.
antique engraving • old paper • antique prints • old prints • foxing
Antique engravings and other paper items were printed on handmade paper which doesn't age well. There are ways to preserve old paper items and ensure longevity.
antique engraving • old paper • antique prints • old prints • foxing
West London's Best Car Boot Sale
West London's Car Boot Sale is the fifth largest in the Southeast of England and is lucrative to both sellers and buyers.
chiswick car boot sale • chiswick london • west london's car boot sale • advice for chiswich car boot sale • dates for chiswick car boot sale
West London's Car Boot Sale is the fifth largest in the Southeast of England and is lucrative to both sellers and buyers.
chiswick car boot sale • chiswick london • west london's car boot sale • advice for chiswich car boot sale • dates for chiswick car boot sale
Clay, Wire and Bead Lapel Pin
Want a quick and easy way to make a beautiful custom-made Easter (or anytime) pin? Yes! This project is just the thing.
quick • easy • easter • crafts • lapel pin
Want a quick and easy way to make a beautiful custom-made Easter (or anytime) pin? Yes! This project is just the thing.
quick • easy • easter • crafts • lapel pin
Glossary of Antique and Vintage Print Terms
When buying antique prints, the collector will need to have some sense of the different print terms. This glossary offers the basics of each medium to assist the buyer.
antique prints • copper engraving • aquatint • etching • woodcut
When buying antique prints, the collector will need to have some sense of the different print terms. This glossary offers the basics of each medium to assist the buyer.
antique prints • copper engraving • aquatint • etching • woodcut
How to Know if it's Blue Willow
The main features of the true Blue Willow pattern include the bridge with three people crossing it, the willow tree, the boat, the tea house, the fence and the two doves.
how to know if it's blue willow • overview of blue and white china • blue willow legend • spode museum • value of blue willow china
The main features of the true Blue Willow pattern include the bridge with three people crossing it, the willow tree, the boat, the tea house, the fence and the two doves.
how to know if it's blue willow • overview of blue and white china • blue willow legend • spode museum • value of blue willow china
What, me resemble my dog?: More than meets the eye....
purebred dogs • dog breeds • dog owners • characteristics • personalities
purebred dogs • dog breeds • dog owners • characteristics • personalities
A True Record: A hitch around the world
A little disillusioned with the number crunching of the Guinness Book records? How the add up the miles and days to see who's hitched fastesr, furthest, or most? Well, here's a suggestions for a qualitative record, rather than quantitative ...
guinness book of records • around the worls • hitching • hitch hiking
A little disillusioned with the number crunching of the Guinness Book records? How the add up the miles and days to see who's hitched fastesr, furthest, or most? Well, here's a suggestions for a qualitative record, rather than quantitative ...
guinness book of records • around the worls • hitching • hitch hiking
Slaney stripped of world medal
Mary Decker Slaney silver medal performance from the 1997 world championships has been erased from the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) history books. The IAAF stripped Slaney of the 1,500-meters medal won in Paris because she failed a drug test three years ago.
mary decker slaney • iaaf • usatf • positive drug test
Mary Decker Slaney silver medal performance from the 1997 world championships has been erased from the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) history books. The IAAF stripped Slaney of the 1,500-meters medal won in Paris because she failed a drug test three years ago.
mary decker slaney • iaaf • usatf • positive drug test
Tough time for Indian rubber plantations.
Low prices forcing Indian rubber farmers to look for alternatives
natural rubber • india
Low prices forcing Indian rubber farmers to look for alternatives
natural rubber • india
Buying and Selling Antique and Vintage Clothing
Vintage clothing is wearable in good condition and it's very fashionable to add a few pieces to a wardrobe. Buying and selling vintage can also be financially rewarding.
home-based business • vintage clothing • vintage • collectors • fashion
Vintage clothing is wearable in good condition and it's very fashionable to add a few pieces to a wardrobe. Buying and selling vintage can also be financially rewarding.
home-based business • vintage clothing • vintage • collectors • fashion
Letting Go of David
The life-long effects of giving away a child to adoption.
adoption • birthmother
The life-long effects of giving away a child to adoption.
adoption • birthmother
Nuclear Density, Stellar Mass: Neutron Stars and Pulsars Continu
astronomy • supernovae • binary pulsars
astronomy • supernovae • binary pulsars
Baby Shower Gift Basket Ideas
This step-by-step guide will help you create an unforgettable baby gift basket without spending a lot of money!
baby shower gift basket ideas • new baby gift • gift basket • mom--to-be • baby essentials
This step-by-step guide will help you create an unforgettable baby gift basket without spending a lot of money!
baby shower gift basket ideas • new baby gift • gift basket • mom--to-be • baby essentials
Carolina Herrera Resort Collection 2009
Carolina Herrera, American women's fashion designer and the darling of the ladies-who-lunch, reveals her new relaxed and refined Resort collection for 2009.
carolina herrera • resort collection 2009 • women's fashion • american designer • cfda awards
Carolina Herrera, American women's fashion designer and the darling of the ladies-who-lunch, reveals her new relaxed and refined Resort collection for 2009.
carolina herrera • resort collection 2009 • women's fashion • american designer • cfda awards
Computer Gaming 101: Getting the right System: Part 3
hardware • requirements • system requirements • recommendations
hardware • requirements • system requirements • recommendations
History of Soapmaking
The History start back before 600 B.C., can you actually imagine how they would make soap that far back in history. Come join me now as we drift back into soapmaking time.
soapmaking • history • ashes • lye • rainwater
The History start back before 600 B.C., can you actually imagine how they would make soap that far back in history. Come join me now as we drift back into soapmaking time.
soapmaking • history • ashes • lye • rainwater
Scaasi to Relauch in Fall 2007
Sign of the times, an old-school name, Scaasi (familiar to fashionistas with a nose for vintage), uses a modern platform to launch his new line: Martha Stewart's TV show.
fashiontribes • arnold scaasi • scaasi on martha stewart • vintage coutoure • arnold isaacs
Sign of the times, an old-school name, Scaasi (familiar to fashionistas with a nose for vintage), uses a modern platform to launch his new line: Martha Stewart's TV show.
fashiontribes • arnold scaasi • scaasi on martha stewart • vintage coutoure • arnold isaacs
The Biology of Beauty
Why do looks matter? One reason is biology. Looks help animals attract potential mates and intimidate competition of potential mates.
beauty • primal instincts • peacock • survival of the strongest • sex characteristics
Why do looks matter? One reason is biology. Looks help animals attract potential mates and intimidate competition of potential mates.
beauty • primal instincts • peacock • survival of the strongest • sex characteristics
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