tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28058181374565532562024-03-13T03:43:53.354-07:00The Antiquer's Field GuideJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-11385670699462135172018-04-19T21:20:00.001-07:002018-04-19T21:20:52.198-07:00Hardware Hacks <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Anyone who repurposes furniture or cabinets knows that hardware can be terribly expensive. Instead of blowing your budget at a store, consider looking around your house or garage for some unique, affordable alternatives. You can use almost anything as drawer or door pulls with a little ingenuity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Build some wooden pulls out of vintage rulers and spools.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> If you are decorating a dresser or cabinet in a child's room, use toys to make fun handles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Old silverware is great on kitchen drawers. Mix and match patterns for visual interest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Try old paintbrushes on shop or studio cabinets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Your yard can even yield natural elements that won't cost a thing. Rocks, sticks, rope, and antler sheds all make unusual and eye-catching handles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You may still require some hardware to attach your finds to the door or drawer, but usually your overall cost will go down if you get creative with the pulls themselves. And you'll end up with a one-of-a-kind look that you can customize to your taste and style.</span>Shelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/15518406593270020467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-58474987959759971612018-02-04T14:28:00.001-08:002018-02-04T14:28:19.913-08:00Creative Coffee Tables<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> One way to add texture and richness to your living room is to get rid of your standard coffee table and replace it with something creative and unique. There's no rule that says everything in your room has to match and be from the same time period. Visit your local antique or vintage shops and have fun looking at objects with a new purpose in mind. Here are some ideas for your new look:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Factory carts make a popular coffee table that adds a rustic, wood touch to the room. You can add a clear coat of polyurethane to bring out the character of the wood, and rub down the metal parts with oil. Look for carts with labels or writing on them to add interest. </span><br />
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Crates, trunks, suitcases, and boxes are great choices for coffee tables, especially since you gain storage with the pieces that have lids. You can stack multiple pieces for height, or add legs to smaller pieces like crates to make them even with the couch.</div>
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If you want a table that is even more unique, consider making a table from architectural salvage or repurposing unusual items such as a chicken crate, snowshoes, or a child's red wagon or sled into a table. Legs or sides can be made from traditional spindles or from sewing machine bases, bench arms, blocks of wood, or metal salvage.</div>
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You might have a piece of furniture that was intended for another use that would make a great coffee table and add architectural interest, such as this map case:</div>
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Have an old window? If you build a box for the window and add hinges and legs, you've created a coffee table that doubles as a display box for treasures. Consider how this table would look with a map, sand, shells, and floats from your favorite beach:</div>
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If you are looking for a distressed or shabby chic look, merely remove any peeling paint and give the bed a thorough overall cleaning with a mild soap and water mixture. Use water sparingly and dry the metal as you go...rinse and dry each section immediately after washing.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> As spring approaches, gardeners are dusting off their yard ornaments and tucking pretty pieces in among their plants. The cheerful garden gnome has been a popular collectible for home landscapes for decades. Made of a variety of materials including plastic, terra-cotta, porcelain, resin, concrete, plaster, or cast iron, the industrious little figures almost always wear a peaked cap and tend to have happy expressions. They have always been considered a harbinger of good luck in the garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> History says that garden gnomes originated in Switzerland in the 1840s, but Germany is the country that made them popular. Two potters named Philipp Grievel and August Heissner lived in a little town named Grafenroda in the state of Thuringia. They competed with each other producing Gartenzwerge, or garden dwarfs, during the 1870s. Over 300 styles of the wee creatures were created, and other countries soon caught gnome fever. In 1847 Sir Charles Isham purchased 21 gnomes in Germany and brought them home to his home, Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom. British gardeners loved them, and soon gnome-making spread throughout the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Collectors who would like to chat with other gnome-minded folks can contact the Inernational Gnome Club. More information is available at gnomereserve.co.uk/club. Gnomes can be purchased for a variety of price points depending on age and rarity. If one merely wants to add a smiling little face to one's garden, the American company Kimmel Gnomes is a good source for outdoor-safe, glazed gnomes that stand up well to the weather. Their website is kimmelgnomes.com. Garden work always seems lighter when shared by an industrious little gnome pushing a wheelbarrow, digging in the soil, or merely supervising while smoking his pipe.</span><br />
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favorite summer traditions—firing up the grill and entertaining friends,
sitting on the porch talking into the night, whiling away an afternoon on the
porch swing…going outside is something we all anticipate as winter melts away
in the spring sunshine. This year as you
clean up the yard and begin updating your outdoor spaces, you might consider
redoing your porch or patio lighting for a fresh look. The project doesn’t have to cost much; you
can repurpose any number of items you might already have in the house or
garage, or you can visit a local thrift or antique store for ideas. Your new light will add ambiance and charm to
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> Almost anything can be made into a
light. First, you will have to decide
what type of look you are going for—an electrical hanging light, sparkly fairy
lights, or candles. For an electrical
light, you will need to purchase a lighting kit from a hardware store. They are easy to install and can be used with
regular light bulbs or vintage looking Edison bulbs. Fairy lights can be added and come with
electrical or battery operated options. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;"> Secondly, you will have to determine
the style you want to achieve. Do you
want an industrial, metal look or a soft, romantic light? Are you going for rustic-farmhouse, or more
of a lodge look? Your house style and
patio furniture will help in making this decision. Keeping the style in mind, look around and
see what objects you can repurpose. You
can make a single hanging light, or use a base such as a wooden ladder or bed springs suspended from the ceiling to hang several lights from. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-align: center;"> Any metal basket, such as an egg basket, hung upside down<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">A
minnow bucket</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">A
metal funnel</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Colanders</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">A
bird cage</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Galvanized
tubs or pails</span></li>
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jars or wine bottles</span></li>
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lanterns filled with fairy lights</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Round
barn vents</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">A
chicken crate with a row of lights inside</span></li>
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such a round apple basket</span></li>
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with the cloth removed</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">A
bicycle rim with lights threaded down through the spokes</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">An
indoor chandelier spray painted a fresh summer color</span></li>
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can hang individual lights, a row of three lights, or hang several objects such
as mason jars or bottles together to create a homemade chandelier. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">If you need
further instructions, both YouTube and Pinterest have a plethora of easy to
follow tutorials. For safety, be sure to
check with an expert if you don’t know how to connect the electricity in the
ceiling to your lighting kit. Once your
creation is installed, sit back with your lemonade and enjoy the compliments!</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-58749651517828716812016-03-17T19:39:00.000-07:002016-03-17T19:39:07.044-07:00Thinking Inside the Box<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> As
spring approaches, most gardeners pour over seed catalogs, dreaming about new
plants to add to their landscapes. I am no exception, but while it’s still too
cold to get outside and get my hands in the dirt, I like to use the time to
treasure hunt for unusual vintage pieces to use in our garden and on the
porch. One of my favorite staples is
wooden crates. Sturdy, colorful boxes
serve multiple uses, and they pair well with herbs and flowers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Large crates can be placed on the
patio and filled with any combination of plants. Arrange a variety of sizes of crates on a
step or in a corner to make a lovely vignette.
You can also turn a crate upside down as a display base to create height
for a potted plant. Boxes with dividers
such as soda crates are great for displaying individual, small pots or starting
seedlings. They also make handy carriers
for multiple small vases.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> If you turn a crate on its side and
attach the bottom end to a fence or wall, you will have an instant display
shelf for potted plants, garden statuary, or birdhouses. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">They are also handy receptacles for garden
gloves, hand tools, and seed packets.
If you take your veggies or flowers to the farmer’s market, crates make
sturdy carriers and appealing staging backdrops once you arrive at the market.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> When looking for crates at antique
stores or shows, make sure the crates aren’t stained with grease or other
hard-to-remove substances, and test their construction for sturdiness. Look for boxes with colorful fruit labels or
graphics that pop. Make sure the depth
of the crate is appropriate if you plan to add plants. Deeper crates are better for full season
plants, while shallow depths are appropriate for short season crops like
lettuce or spinach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Once you get your
crate home, protect it from soil and water by lining the inside with a black,
plastic bag cut to fit. Add about an
inch of pebbles and horticultural charcoal in the bottom before pouring in soil
to filter water and keep the crate from staining or retaining odor. When the season is over, be sure to give your
crates a good cleaning and store them inside for protection from the weather.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> When he was young, William Henry Bossuns made lead soldiers for his friends. As an adult, that artistic talent translated into a lifelong career sculpting character wall masks and plaques that became popular with collectors all over the world. As Bossuns' success grew, he started manufacturing his pieces in a historic old mill in Congleton, England known as Brook Mills. Silk was originally manufactured in the mill, but the Bossuns' family business inhabited it from 1946-1996.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Collectors call the character masks "heads". Prices vary widely depending on pieces' rarity, ranging from $10 to over $300. New collectors should be cautious when buying as numerous reproductions or "fake" heads abound. Look on the back or bottom of any Bossuns piece to identify its authenticity. There should be a copyright stamp and the word "England"--NOT "Made in England". The only exceptions to this are the earliest editions of some Bossuns pottery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> There are numerous Bossuns collectors groups and price guides online for collectors looking to add a little "character" to their homes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Shelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/15518406593270020467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-42565339277831874942015-06-26T10:10:00.000-07:002015-06-26T10:10:00.636-07:00The American Barn Quilt Trail<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> "There's another one!" my daughter exclaimed, and my husband obligingly pulled over on the soggy Oregon roadside so we could "bag" another barn quilt with our camera. We were near Tillamook and had driven most of the day photographing and admiring barns and the colorful barn quilts that hung on them. The quilts were decorative and artistic, and looking for them felt like a scavenger hunt through the countryside and small towns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> While quilting itself is an ancient craft, barn quilts are an American tradition that began in Ohio in 2001. A woman named Donna Sue Groves wished to honor her mother by creating an art project fitting of their Appalachian heritage. She worked with the Ohio Arts Council after deciding to create an artistic quilt square to display on her barn. The project quickly grew into a larger "sampler" of twenty quilt squares that could be dispersed on barns throughout the county and mapped into a driving trail. Before their trail was completed, neighboring counties asked for help in establishing their own traditions, and quilt trails soon spread into Tennessee and Kentucky. Today, there are quilt trails all over the United States, and thousands of barn quilts exist. Montana's only established trail is in the Missoula area with fifteen squares and more in the works. Fergus County has some documented squares but no organized trail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Barn quilts are painted on wood and mounted on the side of barns or buildings. Unlike cloth quilts, barn quilts are usually a single painted square. Barn owners choose patterns for a variety of reasons--sometimes they just like the geometric pattern or colors, but most often they choose patterns from beloved quilts that have been in their families. Many communities have organized quilt trails with the help of service organizations such as 4-H groups, quilt guilds, or arts councils. The Oregon trail we followed was a fun day event that included stops at a winery, some art galleries, and a few farm stands that featured barn quilts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> We've come home inspired to create our own painted quilt. I have an armoire that contains cloth quilts made by my great grandmother and others found on antiquing trips. Now I just have to decide which pattern and colors will look best on our cedar-sided barn. Who knows? Perhaps our project will inspire others, and one day Yellowstone and Carbon Counties will have quilt trails of their own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> I own 94 cookbooks. I don't use all of them; in fact, I tend to use only a handful of them regularly. I just like to have them on the bookshelf in my kitchen. They tempt me into making new dishes, they are colorful, and some of my favorites are notated with handwriting of people I've never met. Cookbooks hint of family gatherings and comforting scents wafting from the kitchen. They tantalize with foreign cuisines and faraway places. They comfort with tradition passed on through the decades. It's no wonder that people have been collecting cookbooks for hundreds of years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> The earliest known cookbook is attributed to a wealthy Roman named Marcus Gavius Apicius. <i>A</i> <i>Noble Book of Royal Feasts</i> is the first cookbook written in the English language. A publishing company called Hudson & Goodwin of Hartford published one of the first American cookbooks by Amelia Simmons in 1796. It was titled <i>American Cookery</i> and contained what is thought to be the first written recipe for pumpkin pie. Later cookbooks, like <i>The Joy of Cooking</i>, shaped the way our society prepares meals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Book dealers will grade cookbooks determined by the bends in the pages, the sturdiness of the spine, bumps on the corners, if the pages are yellowing, and damage to the cover. Sometimes handwriting in the book will detract from the value. An excellent resource is <i>Collector's Guide to Cookbooks</i> by Frank Daniels if you are interested in pricing your older cookbooks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Shelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/15518406593270020467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-25274728421759166272015-06-15T12:03:00.000-07:002015-06-15T12:03:06.031-07:00Bring on the Bling<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> The coral necklace you bought in Hawaii is tangled with the locket your high school sweetheart gave you, and the Mardi Gras beads you kept after the party last year have broken and scattered in your dresser drawer. You want to wear your favorite pearls, but they've disappeared underneath several stray chains in your jewelry box, and the matching earrings are nowhere to be found. There's got to be a better way! The question is, why do you hide the baubles you love so much away? If displayed well, your jewelry can be just as pretty (and organized) as when you actually wear it. Here are some ideas for bringing out your bling.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> First, it's time to tackle the tangle. Place all of your jewelry on a table and take your time unraveling and sorting the pieces. Discard anything that you don't wear or that doesn't hold sentimental value. Make sure your earrings match and all have their backs, and repair any damaged pieces. Now you're ready to get creative.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Take a look around for potential jewelry holders. Here are a number of of non-traditional items for display. Choose a look that will enhance the style of your bedroom and will be easily accessible when you dress.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lean a vintage ladder with small, round rungs against a wall and hang your necklaces and/or scarves over the rungs. Make sure the wood has been sanded and varnished for a smooth finish that won't catch chain or fabric.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Staple chicken wire or screen onto the back of an ornate frame. You can hang necklaces and bracelets from the wire or attach earrings and pins to the screen, then hang the piece on the wall. An empty window frame or antique dresser mirror without the glass could work as frames as well.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Drape necklaces around the necks of porcelain dolls. Set the dolls on your dressers and nightstands.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Lean vintage mattress springs against a wall, or attach them to the wall making sure you screw into studs to hold the weight. Hang the jewelry directly onto the springs or use S hooks for easy removal.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Use pretty glass bowls or cups to sort bracelets, rings, and earrings, and drape necklaces over the sides for a cascading effect.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Mount small curtain rods to both sides of your window and hang necklaces from the rods. Sunshine will catch glass beads and gems and make a lovely, sparkly display. If you have double hung windows, you could also attach small, glass knobs to the top of the window frame and hang necklaces from them.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Stand a vintage mannequin in a corner and hang your necklaces or scarves on her.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Use a coat rack for necklaces. Racks can be hung in the closet, on a wall, or on the back of a door. You could take this idea to the next level and attach decorative knobs to the bottom of an antique mirror. Not only will this piece display your jewelry nicely on a wall, but you can use the mirror to check the jewelry once you put it on. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Rings can be displayed on vintage glove makers' molds, porcelain hands used by department stores for display in the fifties, or on vintage office memo holders. These usually have a decorative metal base and sharp metal prong that was intended to hold bits of paper.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> The jewelry you choose subtly reveals your taste and personality and can enhance a room just as much as it does your clothing. Once you have your displays in place, you may find you enjoy looking at your jewelry as much as you do wearing it!</span></div>
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Shelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/15518406593270020467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-82101157099258931052015-06-13T13:40:00.000-07:002015-06-13T13:42:51.016-07:00Polishing Your Planters <br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> You found some great vintage planters at the thrift store for a super price, but they are covered with white build up and soil stains. Are they worth the risk? Don't pass them up--a few household ingredients and a little elbow grease will have them looking as good as new and ready for planting. The white build up is most likely a combination of calcium, minerals, and salt from fertilizers and hard water. Here's what you do to get rid of the build up:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Next, soak the pot in a vinegar/water mix for about half an hour. Use 1 cup of vinegar (no more than 5% acidity) to 4 cups water. Keep in mind that the less vinegar you use, the longer you'll have to soak the pot. You will probably hear or see bubbling during this stage--it's just the vinegar doing its job.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If the residue wipes off easily, this part is done. However, if stubborn build up persists, use undiluted vinegar and your brush to power off the remaining stains. You may have to resort to soaking the piece in undiluted vinegar followed by an equal soak in clear water to get off the worst build up.</span></li>
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Shelly http://www.blogger.com/profile/15518406593270020467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-29496262042599852022015-03-30T14:17:00.000-07:002015-03-30T14:17:04.161-07:00Repurposing Wooden Ladders<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> As the weather begins
to warm and spring makes its appearance, many of us head outside to clean out
garden sheds and garages. One item you
should never throw out is an old wooden ladder.
Ladders can be repurposed into a number of useful and eye catching projects. Some require refinishing the ladder or
cutting it down, but many utilize the ladder just as it is after a good
cleaning. Here are some ideas you might
try, keeping in mind that ladder size and shape will dictate its uses:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lean a ladder against a bedroom or
closet wall and hang jewelry or scarves on the rungs.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You should sand and varnish the ladder so
scarf fabric doesn't snag on the wood.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You could also use this ladder against a living room or bedroom wall as
a quilt holder.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang a ladder horizontally over a
kitchen island and use S hooks to make it into a pot rack.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Stand it against a garage or in the
garden, and the ladder can be used as a trellis.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Attach three of them, two on each side and
one across the top, to make a garden arbor.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You could incorporate the arbor into a vintage wedding or use it inside
over the head of a bed to hold flowing fabric or bunting for a focal point in
the bedroom.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Using eye hooks to secure the
frames, attach family photos to the rungs.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The display could be placed in almost any room against a wall.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You could also hang the ladder flat against a
wall at eye level and attach the frames to the sides of the ladder for a
horizontal display.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Use a ladder in a closet to store
your high heeled shoes on the rungs.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Place a ladder in a bathroom to
hold guest towels.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You could also attach
baskets to the rungs to hold rolled towels, toilet paper, or blow dryers.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A small step ladder next to the tub can hold
a pretty tray with candles or bath salts.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Modify the ladder so the rungs can
be detached and use it as a ribbon rack in your craft room.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Screw small boxes to the rungs and
make the ladder into a planter that can be leaned against a porch wall.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you use a two-sided ladder, the planter
becomes mobile.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">You can place it
anywhere in the yard or garden.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Paint
the ladder for a cheerful zing of color.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you have a business, ladders can
be useful as displays.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang magazines on
the rungs in a waiting room.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A pair of
two-sided ladders the same size can hold long boards attached to the rungs,
forming shelves.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ladders can also be
hung from ceilings or attached to the top of corner wall partitions to hold
displays.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Baskets, bunting, seasonal
florals, and crates all look great on ladders.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lay a one sided ladder flat on the
ground in the garden to form natural partitions for herb plants.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang a ladder flat against a wall
and use as a book or display shelf.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If
hung on a fence, a ladder makes a fun receptacle for potted plants.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Attach S hooks to a ladder in the
potting shed, and it makes a great way to store hand tools.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hang it from the ceiling, and you can dry
herbs and flowers tied to its rungs.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Old
ladders are endlessly useful and inexpensive to acquire if you don’t happen to
have any available to repurpose. With a
little imagination, you may find multiple ways to give new life to a worn out
piece that might have otherwise been thrown away.</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-88976839449218571662015-03-02T09:43:00.000-08:002015-03-02T09:46:15.996-08:00Caring for Old Books <br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Antique and vintage books are fun to collect. In order to retain the value of your volumes once you get them home, it is important to store your books correctly. Stress and weight on books affects the bindings, particularly at the spine. Here are some tips for storing your books effectively:</span><br />
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<li style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Books should be kept in cool, dry rooms away from direct sunlight. Avoid basements or attics where water and humidity can mold pages and dry areas that can cause brittleness and disintegration of glue. 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for book storage. </span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbt70PdZ8snsvJP2n_MGlTQrORZkeSR4v5-VQv7MmOk-yyKKnHHD1vBNhV1Ok2-mjn1bvjPP6eBZWnYhFLwDhHOrZxSr9mD5GKwWeTGU7ahCQ2Fwd2TaKaGuHr4ai0oOYR2CICEuglbfA/s1600/books+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbt70PdZ8snsvJP2n_MGlTQrORZkeSR4v5-VQv7MmOk-yyKKnHHD1vBNhV1Ok2-mjn1bvjPP6eBZWnYhFLwDhHOrZxSr9mD5GKwWeTGU7ahCQ2Fwd2TaKaGuHr4ai0oOYR2CICEuglbfA/s1600/books+3.jpg" height="320" width="231" /></a></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Place books on smooth, sturdy shelving to keep covers and jackets from tearing or chipping, and avoid painted shelves as covers can adhere to the paint.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Store books by size. Large books can become stressed or indented when stored next to a smaller book.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Always place books upright, even in boxes. Storing volumes flat loosens bindings and stresses spines.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Do not allow books to lean on the shelf. Books must be kept upright to avoid weakened bindings or distorted shapes. Use bookends to support partially full shelves of books.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Do not store books too tightly on the shelf. Books pushed together suffer damaged spines and rubbing. You should be able to easily slip a piece of paper between stored books.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Clean books with a feather duster. Do not use chemicals or household cleaners around books.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Proper care of your treasured collection will ensure lasting value and enjoyment for years to come.</span><br />
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-58884441623291729472015-02-23T12:49:00.000-08:002015-02-23T12:49:40.336-08:00Sweater Savvy<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> As
winter slowly winds down and you transition your closets into spring clothing
selections, don’t be too hasty to weed out those old, tired sweaters.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">They can be upcycled into crafty, cute, and
practical projects.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Most are easy to
accomplish, but you will have to do a little work to secure the seams when you
cut the sweater.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reuse the existing
seams as much as possible.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">When you have
to cut across the stitches, either roll the rough edge over and hot glue it, or
sew one or two straight seams along the cut to keep the sweater from
unraveling.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">You can also felt the
material to keep it stable.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">You can
often get two to three projects out of one old sweater.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Here are some ideas:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sleeves can become
boot socks or boot cuffs.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stitch lace or
buttons on the cuff as embellishments.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sleeves can also
double as coffee or tea mug cozies.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Button decorations look great on these as well.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make the cozy a little longer, and it becomes
a wine bottle cover.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Using your hands
as size guides, cut out mitten shapes from the body of the sweater.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stitch, embellish, and piece different
fabrics together for custom looks.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create custom
sweater pants for your baby or toddler.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sweater booties are also a great way to keep little feet warm.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Customize your
cuts to make dog sweaters for your furry friends.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cut off the arms
and neck and use just the body of the sweater from chest down to create an
infinity or neck scarf.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Glue sweater
fabric onto a wood bangle for a new look on your wrist.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">Fabric glue or Krylon Spray Adhesive works
well for this project.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fashion a new
lampshade cover using adhesive on the old lampshade to hold the sweater fabric
in place.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Design a sweater
pillow, using stuffing or a pillow form on the inside.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make a cute
stuffed animal.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">There are numerous
patterns available on-line.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create holiday
decorations such as pumpkins or stockings, or cover round ornaments with the
sweater fabric.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Upcycle a belt for
the handle and stitch the sweater for the base, and you have a purse or laptop
cover.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make a hot water
bottle cozy out of the sweater body.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Attach strips of
the sweater to gift wrap for a custom design.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reupholster chair
seats with sweater fabric.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Make an ottoman or
pouf cover.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cut and stitch a
strip that fits around your head for an ear warmer.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Add flower embellishments.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cover a boring
vase, lamp base, candle holder, or flower pot with sweater material for a fresh
look.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Create </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">a new piece of clothing or a quilt by
stitching together sweater squares.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Mix
and match colors and designs for a funky, fun look.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">No
matter what level your DIY ability is, there is a sweater project you can
accomplish. Now you don’t have to throw out those old favorites—you can enjoy
them in a variety of new, unexpected places.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-90073717585119569642015-02-17T09:50:00.000-08:002015-02-17T09:51:53.531-08:00The Fenton Art Glass Company <br />
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The Fenton Art Glass Company was the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States. Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank and John Fenton, the company started out in Martins Ferry, Ohio in an old glass factory building. The brothers launched the company with $284.86. Early Fenton pieces were made using glass blanks from other companies, but the brothers soon decided to produce their own glass. The company moved to a new building in Williamstown, WV in 1907.<br />
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Frank Fenton desired to produce new and unusual colors, and from 1905 to 1920, the Fenton Company reflected influences from Tiffany and Steuben artists. In 1907, Fenton introduced "Iridescent" glass, known today as "Carnival" glass.<br />
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During the Depression, Fenton produced practical items such as mixing bowls and tableware, but after WWII, the company returned to making beautiful hand blown and hand painted glassware. In 1952, milk glass "Hobnail" became Fenton's flagship pattern.<br />
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Fenton ceased "traditional" glassmaking at the Williamstown factory in July of 2011. <br />
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Today, the factory produces jewelry specializing in glass beads and teardrop earrings. Visitors can observe jewelry making and view the large glass inventory still in the factory.<br />
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Fenton may be purchased at the factory gift shop or in antique shops around the world. Collectors may display one or two fine pieces, or they may focus on Fenton specialties such as shoes, baskets, hand painted pieces, cats or other animals, lamps, or specific colors or styles of glass. Fenton values vary depending on age, rarity, and condition.<br />
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<br />Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-50746852567877097572015-01-31T05:09:00.000-08:002015-01-31T05:09:49.578-08:00Teddy Bear Tales <br />
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The teddy bear owes its name to our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt, and a a border dispute between two states. On November 14, 1902, Roosevelt was in the south working with Mississippi and Louisiana to solve the states' land issues. When he had spare time, he liked to be outdoors and was invited to attend a bear hunt in Mississippi. During the hunt, the party found a wounded young bear that had just killed a hunting dog, and Roosevelt ordered the bear to be put down to end its suffering. The media caught wind of the incident, and <i>The Washington Post</i> ran an editorial cartoon created by Clifford K. Berryman that illustrated the event. The cartoon was captioned "Drawing the Line in Mississippi" and depicted both the state dispute and the bear hunt. The first cartoon showed the bear as a fierce animal, but Berryman later redrew the cartoon showing the animal as a cuddly cub. The cartoon and news story was widely read and popular, and within a year, the cartoon bear was transformed into a child's toy and called the teddy bear.<br />
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No one knows who the first true maker of the teddy bear was, but a man named Morris Michtom, who owned a small novelty and candy store in Brooklyn, New York, officially made a bear to sell in his store. Michtom sent President Roosevelt a bear and asked his permission to use the teddy bear name. Roosevelt said yes, and Michtom and a company named Butler Brothers began mass-producing the teddy bear. <br />
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Within a year, Michtom was able to expand the ideal Novelty and Toy Company, and the rest is history.<br />
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Today there are many styles and sizes of teddy bears available, and many, like Gund and Steiff bears, are popular collectibles.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Information source: About.com</span></i>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-4768997578310751542014-11-24T11:36:00.002-08:002014-11-24T11:36:56.989-08:00Trimming the Mantel<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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an ornate framed blackboard over the mantel that can display seasonal quotes
like “Baby, it’s cold outside”.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">You can
also hang Christmas/winter paintings to add color behind whatever vignette you
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a more primitive look, add rustic stars, crates, grapevine wreaths, and berries
to the scene.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Put evergreens in crocks
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big, colorful, wooden blocks with one letter on each that spell out seasonal
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red or green shutters over the mantel and display your children’s
seasonal art on them. You could also
string bunting across the shutters or hang a collection of stars or snowflakes against the
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a group of “Elves on a Shelf” and make different scenarios like one taking a
“bubble bath” made of ornaments or another riding a reindeer.</span></div>
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several family winter pictures made into various sizes of canvas art and
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sure to keep safety in mind no matter which new look you go for. Real candles should never be left unattended,
and if you use your fireplace, make sure that no decorations hang too close to
the heat or fire. Have some fun and
decorate with imagination this holiday season.
Your mantel will soon look merry and bright!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-35350750328452700032014-11-17T14:27:00.000-08:002014-11-17T14:27:33.173-08:00Creating a Cozy Retreat<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> As the winter winds
start to howl, we automatically turn inward to home and hearth. It’s time to warm up the interior of your
house and get cozy. Here are some
suggestions for making your home a welcoming retreat from the weather.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> Pile on the pillows everywhere,
including the floor. Accent chairs,
couches, beds, and ottomans with comfy throws.
Pay attention to different textures and colors for visual variety, and
use quilts, nubby wool, and soft knit fabrics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> Introduce new color tones into your
decorating. Accent tans, oatmeals, and
creams with warm reds and oranges. If
you are feeling especially daring, paint an entire wall a dark red. </span></div>
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cheerful. Even just adding red accents
will warm the space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take down your sheer summer curtains or
valances and add lined drapes on your windows. </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Allow them to flow all the way to the floor.</span></div>
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and warmth. If you don’t have a built-in
fireplace, there are many lovely electric models that can just be plugged
in. You can find mantels in a variety of
styles at an antique store for a built-in look. </span></div>
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to foster conversation. Move your
couches and chairs out from the walls into the center of the room or in front
of the fireplace. Keep traffic flow in
mind as you arrange; placing a throw rug on the floor in the middle of the
furniture will help set a visual boundary for the new setting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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scent of your home. Baking makes us all
want to settle in and nest, but you could also place potpourri in bowls around
the house, or simmer potpourri on your stove top. Scented candles will have the same effect. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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front door for guests. If you have a
variety of sizes on hand, they will be more apt to slip out of wet, messy shoes
and sink into comfort as they enter your home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> In the bedrooms, switch the bedding
to winter colors and add down comforters to dream under. Layer throws and pillows here as well, and
keep plush robes handy for chilly mornings.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif;"> Lastly, for a space to feel cozy, it
needs to feel lived in. Stack books on
tables and by chairs. Display family
photos, unique collections, and children’s art.
Keep a sweater or two handy for the coldest days. A welcoming home doesn’t have to look
“magazine perfect”; the idea is to create a space where family and guests will
want to linger. It will only take an
hour or two and a few simple changes to convert your home into a cozy nest
where you can retreat during the winter months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-85919918638547506312014-10-17T12:45:00.000-07:002014-10-17T12:45:02.866-07:00Making a Repurposed Message Board<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> School
has started, family activities are in full swing, and we are headed into one of
the busiest seasons of the year. If you
are like me, you have to write things down to keep on track. Instead of piling messages, coupons, pictures,
and lists on the counter, you can make a fun, stylish repurposed message board
from discarded objects you may have in your attic or garage. All you need is a little imagination and a
few supplies depending on the style of board you choose. Here are some ideas to get organized in
style.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hang
vintage bed springs or old truck seat springs on the wall. Use little clothes pins to attach
messages. You can decoupage decorative
paper to one side of the clothes pins to dress them up with color.</span><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Attach
bicycle rims to the wall, again using clothes pins to attach notes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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a full length, free standing mirror and paint the mirror part with chalkboard
paint. Paint the wood part of the mirror a bright color for added
interest. If you paint a layer of
magnetic paint under the chalk paint, you can use magnets to attach notes. Place
the mirror near the door your family uses the most. Have a basket of chalk nearby so everyone can
write messages as needed. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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you have an old dresser mirror with no glass, string wire across the opening,
add clothes pins, and hang on the wall.
Paint the wood for an extra pop of color.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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serving trays can make elegant message boards.
Attach to the wall with picture hanging strips, or add wire to hang from
nails. Place decorative magnets on the
trays, and you are ready to add notes.
You can purchase plain magnets at craft stores and glue on flowers,
craft paper, tile, and other objects to customize the look of your message
keeper.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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for other metal objects you can hang and use magnets on such as a round Chinese
Checkers game, antique ceiling tin, or truck tailgate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a shutter vertically in a narrow space.
You can tuck bits of paper and cards into the slats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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make great message boards. You can
customize the panes with chalkboard paint, pictures, decorative paper, maps,
and cloth. If there </span>isn't<span style="font-size: small;"> any glass in a
pane, add cork board or chicken wire. If
you have a large window, add a shelf and brackets to the piece to hold clothes
pins, chalk, white board markers, and paper.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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a an extra-large message board or menu board, turn an old door sideways, paint
just the panels with chalk board paint and attach to the wall. You can do the same thing with a discarded
foot board from a wooden bed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Hang
a garden gate made from wire on the wall and add decorative clothes pins.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Encourage
your family to check the board often by leaving love notes, quotes, treats, and
photos along with messages. When the
holidays arrive, your board can hold menus, recipes, and Christmas cards. Streamlining your paper clutter into one
stylish place will save time, space, and stress, and you can create a one of a
kind showpiece for your wall at the same time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-60042651600942989422014-09-21T07:54:00.000-07:002014-09-21T07:54:10.498-07:00Walls that Wow<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> We
all display art on our walls. Paintings
and photographs add color and beauty to any room, but to add character and punch,
here are twenty ideas for other objects to grace your space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maps add color to large spaces, and vintage
cartography can be embellished with artistic borders.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Flags can be used by themselves or layered
with the maps for added interest.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">License plates.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sporting equipment.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vintage tennis rackets, for example, can be
displayed with alternating handles up and handles down to form an eye catching
visual.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Architectural
salvage.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Gingerbread trim, metal grates,
a collage of old windows, and barn doors can all make a wall livelier.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bring the
outdoors in and hang a vintage garden gate or part of a fence on the wall.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Go industrial
and arrange a collage of gears in your space.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Just be sure to locate studs to anchor the pieces as the metal can be
quite heavy.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vehicle parts
such as truck tailgates or vintage grills.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advertising or
road signs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Vintage bed or
seat springs.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Not only are these
interesting by themselves, but you can use clothes pins to attach postcards,
pictures, or notes to the springs.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Film reels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">A collage of
clock faces.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Textiles.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hang a quilt or large, colorful rug to make a
big impact with color.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use a quilt
hanger to secure the textile instead of pinning the cloth directly to the wall
to avoid damaging the piece.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">One large
statement mirror or a group of small mirrors add sparkle and the illusion of
size to a room.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">An arrangement
of empty frames can be visually arresting.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">You can add small pages such as botany prints interspersed throughout
the frames in a collage style.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Frame a
collection of non-art ephemera such as menus, sheet music, theatre posters, or
vintage letters.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Metal and wood
letters.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Paint the entire
wall with blackboard paint and use chalk pens to add menus, quotes, and
pictures of your own.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">String a piece
of jute between two nails and use clothes pins to add cards, cut out shapes, or
small pictures in clothes-line style.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Shutters give
the illusion of a window or open space.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hang the backs
of small wooden crates or metal baskets toward the wall to create instant
architecturally pleasing displays that hold everything from knick knacks to
towels.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Almost
anything can become art on your walls, and you might be surprised at how many
objects in your attic or garage can be repurposed into a creative display. To
get a feel for how to arrange several pieces without filling your wall with
nail holes, cut out pieces of newsprint or paper in the shapes of your objects
and use painter’s tape to arrange them to your satisfaction. Once you get the perfect balance, you can
commit the pieces to their permanent spots.
With a little imagination, you can transform an entire room in an hour
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-43802515519667850292014-05-12T12:21:00.000-07:002014-05-12T12:21:44.792-07:00Through the Garden Gate<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
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character, Mary, spends a great deal of time looking for the door into the
garden. Once she passes through the
entrance, the garden gives her solace, goals, and a place to dream. I have always thought that we put a bit of
our hearts in our gardens, and that the entrance into them should be an
extension of the creativity we put into planting. Just like Mary’s door, our gates should be
intriguing. Here are some ideas that may
help you get started thinking of alternatives to chain link.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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require a trellis or reinforced posts to keep them from sagging, and you will
need to determine if the gate is largely ornamental or serviceable. Solid salvage will keep wild critters or pets
in or out of the space, while decorative metal pieces may not.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fences make lovely entrances. You can
use one door or double doors depending on how wide you want the gate to
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Screen doors will also serve as gates, but
they may not stop a dog as effectively.
Be selective with the door you choose—the more vintage and decorated the
door, the prettier the gate will be. You
can go with a shabby chic or natural look, or paint the door a bright color
using exterior paint. Barn doors on
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the springs. Vintage springs can be
round and in two layers or flat in one, but either make great entrances that
can stand alone or be used to hang decorations on (such as metal flowers,
butterflies, or stars). </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">I've</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> even seen a
gate constructed from a futon frame turned on its end. The sturdy hinges already in place between
the two futon pieces make it a natural for a gate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Unusual gates can reflect the
personality of the gardener. You can
make a custom gate out of vintage garden tools, a tailgate from an old pickup,
driftwood, or metal rings. The options
are as unlimited as your imagination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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traditional gate, don’t overlook salvaged pieces of wrought iron or picket
fencing. Large grates or pallets can be
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">If you
construct a wood gate, you can dress it up by inserting a stained glass window,
piece of decorative metal, or an old house window. Handles can be fun too—use a vintage spade, trowel,
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> A new gate could be a fun family
project this summer that will give your garden an inviting, whimsical touch,
and you will enjoy the hunt for just the right salvage parts to make your
vision a reality. For more ideas and pictures, see Marketplace 3301's "Through the Garden Gate" board on Pinterest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-12334158531300515902014-04-06T12:07:00.000-07:002014-04-06T12:09:32.339-07:00Vintage Violets<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As spring approaches, I am starting to make excuses to drive by my favorite plant nurseries on the way home from work. Inevitably, I'm drawn to some of my favorite flowers--violets and pansies. Their colorful, cheerful faces brighten any gardenscape or windowbox. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Viola tricolors have long been featured in vintage ephemera, including greeting cards and postcards. A favorite of floral artists, the flowers are known by many romantic nicknames including heartsease, come-and-cuddle-me, Jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me (or Johnny jump ups), tickle-my-fancy, love-true, herb-constancy, love-in-idleness, Jack-behind-the-garden-gate, call-me-to-you, kiss-her-in-the-buttery, and kiss-me-ere-I-rise.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The original word for pansy can be found in the French language: penser. The flower is associated with good fortune--or good things happening when one is in the vicinity of this plant. Some of its non-romantic nicknames include Kit-run-in-the-field, biddy's eyes, and godfathers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In homeopathic medicine, violets have been used to treat heart weakness. Violets are also used to garnish food, including cakes, cupcakes, and salads.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">No matter what you wish to call them, violets add a vintage sweetness to the garden, and their saucy faces ease the most winter-depressed hearts into gladness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>Source: "Romance in Bloom", Country Gardens Early Spring, 2014, 83. </i></span>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-28774100294327527172014-03-18T10:40:00.000-07:002014-03-18T10:40:12.523-07:00The Upcycled Garden<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-indent: 0.5in;">
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“Garden Junkers” Patrick McChesney and Sherri Johnson stick plants in almost
anything sitting empty on their properties.
Moss roses are tucked in a hanging dust bin. Petunias cascade from different levels of a
cream separator. Mini gardens sprout in
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and more dented the better,” says McChesney who is currently installing the
front end of a vintage truck into the side of a small hill in his
landscaping.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">“What some people consider
junk, I consider yard art with character.”</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">And what could be more “green” than recycling containers and metal that
might otherwise end up in the landfill?</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span></div>
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spring, think outside the terracotta pot and use your imagination when planting
containers. Flowers can flourish in almost anything as long as they have proper
drainage and exposure to light.
Galvanized buckets and tubs, copper boilers, vintage carpenter’s tool
boxes, crates, wire baskets, suitcases, and Radio Flyer wagons all make great
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is an old, red Emerson seed separator that I purchased at an auction.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">I lined the cavities at the top of the
machine with thick plastic, poked holes in the bottom for drainage, filled it
with soil, and planted both cascading and upright flowers.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">With smaller containers at its base on the
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">I have an old wheelbarrow upturned in the garden with flowers planted to look
like they “spilled” out.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Another idea is
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the ground.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Filled with flowers, it
literally becomes a flower “bed”.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Long
chicken feeders or hollowed out logs make effective border planters.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">For an upright, layered planter, paint an old
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hold a pot of bright flowers and is easy to move to various locations such as a
porch, by a fence, or by a mailbox.</span></div>
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basket would work well.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">For a wall, try
attaching a fishing creel, a vintage mailbox that opens at the top, or a pair
of bright rain boots nailed right through the rubber rim.</span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Fill with ferns or bright flowers.</span></div>
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your garden doesn’t need to focus just on planters. Repurposed trellises can be made from metal
grids, vintage bedsprings, or funky 1970s room dividers. Make a tipi trellis out of old garden tools
by sinking the long handles partially into the ground and tying the tops
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taking a good look around your barn, garage, or attic for great pieces. “Have an open mind and get creative,” Johnson
says. “Yard art is everywhere, and the
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Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-29594755114177645102014-03-02T16:18:00.000-08:002014-03-02T16:18:01.854-08:00The Real McCoy<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Be warned. Collecting McCoy pottery is addicting. With hundreds of designs in a plethora of
colors to choose from, you may find yourself adding shelf space to display your
finds. McCoy is fun, affordable, and fairly
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> McCoy began in America’s heartland—Muskingum
County, Ohio. Ohio is also home to
Shawnee, Hull, Weller, and Roseville, all popular with collectors, but McCoy
became the country’s largest pottery manufacturer, making more product than all
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Today, you
can find the pottery at a variety of places from yard sales to antique stores,
many for less than $10. The McCoy family
began producing their pottery in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century and continued
for four generations. Their first pieces
were functional—crocks and cookware for everyday use. In the 1930s and 40s, McCoy introduced vases,
cachepots, and novelty shapes like animals and fish for flowers and
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popularity soared, and the company developed hundreds of new styles to meet
public demand. At that time, the pottery
was sold in five-and-dime stores. The
massive volume of production then is why pieces are still readily available today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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as Blossom Time and Hobnail. Collectors
could mix and match patterns in different styles—such as a pitcher that matched
a flowerpot. The colors used were in
line with midcentury tastes: glazed turquoise,
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collectors have the choice of specializing in certain colors, styles, or
decades. “Lunch hour” pieces are
intriguing to most collectors; they were painted by McCoy employees on their
lunch hours in colors that didn’t match the rest of the collections the company
put out, so one may find unexpected designs in one-of-a-kind colors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on the bottom of pieces. There are
copycat pottery company products that may fool you, but as your collection
grows, your eye will become trained to recognize the distinctive glaze and
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Dedicated collectors
have formed the McCoy Pottery Collectors’ Society that puts out a quarterly journal
for members. Every July a week long
Pottery Lovers Reunion is held in Zanesville, Ohio where people come to buy,
sell, look, learn, and trade stories.
Some collectors have amassed hundreds and even thousands of pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> This spring, a great piece to start
your McCoy collection with is the simple flowerpot. Imagine some violets in a bright colored pot
on your windowsill, and the hunt will begin!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 8.0pt;">Source: “McCoy Pottery,” <i>Country Gardens</i>, Early Spring 2014, pp. 68-73.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06530163788637810636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2805818137456553256.post-10544971570582569762014-01-31T19:40:00.000-08:002014-01-31T19:40:58.180-08:00Pillow Power<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> This
time of year we long for warmth and color—a change from the winter
doldrums. You can infuse energy and fun
into your rooms merely by changing your pillows and throws. Pillows are inexpensive and low risk—you can
try a variety of colors and patterns that can be interchanged to suit the
season or your mood without breaking your budget or creating lots of extra
work. Experiment with different textures
and fabrics, and don’t be afraid to mix and match. From burlap to chintz, there’s a style for
every personality.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Many sofas and chairs come with
matching pillows. Designers recommend
recovering them or finding pillows that have their own personality that will
stand out against the furniture fabric.
When you choose new pillows, try to pull colors and fabrics in the room
together. Find designs that mimic color
tones in your artwork or draperies. If
you choose patterned pillows, make sure that at least one of the colors picks
up on color you already have. When
shopping for new pillows or fabric, take paint chips that match the current
colors in your room or fabric swatches.
They will help you determine if the pillow you like in the store will go
with your room at home.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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in a too-deep sofa, but if your sofa or chair is fairly narrow, be careful not
to overcrowd the space. While you want
your pillows to overlap, you don’t want to have to move them every time you
want to sit down. You should also leave
some space around the pillows to show them off.
You can match size, shape, and color to create a more formal look, or
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furniture. For example, pillows with
lots of ruffles and fringe </span>wouldn't<span style="font-size: small;"> suit a modern sofa, and a tiny pillow would
be overpowered on a large chair or bed. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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check carefully for stains and tears.
Stains can be permanent from years of washing/drying, but there are a
few methods you can try to remove them.
First, check for color fastness in the embroidery or design by gently
dabbing the thread against a damp, white cloth.
If no color comes off, you may probably wash the piece safely. If color shows, have the piece dry
cleaned. Remove the fabric from the
pillow if possible. It is recommended
that you presoak the fabric in clear water.
It may take some time to remove decades of dirt. Then gently swish the fabric in lukewarm
water and mild, non-abrasive, phosphate-free soap flakes. Avoid using modern bleach as it can destroy
delicate fibers. Rinse at least twice to
remove the soap and do not wring the fabric to dry it. Instead, lay the fabric flat on a white sheet
or towel, press gently, and then lay outside in the sun to air dry. If the fabric is white, you can try the old
fashioned method of bleaching and rub lemon juice and salt over the stain
before laying the textile out to dry in the sun. Some antiquarians frown on sun-drying
textiles, but many experts recommend this technique, and I have had success
with refreshing my linens using the sun.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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pillows and throws when redecorating.
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