September 11, 2001.......R.I.P.

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW? is a new feature in our blog 
                                that's full of trivia tidbits!

 FACTS ABOUT KRAKOW, POLAND

• Per legend, Krakow was founded by & named after the mythical ruler Krak who built the town above a cave occupied by a ravenous dragon 
• Its only real regional rival for pure drop-dead beauty is the Czech capital, Prague.
• The beautifully restored Old Town is complete with its fairy-tale castle
• The former Jewish quarter of Kazimierz was a film location of Steven Spielberg's Oscar-winning movie Schindler's List.

Vintage Polish Dolls

with very detailed Krakow Region Folk Costumes handmade in Poland, absolutely no plastic in the construction. Hand sewn costumes, hand painted faces & movable arms. Close to 10" tall for the male, 6" across the base.  A super nice Vintage collectible!

For complete specs, click on:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65974004/vintage-polish-dolls-dancers-price

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW? is a new feature in our blog 
                                that's full of trivia tidbits!

• Hawaii imports 90% of its food.
•  In 1866, 1,186 varieties of fruits and vegetables were produced in California. Today, California's farms produce only 350 commercial crops.
• A typical carrot has to travel 1,838 miles to reach your dinner table.
• In the U.S., a wheat farmer can expect to receive about six cents of each dollar spent on a loaf of bread—approximately the cost of the wrapping.
• Farmers' markets enable farmers to keep 80 to 90 cents of each dollar spent by the consumer.
• About 1/3 of all U.S. farms are located within metropolitan areas, comprising 18% of total U.S. farmland.

Vintage Asian Figurines

Hand-painted porcelain, 6" tall x 2-1/2". Great attention to detail...traditional design, expressive faces & superb coloring. A creation of Ardalt Lenwile Verithin, same as "Lenwile" from the 40's.

For further info: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72606119/vintage-chinese-figurines-pair-porcelain

North Lake Tahoe!

http://www.gotahoenorth.com

Here's a GREAT link that will get you thinking about the Sierra Nevadas and beautiful LAKE TAHOE.  We  heart the North side of the Lake, a small community called INCLINE VILLAGE.  This eastern North Shore enclave features some of Tahoe’s most striking boulder beaches.   Scenic drives through the mountains to the Lake are filled with sweet smelling pines.  Pine cones can grow 8" tall around Incline...the ground is thick with them!

Vintage St. Jude Statue

St Jude is well known as the patron of things despaired, lost causes, hopeless cases.  Close to mint condition for a mid 1900s piece, this chalk ware statue measures about 12.25" tall. The base is marked St Jude and hand painted.  Colors are strong and shows St Jude in his later years. This is a wonderful classic to add to your altar or collection. 

See etsy.com's moXieantiques for sale information: http://www.etsy.com/listing/78824130/vintage-nuns-convent-saint-jude-chalk

           

           

Wee Vintage Madonna Figurine

Here's a small vintage porcelain bust of the Madonna.   High gloss porcelain, stands 4-1/2" high x 1-3/4"  It's nice to have a religious icon that's small enough to be personal, one you can carry even when traveling.  See http://www.etsy.com/listing/69765747/vintage-small-madonna-head-figurine for specifics!

Vintage Puppy Dog Figurines!

Vintage black & white puppy dog figurines! Cute as can be, the porcelain pair can easily be displayed interacting with each other. Great detail in their expressions and fur coats. The standing pup is 3-3/4" tall, the other 3-1/4" long.  Well cared for over the years & not played with, both were 'shelf sitters' ~ part of a personal collection.

See http://www.etsy.com/listing/78231401/vintage-puppy-dog-figurines-porcelain for further information!

Welcome to Vancouver!

Vancouver, BC, Canada is truly one of the world's most beautiful cities and one of the healthiest places to visit or live. It is a sophisticated, vibrant, fun loving, outdoor living city.

 

 Don't miss the harbour - you can watch float planes take off and land in the Burrard Inlet, cruise ships arriving and departing in summer and boats and ships sailing, rowing or motoring back and forth year round. Vancouver's Convention Centre is so green it has six acres of grass growing on the roof. From its windows, you can see Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains in one direction and downtown Vancouver in the other.  And, you are 120 km from Whistler, a spectacular winter ski resorts and summer playground.

 
One tenth of Vancouver's nearly 600,000 inhabitants live downtown, most in innovative, high rise apartment buildings that feature glass and more glass showcasing the city's light and views.  Moreover, Vancouver has one of the most diverse populations in North America and with that diversity comes all the benefits: great new ideas, an embracing, cooperative spirit, ethnic food, shops, customs and celebrations.  

"Spice It Up" Centerpiece

This 8 x 12" woven basket is chock full of fine-quality faux veggies artistically arranged (and secured) to look 'fresh from the farm.' Its got everything you'd need for a (pretend) bowl of homemade salsa outside of the cilantro! See etsy's Expressions123 for specifics: http://www.etsy.com/listing/33271645/centerpiece-spice-it-up-veggie-table

BRAIN GYM "visualize with me"

 Brain Gym's® concept is...'moving with intention' leads to optimal learning.  It brings about dramatic improvements in areas of concentration, focus & memory plus the all-important attitude & self-responsibility. We had family  experience with the program, it's an excellent tool. 

For a personal contact, Aimee Edwards, Licensed Brain Gym Instructor from River Forest, IL (suburban Chicago) will be happy to explain the technique & work with you.  She's very approachable...the Mom of young adult sons, Aimee is in the Education field as an ESL Teacher with a Montessori background.

http://www.visualizewithme.com
visualizewithme@ymail.com

Vintage Cat Figurine

Cute vintage white ceramic cat with a super expressive face in pristine condition.  Ready for gift giving if you don't keep it yourself! Substantial size, 7" tall. 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72947750/vintage-cat-figurine-ceramic-white

OKTOBERFEST, facts about...

1) It's an annual 16-18 day Fest in Munich, Bavaria, Germany from late Sept. to the 1st weekend in October. 2) Only beer brewed within the city limits with a minimum of 13.5% Master Spice (the crucial measured variable when brewing beer) is allowed to be designated Oktoberfest Beer. 3) The traditional drinking vessel is a 1-Liter glass or clay stein. 4) The fest is in Sept. simply because the weather is better for an outdoors party...nights are warmer. 5) Others believe it was originally held to drink up the old stocks of beer to make room for the new brew that would be made after harvest.  6) The first Oktoberfest was celebrated in 1810 to honor of the marriage of a Crown Prince & his Princess Bride.  This 5-day gala ended with a horse race and 7) Others say it's simply a fun German festival celebrating their culture and society. 

Friendly Reminder Towels!

* AS SEEN IN AUGUST 2011 SHAPE MAGAZINE *

Beautifully embroidered spring green hand towels to hang in the bathroom to remind yourself how great you are! Check this etsy.com shop for more colors and the rest of the Friendly Reminder Towel sets! http://www.etsy.com/listing/78959957/friendly-reminder-towels-you-look-pretty