Author: Charles

Most people don’t tend to think of princesses as practical people! But then most princesses aren’t forced to do what King Ludwig and Lord Garp command! Bedelia, the most practical princess ever written about, always finds a way around the absurd demands of her father and suitor. . . Eventually she found a very practical “true love” with Prince Berian. This Guy Williams book was a favorite of our two daughters and I know parents will enjoy the refreshing story of the Queen making great choices because of her unique sense! An old worn copy of our children’s favorite princess […]

Small brown and blue glass vials, 2 inches tall. “One of the first potteries in America was at Bean Hill in Norwich, Connecticut. They made yellow-brown earthenware that was salt-glazed. The salt-glaze technique was discovered around 1680 by a servant. There was an earthen pot over a fire with brine in That for curing salt pork. While the servant was away, the brine boiled, and the pot became red hot, and it was found that the sides were glazed. The local potter used this discovery and salt glaze became an established fact.” Westerwald pottery, from Germany, was characterized by stamped […]

Howling windby Winifred V. Jordan I like to hear the old wind gust blow,When I’m safe in bed, you know!Everything inside and outside is spinning,As if the most powerful and very brave! I like when the old howl singsseas, islands, ships and things,and tales of foreign lands,And pirate treasures in the depths of the sand! But I like it more when the wind howls climbsflying in the sky, where he is, sometimes,It fills big clouds, full of snow,and beat them round to and fro; Then it snowsOn every hill and street in the city.And when I wake up, you shall […]

The bunny pattern below was designed by Hazel H. Sample over a hundred years ago! Recreated here for young students to sew their dolls, to include in their Easter baskets or just to have a fun sewing lesson for beginners. Support list: scrap flannel or cheesecloth Multiple colors of embroidery floss Small buttons and lace trim Step by step instructions: Print and cut out the patterns, leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Trace around the paper copy on the fabric scraps of your choice using a pencil or washable fabric marker. Cut out two sides for each bunny you are making. […]

Novelty specificationsBy Edith V. Wyatt One day while searching for my hat,I woke my grandmother up from a nap.That’s one thing Grandma hates, -I say-Caught napping during the day.The reason – I was told –Makes people think she’s getting older.You looked at me hard for a while,Then I slowly started bonding.But she quickly puts her jacket on the floorAnd she looked around her glasses.I stood there and started smiling.That’s when the problems started.It puts these old specs into great interest,And when they get lost she is definitely upset.“You need not stand there, sir, and cough,Because I just took off those […]

This 18-inch Maggie doll has auburn wavy wig, brown eyes and tan skin. The back of the box reads…“Dearest friends: From head to toe, you can be sure that your Heidi Ott doll is 100% handmade with the finest materials. We invite you to take a closer look and enjoy every feature of your new best friend. You will see that her beautiful eyes, arched eyebrows, rosy lips, and flushed cheeks are all hand-drawn with great care. Examine her garments and look for double-stitched fabrics for long-lasting quality, as well as pretty extras like hand-knitted lace and pretty finishing on […]