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Razor Pocket Mod Scooter is The Best Scooter For your child

Who says that beauty, classic as well as enjoyment cannot get along well? Well, they do with Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter. Allow your THIRTEEN years old taste a little fun in classic style with this particular one because Razor Pocket Mod Scooter sure can provide both for her. The words “classic beauty” comes in mind if you get a very first look at Razor Pocket Mod Scooter. All those curves that made up a vintage look were patterned from Vespa, this scooter is available in retro color. You’ll be able to say that giving Razor Pocket Mod Scooter is like giving a taste of classic luxury to your youngster.

This particular Euro-designed classic beauty must be one of the most adorable modes of transport for everyone too, not only chic but also could go up to 15 miles per hour and a built-in battery that could last about 10 miles in one charge. Extra comfortable also become the main idea whenever Razor designed this scooter considering that they also comes with quite chain driven electric motor, rear suspension system, 12-inch pneumatic tires, padded seat, storage compartment underneath as well as retractable kickstand. With variable speed acceleration, hand brake system as well as the “Pocket Mod” can make this scooter goes fast, fast enough for the sake of the children’s enjoyment but not far too fast for the parents’ relief. And for mum or dad who cares about environment need not to worry, considering that electric motor emitted zero pollution and also need only little maintenance. Many magazines like Teen Vogue, Time and Newsweek give the green light for Razor Pocket Mod Scooter. Reminds me of the saying “good things come in small package”.

Either as a gift for holiday season and also special day like birthday or perhaps graduation, this scooter sure could bring about a good deal squeal of delight from your kids. And then allow them have a great time cruising in classic style around the neighborhood together with Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter.

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Where can I find stores that look mod or vintage-y?

I’m redoing my room and REALLY need lounge chairs and a desk. Thanks

Well…….. if you want to order offline (prolly high shipping) then try
googling vintage furniture stores

if u want to buy where u can go in and see it then i really have NO IDEA sorry if i wasnt a big help but i tried

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The Canal Boat A Brief History

The Canal Boat – A Brief History

 

A canal boat (also known as a narrowboat or narrow boat) is a boat of a distinctive design, made to fit the narrow canals of England and Wales.

 

Narrowboats at Calcutt Boats marina

 

In the context of British Inland Waterways, “narrow boat” refers to the original working boats built in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries for carrying goods on the narrow canals (where locks and bridge holes would have a minimum width of 7 feet (2.1 m)). The term is extended to modern “narrowboats” used for recreation and occasionally as homes, whose design is an interpretation of the

 

Canal Boat Terminology

 

Purists tend to use the term with a space (narrow boat) when referring to an original boat or a replica, and to omit the space when referring to a modern boat used for leisure or as a residence – but this is not a hard and fast rule.[citation needed] The single word ‘narrowboat’ has been adopted by authorities such as British Waterways and the magazine Waterways World to refer to all boats built in the style and tradition of the narrow canal locks.

 

Although some canal boats were built to a design based on river barges, it is incorrect to refer to a narrowboat (or narrow boat) as a barge. In the context of the British inland waterways, a barge is usually a much wider, cargo-carrying boat or a modern boat modelled on one, certainly more than 7 feet (2.1 m) wide.

 

It is also incorrect (or at least incongruous) to refer to a narrowboat as a longboat, although this name was sometimes used in the Midlands in working-boat days.

 

Usage has not quite settled down as regards (a) boats based on narrowboat design, but too wide for narrow canals; or (b) boats the same width as narrowboats but based on other types of boat.

 

Canal Boat Size

 

The key distinguishing feature of a narrowboat is its width: it must be no more than 7 feet (2.13 m) wide to navigate the British narrow canals. Some old boats are very close to this limit (often built 7 feet 1½ inches/2.17 metres or slightly wider), and can have trouble using locks that are not quite as wide as they should be because of subsidence. Modern boats are usually 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) wide to guarantee easy passage everywhere.

 

Because of their slenderness, some narrowboats seem very long. The maximum length is about 70 feet (21 m), the length of most locks on the narrow canals. However, modern narrowboats tend to be shorter than this, so that they can cruise anywhere on the connected network of British canals – including on the “wide” canals (built for wider, but shorter, boats). The shortest lock on the main network is Salterhebble Middle Lock on the Calder and Hebble Navigation, at about 56 feet (17 m) long. However, the C&H is a wide canal, so the lock is about 14 feet 2 inches (4.32 m) wide. This makes the largest “go-anywhere-on-the-network” narrowboat slightly longer (about 60 feet) than the straight length of the lock, because it can (with a certain amount of “shoehorning”) lie diagonally. Some locks on isolated waterways are as short as 40 feet (12.2 m).

 

Hire fleets on British canals can contain narrowboats of many lengths from about 30 feet (9.1 m) upwards, to allow parties of different sizes or different budgets to hire a boat.

Development – traditional working canal boats

 

The first working canal boats played a key part in the economic changes accompanying the British Industrial Revolution. They were wooden boats drawn by a horse walking on the canal towpath led by a crew member, often a child. Narrowboats were chiefly designed for carrying cargo, though there were some packet boats, carrying passengers, letters, and parcels.

 

Boatmen’s families originally lived ashore, but in the 1830s as canals started to feel competition from the new railways, families (especially of owner/skippers of independent single boats) started to take up home afloat. This was partly because they could no longer afford rents, partly to provide extra hands to work the boats harder, faster and further, and partly to keep families together. However, as late as 1858, a “Household Words” article states that the Grand Junction Canal company did not allow the boatmen’s families on board – and the crew of the non-stopping (“fly”) boat in the article (the skipper, two crewmen, and a ‘youth’) is said to be typical.

 

Historic working narrowboats on the Macclesfield Canal in Cheshire, England. The motor boat at the front “Forget Me Not” is pulling along an unpowered butty “Lilith”. This was the traditional working style used on working boats after motor boats became common.

 

The rear portion of the boat became the cosy “boatman’s cabin”, familiar from picture postcards and museums, famous for its space-saving ingenuity and for its interior made attractive by a warm stove, a steaming kettle, gleaming brass, fancy lace, painted housewares, and decorated plates. Although such descriptions rarely consider the actual comfort of a large family working an extremely hard and long day, and sleeping in the one tiny cabin, it is no doubt true that at the time there were many workers in harder, indoor, trades with less healthy conditions and worse accommodation where the family were separated for long hours rather than being together all day. Nonetheless it was impossible for such mobile families to send their children to school, and most boat people remained illiterate and ostracised by those living ‘on the bank’.

 

As diesel and steam replaced the tow horse in the early twentieth century, it became possible to move more cargo with the same manpower by towing a second unpowered boat, commonly referred to as a “butty”, “buttyboat” or “butty boat”. There was now no horse to look after, but someone had to steer the butty, unless on a wide canal such as the Grand Union Canal where the two boats could be roped side-to-side or ‘breasted up’, and handled as one while working locks.

 

Cargo-carrying by narrow boat was almost extinguished as a way of life between 1945 and the last regular long distance traffic finishing in 1970. However some traffics continued into the 1980s and beyond including over 2 million tonnes of aggregate carried on the Grand Union (River Soar) from 1976 to 1996, latterly using wide beam barges however, and aggregate currently carried by narrow boats (and wide barges) between Denham and West Drayton on the Grand Union Canal. A few people are doing their best to keep the tradition alive, mostly by “one-off” deliveries rather than regular runs, or by selling goods such as coal to other boaters.

 

There are many enthusiasts dedicated to restoring the remaining old boats, often members of the Historic Narrow Boat owners Club and there are also many replicas ornately painted with the same traditional designs, usually of roses and castles. If the boat is not horse-drawn, it may have a refurbished, slow-revving, vintage diesel engine, and there are even some steam-driven narrow boats such as the ex-Fellows Morton and Clayton steamer President.

 

Painted decoration on canal boats

 

Decoration on a traditional English canal boat: roses on the water can (top) and castles on the open doors to the cabin

 

By the latter part of the 19th century it was common practice to paint roses and castles on both narrow boats themselves and their fixtures and fittings. Common sites include the doors to the cabin, the water can or barrel and the side of the boat along with ornate lettering giving the boat’s name and owner.

 

The origin of the roses and castles found on canal boats is unclear. The first written reference to them appears to be in an 1858 edition of the magazine Household Words in one of a series of articles titled “On the Canal” but while this shows that the art form must have existed by this date it doesn’t provide us with an origin. For some time, a popular suggestion was that it had some form of Gypsy origin, however there does not appear to be a significant link between the Gypsy and boating communities. Other suggestions include transfer of styles from the clock-making industry (in particular the decoration on the face), the japanning industry or the pottery industry. There is certainly a similarity in style and a geographical overlap, but no solid proof of a link. There are similar styles of folk art in Scandinavia, Germany, Turkey and Bangladesh.

 

In the eighteenth century, the similar Dutch “Hinderloopen” paintwork would only have been a sailing barge journey away from the Thames. There is also an article in the Midland Daily Telegraph of 22 July 1914 that credits the practice painting of water cans, at least, to a Mr Arthur Atkins. The date of the events make the claim possible, but would require the Household Words article to be reporting on the very start of a phenomenon, rather than – as its tone suggests – something that had existed for some time. Until further evidence comes to light, it is impossible to support or deny the claim that Arthur Atkins was responsible for the start of the practice and thus the origin of the paintings remains uncertain.

 

While the practice declined as commercial use of the canals dwindled, it has seen something of a revival in recent times with the emergence of leisure boating. Narrowboat decoration with roses and castle themes are a reasonably common sight on today’s canals, although these may utilise cheaper computer-printed vinyl transfers in place of the traditional craft of hand-painted designs.

 

Modern canal boats

 

The number of licensed boats on canals and rivers managed by British Waterways (BW), a government organisation, was estimated at about 27,000 in 2006. There are perhaps another 5,000 unlicensed boats kept in private moorings or on other waterways. Most of the boats on BW waterways are steel cruisers popularly referred to as narrowboats.

 

Modern narrowboats are used for annual holidays, weekend breaks or as permanent residences. Usually, they have steel hulls and a steel superstructure, but when they were first being developed for leisure use in the 1970s glass re-inforced plastic (fibre-glass) or timber was often used for the superstructures. They are usually powered by modern diesel engines, and are fitted inside to a high standard. There will be at least 6 feet (1.8 m) internal headroom, and similar domestic facilities as a small landward home: central heating, flush toilets, shower or even bath, four-ring hobs, oven, grill, microwave oven, and refrigerator; quite a few also have satellite television and mobile broadband via the use of 3G broadband technology. Externally, their resemblance to traditional boats can vary from a faithful imitation (false “rivets”, and copies of traditional paintwork) through “interpretation” (clean lines and simplified paintwork) through to a free-style approach which does not try to pretend in any way that this is a traditional boat.

 

They are owned by individuals, shared by a group of friends (or by a more formally organised syndicate), rented out by holiday firms, or used as cruising hotels. A few boats are lived on permanently: either based in one place (though long-term moorings for residential narrowboats are currently very difficult to find) or continuously moving around the network (perhaps with a fixed location for the coldest months, when many stretches of canal are closed by repair works or “stoppages”).

 

Modern canal boat types

 

On most narrowboats steering is by a tiller, as it was on all working narrow boats, and the steerer stands at the stern of the boat, aft of where a person emerges from the hatchway and rear doors at the top of the steps up from the cabin. The steering area comes in three basic types, each meeting different needs in terms of maximising internal space; having a more traditional appearance; having a big enough rear deck for everyone to enjoy summer weather or long evenings; or protection for the steerer in bad weather. Each type has its strong advocates. However, the boundaries are not fixed, and some boats blur the categories as designers try out slightly different arrangements and combinations.

Canal boats with traditional stern

 

Many modern canal boats retain the traditional layout of a small open, unguarded “counter” or deck behind the rear doors from which the crew can step onto land. It is possible to steer from the counter, but this is not very safe, with the propeller churning below only one misstep away. The length of the “tiller extension” allows the steerer to stand more safely on the top step, forward of the rear doors (on a working boat, this step would have been over the top of the coal box). On cold days, the steerer can even close the rear doors behind them, and be in relative comfort, their lower body in the warmth of the cabin, and only their upper body emerging from the hatchway and exposed to the elements. In good weather, many trad-stern steerers sit up on the hatchway edge, a high vantage point giving good all-round visibility. On trad boats, the bow “well-deck” forms the main outside viewing area, because the traditional stern is not large enough for anyone other than the steerer to stand on safely.

 

Canal boats with cruiser stern

 

Cruiser stern narrowboats are designed to allow more people to be on deck during the reasonably good weather of the British summer holiday season. The hatch and rear doors are farther forward than on a traditional boat, creating a large open deck between counter and rear doors, protected by a rail (perhaps with seats) around the back and sides. At the rear, a “cruiser” narrowboat looks very different from traditional boats. The large rear deck provides a good social space or al fresco dining area, but in the winter (or the occasionally less than perfect weather of the British Summer) the steerer is quite unprotected from wind and rain. The lack of an enclosed engine room means that engine heat does not contribute to keeping the boat warm and there is wasted space above the deck area. The name for this style arises because the large open rear deck resembles that of the large rear cockpits common on glass-fibre (GRP) river cruisers. The “cruiser” stern also allows the engine to be located under the deck and not in the cabin as it is in a traditional-stern boat. Although this then makes access to the engine for maintenance more difficult,[citation needed] it does have the advantage that the engine is not located in the cabin and the ensuing noise and smell are not as much of an issue.

 

Canal boats with semi-traditional stern

 

A semi-traditional stern is a compromise to gain some of the “social” benefits of a cruiser stern, while retaining a more traditional design and providing some protection for the steerer in bad weather or in cooler seasons. As with the cruiser stern, the deck is extended back from the hatch and rear doors, but in this case most of the deck is protected at the sides by walls which extend back from the cabin sides – giving a more sheltered area for the steerer and companions, usually with lockers to sit on. The engine is located under the deck, much like a cruiser, again allowing a separation between the cabin and the engine bay, with the steps down to the cabin being located past the false sides of the “semi-trad” social area.

 

Canal boats with a butty stern

 

A butty boat is an un-powered boat traditionally with a larger rudder with (usually) a wooden tiller (known as an elum, a corruption of helm as the steering does not benefit from the force of water generated by the propeller. The tiller is usually removed and reversed in the rudder-post socket to get it out of the way when moored. A few butty boats have been converted into powered narrowboats like NB Sirius. The term butty is thought to have originated from the French, bateau, meaning boat.

 

Centre cockpit canal boats

 

A small number of steel narrowboats dispense with the need for a rear steering deck entirely, by imitating some river cruisers in providing wheel steering from a central cockpit.

 

Source: Wikipedia

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1. The fictional Marshal of Dodge City?
2. The widower with three sons who lives on a ranch?
3. The widower with three sons who lives in suburbia?
4. He is the only one who can see the Kirbys and their dog?
5. He’s the skipper of a PT boat?
6. A little blond haired kid has an elephant as his friend?

1. Fiction?! It’s not fiction – just ask Sunshine!
GUNSMOKE – James Arness as Marshall Matt Dillon
2. Bonanza – Lorne Greene
3. My Three Sons – Fred Murray
4. The Ghost and Mrs Muir
5. JFK? No, I got it… McHale’s Navy
6. Johnny Quest
Sorry about my memory for names – I’m just hoping I got the shows right!

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My Vintage Spring/Summer 2011 Vintage Trend Report

As London Fashion Week draws to a close and New York seems a distant memory, we give you all the best tips for dressing on trend the vintage way…

70′s Chic

This season, the catwalks have been brimming with seventies inspired designs – and we love it! But this revival is less disco diva and more sexy boho secretary. Think sheer and silky pussybow blouses teamed with high waisted flared trousers or shorts. Big floppy hats and hippy dresses will certainly be a summer staple and the maxi dress is here to stay. Another recent trend revival is the jumpsuit that will be bigger than ever this year. And lest we forget the wedge heel – this summer’s footwear must!

Bold Colour

Black is all well and good but we are so glad to see the return of bright and bold colours to the runways! Particularly blocks of orange, yellow, blue and pink! There are some great vintage find in bright colours. For oranges and yellows the best era has to be the swinging sixties and for pinks and electric blue look no further than eighties cocktail dresses and separates. Take colour and experiment – the brave will conquer this summer!

Elegant Nudes

For a more subtle take on the 2011 trends, sheer and semi sheer nudes are a must. If you are pale skinned then stick to the creamy white nudes, tanned and olive skinned girls should veer towards peachy nudes and mixed race and dark skin-tones should go for nudes with a golden hue. Think floaty chiffon, fluid silk and thin draping satin for real glamour and style.

Club Tropicana

Moving on from the general floral trend of last spring/summer, this seasons floral print has got be be bold, brash and tropical! Bright shades, large palms and hoola flavours are a must! Look for fitted fifties dresses, vintage pencil skirts and vintage silk scarves to work the tropical trend.

Into the Blue

Maybe the forthcoming Royal Wedding has got us in the mood but the only colour that really matters this spring/summer is jewel-bright blue. Deep regal toned dresses, fitted jackets, chunky heels and floaty blouses – all in this stunning shade. Have a good look through all eras as there are gems to be found!

And staying firmly with us from last season….

Lace

Think vintage and you very often think lace – so there has never been a better time to embrace old school style. Lace has been seen everywhere this season, skirts, leggings, tops, dresses, gloves and even body suits. When shopping vintage go for feminine fifties pastels or dramatic eighties Madonna-esque black. And don’t be afraid to mix and match a few lace pieces in one ensemble.

Animal Instinct

It falls in and out of fashion but there is always that huge delight when we can dig out the animal prints once again! Designers have gone crazy for the big cats this season, sticking mainly to black, gold and tan. Go full out with a leopardskin print dress or dip your toes in the water with a cute bag or scarf. Mix with lace or sequins full full on party glam!

To The Max

Just when you thought maxi dresses were a summer-only staple, the floor length phenomenon has been quite literally sweeping the floors of the very best catwalks. Both skirts and dresses are in, think more glitz and glam than cotton cool. Shop for vintage seventies evening maxi dresses and fifties floor length gowns. Lurex, glitter and sequins are even better!

So it seems you really can buy vintage and stay on trend, as more and more designers take inspiration from the past. And on www.myvintage.co.uk you can even search by trend – making your gorgeous wardrobe updates even easier to find.

 

 

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I’m not sure what you’re referring to.

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Rubber o-ring gasket seal for Oster & Osterizer, 3 PACK. $0.01 Flat rubber o-ring seal. A common replacement part, this seal sits between the top of the blade and the botom of the jar. Only one seal is needed per blender. Fits ALL Oster blenders, Osterizers and Oster Kitchen Centers. Also fits some Sunbeam models which use a metal drive pin. Package of 3 seals….

Love of vintage jewelry is deep rooted

Human taste does not remain the same, it keeps changing. It is impossible to predict how long a fashion would ride the tide. Very quickly people get tired with what they have and go searching for something new. However, jewelry which was made about eighty years ago has managed to remain dominant in the market to this day. Articles which have a very long life in the market are known as vintage articles. There are many dealers who deal with the vintage jewelry. The designs and the jewels which were made in the years 1920 to 1950 have gained the honor of being known as vintage jewelry.

 

Of all the pieces vintage rings are the most popular and are soought after till date. The designs are very bold and are made with several precious stones including diamonds, topaz and sapphires which are slightly expensive. There are others which are not so very expensive are have pearls and corals. There is one to suit every budget. They come in a combination of old designs and delicate filigree work. All the rings are made with total dedication regardless of the cost of the metal. A vintage ring can be made of gold, silver, white gold and platinum. People feel proud to include these rings into their family heirlooms.

 

It is not an exaggeration when we say that women and jewelry are inseparable. It would prove to be a perfect gift for any women. It is not possible to measure the joy and the pride of bride who receives a vintage wedding ring. An excellent collection of handcrafted wedding bands can be found. The spellbinding beauty of vintage gold rings and these bands is just like a reminder of the interesting relationship which the newlyweds would experience. Both the experiences are exotic in nature.  The wedding band is as dear as the relationship solemnized with it. The fine and delicate workmanship on the ring is a true representation of the kind of relationship which they would share. It is strong like a rope yet very delicate.

 

Beautiful silver vintage rings with exquisite cut work form a section of the collection which one should not miss. Beautiful rings have lace like work crafted on them. A ring made of a combination of gold and silver rings is entwined with the help of rope like structure with delicate work crafted on them to make them standout. Rings which are made only of silver are equally beautiful. The workmanship is not compromised because of the value of the metal.

 

Thousands of designers have spring in the field of jewelry designing. None could replace the love for the jewelry of the period nor could execute an iota of difference in the love for the product. They are timeless and here to stay for a pretty long time. The scoring factor for them is their beauty.

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It is important to check the authenticity of the product as the value attached to it may tempt sellers to include a few fake ones. There are many websites selling authentic vintage rings jewelry.

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Rubber o-ring gasket seal for Oster & Osterizer, 3 PACK. $0.01 Flat rubber o-ring seal. A common replacement part, this seal sits between the top of the blade and the botom of the jar. Only one seal is needed per blender. Fits ALL Oster blenders, Osterizers and Oster Kitchen Centers. Also fits some Sunbeam models which use a metal drive pin. Package of 3 seals….

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Express Affection and Love the Vintage Way

Perhaps when it comes to showing how much we appreciate a person, there is no better way that depicts it than with a gift, jewelry in this case. It is from sheer appreciation and intense respect and love that drives one to get the best gift for the best person in one’s life. If you have no idea about the right way to show how much a person means to you, there is no worry, since Vintage Yard has it all laid out for you.

There are assorted vintage rings and vintage earrings for all occasions and tailored to meet the taste of everyone, wherever he or she might be across the world. Many ways of telling your wife you appreciate her for being with you for all that time during your anniversary exists, but with a vintage anniversary ring, you will be saying something stronger. Even if it’s a wedding you have all lined up, there is no better way of letting her enjoy the greatest moment of her life than with a vintage wedding ring.

In the world of fashion, nothing lasts, as times have witnessed. So many designs come and go, but there is a slight difference this time round. There is some jewelry that withstands the test of time, depicting an eternal flame for people in love with one another. Vintage anniversary rings are one of these items. They depict the need to love and uniqueness in their creation. You partner will surely be distinguished and appreciated by wearing it. On the other hand, vintage, vintage rings and vintage earrings are a resource in themselves, with so much to choose from, and at an amount you can afford.

Contrary to what many believe, vintage brooches, vintage rings and vintage pendants are unmistakably appealing more than what you are used to from your local jeweler. If you think vintage jewelry is expensive, think again. It is cheaper more than the novel designs hitting the market, as much as it promises a lot in terms of quality, beauty and design range. The only hard thing is to choose the right design that will make your lover look as beautiful as ever.

With vintage, vintage rings and vintage earrings, you might want to have the personality of your lover in mind as you purchase them the right jewelry. This is also true in the case of vintage pendants and brooches. Remember that women are style conscious than men, while every woman has in mind the kind of ring or earring she loves. The idea is to choose from Vintage that gift that will satisfy their tastes and preferences. In addition, the stone that adorns the ring, brooch or pendant is also important; as you make sure the gift you present does meet her preference. There is no way you can go wrong with vintage rings, earrings, pendants and brooches. They are items worth checking for a gift for any function.

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Searching for the best Vintage gifts for all occasions? Vintage Engagement Rings, vintage earrings and other Vintage products are wonderful gifts to checkout. Explore http://www.vintageyard.com and judge for yourself today.

Pyrex 6004023 6-Piece Glass Rectangular Storage Set with Blue Lids $14.44 6 Piece, Pyrex Bake ‘N Store, Glass Food Storage Set, Includes: 3 Cup, 6 Cup & 11 Cup Rectangular Dishes With Dark Blue Plastic Covers….

Corelle Livingware Winter Frost 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 $32.14 Since Corelle is famous for producing dinnerware and bakeware that cannot be broken or chipped, it’s hard to resist holding a plate without wanting to drop it on the tile floor to see what happens. While Corelle doesn’t recommend home tests, this casual 16-piece dinnerware set is still fairly indestructible and is a real asset for busy families. Livingware is easy to maintain as it’s dishwasher-, …

Nostalgia Electrics KPM-508 Vintage Collection Kettle Popcorn Maker $99.95 Carnival-style kettle popcorn cart makes batches of popcorn with hot oil, just like in the movie theater! Convenient mid-sized popper features a 2-oz. kettle. Separate switches for motor and interior light. Includes oil measuring spoon and popcorn measuring cup. 12 1/2in.L x 10 1/2in.W x 19in.H….

The Live Anthology: Ultimate Collector’s Edition Boxed Set (5 CDs + 1 Blu-ray + 2 DVDs + 1 LP) $37.99 The ultimate collector’s boxed set includes: - 62 tracks on 5 CDs including 14 exclusive tracks on the 5th disc only available in the deluxe box set. - DVD of 400 Days, a previously unreleased documentary film by director Martyn Atkins, made during the 1995 Wildflowers Tour - DVD of previously unreleased New Years Eve 1978 Santa Monica, CA concert. - Vinyl of re-mastered 1976 Official Live ‘Leg b…

Time-Life Music: Treasury of Christmas – Holiday Memories $9.99 Even though it includes some of the same songs, this isn’t the Time-Life Christmas collection advertised annually on TV. It’s actually a budget version of that anthology, and not a bad deal at all. Some may argue it’s missing the two Elvis Presley tracks found on the three-CD TV version. Others will contend that any self-respecting Christmas music aficionado probably already owns (or should own) E…

The Broadway Musicals of 1960 $17.95 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Aladdin [VHS] $3.62 Product Details Actors: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Jonathan Freeman, Frank Welker Directors: John Musker, Ron Clements Writers: Brian Pimental, Burny Mattinson, Chris Sanders, Daan Jippes, Darrell Rooney Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC, HiFi Sound Rated: G (General Audience) Number of tapes: 1 Studio: Walt Disney Home Video VHS Release Date: September 29, 1…

Cork Stopper Lamp Kit Turns a Keepsake Wine Bottle Into An Instant Lamp! (Lot of 2) $11.98 That vintage wine bottle will never look better! Here is your chance to convert your collectible into a lamp that will be the center of conversation. This cork stopper lamp conversion kit works with any standard wine bottle and is assembled and ready to use. The brass plated socket has a push-thru, on-off switch and the 6 ft. brown cord has a polarized molded end plug. The 1″ cork measures 7/8″ di…

Old Amber Glass Ball Cabinet Knobs (6pc) Drawer Pulls Knob & Handles ~ Lot of 6 ~ K73 Vintage Style Old Amber Pumpkin Shaped Glass Knobs with Antique Brass Hardware. Glass Knobs, Handles & Pulls for Dresser, Drawers, Cabinets & Vanity $25.20 Use the pumpkin shaped glass cabinet knobs, drawer pulls and handles on cupboards, kitchen drawers & bathroom cabinets, shutters, vanities & dressers. Both beautiful and durable, the vintage chic glass knobs are made from recycled glass, individually hand-molded in a cast iron mold and flame-polished by professional glassworkers. Mounting post is 1 1/2 in. long. These knobs are hand molded and han…

Blush Rose Glass Cabinet Knobs, 6pc Cupboard Drawer Pulls & Handles ~ Lot of 6 ~ T6 Vintage Diamond Shape Blush Rose Jewel Glass Knobs for Cabinets, Dresser, Kitchen Cabinets and Cupboards $18.90 You can use the flame polished blush rose jewel glass knobs and pulls for cabinets, dresser, kitchen cabinets or cupboards. These drawer glass handles and knobs are new but have that vintage shabby romantic chic look we all love. They are the perfect size for any dresser, cabinet, drawer, or to dress up your craft projects. We normally have a large quantity on hand to satisfy your requirements. Th…

How do you know if an article of clothing is vintage?

I come across a lot of older style clothing but Im not from that era so how do i know if it is vintage or not? Im considering selling jackets , suits etc.on ebay and want to make sure that what Im selling is actually vintage.

The short answer: research. You can do some research online by looking at websites and ebay listings, but nothing beats hands-on investigation. I would recommend visiting vintage clothing stores in your area. If you’re not in a major metro area, antique malls usually have a dealer or two that handles vintage clothing and/or accessories.

The more knowledgeable dealers will label their pieces by era and sometimes fabric type. If you’re fortunate, you may meet an owner or dealer who likes to talk shop and can give you some pointers. Learning the “feel” of vintage fabrics as opposed to modern fabrics as well as garment construction techniques can help you determine if a piece is an original or a modern copy. 1940s shoulder pads are usually much more skimpy in size but are more solid in feel than contemporary ones, for example. Look at the buttons – vintage buttons can be pretty distinctive.

Look for labels – not just for designers but for defunct brand names, union labels, and fabric content. At a certain point (sorry, I can’t remember the date off the top of my head!) clothing manufacturers started listing the fabric contents (100% cotton, 100% polyester, etc.) and providing care instructions. Those pieces would more recent in age. Size labels are deceptive since sizing has changed quite a bit, but you won’t see “half sizes” on more recent pieces.

Also, if you’re buying a lot of pieces from thrift stores, don’t rely on the workers correctly placing pieces in their “vintage” section. While my favorite local thrift store does a good job of segregating the 1970s double knit polyester into the vintage area, my best finds have been in the regular section.

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Handmade Antique French Flower Print Fabric Tea Cozy Lined and Padded Cosy $18.95 Lovingly hand made in a durable medium weight poly/cotton fabric, this padded cozy will keep your tea hot and ready. It will fit up to an eight cup teapot and is padded and lined. The flattering pattern keeps its shape well and washes up like a dream… toss it in the washer and the dryer and it will look like the day you got it! Whether you are relaxing by the fire, enjoying breakfast in bed or h…

Vintage Crochet Patterns And Vintage Baby Crochet Patterns

As the years past it’s getting harder and harder to find good quality Vintage Crochet Patterns so I took it upon myself to find anything that had to do with Vintage Crochet Patterns. In my search what I was really looking for specifically was a Vintage Baby Crochet Pattern for a friend of mine. During my research what I found was all the same boring stuff, over and over. What I wanted for the baby crochet pattern was something that was unique and different. Something that had some personality to it that made it one of a kind or at least hard to come by.

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In my search what really surprised me is all the stuff that was out there. It almost became a nightmare researching, time consuming to say the least and after spending several days and hours in my quest I came across a site that offers Vintage Crochet Patterns that provided me with the patterns I was looking for. As a bonus not only did they have that special Baby Crochet Pattern I was looking for but they have over 250 Vintage Crochet Patterns, 67 Crochet and Knit Patterns, 77 Crochet Illustrations and over 200 pages of great Free Information and Tips we all can use.

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You won’t find anything else like this great collection anywhere. I know because I’ve spent days searching. I thought that I have seen everything out there about crochet patterns, this vintage crochet information I found will keep you busy for years to come and you will be able to make the special project that everyone will be envy of. The details in the instructions makes them so easy to follow.

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If you love to make Vintage Crochet Patterns I have some good news for you. Now you can make Incredible crochet creations that none of your friends has seen.

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I hope this site will save you all the time and frustration I found when I was searching for Vintage Crochet Patterns. Enjoy!

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Handmade Antique French Flower Print Fabric Tea Cozy Lined and Padded Cosy $18.95 Lovingly hand made in a durable medium weight poly/cotton fabric, this padded cozy will keep your tea hot and ready. It will fit up to an eight cup teapot and is padded and lined. The flattering pattern keeps its shape well and washes up like a dream… toss it in the washer and the dryer and it will look like the day you got it! Whether you are relaxing by the fire, enjoying breakfast in bed or h…

Can I cut and re-sew a knit sweater?

I bought a vintage knit sweater and I want to cut it to be off the shoulder. Can I do this and re-sew it and it not unravel?

I have.

You will need to stitch close to where you intend to cut before cutting.

Also, add hem tape (on the seam line) to stabilize the cut edge before cutting, then turn and stitch again to hold the seam in place.

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Vintage Jewelry to Adorn, Accessorize and Enhance

Jewelry to adorn, accessorize and enhance the beauty has been an invariable all the way through many years. Elegant, whether delicate, razzle-dazzle, huge, bold, subtle or exotic, tempt of these pieces has been alluring. Especially women are crazy to fill their drawers with outstanding pieces of modern as well as traditional pieces of jewelry. Even if the shelves are overflowing, drawers have no space and armoires are fully stuffed, still they can find some space for one new piece. Enough can never be enough. Excellent pieces of jewels can enhance the beauty of both males and females, if wisely chosen.

 

The popularity and attractiveness of Vintage Jewelry can never wane as people are becoming conscious about every piece of jewelry and have realized that each one has a unique history attached with it. Vintage jewelry like earrings, vintage engagement rings, vintage rings, vintage bracelets, vintage brooches, vintage charms, etc have precious value than the new pieces of jewelry. People have always been mesmerized about the past and every fact related with the jewelry. Those who are planning to buy or add some pieces from vintage collection should shop from most reliable sources. One needs to buy with great care to avoid any kind of disappointment.

 

It is really fun in showing off one’s newly-acquired pieces of vintage jewelry to friends during a small gathering. This is really a wise decision to buy some classic pieces, being a good lifetime investment. The prices of vintage jewelry collection keep on increasing with the passage of time and having some of them is a good idea from future safety point of view. Antique jewelry is a great symbol of love and peace as it shows the cultural aspects varying from one country to another. It is not necessary that one need to spend too much to obtain classic jewelry, as even the jewelry belonging to one’s grandparents bears the same significance. Thus having a family heirloom is something being very lucky.

 

There are many people who are ready to sell classic jewelry collection as a price. The best source of obtaining such deals is the internet offering numerous websites specialized in wedding rings only. One should make sure of the good reputation of the source before buying because it costs relatively more than modern jewelry. One can browse some yard sales to find impressive and interesting pieces of vintage jewelry collection. The weight of this jewelry can let people understand the real price. Prong settings, smooth plating and the stones are few things one should look into, before buying them in order to judge their originality. One must make sure that they are of high quality. The stones should preferably be gleaming and dazzling to look at. This will be best to pick the wedding rings which are made of brass, gold, silver, copper or stainless steel or choose diamonds, opals and pearls.

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The fine craftsmanship and dazzling color combination of Vintage Wedding Rings are just perfect for the most special occasion in this world, which is wedding. The quality settings and use of brilliant stones set these jewels apart from other ones.

Bormioli Rocco Verdi Cappuccino Cup with Stainless Steel Handle, Set of 4, Gift Boxed $15.98 Perfect for every occasion from entertaining to cuddling up on the couch, this set of four Bormioli Rocco mugs with stainless steel handles are beautiful and functional. Fabricated from tempered glass, these cups are ideal for cappuccinos. The stainless steel handles are removable for easy cleaning and allow your fingers to stay a safe distance from your hot beverage. This set of functional and go…

Chemex Six Cup Glass Coffee Maker with Glass Handle – 6 Cup Coffee Maker $36.95 Known as a pristine coffeemaker, Chemex employs all of the chemically correct methods for brewing. Its hourglass shaped flask is made entirely of glass, a chemically inert material that does not absorb odors or chemical residues. The Chemex has no moving parts and will work forever, unless it is dropped or in some other way demolished. Chemex filters are made of the highest quality filter paper. P…

Calphalon HE400WM No Peek Belgian Waffle Maker $92.95 Why deny that craving for waffles when the Calphalon No-Peek Waffle Maker makes it so easy to bake up a batch of Belgians? Pour in your batter, close the cover of the waffle maker and set the shade selector for light, medium or dark. Our exclusive lighted No Peek progress indicator lets you know exactly how brown your waffle is getting. Heavy gauge cast aluminum plates distribute heat evenly while…

C’Est L’Amour: Romantic French Classics $4.52 Bring home all the romance of Paris with this collection of 20 magnifique instrumentals, including “I Love Paris,” “At a Little Street Cafe,” “Under Paris Skies” and “Boulevard D’Amour.”No Track Information AvailableMedia Type: CDArtist: C’EST L’AMOUR!Title: ROMANTIC FRENCH CLASSICSStreet Release Date: 07/02/1996…

Pound of Dirt $6.41 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Vol. 1-Beginners Guide to Bollywood $7.75 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Westinghouse 7861400 Industrial 56-Inch Three-Blade Ceiling Fan with Ball Hanger Installation System, Brushed Nickel $60.71 This powerful and durable Westinghouse Lighting Industrial indoor ceiling fan is designed for commercial and industrial spaces. It comes complete with a ball hanger installation system and a five-speed wall control that allows you to adjust settings over a wide range.Industrial Ceiling FanAt a Glance:Provides powerful air circulation for commercial and industrial spacesFive-speed wall control unit…

Butch and Harold Sticker Picture Frames, Set of 8 $17.57 stickr (frame) offers the newest way to display photos. Just stick your photo to the back of the sticker picture frame and apply to any surface. Won’t damage walls or photos. Stickr (frame) comes in a pack with 8 frames: (x1) 8×10, (x2) 5×7, (x4) 4×6, (x1) 4×4. Also included are 1 stickr ruler, 1 customizable room diagram and BUTCH & harold mascot stickers….

American Standard 2461.002.020 Cambridge 5-Feet Bath Tub with Right-Hand Drain, White $508.20 The American Standard Cambridge americast 5-foot bathtub is perfect for long and enjoyable baths. Made of americast material, the tub is 50% lighter and more durable than a traditional cast iron tub. It is also easier to install with its integral apron. The integral apron means the bathroom facing side of the tub is already finished. Your plumber will enjoy having one less thing to do and your wal…

American Legends $5.94 American history and pioneer mythology blur in this collection of animated Disney shorts hosted by James Earl Jones. From Disney’s Golden Age come the marvelous Johnny Appleseed (1948), a fanciful, folksy, story-song tale of the real-life planter who seeded the Midwest, and The Brave Engineer (1950), a screwball version of “The Ballad of Casey Jones.” Paul Bunyan (1958) is pure tall tale turn…

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Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Classic Cafe Black $29.97 Whetstone Cutlery┢ Black Mamba Carbon Steel Katana – Bring the deadly fast strike of the serpent to your armory with the Black Mamba by Whetstone┢ Cutlery. The 25.75 inch black coated carbon steel blade is accented by a black polished sheath adorned with brass hardware. The Black Mamba will make a stunning addition to any collection, but handle with care!Product Features:Black Coated Carbo…

Vintage Neckties – Every Era Offers Neckwear You’ll Love to Wear

After all, the only difference between new and used clothing is that the latter is either pre-owned (from yesteryear) or vintage (if made over 20 years ago), whatever the case may be. This is not to mention the fact that many of today’s designers borrow fashion ideas from the past, with a modern twist, which brings us to one of many reasons a person would opt for vintage ties: why buy today’s borrowed ideas when one can wear the original!

 

To Celebrate Vintage Neckties and the Eras They Represent

Every decade has offered a different style of neckwear not seen before. Skinny neck ties were worn just before World War I, muted patterns were common in the 1920′s and 1930s, while bright, colorful, hand painted and novelty themes made their first appearance in the 1940′s. This included pin up girls plastered both on the front as well as printed onto the back lining just behind the tip. Things slimmed down again in the 1950′s and early 60′s until the introduction of wide Kipper neckties in the mid 60′s and into the 70′s. Narrow neckwear was again reintroduced in the 1980′s and it settled in at 3 ½ to 4 inches wide in the 1990′s. Every 20 years or so fashion changed, but it always harked back to and built upon the first time a particular style was introduced, as a way to pay homage to the originals. Such is the case, for example, with the wild graphic 40′s ties, which designer Martin Wong repeated in his “Screenplay by Martin Wong” line in the 90′s.

Today’s two toned stripes were first introduced in England in the late 1800′s with the advent of university, regimental and club neckties. Other patterns commonly worn today were the mainstay in the 20′s and 30′s. Thin rockabilly’s from the 50′s and 60′s morphed into a retro look in the 80′s and are currently slimmer versions of today’s regular widths. A photograph in a recent GQ Magazine showcased skinny neckwear with a panel ornament located midway up, a style straight from the 50′s.

Every era started a new trend which has since been copied, but as women know already, authentic clothing by the original designers is really special and today’s mass produced copy cats don’t come close to the originals. The same goes for men’s accessories, not to mention some designs can no longer be found unless one wears an original article of clothing.

 

To Go Down Memory Lane and to Wear One’s Favorite Styles Again

Men of a certain generation have their favorite types of ties, many of which they wore when in high school and during their first years at work. Sometimes they save them and other times they donate them during a spring cleaning only to eventually find them in back in fashion again years later. What goes around comes around, and with skinny neckties now popular again, many men won’t have to reminisce about their favorites but actually wear them again or purchase ones similar to those they wore during their youth.

These are some reasons why people buy vintage neckwear. They opt for the real thing over an imitation, which many times also bring back wonderful memories.

Jackie D. is the owner of Ties2Pillows, an online resource for Vintage Designer Necktie with the largest selection of Men’s Skinny Tie for sale on the web.

Ties are separated by era (1920′s through today’s), by style (wide, extra long, square end, knit, silk) and by pattern.

The site carries every novelty theme imaginable, including hard to find vintage unique novelty ties.

Get 10% off your entire order today! Just type in the code TAKE10 on the order page and get and instant 10% savings!

 

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The shopping list: Washington DC (Mr. and Mrs. Smith)

The Shopping List rummages through Smith’s latest bundle of insider city tips
to highlight lesser-known shopping destinations and bring you the low-down on
where and what to buy. First up: a short stay in Washington DC. Washington DC
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The Distinct Look of Vintage Rings

Owning a uniqe ring with a rich history is only possible with vintage rings. These rings were typically hand-made and have gone through a variety of styles over the years. These styles include a variety of precious gem stones including alexandrite, aquamarine, emeralds, and pearls.

Vintage Alexandrite Rings
Vintage Alexandrite rings have been recognized with blue blood or royalty. They have been indicative of higher socio-economic status during the eras of Kings and Queens.

The source of Vintage Alexandrite rings has been masked in ambiguity, though according to some, the Czar Alexander II of Russia discovered Alexandrite. Since then this gem has been adorned in rings, crowns, and pendants for princesses, queens and czars. In fact artifacts of Vintage Alexandrite rings have been found in the trinket of Empress Escretina, which dates back to 19th and 20th century.

Astonishing examples aside, this is often considered as one of the more expensive gems.

Vintage Aquamarine Rings
A person wearing one of these vintage Aquamarine rings will get the feeling of jumping in the beautiful waters of a Caribbean island paradise and its beaches. Aquamarine rings can be placed in platinum, white, or yellow gold base and are an ideal gift to be given to those who celebrate their birthday in March as it is their official birthstone.

The word “aquamarine” comes from Latin word meaning “sea water”. The greenish blue shading of the precious gem brings to your mind the stunning Caribbean waters, and the pale azure sky making an irresistible appeal of nature’s love. because of its delicate sea water color it is considered to bring good luck for voyages, weddings, and sailors.

Vintage Emerald Rings
Emerald is a beautiful looking greenish mineral that has been named as the birthstone for May. Vintage emerald rings started their journey in the fashion world in the course of the middle of the twentieth century and placed themselves in significant position over the course of time. The green stone looks gorgeous mounted in white or yellow gold and is generally with a mixture of emerald and/or diamond.

In some variations, sapphire is used to make a border encasing the emerald to give it a more attractive look. For engagement rings, these vintage emerald rings are would be a beautiful choice. The soft and soothing stone in old style of course is very desirable among the female wearers.

Vintage Pearl Rings
It has been known to depict purity, innocence and tranquility. Vintage Mother of Pearl rings are surely a piece of jewelry that any women couldn’t resist. If you want to convey your purest purpose or woe your woman, then this ring would do all the wonders. It exudes elegance, sophistication and an air of assurance.

Vintage Pearl rings are abundantly produced in Australia, which can be either handmade or machine made. Mother of Pearl is a blend of minerals that are concealed by oysters and other mollusks and placed inside their shells. Various cultures have adorned their jewelries and other personal valuables with these pearls.

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OldEraRings.com provides information on a complete collection of vintage rings. If your looking for Vintage Emerald Rings or Vintage Pearl Rings we have a complete collection.

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Where can I get a vintage “Sports Specialties” Vancouver Canucks” cap (black & yellow) with old logo on right.

Its adjustable with the plastic strap, it has a label the says “the twill” inside the rim along with one of the NHL logo. On the front is the teams name in yellow. The hat is yellow and black overall. I’ve had mine and been wearing it since the Bure days. Its my favorite cap, but i haven’t seen it around. I’ve bought a Penguins one from Ebay, but I want to replace and retire my raggedy canucks hat. Please help.
I check on ebay regularly, but I was just wondering if anyone knew a better place, or even a specialty store. I’ve seen a seller on ebay recently selling the old sports specialties caps for $40, but not the one I want
I like the style and layout/design. I dont like the fitted ones cause they make you sweaty.

I think you answered your own question. Old logo, old colors and old licensee…ebay is the only viable option.

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Summer in Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown, New Zealand is well known as a top winter destination due to it’s proximity to several excellent ski fields. However it also makes an excellent stop for a few days during a summer tour of New Zealand’s South Island.

Queenstown sits on the edge of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by picturesque mountains that are often capped with snow. The town has good shopping and also makes a great adventure playground, where you can go hiking, jet boating, bungy jumping, white water rafting and what ever else your adventurous appetite can handle.

On my tour of the South Island we spent three days in Queenstown, and camped in our campervan right next to the lake.

Ski resorts
Although there is no snow to ski on during the summer, the chair lifts at the ski resorts still operate and you can get some amazing views from Coronet Peak and The Remarkables, which is well worth checking out.

Arrowtown
Arrowtown is a historic old gold mining town, located about 20 minutes drive from Queenstown. Sitting on the Arrow River which was rich in gold in the 1800′s, the town’s historic buildings are well preserved and walking it’s streets has a real old feel to it. There are also plenty of interesting shops and cafes to check out.

Jet boating
A visit to Queenstown should always include a jet boat ride! Flying across the water at incredible speeds while doing 360 degree spins is great fun. There are a lot of jet boating companies at a lot of different locations in Queenstown, but I found the best (and most daring) to be the Shotover Jet on the Shotover River. The jet boat speeds through the narrow Shotover gorge doing 360 degree spins where you think that you will smash into the sides of the gorge. It’s very exhilarating and I highly recommend the experience.

Steam boating
If jet boating isn’t your thing, or you just want a slower change of pace from all of the extreme sports that you have been participating in, then a steam boat cruise on Lake Wakatipu is perfect. The TSS Earnslaw is a vintage steam boat that does daily cruises on Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country farm, where you can take a guided tour to see how a New Zealand sheep farm operates. They also offer evening dinner cruises, however I only did the day cruise to the farm which was nice and relaxing.

Skipper’s Canyon
Skipper’s Canyon Road is one of the most dangerous roads in New Zealand, and in fact hire cars are not insured if you drive on the road. Following along the Shotover River, the road is cut into the cliff side of the gorge, and at some points is 100m above the river. Taking a tour along the road is a great experience and the gorge is very beautiful. I found it incredible how the people had to cut the road by hand, all to gain access to the gold deposits in the river. Some scenes from “The Lord of the Rings” were also filmed in the canyon. Who knows how they got down there!

I could have easily spent a couple of weeks in Queenstown and would have never been bored. Anytime of the year is a great time to visit Queenstown.

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What are some names of teen barbie dolls like Skipper?

My sister wanted skipper for her birthday, but when I do a search, all I can find is vintage ones. Are there other ones like Skipper that are still made?
Sorry, I am not trying to find a vintage doll. I am trying to find a doll that is made today.

Skipper is no longer in production. You can sometimes find Teen Skipper & her friends on ebay. These dolls were produced in the 1990′s.

Depending on her age, she might like the Top Model dolls or the Fashion Fever dolls. Both are lines by Mattel. The Fashion Fever dolls tend to appeal to younger girls.

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Reborn Dolls and Kits for Collectors

Definitely a new hobby of creating reborn dolls is not for just any crafter or collector. But reborn dolls are making the scene throughout the earth. Although the craft of crafting dolls has been around for many generations, creating OoAK reborn dolls has evolved to highly tuned proportions over the past nine generations.
Artists creating dolls have studiously refined painting techniques to create more realism. They don’t stop at the beauty on the outside either, by including technical advancement elements such as a heartbeat simulator, these creations are truly life-like.
To restate, reborn dolls aren’t for everyone. To the uninitiated this is a  strange obsession, but to the collectors who appreciate these creations, the act of  making and owning these works of art provide an unique pleasure.
Although not everyone will love reborning, many can get started in the  technique with a cheap purchase of a reborn doll kit. From the most basic and tiniest premature reborn doll kits to the napping toddler, you can add the enhancements as your needs develop. As touched upon earlier this could be a heartbeat simulator or a battery powered breathing add-on. Imagine a visitor’s surprise when they see a sleeping, breathing baby in a crib that has a real heartbeat{!}
Before we dive into a discussion on creating these dolls (from kits or scratch), let’s talk a little more about the finished product. The term reborn doll refers to a factory made baby that has been customized. The process of  customization is to repaint and enhance the baby so that it resembles a human. As such, creating is called reborning.
Every doll is as personable as the artist who created it. Each has elements of beauty  and artistry just like human babies. They come in every shape, length, and color imaginable today. You can purchase kits or create Caucasian, African American, Asian and East Indian dolls from a variety of shops – online or off.
Currently selling or vintage dolls used for reborning have been stripped of their factory finishing touches before being made over into a lifelike baby. If you visit  http://www.angelsupply.com/reborn-dolls you will find hundreds of finished  reborns to get an idea of this specialty craft.
Some of these are so realistic they make passersby do a double take. In fact it was told that in Australia last year, police officers broke in through a car window parked on the road to assist an unconscious baby from a locked vehicle. The baby retrieved was a reborn doll. The same happened in America in 2009.
Before you start thinking that the police in either country weren’t too aware you’ll have to see some of these creations. From their skin tone to their micro- rooted hair (done with special tools and techniques), a perfectly proportioned and weighted body, these babies not only look and feel real they also breathe.
From a true work of art to a starter’s kit, reborning baby dolls could be a  lucrative hobby for many home crafters. In fact there are now many famous artists  in this industry who sell their creations for thousands of dollars. However, should you choose to just keep this as a hobby you’ll want to enter slowly into the hobby and investigate the many hand tools, make up paint and embelishments available on the marketplace.
Those who buy Ooak, handmade reborn dolls are not only collectors. The market reports that these dolls are owned singly by women who yearn for a child of their own, or men and women who have lost a child and need a small helper to get through the worst of days. These babies’ chests rise and fall with every breath and when held closely emit a subtle heartbeat.
What other embellishments are available to make these dolls seem more true to life?  Consider a reborn with a heating pack to maintain an internal temperature of  98.6F. Or a preemie including an incubator and an oxygen nasal tube. Popular smells are also available in sweet milk and baby powder type.

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Katrina (aka Katy Doll) Stephens is a long time crafting enthusiast who enjoys making one of a kind Reborn Dolls. She shares her experiences with doll creation and collection atwww.AngelSupply.com

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Tips to Buy and Sell Barbie Dolls Online

Tips to buy and sell Barbie Dolls online

It is not unnatural that the online sellers repent for not saving their Barbie Dolls when they come to know the big bucks behind pretty doll business.

Barbie, the doll which has been attracting the worldwide kids and elders since 1959, is available for wide range of prices from $5 to $5,000.

One has to know the nuances of doll business to buy or sell Barbies online. For example, just handful of profit you can see if you put up a classic Bubble-cut Barbie for sale at low opening bid with no reserve.

Web reference

Thanks to Internet, one can get lot of information, pictures, quotes and suggestions on doll collection through browsing hundreds of websites. However, three websites are worth watching for latest updates and vast information of Barbie dolls.

Doll Reference (http://www.dollreference.com/) is the best place to start off. This is a large, doll-collecting site, and the Barbie Menu is provided separately to find vintage Barbie & Friends of 1959 – 1976. There are more than 156 pages and nearly 2 thousand pictures in this section.

Official site for Mattel’s Barbie Dolls, Barbie Collectibles, (http://www.barbiecollectibles.com) cannot be ignored for your comprehensive information on Barbie Dolls business. From 1959 till today, it presents both classic and modern collection of Barbie Dolls and friends. Barbie fashions, newsletter to the members and space for showcasing member’s collection are the additional advantages of this website.

To get acquainted with the business lingo of Barbie Dolls, “Barbie Collecting Terminology” (http://www.dollectibles.com/terminology.htm) is a must watch. The website rolls out all kinds of letters/characters, abbreviations related to the title and their detailed information.

Tips to identify your Barbie

Markings encrypted on backside and back of the neck indicate the product details, in the absence of pictures. The condition of doll affects the cost like all other collectibles. Clothing, paint, torso, face and the condition of hair help you in determining the price. For a seller, it is important to know the advantages and disadvantage of these features. It is advisable that a buyer should ascertain the above, by sending an email or calling the seller if they are not found in the specifications.

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It is a sad fact of life that some people are dishonest, others forgetful, and others misinformed about dolls. Just like in a real life transaction at a doll show or shop, you need to protect yourself from being “taken” by the less-than scrupulous when you buy or sell dolls on the Internet at such online auction houses like eBay or Amazon.com, or in person-to-person direct sales from web sites. Unlike real life, when you purchase a doll online, you can’t inspect it yourself. As a seller, your biggest fears are someone not paying you after the doll is sent, or someone returning a doll to you that is in worse condition than when you sent it. As a buyer, your biggest fear is getting NO doll at all after you have paid for it, or a doll that is in much worse condition than described. Here are some things you can do to help protect yourself in online transactions, as both a buyer and a seller:

BUYING:

1. Get REFERENCES: If you are dealing with an unknown person or entity, find out the names of other people who have had successful online transactions with the seller, and CONTACT THEM, via e-mail or phone.

2. Send a CHECK, and not a money order, whenever possible (this is the reverse of what you would prefer as a seller). You can stop a check, but there is little you can do about a money order if things go bad in the middle of a deal.

3. Get EXTENSIVE DESCRIPTIONS. Ask questions if the initial description is not detailed enough, and make sure you receive answers. If you sense resistance, or receive evasiveness or vague answers, PASS.

4. Get PICTURES whenever possible. If the seller is not equipped to send them via e-mail, then request them via snail mail (computer-speak for US Postal Service).

5. Get a RETURN PRIVILEGE; You WILL get dolls that are over-optimistically described, and you WILL use this privilege if you buy many dolls online.

6. Use COMMON SENSE: If something feels “off” about the doll, the seller, or the transaction, or you just get a bad feeling, LISTEN to your inner self, and pass on the doll. It isn’t worth taking a chance, and your inner warning system is usually reliable. The few times I have been “burnt” on a doll, if I had paid attention to my misgivings, I wouldn’t have been!

7. Don’t be RUSHED: If the seller is in an undue rush (desperate for money; family emergency, raising cash), your warning system should go off. Another doll will come along; PASS

8. Get a PHONE NUMBER and an ADDRESS. Don’t rely on an e-mail address and a post-office box; both can be ignored or disappear. Call the phone number.

9. KEEP CORRESPONDENCE: Keep all computerized correspondence until the doll is delivered, in case there is a dispute.

10. Do NOT Take Part In A THIRD PARTY Transaction: Don’t buy a doll from x who is either selling or shipping it for y. This is a recipe for disaster; you can get caught in the middle of a dispute between the two parties. This has happened to me; a lady went on a long vacation, left a doll with a friend to ship when my $$ were received. They had a dispute over postage and shipping costs (and, she stiffed her friend on the electricity bill). I had to pay postage and handling on the doll AGAIN (my cheapest option to get out of this), while the two parties continued to argue and I didn’t get my doll for nearly a month!

11. Does The Transaction Sound Too Good To Be True? Is someone offering you a perfect Jumeau for $500? RUN, quickly, in the opposite computerized direction.

12. Don’t Buy Dolls that are TOO EXPENSIVE Online: Set a limit that won’t be TOO painful if all of your precautions are of no use, and you get stuck with the dog doll of the century, or, even worse, no doll at all after payment. Remember, only YOU know what is too big a risk for you to take–for one person, it might be $50. For another, $5,000.

13. SHIPPING INSURANCE: It is a good idea to have this, in case your doll is lost or damaged in transit.

SELLING:

1. Get REFERENCES. Does the buyer pay their bills? Get e-mail and phone references from online transactions to make sure.

2. MONEY ORDERS AND CHECK CLEARANCE: When you sell, money orders are best for YOU. Money Orders are best. If you accept checks, make 100% sure it has cleared your bank before you ship the doll.

.3 Get a PHONE NUMBER and ACTUAL ADDRESS. Don’t rely on an e-mail address and post office box or a PMB. Call the phone number.

4. DISCLOSE ALL FLAWS: As mentioned above. Be 100% honest, or you will end up with unsuccessful transactions and returns!

5. Have POLICIES ON PAYMENT: Also as mentioned above, and stick to them

6. Offer a RETURN POLICY–I offer return for anything that is NOT as described (purchaser finds a flaw I didn’t describe, etc.) and a more liberal policy if asked for it up front.

7. Keep CORRESPONDENCE, DOCUMENTATION AND PICTURES: Since you DO offer a return policy, you need to protect yourself against the unscrupulous buyer who may return to you a DIFFERENT doll of the same type, which is in worse condition than yours (this is not very common, but could happen). I know one lady who sent out a mint #6 vintage Barbie, and what was returned to her was a very played with #6 Barbie. At least until the transaction is successfully completed, keep everything in case of a dispute.

8. Make The Buyer Purchase SHIPPING INSURANCE. It will help you have peace of mind, in case the box doesn’t arrive. Also, it gives you proof of successful delivery.

9. Ship PROMPTLY, and let your customer know when to expect shipment. If you are going on a one week vacation, and can’t ship that week, let your buyers know in ADVANCE so they don’t get nervous when their e-mails to you aren’t answered.

10. UPS VS. US MAIL?: This is a personal choice; I have had good luck with Priority Mail, Insured. My UPS packages are often received more mangled than my post office ones, because UPS ships so many heavy packages. BUT, UPS has a marvelous tracking service; you can track a package with your computer. So, for my very expensive or large dolls, I DO use UPS. Both services offer return receipts for a fee, and for expensive dolls, I would purchase this extra peace of mind.

11. PACK the doll well. You DO NOT want to have an expensive doll ruined in transit. You will have a headache to deal with, a ruined sale, and an unhappy customer.

I hope these tips are helpful; in future articles, we will cover buying and selling dolls via eBay and other online auctons, as well as buying and selling dolls via other methods on the Internet.

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Making Vintage Jewelry

If you are looking for something unique when it comes to jewelry then you should consider looking for Vintage pieces. These pieces can date back eras and decades and there are many designs to choose when it comes to Vintage. The most popular of the periods are Early Victorian, Georgian, Late Victorian, Mid Victorian, Edwardian, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Retro. The designs from the Georgian time period tended to be handmade and the qualities were different. However, they are the rarest pieces on the market today. Most of them are nature inspired with birds and leaves. Precious stones were also used in these designs. The Victorian era came next and covered most of the 1800′s.

It consisted of Early Victorian from 1837 to 1850 which carried romantic pieces, Mid Victorian from 1860 to 1880 with grave designs and Late Victorian from 1885 to 1900 with more feminine pieces. The star and crescent designs popped up a lot in that era. The arts and Crafts era was from 1894 to 1923 and consisted of intricate designs. The jewelery was simple, colourful and made from uncut stones. The Art Nouveau styles were natural and were mostly butterflies and flowers. The next era was in the 1900′s and called the Edwardian era. The fashion was expensive gems like emeralds and rubies along with diamonds. Then the Art Deco jewelery appeared and was influenced from Africa, Egypt and Japan. Finally, Retro jewelery emerged in the forties and took its cue from Hollywood glam.

The fact is that Vintage Jewelery is making a big comeback these days with people searching for something special and unique. You can find a lot of costume and vintage jewelery which can be more than thirty years old and some even a hundred years old! However, the most popular vintage jewelry comes from the Victorian Era which boasts brooches, rings, watches, earrings, figure pins, Bakelite, lockets and cufflinks. There are even pieces for your hair. When you find one piece you like keep searching because you are sure to find a similar design within that era to add to your collection. During the Victorian Era, Queen Victoria had a huge influence on fashion and jeweley. The beginning and end of that era was bombarded in the Ferronieres style.

This featured chains and ribbons that had a jewel in the center and was meant to be worn on the forehead. Not only did the Queen own several pieces she also gave them away. Another piece was made up of hundreds of seed pearls sewn with mother of pearl and horsehair. These were very expensive pieces. The bodices and waists were tight in this era and women wore too much jewelry, especially rings. If you are interested in adding some vintage pieces to your jewelry collection you can find them at flee market and street fares and some garage sales. Another good source for vintage jewelry is estate sales. Some of these pieces can be quite costly, but for the vintage jewelry buff there is no price too high!

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about another vintage toy, mazinger z from Japan?

there were these toys back in 1975 or 1976, they were sold in South Korea, but maybe you know them. They were 3 by 3/4 inches in height mazinger action figures, the main figure was a mazinger z figure that was gold in color, these were not the minature shogun warriors figures they were some other brand, do you remeber these, they look like C3PO Kenner action figures?

Shogun warriors. They made 24″ ones, 6 inch and the 3 3/4″ ones. Mazinger , Dragun,Combatra , Gaiking plus others . Made by Mattel.

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Need more info – what sport – whats your name SUEPERSTAR “Shortcake” “Susie Q” “Snickers” “Superstar” “Scobby” “Smiley” “Sailor” “Skipper” “Sleeping Beauty”

A feminine text of…?
Ben / Benjamin? Benetta Bendi, Benjamina, Bernice? Source(s): http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090525190359AAy76WB Benita? Benita Bernadette Benetta Benjamina Bena Benita Bennie Benita Could use BJ Bella Bennie Bess Brynn What more or less Benny? I searched feminine names that contain “Ben” on http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com… It’s a great, in good health put together site….

A few more name… What do you expect.?
Laura Kay- Grandma’s name was Kay, my mom’s middle name is Kay, and my middle first name is Kay. Nathaniel Marcus MadeLyn Elizabeth April May I wouldn’t use April May unless your last term is June!! I love Marcus and Madelyn…Kay is cute and simple, it’s a family name of mine as well!…

A girl given name..? wanna help out? lol?
Ive always loved the name Carly…but i prefer it spelled Karli. what do you think in the order of this name for a girl? Kira,kelly,Kirrily I think Karli is cute, but it sounds for a moment more like a nickname than a full name. Also, do you want your daughter to grow up and be…

A girls given name to progress near these two name?
Can you please give me a couple of girls names that go near Weston and Ava? Anything from trendy to classic is fine, I’m not picky. Thanks! wenston fye and stephanie ava I think that since Weston is such a masculine name, and Ava is greatly girly, you want to stay…

A girls nickname to step beside these name?
Mae Alice Phoebe Violet & Daphne Lola Mae Melody Alice Alexis Phoebe Lily Violet Daisy Daphne HOPE I HELPED:)) Source(s): ME Sophia Mae Ava Mae Samantha Mae Robyn Alice Kellie Alice Holly Alice Lynn Phoebe Nicole Phoebe Rachel Phoebe Crystal Violet Aubria Violet Rebekah Violet Ana Daphne Taylor Daphne Victoria Daphne Stella!…

A Good Middle Name for Emma?
Last name is Rowland Emma May Emma Rose Emma Michelle –Favorite Emma marie Emma Leigh Emma Kay Emma Nicole Emma Hope Rowland Emma Jillian Rowland Emma Payton Rowland Emma Mallory Rowland Emma Breanne Rowland Emma Delaney Rowland Emma Vivienne Rowland Emma Rylee Rowland Emma Sydney Rowland Emma Raine Rowland Emma Michelle Rowland Emma Raelynn Emma…

A Good, Unique but Sensible ultimate label!?
I am directing a story but I can’t come up with an good last name. Can anyone give me some. Unique. And they are rich so those long ones. Lol -SawBaby Sinclair Van Der Bilt Montgomery Van Den Broek Vanderhoff Howe Eltwood Petticoat I usually find a unique last christen too. Smith or something like…

A heading to dance beside ours?
My mom is pregnant with a girl and there are already 6 girls in our family circle. So me and my older sister are looking for a name that goes next to ours. We have: Norah Jade (17 years old) Hannah Penelope (15 years old) Delyla Paige (6 years old) Delanie Kate (6 years old) Brielle Evelyn (5…

A honest sibling set of name for characters within a book?
Arkady, Ramona, Alexander and Evannah. I’m not sure Evannah fits with the others…can any of you think of a girl’s name that would fit near the other three better? 10 points to the best answer! I’m not sure of what book thoses names are from but I think they all nouns…

A identify hobby … Please answer it …?
1) You and your husband decide to have a child. It turns out to be twins. A boy and a girl. They are now 13. They both own black curls. She to her ribs and he up to his ears. Everyone tells you they are beautiful and it’s true. What are they called? 2) They both…

A identify next to two K’s, and two I’s?
It has to have two I’s and and two K’s(beside Kiki). It can have other correspondence, but can not have the letter A in it. It can be any internally. Name for a girl. Thanks! akirakai Nikki Kimiko Keiki Those are all i can come up with, i hope this helps, ….

A indentation designation for alejandro?
i wanna use it for myspace name Ale(like ah-lee) Alex Jan(like han) Dro tdfl i have a friend near that name, and he is commonly called alex of ale. the ale one is pronounced like ah-lay. Ale Andy? Andre Andro Idk! Al Ale Jandy Dro Nandro Jandro Aljo Andy…

A inventive newborn girl entitle?
ok, i really like the name Andralyn, or Andralie for a first name, after Joy for a middle name. so it’d be either Andralyn Joy, or Andralie Joy. what do you guys think? approaching is it a good name, or not a good entitle? i know it’s unique, but is it a stupid unique name? do you know what i’m…

A kid girl pet name that go next to Vera?
My wife and I are really stuck for a baby girls name that goes beside the name Vera. This name is going to be the middle name (named after my wife’s grandmother) We are a short time ago going around in circles now any help would be much appreciated Here are some i thought…

A little… different… girls name. rate?
so now i need you please to rate this list of girls name. they are different.. so dont be scared lol. i really like them tho so go trouble-free on me if you dont. just say you dont k? All i really need is for you to rate them from 0 (being the worst) to 10 (being you love…

A mans/boys pet name closing moments contained by ‘RNO’?
I wondered if anyone could think of a male name end in RNO, please? I thought of BRUNO but that ends ‘UNO’ not ‘RNO’ A name that rhymes exactly with ‘INFERNO’ . . . Thanks for any oblige. Arno——— means eagle -wolf.its an dated German name…thats all I could come up with….

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Beverly Hillbillies vs. GIlligan’s Island – Who would win in a fight?

Battle of the Old School Situation Comedy Shows. WHo takes this in a fight? The farmers or the castaways? No Prep, Standard Equipment.

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Should i buy this? It ends soon

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