A Story of a Needle, Thread and Thimble

I was researching sewing thimbles in regards to collecting them.  There are so many beautiful and ornate thimbles and such wonderful history and stories that goes with them.
 

But the one story I found that I thought I would share was the story called Dependence and Indpendence. a story of "Needle . Thread and Thimble"  Little Folks.  I found this story in 2 different newspaper publications, Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) dated August 24, 1888 and The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic. : 1863 - 1918) dated January 4, 1889, an Australian newspaper

A thimble, a needle and a piece of thread were all lying on a lady's work table together.  Now, the needle, had rather a nasty temper, and could give sharp pricks when it pleased, and this morning it was out of sorts, so it tried to pick a quarrel with the thimble, and said, spitefully:  "You gave me some hard knocks yesterday, and I wish you would be more gentle in the future." 

"It is true, I do push you hard sometimes," answered the thimble, "but you know it is only when you do not do your work properly, and our mistress makes me keep you up to it." 

 "Pray, don't you two quarrel," said the thread wishing to be a peacemaker. 

"You mind your own business," retorted the needle.

"My business is your business," said the thread, "for you are no use without me, and I am none without you."

"That's just it," said the thimble.  "A great deal of nonsense is talked in this world about being independent, but my own opinion is that people should try to help one another, for, from the highest to the lowest, we are all very dependent n the good services of our neighbors for something or other every day of our live."  

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Fragrances of Avon and Billy Dee Williams

I was just listing some vintage Avon jewelry in one of my online stores and had to pull my vintage 1985 and 1986 Avon brochures to check for accurate descriptions of the items.  I have always been fascinated with the Avon company - the marketing is fabulous.  The brochures usually came out every two or three weeks and there were always a few new items or specialty items that drew your attention whether it was jewelry, fragrances, gift items or seasonal decor items.  Needless to say, I have had to go through the brochures many times in researching all of the Avon products that my mother had purchased.

I don't know how many fragrances Avon has come up with over the years. Since fragrances were the  beginning of Avon back in 1886 (they were originally known as the California Perfume Company), I'm sure there are probably over 200 fragrances including discontinued or name changes.

My first Avon cologne that I purchased as an adult was Moonwind first introduced back in 1971.  Not only did I love the fragrance but I also thought the packaging was really pretty - the dark blue containers with silver trimming. Avon always came up with a 'personality' slogan for their fragrances as part of their marketing.

Moonwind - evokes the mystery of night; 
richly romantic; haunting; bewitching







Imari - a fragrance to fire the imagination







Timeless - enduringly beautiful fragrance for today and for all your tomorrows







Sweet Honesty - a young, light-hearted fragrance

Candid - sheer, light, long-lasting, understated being beautiful is being yourself

And, how could we ever forget the good-looking man,

Billy Dee Williams 

Undeniable

the fragrance for women inspired by Billy Dee Williams

Some Avon vintage colognes available at:

CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles 

Pictures are from my Avon brochures

Anchor Hocking Vintage Candle Glow Ovenware

Fire-King by Anchor Hocking was introduced in 1941 with the heat proof Sapphire Blue line and later oven and microwave proof ovenware.  Do not use any in a microwave unless embossed on the bottom.  Fire-King ovenware was produced until 2000.

There are quite a few lines in anchorwhite using decals - Forget-Me-Not, Meadow Green, Primrose, Wheat, Blue Heaven, Chanticleer or Country Kitchen and Candleglow (sometimes shown as Candle Glow).  Not all patterns have all of the same pieces though.  One good thing is that most lids are interchangeable.

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Do not clean these baking dishes in a dishwasher.  The decals will fade and wear.  I never wash vintage dinnerware, glassware or ovenware in a dishwasher period.  Always wash by hand.

I have quite a few pieces of the Candle Glow for sale on eBay.  I like this pattern with the blue and gold candles with flame decals along the side of the dish.  This pattern also includes a coffee mug, cereal bowl and custard bowl that you could use as a dessert or berry bowl.

All of the Candle Glow ovenware that I had is no longer available, but here is a slideshow of some pieces.

I do have some other pieces of Anchor Hocking available at both my eBay & eCrater stores.
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Hot Summer Day Cool Remedy Vintage Style

It is going to be a hot one here in Charlotte, NC today - mid-nineties and high humidity.  Cool off with an ice cream dessert using vintage Anchor Hocking Banana Split Dishes

Photograph by Con Poulos

Sweet and Salty Ice Cream
recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

Directions:
Soften 1 pint vanilla,, ginger or cinnamon ice cream at room temperature, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; use a spoon to mash in 1/2 cup chopped chocolate-covered pretzels. Cover and freeze until firm.

To serve, use vintage Anchor Hocking banana split dishes. Place 3 scoops of the Sweet and Salty Ice Cream in the dishes. Peel and cut a banana lengthwise and lay on side of the ice cream scoops. Sprinkle with crushed chocolate-covered pretzels.  Then lightly drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Anchor Hocking Banana Split Dishes

No longer available at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles

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Cool Sweet Raspberry Sherbet - Pretty In Pink

Photograph by Con Poulos

Could anything be prettier than bright pink raspberries in a vintage Anchor Hocking tulip-shaped sundae dish?  I think not!  Here is a Raspberry Buttermilk Sherbet recipe from the Food Network Kitchen.  I bet it tastes as good as it looks.  



Raspberry Buttermilk Sherbet

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

Ingredients
6 cups raspberries (4 to 5 pints)
1/4 cup 100% grape or apple juice
1 cup superfine sugar
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly cracked pepper

Directions

Puree the raspberries, juice and sugar in a food processor until smooth. Pour through a mesh strainer into a bowl and discard the raspberry seeds. Stir in the buttermilk, cream and a pinch of salt, then cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, at least 2 hours. Serve sprinkled with pepper.

Serve in vintage Anchor Hocking Tulip Sundae Dishes.  You can find a set of 4 at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles:  HERE

Anchor Hocking Tulip Sundae Dishes

Cool Sweet Raspberries!

Refreshing Ideas - Beat The Heat With Cool Desserts

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Anchor Hocking made many dessert dishes that were used at soda fountains and diners. Currently, I have 3 sets of dessert clear glass dishes - soda glasses, ice cream sundae dishes and banana split dishes for sale in my CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles online stores.  My memory of these dishes come from the corner drugstore or going downtown with my Grandmother and eating at the Five and Dime stores - Woolworth's, Murphy's and Kresge's.

I was watching the Food Network a little while ago and Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa) was making Frozen Hot Chocolate (does that not sound good?) and served in parfait glasses.  It looked gorgeous and I'm sure it tasted scrumptious..........chocolate, whipped cream......cold and refreshing.  Have to share her recipe!

4 Anchor Hocking Soda Parfait Clear Glass Tumblers

Frozen Hot Chocolate
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten
Show: Barefoot Contessa

Ingredients:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons coffee liqueur or brewed espresso
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups ice
Sweetened Whipped Cream, for serving (recipe follows)
Grated bittersweet chocolate, for garnish

Sweetened Whipped Cream:
1 cup cold heavy cream (8 ounces)
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Break the bittersweet chocolate into pieces and place it in a medium bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally, until just melted. Off the heat, whisk in the cocoa powder, sugar, and half-and-half and set aside.

Place 3/4 cup of the milk, 2 tablespoons of the coffee liqueur, 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla, and half of the chocolate mixture in a blender. Add 2 cups of the ice and blend for several minutes, until the mixture is thick but not icy, like a frozen daiquiri. (You can add a little more milk or ice if it's too thick or too thin.) Pour into two (10-ounce) ice cream soda glasses and top each with a generous dollop of whipped cream and some grated chocolate. Repeat for the second two glasses. Serve ice cold with straws and long-handled spoons in Anchor Hocking Parfait Glasses at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles.

Sweetened Whipped Cream:
Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on high speed until the cream forms very soft peaks (don't overbeat or the cream will be too firm).

You can purchase 4 Anchor Hocking Soda glasses at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles:   Here

Cool and refreshing and CHOCOLATE!