tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31227507653019573142024-02-02T11:10:11.642-05:00CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage CollectiblesBeautiful treasures and wonderful memories at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles.CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-55606768216294500932022-07-17T09:25:00.022-04:002022-07-17T09:35:40.971-04:00Vintage Clothing - What We Wore Back Then<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyyhjsE5V7qBawCojcE_taYRM2QdeZ5nuprH_SFGzfdaglA3Ui7eW1vrFab8BwWwAqP9tF75cVMzXPWKaIQLo1woxxM3_Oyis2fe4shw1qyVsapPHGvst9phZzhqW00XIaK6AKEcQBQBDCg3Qf_lVwoKvLuGtt_WtJsK7jFggWarLNclJbG7iOIFQ/s2760/Taffeta%20Dress%20w%20Velvet%20Collar.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2760" data-original-width="2759" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyyhjsE5V7qBawCojcE_taYRM2QdeZ5nuprH_SFGzfdaglA3Ui7eW1vrFab8BwWwAqP9tF75cVMzXPWKaIQLo1woxxM3_Oyis2fe4shw1qyVsapPHGvst9phZzhqW00XIaK6AKEcQBQBDCg3Qf_lVwoKvLuGtt_WtJsK7jFggWarLNclJbG7iOIFQ/w200-h200/Taffeta%20Dress%20w%20Velvet%20Collar.JPG" width="200" /></a> </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taffeta Dress with Velvet Collar</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0uOjXbSaRikrePp4mE7RPD76HigpJzQuIYZ26qlZKRfYx-fz4j6NYpnVPOfcHCDHpI6t3jddT7LOns_b7ilgbmS9Y51MLs4IYRGPc82qg5sJIk_0H_Lvo97el11c0E7KnmXP7LbDwQiVnFgIj_U4SePT_nLOThNhXQ6so0QXnGue42ZDvNLaWlFC/s2914/Copper%20and%20Black%20Dress.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2914" data-original-width="2914" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0uOjXbSaRikrePp4mE7RPD76HigpJzQuIYZ26qlZKRfYx-fz4j6NYpnVPOfcHCDHpI6t3jddT7LOns_b7ilgbmS9Y51MLs4IYRGPc82qg5sJIk_0H_Lvo97el11c0E7KnmXP7LbDwQiVnFgIj_U4SePT_nLOThNhXQ6so0QXnGue42ZDvNLaWlFC/w200-h200/Copper%20and%20Black%20Dress.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silk Dress</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p> <span style="font-size: medium;">After almost 14 years, I finally found the online platform to sell clothes that my mother and grandmother had saved throughout their lifetime. Most from the 50s and 60s - adult dresses and suits and children's school clothes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">While some were purchased from department stores, my grandmother, being a dressmaker and seamstress, also made dresses and clothes for her, my mother and us granddaughters. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Going through these clothes bring back so many memories of our childhood. I loved watching my grandmother sew and talking with her. Makes me smile. </span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSgmlVs6tBTQJWKEUtDI47nFTAxacquCblkPP2kE7hmxBEcCNau8QpGKS02kXexMVRFo4EuUoXX_8ZTfLd8WLL9_TNgm5DIX6hH9O64_fiwSRbGUhreKlKAzTb32rvwNIdzI6JiAYKvms_VJq0ouY1GFytfGCxAV9dA0jlCrJFK5klordgCtAS-Sm/s2151/Beige%20with%20Beading%20Suit.JPG" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2151" data-original-width="2150" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSgmlVs6tBTQJWKEUtDI47nFTAxacquCblkPP2kE7hmxBEcCNau8QpGKS02kXexMVRFo4EuUoXX_8ZTfLd8WLL9_TNgm5DIX6hH9O64_fiwSRbGUhreKlKAzTb32rvwNIdzI6JiAYKvms_VJq0ouY1GFytfGCxAV9dA0jlCrJFK5klordgCtAS-Sm/w200-h200/Beige%20with%20Beading%20Suit.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beige Suit with Beading Trim</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX08q2qpqj7kJmthAI_lHYueSs3PmC5CuUiI-p32NgSRwItuhPBoHN5DhHQeV3vGpKjCfU_6gZy6mAgqIR_aN0-dZaW5Gmk-QENoY3y9MZIXj7nD9yqhCnmNvb5hWJ56Mqaw6C9taSsgmUPyiCDMNOJaJIqgQRa9vuLPzbcx6U1K9M2iyfEDIcKBP3/s2151/Gray%20w%20Beading%20Suit.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2151" data-original-width="2151" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX08q2qpqj7kJmthAI_lHYueSs3PmC5CuUiI-p32NgSRwItuhPBoHN5DhHQeV3vGpKjCfU_6gZy6mAgqIR_aN0-dZaW5Gmk-QENoY3y9MZIXj7nD9yqhCnmNvb5hWJ56Mqaw6C9taSsgmUPyiCDMNOJaJIqgQRa9vuLPzbcx6U1K9M2iyfEDIcKBP3/w200-h200/Gray%20w%20Beading%20Suit.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gray Suit with Beading Trim</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">I opened my closet on Poshmark several months ago - <a href="https://poshmark.com/closet/carolinablulady" target="_blank">CAROLINABLULADY Vintage Collectibles</a>. Listing the vintage children's clothes now along with vintage home decor, collectibles and jewelry items. Not quite ready to start listing the women's dresses and suits yet. Still admiring them. </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbOOy_ZLs2QuGcpRMNZYBlW4gDgleU2tHq1NnZwv2QBayzpN_uiXpwdbBSI85-f4doE0QfBrM4mFCBrd1uer8Co2ya4VQgbrG67ku3wgn-e-uo1355Msft8ZIcA15nSg24Vkn7mewz5XhL5Ui0jrDP4t_OPd8dYzQ0YQaJprGH7c5hlx9MvGm3iw7/s2867/Girl's%20Blue%20Plaid%20Dress%20Jabot%20Tie%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2867" data-original-width="2867" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbOOy_ZLs2QuGcpRMNZYBlW4gDgleU2tHq1NnZwv2QBayzpN_uiXpwdbBSI85-f4doE0QfBrM4mFCBrd1uer8Co2ya4VQgbrG67ku3wgn-e-uo1355Msft8ZIcA15nSg24Vkn7mewz5XhL5Ui0jrDP4t_OPd8dYzQ0YQaJprGH7c5hlx9MvGm3iw7/w200-h200/Girl's%20Blue%20Plaid%20Dress%20Jabot%20Tie%201.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Lots of cool things on Poshmark and the platform is easy to use. Please visit my closet soon. </span></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-f24-UN3AlBoLVDJEWofQxUEIKbngAgtV3i63h5oyRmiRIaPJw1aUIQ8tbJ8CjxfGgJHen0oC-8ajvQVX6TFXjo4sebtv-Tzt1rcL-pu_X_iJPR3VHDhbwh9NOB5QrePUXqAvAHpOrTUfVgyAi3Lhxa_murszXfTTyyjyO7C8VXHUthVAUCP_mPg/s2151/Yellow%20Bird%20Girl's%20Dress%201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2150" data-original-width="2151" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-f24-UN3AlBoLVDJEWofQxUEIKbngAgtV3i63h5oyRmiRIaPJw1aUIQ8tbJ8CjxfGgJHen0oC-8ajvQVX6TFXjo4sebtv-Tzt1rcL-pu_X_iJPR3VHDhbwh9NOB5QrePUXqAvAHpOrTUfVgyAi3Lhxa_murszXfTTyyjyO7C8VXHUthVAUCP_mPg/w200-h200/Yellow%20Bird%20Girl's%20Dress%201.JPG" width="200" /></a></div></div>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-16768156570761228692021-04-27T09:04:00.009-04:002021-04-27T09:10:32.424-04:00Wild, Foxy and Lover Boy: Avon Fragrances of 1980<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Avon
fragrances introduced in 1980 seemed to reflect casual outdoor fun during the
day and intimacy after a night on the town. There were 7 Avon colognes
introduced in 1980, 4 for the ladies and 2 for gentlemen. Around Christmastime, Avon introduced the
first ever cologne for young men called Rookie.
The cute model for this cologne was none other than Adam Rich, an
adorable young star of ABC TV’s popular “Eight is Enough”</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRORFbOZXTCW1vNm1hjwNz8DhAvIk81f8OIkIanKxBHZPkawulHXAZk8QkRFFAkBiO9EskEF9VskCdIisO8isTHqaR-qdp60-vteC79btKwPpyWSMBgk3-t0YgaLBLXrzWFZgUmFj2nzU/s2048/Lover+Boy+1980+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="2048" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRORFbOZXTCW1vNm1hjwNz8DhAvIk81f8OIkIanKxBHZPkawulHXAZk8QkRFFAkBiO9EskEF9VskCdIisO8isTHqaR-qdp60-vteC79btKwPpyWSMBgk3-t0YgaLBLXrzWFZgUmFj2nzU/w251-h163/Lover+Boy+1980+2.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The first cologne introduced by Avon
in 1980 was from Campaign 2 called <b>‘Lover
Boy’</b>. This cologne was fashioned for
the casual, fun-loving and mischievous men of any age.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">"Isn’t every man really a LOVER BOY at heart? The fragrance as irresistible as he is." <br /></span><br /><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 12pt; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5X5LrgDp_BpLvZj58MUdKIg52z1i8Nmq12x-3WZAJsBZHiH44DiOalN__jp57ty26kHwPWV86MvPT0-6LPfqVlEb2SivxzYXnB-kQR8JjOLp0sg89F4BZUBwHozKA2tS2EiaAl1ogbz4/s2048/Sportif+1980+5.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="2048" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5X5LrgDp_BpLvZj58MUdKIg52z1i8Nmq12x-3WZAJsBZHiH44DiOalN__jp57ty26kHwPWV86MvPT0-6LPfqVlEb2SivxzYXnB-kQR8JjOLp0sg89F4BZUBwHozKA2tS2EiaAl1ogbz4/w230-h148/Sportif+1980+5.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;">‘Sportif’</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> was introduced in the Campaign 5</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> brochure for women of a daytime
casual flair. <o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">"It’s the name of the game. Soft, but sure. Crisp and colorful. The signature scent for the woman on the move." <br /><br /><br /></span><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7y_t8iAo9iJIM5Td5v6Ge27JkmiQPvqMMnxxIsHXKE7Ndy64gD3Cg83k5W1rWgASPnSI1NUHea2jCCJla2Pu_Us2wLZYbC7tBQSy-17DPUSlgHNyp7fprPO6H0jjnad3Ual4695aUcdk/s2048/Country+Breeze+1980+13.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="2048" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7y_t8iAo9iJIM5Td5v6Ge27JkmiQPvqMMnxxIsHXKE7Ndy64gD3Cg83k5W1rWgASPnSI1NUHea2jCCJla2Pu_Us2wLZYbC7tBQSy-17DPUSlgHNyp7fprPO6H0jjnad3Ual4695aUcdk/w236-h155/Country+Breeze+1980+13.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">In the Campaign 13
brochure, Avon introduced the summertime scent for women called ‘<b>Country Breeze’</b><o:p></o:p></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"All the smiles of a summer’s day in one irrepressible scent." <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />What was new with this introduction was that Avon also included powder, drawer lining and sachet in the line of products.<br /><br /></span><p><span face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">And now we
get to the good stuff - wild and foxy colognes for women</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">‘Wild Jasmine’</span></span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
was introduced in the Campaign 17 1980 brochure and advertised as “a love story
in a fragrance.” </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKu2CiD2fbApBVnQU6KjvtWWBNCbi4hQR8f0LbjchsaO_NEldrGKmAk6WRp9MqMb1R6-SPs_35K6kJ-THWJKyCMDOrQQKM7W4ANVpo32PCeAyWQhCDvA3Bm5Pt3LbQEXzDrWxKXFsQ0E/s2048/Wild+Jasmine+1980+-17.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="2048" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUKu2CiD2fbApBVnQU6KjvtWWBNCbi4hQR8f0LbjchsaO_NEldrGKmAk6WRp9MqMb1R6-SPs_35K6kJ-THWJKyCMDOrQQKM7W4ANVpo32PCeAyWQhCDvA3Bm5Pt3LbQEXzDrWxKXFsQ0E/w286-h181/Wild+Jasmine+1980+-17.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Sort of grabs you
like an exotic romance paperback novel…………but, with class. Doesn’t it?</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXliWLX8LAEBfDcFST9xQb2OIfzIEfFmawaRFFZNNDEgMiTx4ocQhZqT1wUxfJe2Typ0EE2Sq2EWZQaL0UAJ2s329T8z9lkBoP9WWFokzv0kEKfOZNiVeotGUdpyGE2sOSjdEV8Y3NY2s/s2048/Wild+Jasmine+1980+-+21.jpg" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="2048" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXliWLX8LAEBfDcFST9xQb2OIfzIEfFmawaRFFZNNDEgMiTx4ocQhZqT1wUxfJe2Typ0EE2Sq2EWZQaL0UAJ2s329T8z9lkBoP9WWFokzv0kEKfOZNiVeotGUdpyGE2sOSjdEV8Y3NY2s/w289-h187/Wild+Jasmine+1980+-+21.jpg" width="289" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_NhB4ezPI2ma5NS4eCSbmncX9b0lulhUKZxZuyKeBqoun_SFHAPxGOWmQj36UOYig1XsMxmHefgPqU-6PcRcpjMGWazKfUEls2Mpg7BVtCtBzCBhuNbmrqwoV-w27jgSSxVEjdkzI-Q/s2048/Wild+Jasmine+1980+-+18.jpg" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="2048" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_NhB4ezPI2ma5NS4eCSbmncX9b0lulhUKZxZuyKeBqoun_SFHAPxGOWmQj36UOYig1XsMxmHefgPqU-6PcRcpjMGWazKfUEls2Mpg7BVtCtBzCBhuNbmrqwoV-w27jgSSxVEjdkzI-Q/w293-h192/Wild+Jasmine+1980+-+18.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Then, just as the nights start to cool down, Avon’s Campaign 22 brochure of 1980 brings us </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <b>‘Foxfire’</b></span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUCSPibLYUsmRixayqVHZ1Kk2Ouie6vttXjET1QMZSTERJyXLeBJ-rzuFSV56IxUDsKF86H6y1b3nAKEwrKpxJYvzmJB8_eU2f_g_P1LrDEybxcZxDq7qye7Xh28gIGzCR-2cEzHuEI4/s2048/Foxfire+1980+22.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUCSPibLYUsmRixayqVHZ1Kk2Ouie6vttXjET1QMZSTERJyXLeBJ-rzuFSV56IxUDsKF86H6y1b3nAKEwrKpxJYvzmJB8_eU2f_g_P1LrDEybxcZxDq7qye7Xh28gIGzCR-2cEzHuEI4/s320/Foxfire+1980+22.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf2r9xs4-3mZ38saRLrSwYl1z2qWLgLvmzNekdUKV7R4xMftsWLFKvBG93X1_sSrBi-RlruGbjRxZjv2ISv1Yh7XT1hlwAzgSgQO_ZJl9IQVv45-XIP1RcjQ9YYzv68Lq-Hb6RPnX16c/s2048/Foxfire+1980+23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1337" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUf2r9xs4-3mZ38saRLrSwYl1z2qWLgLvmzNekdUKV7R4xMftsWLFKvBG93X1_sSrBi-RlruGbjRxZjv2ISv1Yh7XT1hlwAzgSgQO_ZJl9IQVv45-XIP1RcjQ9YYzv68Lq-Hb6RPnX16c/s320/Foxfire+1980+23.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">"Fragrance
that reveals itself as a soft subtle glow, incredibly intimate, totally
irresistible; he’ll cherish every moment you wear it."</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Now, it’s
the men’s turn to light up the fire. In
the Campaign 23 1980 brochure, Avon introduces a new fragrance for men called <b>‘Black Suede’</b></span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrIasoUznZKj2eUntsiTxJ2NfqdNyupO2sxqSwVHDDoflUcYlMs2CGpdcau853yShpI4n19_Ag93kTNth8X0Zzz0mohQK_hTVGvnIicP8TM_eVIUHKRuTWjmoRM2hs3sCOUW3-0zGQbU/s2048/Black+Suede+1980+23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrIasoUznZKj2eUntsiTxJ2NfqdNyupO2sxqSwVHDDoflUcYlMs2CGpdcau853yShpI4n19_Ag93kTNth8X0Zzz0mohQK_hTVGvnIicP8TM_eVIUHKRuTWjmoRM2hs3sCOUW3-0zGQbU/s320/Black+Suede+1980+23.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"He many never wear anything else again"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbHZliRoROfKx2G3np1zgHAh5B7K_A0INP0ghHZCxCWNdUgknsTcwHqC3c2JP8lDi8a8e21503gzgaUkqiqDXBW5mRibJrelae4yFBg22uMbuoU12unXNv6cPXsUNNSrRMhi5Pq1pRHM/s2048/Black+Suede+1980+24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbHZliRoROfKx2G3np1zgHAh5B7K_A0INP0ghHZCxCWNdUgknsTcwHqC3c2JP8lDi8a8e21503gzgaUkqiqDXBW5mRibJrelae4yFBg22uMbuoU12unXNv6cPXsUNNSrRMhi5Pq1pRHM/s320/Black+Suede+1980+24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"A clean, lean scent with a sure sense of masculinity about it!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-y3tZsEHlnHdyPfd2tyY0eQaFzs6ZnBkK0H9W8TTtdbdNHJx-b8RgNp3OkOkkzAaUdFPddcgSi4C0xzQy385d5YvtT-jYuB1hnrKIheSGac5UxwiBCL3z6ZvYOtKD2BzfLtfam3CHRY/s2048/Black+Suede+1981+26.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1700" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6-y3tZsEHlnHdyPfd2tyY0eQaFzs6ZnBkK0H9W8TTtdbdNHJx-b8RgNp3OkOkkzAaUdFPddcgSi4C0xzQy385d5YvtT-jYuB1hnrKIheSGac5UxwiBCL3z6ZvYOtKD2BzfLtfam3CHRY/s320/Black+Suede+1981+26.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And now for the first ever Avon
cologne for Boys</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: medium;">'Rookie'</span></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjY50MsCSL-Fb6fx902eorQtvjzdcBaxqg6JibGXKYFYRCpKCQrD3swOvZXcHXyJx7H5reeDVFI_uveShElLXZHSwgBn19jMdmSV6A0aNe9S6JKD0paVzAqjYsGq2StGjOermP_W2M5M/s2048/Rookie+1980+25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1936" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjY50MsCSL-Fb6fx902eorQtvjzdcBaxqg6JibGXKYFYRCpKCQrD3swOvZXcHXyJx7H5reeDVFI_uveShElLXZHSwgBn19jMdmSV6A0aNe9S6JKD0paVzAqjYsGq2StGjOermP_W2M5M/s320/Rookie+1980+25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Rookie's a hit with me"</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">From Avon’s
Campaign 1980 25, Adam Rich, adorable young star of ABC TV’s popular “Eight is Enough” </span><span style="font-size: large;">Adam played Nicholas Bradford, the youngest
son on the television series that ran for five seasons (1977-1981)</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Visit <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a> on eCrater for other vintage Avon colognes and after shaves</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/p/31728810/avon-wild-jasmine-cologne-spray-w" target="_blank">Wild Jasmine</a> is still available</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMS8tO0-lObyiEJdOlOADPu1Vsr3kp4M0Zz1NfCqUk3QkLj_dVoCpAyLHTS6ts-ePOBWDf3tw9XNgtbtBm7nrmP-sTmT2MXNoP_RjOsBrRGIcqDJmS1TfV6eNFlqrvcmhfXsnLWZhkJA/s2048/Avon+Wild+Jasmine+Cologne+2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1828" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzMS8tO0-lObyiEJdOlOADPu1Vsr3kp4M0Zz1NfCqUk3QkLj_dVoCpAyLHTS6ts-ePOBWDf3tw9XNgtbtBm7nrmP-sTmT2MXNoP_RjOsBrRGIcqDJmS1TfV6eNFlqrvcmhfXsnLWZhkJA/s320/Avon+Wild+Jasmine+Cologne+2.JPG" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;">1981 Coming Up!</span><div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p style="font-size: large;"> </o:p>All pictures were taken by me of advertisements in my Avon brochures</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: #355937; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.524px;" /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-18816659508463988012021-04-25T09:07:00.043-04:002021-04-25T12:07:10.738-04:00Avon Fragrances of the 1970s: Dreams to Love Stories<p></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;">For me, the 1970s was sort of a transition period between
the laid back, hazy 60s to the energetic, on the move 80s. 1980 was the start of a new decade and, for
some, a new beginning. Disco music was filling the dance clubs bringing with it glitz and glamour in clothing, make-up and
jewelry. Both men and women dressed to
be seen. There was a new energy. The disco era was one of my favorite times
for style, music and fun. Let’s look
back on the 1970s and the popular fragrances that were introduced leading up to
the 1980s.</span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vbni5D5GEqRTXg1eDxW2WHN4ORTieLFFnBV5UaPu816qc-f8hGKHsG7g8P4vRYosne0uVQMQ8dV3k79uS1XHzciHS0LmJAJmbGHqAXNVRVswzkKW-DajEXqtvLkzZACghJ6UN83XNS8/s1690/Avon+1980+9-2.JPG" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1690" data-original-width="1279" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vbni5D5GEqRTXg1eDxW2WHN4ORTieLFFnBV5UaPu816qc-f8hGKHsG7g8P4vRYosne0uVQMQ8dV3k79uS1XHzciHS0LmJAJmbGHqAXNVRVswzkKW-DajEXqtvLkzZACghJ6UN83XNS8/w119-h157/Avon+1980+9-2.JPG" width="119" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Avon always kept up with the new trends and changes….in a
very stylish and sophisticated way for women everywhere. Their products were affordable and made you
feel a little more special. I love
reading their brochures – the beautiful advertisements and their use of the
English language describing their products.</span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;">Their first brochure of 1980 showed some of their popular fragrances that were introduced in the 1970s – Candid, Emprise, Timeless, Unspoken, Ariane and their new fragrance introduced in their Campaign 23 1979 brochure, Tasha. The introduction of Tasha filled 2 whole pages </span><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpDAGyzRd6pLXLO60V87dC8AT1XKvYXOZC8PF3QUyhKGd5mliNzW0VPnAGXjfpCL5FnSr9ZqyporDiyD8qWlaDVksQxXphYPnft7hKqf5pVs8J6hziM41NrvQ2kDLDJ5JMz3rJ-QdB6w/s2048/Tasha+1979+-+23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="2048" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpDAGyzRd6pLXLO60V87dC8AT1XKvYXOZC8PF3QUyhKGd5mliNzW0VPnAGXjfpCL5FnSr9ZqyporDiyD8qWlaDVksQxXphYPnft7hKqf5pVs8J6hziM41NrvQ2kDLDJ5JMz3rJ-QdB6w/w229-h147/Tasha+1979+-+23.jpg" width="229" /></a><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSwP_hlgvijNxXM0MV-U7y8H10kTedxb5JLym67lCWOepltbn9pfFUP2bzSjNG-zkgCmA6RaVHyCUZvKqnrps5pUwiGHeQcVTTfm5EKnG5VIuCEJxEmBZcvgzYyjMH-aG4Vj5eu4-QKkk/w224-h144/Tasha+1979+-23+2.jpg" width="224" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></blockquote><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Tasha is described as “In praise of dreams, desires and fantasies”
and “The newest most desirable ultra fragrance ever dreamed of.” With the flowing long sheer dress and scarf,
it just makes you want to purchase this brand new Avon fragrance, not to
mention the beautiful glass decanters and decorated boxes – simply
beautiful. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">By the Campaign 7 1980 brochure, the advertising phrase was
slightly changed to “Inspires dreams, desires and fantasies” </span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5Fyn9Y4rQsrgGwg_lmY6Ec2TA9mwinOvfUW2qdn2KNEWXsVapFlqZEoWsg7Np9OS3wdV6ecBeRECvKkFPPRph6fSjLsK9-aoG22kvV_Xq4xDhDe5M_tJZ9sV-6LHX9qdZNTx5tYYE-s/s2048/Tasha+1980+-+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="2048" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5Fyn9Y4rQsrgGwg_lmY6Ec2TA9mwinOvfUW2qdn2KNEWXsVapFlqZEoWsg7Np9OS3wdV6ecBeRECvKkFPPRph6fSjLsK9-aoG22kvV_Xq4xDhDe5M_tJZ9sV-6LHX9qdZNTx5tYYE-s/w272-h176/Tasha+1980+-+3.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Some of the other fragrances introduced in the 1970s with
their descriptive phrase: </span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Timeless</b> 1974 “Enduring…for all your timeless
tomorrows” / “As classic as the American woman”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Unspoken</b> 1975 “Too marvelous for words”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Emprise</b> 1976 “Into a world not easily impressed”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Candid</b> 1977
“Because today being beautiful is being yourself”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Ariane</b> 1977 “All the things a woman has the right to be”</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tempo</b> 1978 “Live in it;
Laugh in it Love in it”</span></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8sKg9TcdQM52INQxyo9pHEzmcKDnVDhftZBhg8gaQe2lMlYnQ9mfB5CgiUw6EdkA_OFR6Z3J6OATWtArozEDI0T-T2UfgvXUOJ5P0kfc22D_HYLpgZE7GmKTYrADnelGCqPZmSB4LH7o/s1459/1970s+Fragrances+1979+-+14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="1459" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8sKg9TcdQM52INQxyo9pHEzmcKDnVDhftZBhg8gaQe2lMlYnQ9mfB5CgiUw6EdkA_OFR6Z3J6OATWtArozEDI0T-T2UfgvXUOJ5P0kfc22D_HYLpgZE7GmKTYrADnelGCqPZmSB4LH7o/w279-h176/1970s+Fragrances+1979+-+14.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">For the Campaign 11 in 1979, there were several Men's colognes and after shaves introduced for Father's Day - <b>Brisk Spice</b> (it's naturally zesty), <b>Light Musk</b> (it's naturally mellow) and <b>Cool Sage</b> (it's naturally bracing).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74njShT-aqYWtK_XHvzhS-xovqo-3dXfo13W_AMCV56sfL3ErQWvHXZ7on_THkW8yAxa10lkt4Evt2KEUsoYLLes_o7e4-XyfQmIoTJRq-Fuhulq_y1_jnKc5Lo9_6rDQ9mKykIsX9YM/s2048/Brisk+Spice+1979+11-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="2048" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74njShT-aqYWtK_XHvzhS-xovqo-3dXfo13W_AMCV56sfL3ErQWvHXZ7on_THkW8yAxa10lkt4Evt2KEUsoYLLes_o7e4-XyfQmIoTJRq-Fuhulq_y1_jnKc5Lo9_6rDQ9mKykIsX9YM/w251-h163/Brisk+Spice+1979+11-1.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPSjhcdWJW7tUQoPihayh7biFD-VQdW4R25MnJ8C_e5dMKVWJ21LSyBwAcllga5mwDiuYCmC3Wb8GoG2DmE2Td0I3Vfpbyqug9GRPd-m-ZKgsRWM_tlpX4EjEoPlXjtpEBNteYZoG8z4/s2048/Brisk+Spice+1979+11-2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2048" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPSjhcdWJW7tUQoPihayh7biFD-VQdW4R25MnJ8C_e5dMKVWJ21LSyBwAcllga5mwDiuYCmC3Wb8GoG2DmE2Td0I3Vfpbyqug9GRPd-m-ZKgsRWM_tlpX4EjEoPlXjtpEBNteYZoG8z4/w248-h160/Brisk+Spice+1979+11-2.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><br /> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium; text-align: left;">Campaign 16 in 1979, Avon introduced <b>Weekend</b> for men as the first casual scent for men - clean, fresh and spirited. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85B0I0AvrvrHDs_JlyVnhkttmJm-6C-WrkLebGoAbko12nwqmiMeSGKNHYLK8yDUWQOeb0KsHMqAJEX-sTsDEp6_2Kodlyo5MFO6UHfyRS_C6H2M1LsvlSWh4zywBInvKW3hn0vHtzQY/s2048/Weekend+%25281979+-+16%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="2048" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj85B0I0AvrvrHDs_JlyVnhkttmJm-6C-WrkLebGoAbko12nwqmiMeSGKNHYLK8yDUWQOeb0KsHMqAJEX-sTsDEp6_2Kodlyo5MFO6UHfyRS_C6H2M1LsvlSWh4zywBInvKW3hn0vHtzQY/w278-h179/Weekend+%25281979+-+16%2529.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: left;">A fun place to check out is the <b>Avon Fragrance historical
commercial reel</b> on the </span><a href="https://digitalcollections.nyhistory.org/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Hagley Digital Archives</a><span style="text-align: left;"> site. There are commercials on about 14 Avon
fragrances like Timeless and Unspoken. It's a large database, so you'll have to do some searching and refining, but it is so cool to hear some of those vintage commercials. </span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">I do have some of these fragrances from the 70s available –
Timeless, Candid. Tempo, the dreamy Tasha and romantic Wild Jasmine <i>(paperback not included)</i>. You can purchase at <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/c/883358/vanity-perfume-shaving" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADYVintage Collectibles</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Looking forward to checking out the 1980s!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p style="font-size: large;"> </o:p>All pictures were taken by me of advertisements in my Avon
brochures</p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-19851186883873618092019-11-17T09:27:00.001-05:002019-11-17T09:28:28.007-05:00Hallmark Christmas Ornaments<span style="font-size: large;">Hallmark has a fabulous history which began back in 1910 when a young man, 18 year-old Joyce Clyde Hall, arrived in Kansas City, Mo with a couple of boxes of picture postcards to sell. The first Hallmark Keepsake ornaments were introduced in 1973. There are thousands of Hallmark ornaments that have been introduced since then and represent just about any theme you can think of - my favorite was Barbie. I also loved the Merry Olde Santa series. Needless to say, my mother and I bought our share of ornaments back in the 1990s.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few Hallmark ornaments that are currently for sale at</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxthk0ArvwtAOeHI5RbBb8cceO-eQA2cBdEbK2HW3_TaV5ToeMtHTvJ3sa3WUKincr-LdxjDtd2-anI3DvBidthddoqy5Ip2DA2KYSZxy9g90GhEleYuRUYn3QNjgVjBZQRSbs68lgQo/s1600/Hallmark+Merry+Olde+Santa+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="768" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjxthk0ArvwtAOeHI5RbBb8cceO-eQA2cBdEbK2HW3_TaV5ToeMtHTvJ3sa3WUKincr-LdxjDtd2-anI3DvBidthddoqy5Ip2DA2KYSZxy9g90GhEleYuRUYn3QNjgVjBZQRSbs68lgQo/s200/Hallmark+Merry+Olde+Santa+1.JPG" width="168" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1992 - 3rd in the Merry Olde Santa series</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and designed by Duane Unruh</span><br />
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-82041750253354508282019-05-10T12:46:00.000-04:002019-10-20T19:01:50.190-04:00Vintage Sewing Patterns<span style="font-size: large;">Time sure does get away from me, but then that is probably my fault. I keep going from one interest to another and then back again - reading, music and records from the past, sewing and vintage fashion, researching vintage items, family history, family pictures and letters, all sorts of collections - it just goes on and on and on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have always enjoyed sewing since I was a little girl. I would get into sewing kicks off and on throughout my adult years. I would sew a lot for a year or two and then not touch a sewing machine for years. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, I was in one of my sewing sprees and began buying lots and lots of patterns, material and notions - just couldn't pass up a sale. Of course, my sewing slacked off way before I used all the patterns, materials and notions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I started going through some of my sewing patterns and I also pulled a couple of boxes of my grandmother's old patterns, some of which I remember her using to make clothes for me back in the 1950s. Some of her older patterns are in bad shape and I need to look at those to see if they can be salvaged in any way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just think of the skill it would take to sew like this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While all the pieces were cut, they were all there and after really examining the pieces, I could see the perforated numbers on each piece. There was only 1 piece that was torn in 2 pieces, but could easily be fixed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are pictures of the different pieces included in this pattern and the pattern perforations instructions. Also a picture of the sleeve piece showing that it is #11. It will be interesting to look at these old patterns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be putting most of my vintage sewing patterns up for sale on my eCrater store @ <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/c/1140441/sewing-patterns" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also discovered a wonderful site called <a href="https://vintagepatterns.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page" target="_blank">Vintage Sewing Patterns</a>. It is a site where vintage sewing patterns (over 25 years old) can be documented and if available for purchase, it will show you the vendor(s) that you can click on to go and purchase. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Not only can you search by various means like garment type, decade, pattern company, etc, but there are also videos and copies of pattern books to view. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you are interested in vintage patterns, I hope you will visit this wonderful site. </span>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-56901481641321954962017-11-01T14:52:00.003-04:002020-10-12T08:16:59.974-04:00A Story of a Needle, Thread and Thimble<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the one story I found that I thought I would share was the story called <b>Dependence and Indpendence</b>. a story of "Needle . Thread and Thimble" Little Folks. I found this story in 2 different newspaper publications, <i>Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) dated August 24, 1888 </i>and <i style="font-family: helvetica, sans-serif;">The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic. : 1863 -
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"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." </span> </i></blockquote>
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-80763514013613932692017-09-03T16:05:00.000-04:002019-10-20T19:24:55.452-04:00Fragrances of Avon and Billy Dee Williams<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Moonwind</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - evokes the mystery of night; </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">richly romantic; haunting; bewitching</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Imari</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - a fragrance to fire the imagination</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Timeless</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - enduringly beautiful fragrance for today and for all your tomorrows</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sweet Honesty</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - a young, light-hearted fragrance</span><br />
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<b><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Candid</span></b><span style="font-size: large;"> - sheer, light, long-lasting, understated being beautiful is being yourself</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>And, how could we ever forget the good-looking man,</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Billy Dee Williams</b></span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the fragrance for women inspired by Billy Dee Williams</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some Avon vintage colognes available at:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pictures are from my Avon brochures</span>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-29775680454723212712017-07-15T11:50:00.001-04:002019-10-21T16:07:57.263-04:00Anchor Hocking Vintage Candle Glow Ovenware<span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All of the Candle Glow ovenware that I had is no longer available, but here is a slideshow of some pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do have some other pieces of Anchor Hocking available at both my eBay & eCrater stores.</span><br />
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<br />CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-64825207195026540082017-07-13T10:35:00.001-04:002019-10-21T16:13:41.824-04:00Hot Summer Day Cool Remedy Vintage Style<span style="font-size: large;">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</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">No longer available at <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a></span></div>
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-1932854628277255592017-07-10T09:21:00.000-04:002019-10-21T16:17:45.493-04:00Cool Sweet Raspberry Sherbet - Pretty In Pink <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">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. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6 cups raspberries (4 to 5 pints)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/4 cup 100% grape or apple juice </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups buttermilk </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Serve in vintage Anchor Hocking Tulip Sundae Dishes. You can find a set of 4 at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles: <span style="color: #073763;"><a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/p/31348070/set-of-4-vintage-anchor-hocking-sundae?keywords=anchor+hocking+sundae" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></span><br />
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-26668429163812072592017-07-09T16:13:00.001-04:002019-10-21T16:21:32.293-04:00Refreshing Ideas - Beat The Heat With Cool Desserts<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Frozen Hot Chocolate</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Show: Barefoot Contessa</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ingredients:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 ounces bittersweet chocolate</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup half-and-half</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 cups whole milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons coffee liqueur or brewed espresso</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 cups ice</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sweetened Whipped Cream, for serving (recipe follows)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Grated bittersweet chocolate, for garnish</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sweetened Whipped Cream:</b> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cold heavy cream (8 ounces)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 tablespoons sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">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 <i>in Anchor Hocking Parfait Glasses at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles.</i></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sweetened Whipped Cream:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">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).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase <b>4 Anchor Hocking Soda glasses</b> at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles: <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/p/31348060/set-of-4-anchor-hocking-milk-shake?keywords=anchor+hocking+soda" target="_blank">Here </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pandas are native to central China and have been on the endangered list for many years now. While they will eat rodents, fish, insects, birds and some vegetation, their most favorite food is bamboo. I have read that they can eat bamboo for up to 12 hours a day - that's about as much as 28 pounds of bamboo. </span><br />
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Pandas are also loners and do not like to be around other pandas except during mating season in the spring. Females are pregnant with their one or two cubs for about 95 to 160 days before birth and the cubs are blind and only weigh about three to five ounces. And, even though females aren't full grown until they are four or five and males aren't full grown until six or seven years old, the cubs are weaned and sent on their own when they are around two to three years old. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">After reading facts about the life and habitat of Panda bears on the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's website, I find the story of the Panda bear even more interesting and fascinating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas is coming up soon. Bring a Panda bear into the lives of your children or grandchildren (nieces and nephews count, too). Here are some Panda bears available at <a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/filter.php?keywords=panda" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a> that are in need of a child's love and care.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also visit the <a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/giant-panda" target="_blank">Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute</a> website with your child to learn much more about the life of the Panda bear. </span>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-81551911760720604202016-09-30T13:53:00.001-04:002019-10-21T16:39:39.716-04:00Swiss Chalet or Swiss Alpine – Dinnerware From The Past<div class="MsoNormal">
<i><span style="font-size: large;">Home Sweet Home, that’s what the Swiss Alpine or Swiss
Chalet pattern reminds of. It is one of
those patterns that just make you feel at home - just says ‘family’ and makes
you feel all comfy and warm inside. The
blue, olive green and turquoise blend so well together. My mother’s favorite color combination was
blue and green – maybe that is why she kept these dishes for all those
years. This dinnerware was made in the late
1950s or early 1960s and marketed through gas stations and grocery stores as
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Besides the china dinnerware, there was the milk glass
baking dishes and kitchenware and also, glass tumblers. And, I just discovered
today that there is also kitchen tinware with this pattern called Decoware
(Continental Can Co.?)</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Some pieces are marked and some are not. The
dinnerware was made by the Stetson Pottery Co aka Stetson China Co (closed in
1966) for Marshall Burns, a distributor and division of
Technicolor and marketed as Mar-crest.
You will find that some people advertise the milk glass baking ware as Pyrex,
but most agree now that milk glass baking and kitchenware was made by Anchor
Hocking Fire-King and these items are mostly called Swiss Alpine instead
of Swiss Chalet. Not only bakeware, but there are also mugs
and bowls. Then we have the glass
tumblers. I have no idea who made them as there is no mark and I could
not find anything in books or the internet with any definitive answers.
If Anchor Hocking made the ovenware, would they have made the glassware,
too? I don't know. But maybe. I
understand that Stetson also made glassware to match patterns of dinnerware
that they produced, so maybe Stetson made the glassware. Who knows?
I’ve seen standard tumbler size and old-fashioned size glasses in this
pattern. </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">My
mother loved collecting dinnerware and grocery stores sure made it easy
for her. I have to admit that I love dinnerware, too and have several
different patterns that I use depending on my mood. I think the first set
of dinnerware I bought was through a grocery store. Imagine that!
For me dinnerware is fun and why settle on just one pattern? I love mix-matching dinnerware - blending
patterns with solid colors, using pastels for the spring and summer and bold
colors for fall and winter. With the
Swiss Chalet / Alpine, you could use blue, turquoise or olive green solid
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interesting to know the real story behind this pattern. I found a blog that goes into so much more
detail than I have and also sharing a lot of information on the many pieces
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want to check her blog article out – really interesting: </i><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://culvercitypo.blogspot.sg/2013/10/collecting-swiss-chalet-dinnerware.html" target="_blank">CULVER CITY P.O.</a></b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">I had written a blog back in 2010 but after reading hers, thought
I’d better update my blog on the Swiss Chalet pattern. However, there are still so many unanswered questions
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/filter.php?keywords=swiss+chalet" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a></b></span></div>
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-34543615708299021962016-09-25T15:57:00.001-04:002019-10-21T16:45:40.484-04:00Beanies Buddies Puffkins Oh My<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Bears, bears and more bears - who doesn't love teddy bears? Most of us have all had at least one teddy bear as a child. For some children, their teddy bear is their constant companion - teddy bears listen to every word you say, they collect your tears when you are sad, they cuddle with you when you are tired and most of all, they will protect you against the boogie man when you go to bed........... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The name 'Teddy Bear' is really not all that old - just about 114 years. Oh, there were stuffed bears but not 'teddy bears.' T</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">he name originated around 1902 and had to do with Theodore Roosevelt, Jr after he became our 26th president when William McKinley was assassinated. The story goes that Theodore Roosevelt went on a hunting trip in Mississippi by invitation of the governor there. Some in the party had already killed a bear and after catching another one, suggested to Roosevelt that he shoot it. Roosevelt refused because he felt it was unsportsmanlike. But because the bear had been beaten severely by the other hunters and dogs, Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end his suffering. Word got out - cartoons and stories were published in newspapers across the country. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Upon seeing one of the cartoons, Morris Michtom from Brooklyn, NY, who owned a candy store, asked permission from Roosevelt to call a couple of toy bears that his wife had made </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'Teddy's bears' and put them in his shop window. The rest is history............</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are some 'teddy' bears at <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/filter.php?cid=1287584&keywords=Ty+Bear" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a> that need good homes - Ty Beanie Babies, Ty Beanie Buddies and Swibco Puffkins. Check out some of the bears in the video and enjoy an old song by Elvis Presley - "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear." </span> </span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kb2H0VRYm88" width="459"></iframe>carolinablueladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18397647890571307389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-79152529779695648482015-08-02T15:39:00.000-04:002019-10-21T18:43:54.392-04:00The Kaleidoscope of The Carnival Glass Makers<span style="font-size: large;">Oh, those beautiful hues we see as the light plays with the golden iridescence on the colored glass - pinks, purples, teals, blues and greens changing with each turn of the glass against the light. I love the old carnival glass. There are patterns that I love from all the great carnival glass manufacturers, but I think I love Millersburg the most. You can get lost in a piece of glass looking at the kaleidoscope of colors - pinks, purples, greens and teals and oh, that radium finish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were five main carnival glass makers - Fenton, Northwood, Dugan, Millersburg and Imperial. Fenton introduced carnival glass to the world in 1907 and for the next 25 years, the stories of the men and relationships between these great glass companies are like a kaleidoscope as much as the carnival glass itself. First in a series of five articles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Fenton Art Glass</i></b> - Of the five major old carnival glass companies, Fenton Art Glass has been in operation the longest. Brothers, Frank L. and John W. Fenton opened Fenton Art Glass Company in July 1905 in Martins Ferry, Ohio as a decorating company using glassware made by other companies. In a few years, land was purchased in Williamstown, W.Va and their first glass was produced on January 2, 1907. It is said that their first piece of glass produced was a crystal cream pitcher in the Water Lily and Cattails pattern. The company officers were John W. as president, Frank L. as secretary/treasurer and general manager and Charles Fenton as vice-president. A turn of the kaleidoscope and you see the hiring of their first plant manager, Jacob Rosenthal. Jacob Rosenthal had worked at the Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Company in Greentown, IN from the fall of 1900 to June 13, 1903 when the Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Company burned to the ground and was never rebuilt. While at Greentown, Indiana, Jacob Rosenthal invented the famous chocolate colored glass, Golden Agate aka Holly Amber and Rose Agate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fenton introduced carnival glass to the world later in 1907. They produced this beautiful iridescent glass in many colors - green, marigold (clear glass), amethyst, blue, red and all the colors in between. Numerous patterns with many different shapes and edgings. I consider the Vintage or Grape Delight pattern their most recognized pattern. Some of my favorite patterns include Acorn, Dragon and Lotus, Persian Medallion, Little Flowers, Orange Tree, several Peacock patterns and my most favorite, the Panther pattern and the Sailboats pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some Fenton pieces of my carnival glass collection including Acorn and Panther in marigold (golden) and Orange Tree, Persian Medallion and Sailboats in Cobalt Blue. A lot of times, Fenton would use one pattern for the interior and a different pattern for the exterior. Fenton used Orange Tree as the exterior pattern for a lot of pieces. The Sailboats dish shown below has the Orange Tree pattern on the exterior. The kaleidoscope is always turning.......... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Frank L. Fenton, born in 1880 in Indiana, Pa, graduated from high school in 1897 and began his glass-making career that same year by becoming an apprentice at Northwood Glass Company when it was located in the old Indiana Glass Company glass plant in Indiana, Pa. and Harry Northwood was running the factory. Frank became a foreman in 1898. Frank L. left Northwood in 1900. Harry Northwood had sold to the National Glass Company in 1899. Frank L. went to work for a new glass company, Jefferson Glass Co in Steubenville, Oh. Harry Bastow was the president and general manager of this new company. When Harry Bastow opened his own business, Bastow Glass Company in Coudersport, Pa, Frank L. Fenton followed. This was in late 1903. John W. Fenton also worked there. The Bastow Glass Company was destroyed by fire in mid 1904 and Frank L. Fenton moved to Wheeling, Pa to work for the new H. Northwood & Company in Wheeling, Pa. The Fenton - Northwood connection and another turn of the kaleidoscope.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">According to everything I have read about the Fentons, John W. was a character with a peacock personality. He enjoyed an extravagant lifestyle and was a very generous man. Financial prudence was not in his DNA. I want to share the following story that I read in the book by William Heacock called <i>Fenton Glass The First Twenty-five Years</i> about how Frank and John Fenton made the decision to form their own company</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"On May 4, 1905, Frank L. Fenton deposited in the Dollar Bank in Wheeling $284.86, which has given rise to a romantic legend about the company's humble origins. As it was handed down in the family circles, John once told Frank that if the latter ever wanted to go into business for himself he should call on John for financial help. Frank called on John and was asked, "How much money do you have?"</span></i></blockquote>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">"Good," remarked John. "Between the two of us we now have $284.86. Let's get started." </span></i></blockquote>
<span style="font-size: large;">In July, 1905, Frank and John opened their own glass decorating shop, the Fenton Art Glass Company in Martins Ferry, Ohio. Another brother, Charles H. soon joined them. Charles had worked for the Northwood glass plant. Charles became head of the decorating department.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fenton Art Glass celebrated their 100th anniversary of glass production in 2007. While they are still active and still under the family ownership, they closed their traditional glass making in 2011.</span><br />
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<b>Sources Used</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">William Heacock, James Measell, Berry Wiggins, <i>Harry Northwood The Early Years 1881-1900 </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Margaret & Kenn Whitmyer, <i>Fenton Art Glass 1907 - 1939</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">William Heacock, <i>Fenton Glass The First Twenty-five Years</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Debbie and Randy Coe, <i>Fenton Art Glass A Centennial of Glass Making 1907-2007</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bill Edwards, <i>Millersburg The Queen of Carnival Glass</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">James Measell, <i>Greentown Glass the Indiana Tumbler & Goblet Company</i></span>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-73351904163450991422014-11-01T13:48:00.000-04:002019-10-21T18:48:37.490-04:00Where Are The Memories?<span style="font-size: large;">When I first started this blog, I was going to include family memories, information about old glass factories and also vintage collectible items that I have for sale at my online stores. Well, I haven't done a very good job. There seems to be so many social media sites and there just doesn't seem to be time to engage in all the sites. But, to be honest, it seems that Facebook has simply taken over my life. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">There is one thing that I enjoy doing on Facebook and that is on Thursdays, posting an old family picture for TBT (Throw Back Thursday). I almost missed this past Thursday and my daughter said that I could always post one for Flash Back Fridays. I thought that was pretty cool and why couldn't I do something for each day of the week if I wanted to. So, I came up with a title for each day of the week with the help of my daughter for posting old family pictures..</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday - Set In Time Sunday (SITS)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Monday - Memory Lane Monday (MLM)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday - Travelin' Back Tuesday (TBT)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday - Way Back Wednesday (WBW)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thursday - Throw Back Thursday (TBT)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Friday - Flash Back Friday (FBF)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Saturday - Sweet Times Gone By Saturday (STGBS)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The picture I chose for today for Sweet Times Gone By Saturday is a picture of my great-grandparents taken in 1900. The picture is either of their wedding day or engagement.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Married 12-22-1900</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the most cherished item that my mother owned. She kept this picture with her until she died. To my mother, her grandpa was the sweetest man she ever knew.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">John Edward 'Ed' Weisenauer 1881 - 1976</span><br />
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<br />CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-51581281547774935102014-07-08T22:23:00.001-04:002019-10-21T18:51:56.708-04:00Avon's 1876 Cape Cod Collection Dinnerware<span style="font-size: large;">Avon isn't just about fragrances and cosmetics. During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Avon started expanding their product line starting with jewelry and then collectibles. In 1975, Avon introduced a new dinnerware line called 1876 Cape Cod Collection. A rich ruby-red color coupled with a design reminiscent of the old 'Sandwich Glass' produced by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Works founded in Cape Cod in 1825. The pattern was said to be inspired by the classic Roman Rosette pattern. The designs and glass production were awarded to the Wheaton Glass Company of Millville, NJ. Avon had to approve all the mold drawings before the production began.</span><br />
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Here is just a sampling of pieces I have for sale at:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 1876 Cape Cod Collection was produced from 1975 through 1993 and 37 different pieces were made.Such a beautiful design and gorgeous ruby-red color. </span></div>
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<br />CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-4257420305522776082014-06-29T14:55:00.001-04:002019-10-21T18:59:50.490-04:00The Diamond Point Pattern of Indiana Glass<span style="font-size: large;">Dunkirk, Indiana, a small town in east central Indiana was home to one of the longest living glass companies that sprung up during the natural gas discovery of the late 1800s. Originally formed in 1896 as The Beatty-Brady Glass Company, they manufactured clear glass household items. By 1899, with the economy slowing down, The National Glass Company formed combining 19 glass companies in hopes of saving costs of running the glass factories. The Beatty-Brady Glass Company became Factory #1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Diamond Point pattern was first produced in the mid-1960s. This pattern had an extensive number of items and production continued through the 1990s. The most common was crystal and crystal with ruby staining. Other colors included amber, amber with gold staining, olive green, milk white, blue, amberina and pastels in blue, pink and green. The Diamond Point pattern was also made for Tiara Exclusives in black. While all items were made in crystal, not all were made in the other colors. Items include all dinnerware pieces and serving pieces. I have several pieces available for purchase at </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A set of 4 crystal with ruby flashing <b>Diamond Point Wine Glasses</b>. These are beautiful. Indiana Glass began making this pattern in the mid-1960s through to the early 1990s.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Available at CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles is a gorgeous <b>Indiana Glass Diamond Point Blue Compote</b>. </span></div>
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-52430065299276275642013-11-10T15:09:00.000-05:002019-10-21T19:14:09.144-04:00Greentown EAPG - Overall Lattice or No. 38 Glass Pattern<span style="font-size: large;">I still have lots of boxes in the garage to go through that contain items to list in my online stores. Trying to keep organized is hard because there is so much. But, a couple of days ago I just had the urge to unpack some boxes. I don't know what is in them until I unwrap the items - it's like Christmas morning. It is so much fun! I found some of the Greentown glass that we are going to sell and I have unpacked about 8 boxes - wasn't all Greentown glass. I know there has to be more in the packed boxes somewhere, but I need to stop and get what I did unpacked listed before I get out of control again. I decided to try to get all pieces in one pattern and list together. My first group is the Overall Lattice or No. 38 pattern. Only 4 different pieces so far, but it's a start. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Overall Lattice pattern was first introduced in 1897. Designed by Charles Miller, it is one of the first tableware patterns made by the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company of Greentown, Indiana. It was originally just called No. 38. Jule Braun, the outside sales rep for the Indiana Tumbler and Goblet Company unveiled the new pattern, Overall Lattice or No. 38 at the Pittsburgh Exhibit in January 1897 and described it as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just finished listing a set of dinnerware that my mother purchased from the grocery store. She really out did herself on this set. She had purchased a service for 24 plus serving pieces. It is Sheffield's pattern called Strawberries 'n Cream and was offered in the 1970s. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Made in Japan, some of the pieces have a strawberry decal and some are plain. Both have a butterscotch trim. I have both styles in the dinner plates and bread & butter plates. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can find these dishes at <a href="https://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/filter.php?cid=0&keywords=strawberries" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles.</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It has taken some time to wash all these dishes, research and list. All the while I kept thinking about the strawberry man and my grandmother's strawberry shortcake. And here it is almost winter!</span>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-22539087719797622642012-10-02T11:52:00.000-04:002019-10-20T19:00:50.868-04:00Lowcountry Refuge <span style="font-size: large;">Just returned from my Hilton Head Island vacation. I think it was about 16 or 17 years ago when I first came to this gorgeous island. The end of September is a beautiful time of the year - still warm in the high 80s without the crowds of the summer vacationers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The most beautiful place in the world extends from Charleston, SC to Savannah, Ga - this is heaven in my book and known as the Lowcountry. The beauty of the live oaks dripping with spanish moss swaying slowing in the gentle wind, palmetto trees and the pink and red oleander take your breath away. Watching herons and egrets walk through the marsh grasses; pelicans sitting on fishing piers waiting for the fishermen to throw bits and pieces from their catch of the day; looking out at the ocean that extends forever into the horizon; eternity.</span><br />
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CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-39864137873929441562012-07-02T16:50:00.000-04:002019-10-20T18:58:21.152-04:00Wild Plum Tea On A Hot Summer Day!<span style="font-size: large;">The theme this week for Scavenger Hunters at<b> ESN</b> is: <span style="color: #990000;"><strong>Hot Weather</strong></span>. After a rather cool June, we are finally getting some hot, hot weather. 100 degrees + that I think is going to last most of the week. Love it!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite drink in the summer is Wild Plum Tea. I guess it was about 20 years ago, my mother, son and I went to visit my daughter in Tennessee down around the Smoky Mountains. One day, we took a side trip to Gatlinburg and visited the Arts and Crafts Community. Pottery shops, candle stores, leather shop, woodcarving shops - just all sorts of great places to browse and even watch some demonstrate their craft. We came upon a small tea shop called The Wild Plum Tea Room. We ate lunch and had the most wonderful miniture banana muffins and wild plum tea. I bought Cindy Freeman Black's cookbook called <i>"All My Best Recipes"</i>, but it did not have the recipe for The Wild Plum Tea. Cindy so graciously gave me her recipe (see recipe at end of blog). Lots of sugar - I keep trying to cut back on that, though. It is just to die for and so refreshing on a hot summer day. A perfect tumbler to serve Wild Plum Tea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visit the <a href="https://www.mobilebrochure.com/smoky-mountains/brochure/shopping/arts-crafts/gatlinburgs-arts-and-crafts-community/" target="_blank">Arts and Crafts Community</a> of Gatlinburg. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Visit <a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/" target="_blank"><b>CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</b></a> for other great vintage glassware. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Steep tea bags in boiling water 5 minutes. Combine sugar and water and boil for 5 minutes. Add to tea mixture. Stir in orange juice and lemon juice along with cold water.<br /><br />Makes 3 quarts </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing better on a hot summer day, than to sit in a rocker on the front porch with a tall cold glass of wild plum tea and remember all the wonderful memories of the past. Enjoy!!!!!!!!<span style="background-color: white;"> </span> </span> CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-29920156062192371062012-06-18T18:46:00.000-04:002019-10-20T15:42:11.256-04:00Sunday Dinner<span style="font-size: large;">Our <strong><a href="http://ecrater.ning.com/" target="_blank">ESN Scavenger Hunt</a></strong> theme this week is <strong>Church</strong>. Growing up, my brother and I would go to Sunday school and occasionally, church services. We lived across the street from a large Presbyterian church, Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Located at 34th Street and Central Ave in Indianapolis, In., they had a large recreational ministry. Four baseball diamonds were active just about everyday and evening during the summer. Boys and girls of all ages from the north side of Indianapolis came to play softball and baseball at <em>Tab</em>. I think I really only played softball 2 or 3 years before I realized it was more fun to just watch the older boys play. There certainly were some cute boys that played baseball. </span><br />
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;">OK, back to the theme - church. So, while my brother and I might go to Sunday school on Sunday, my grandmother always listened to church services on the radio in her sewing room and my mother had to catch up on laundry and ironing. That was back in the day when we used wringer washers and hung laundry on a clothesline to dry. It wasn't a throw a load in the washer and push the button. No, doing laundry back then took continuous active participation. But the best part of Sunday was Sunday dinner. Our big meal on Sunday was midday. We didn't have counter space for preparing food, so we used the kitchen table for preparing dough or mixing up a cake. My grandmother would roll out the "pot pie" dough (flat dumplings) and let them dry on the table. She would either boil beef or chicken and then let me help drop the pot pie into the boiling broth - not too fast or it will stick together. Sometimes she would boil a beef tongue. Now don't make that ugly face, beef tongue is really good and one of my brother's favorite meals. Or we would have fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. There is nothing better than chicken fried in a cast iron skillet. It was always the best meal of the week and, in my eyes, my grandmother was the best cook in the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the way, I now have my grandmother's kitchen table and chairs in my kitchen. It may show some age, but it reminds me of some of my most treasured memories with my grandmother and Sunday dinners. I also have that hand beater my grandmother is using. Make sure you spend time with your grandchildren - cook together and share your memories and stories. What better way to give them wonderful memories to share in the future.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">OK, so do you see where I am going with this? I really don't have any "church" items in my store. But, you can find some great vintage mixing bowls at <strong><a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a></strong>. Here is an <a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/p/12586866/gay-fad-fruits-large-anchor" target="_blank"><b>Anchor Hocking Gay Fad Fruits Large Colonial Mixing Bowl</b></a>. I also have one in the medium size and one in the small size. I just love this pattern - it is so bright and cheerful. Just makes you want to smile!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bet these vintage <b><a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/c/1081584/anchor-hocking" target="_blank">Anchor Hocking</a></b> mixing bowls could help create some wonderful memories for your kids or grandchildren! </span> </div>
CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-45093319989648855862012-03-28T20:19:00.000-04:002019-10-20T15:36:38.181-04:00Moon and Stars, A Vintage Glass Pattern<span style="font-size: large;">Our <a href="http://ecrater.ning.com/" target="_blank">ESN </a>Scavenger Hunt this week is about the Moon. The vintage Moon and Stars glass pattern is one of the most familiar glass patterns around. Just about anything imaginable has been made in the Moon and Stars pattern - candy dishes, relish trays, lighters, lamps, compotes and the familiar canister set - think I have one of those somewhere in boxes. The Moon and Stars pattern actually had its beginning back in the late 1800s and was first made by the Adams & Co out of Pittsburg, PA. They called the pattern <em>Palace</em>. Adams & Co became a part of the US Glass Co. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The <em>Palace</em> pattern became known as Moon & Stars because of the star-like design with round moon-like depressions. This pattern has been made by several different companies. Sometimes it is uncertain of who made what. Moon & Stars came in many beautiful bright colors.</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-jfPObe9UwXK7XoU7qztxMs2Ab9gG-VEOUwGKaPDiBo-anLRrat3Zzk7u5tDkIB3pfPPtiAYtG_dnrcMmpw8WeiEwuKggOatU7Z4uo-EZTTfCu7b8fo7htSpIYu9b2tU2zHpd8Th8iE/s1600/4dfd4defee8aa_99197n%5B1%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> Here is a beautiful <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-L-E-Smith-Moon-and-Star-Amberina-or-Flame-Glass-Banana-Bowl/274054647238?hash=item3fceee0dc6:g:XbAAAOSwwS5dpwdr" target="_blank">Moon & Stars Banana Boat</a> in amberina from L.E. Smith. L.E. Smith called the color flame. Moon & Stars was one of L.E. Smith's most popular patterns and was considered part of the Heritage line. Based on the label on this piece, this was probably produced during the 1960s. You can find this lovely centerpiece bowl at <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/carolinabluelady" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a> along with some other great Moon & Stars pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And, did you know that there is a Moon & Star Glass club? <a href="http://www.moonandstarglassclub.com/">http://www.moonandstarglassclub.com/</a> You might want to check it out.</span>CAROLINABLUELADYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05724756690827719058noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122750765301957314.post-17334518660910303212012-03-15T21:42:00.000-04:002019-10-20T15:26:00.373-04:00Gotta Have Milk At Breakfast<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbXd1NMGmwkepLaagZsyifzSopQaodDuQwJuyKVKDhExMsqXQrxbZsxZhyphenhyphenBm8rPCHgW2_hhdusMCfCWul_133RPeH_hYO1_UuElzaATfyo6E4mm2ol4ShBDru3x4kYnEzDxtbXyTg1H8/s1600/DSC02108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbbXd1NMGmwkepLaagZsyifzSopQaodDuQwJuyKVKDhExMsqXQrxbZsxZhyphenhyphenBm8rPCHgW2_hhdusMCfCWul_133RPeH_hYO1_UuElzaATfyo6E4mm2ol4ShBDru3x4kYnEzDxtbXyTg1H8/s200/DSC02108.JPG" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast is our ESN Scavenger Hunt this week. Love eating breakfast on the weekends - eggs, bacon, pancakes, waffles, biscuits and sausage gravy. I could eat breakfast anytime of the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sort of trying a low-carb diet, so eggs, eggs, eggs and more eggs seem to be the main breakfast staple. I found a wonderful Artichoke Mushroom Frittata recipe and make it quite often. Just saute the artichoke hearts, fresh mushrooms and onion. Then pour the scrambled eggs over top. Just when it is about done, top with grated Greyere cheese and let it melt. It is absolutely fantastic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nothing goes better with breakfast than a nice cold glass of milk. Here is a beautiful vintage milk pitcher in pink flashed color over Platonite with a raised spout from Hazel-Atlas. Standing 5 1/2 inches tall, the pattern looks like the Hazel-Atlas ribbon pattern. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can find this <a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/p/11601598/hazel-atlas-pink-platonite-milk" target="_blank">Hazel Atlas Pink Milk Pitcher</a> and other great vintage kitchen items at <a href="http://carolinabluelady.ecrater.com/" target="_blank">CAROLINABLUELADY Vintage Collectibles</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Artichoke Mushroom Frittata and cold milk served in this Platonite milk pitcher makes for a special breakfast.</span><br />
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