Isn’t March suppose to come in like a lion and out like a lamb?
Our yard looked more like a white, fluffy lamb than a lion on the first day of March. It ended up snowing all day on Saturday and there’s still some left on the ground. The daffodils have been in bloom in the neighbor’s yard and the were so pretty sticking out of a couple inches of snow. By this after noon, though, I’m sure we’ll never know it was here.
I had a website sale yesterday, so will have to go to the basement and find the right box. When I took pictures and started listing on my site, I packed things away as I went. I did take a group shot of what went in each box and put it on the outside of the box.
The exception to packing away were the tea sets which remain in curio cabinets and all of my little bowls that are still on a high shelf in the dining area. And a few little beaters & mixers. I love these little guys too much to put everything away!
I’ve sold a lot of the little aluminum teapots and coffeepots that I had listed and need to get pictures of more and put them up.
I sold the little Wear-Ever Tea Kettle over the weekend and will have to get it carefully packed and off to my buyer today.
It’s always nice knowing that someone else is going to get to enjoy these little treasures for awhile.
Have a super March Monday!
Jan
I love this weather! We have 80° temps one week and snow the next. I’m sitting at the kitchen table, watching the birds and the falling snow. We have a worm feeder for the bluebirds. They line up on the fence and wait in the morning for their breakfast.And I saw the first robins last week — a sure sign that Spring is right around the corner.
My new favorite tea is now Lipton’s Orange & Spice Black Tea.
I love it! I don’t normally sweeten my tea, but this is really nice with a teaspoon of honey.I’m going to try to take a few pictures today and list some more kitchen toys on the site. I’ve had some requests for a few things on my personal pages that I’ve not managed to get on the store site yet.And a friend of mine has opened a new online shopping site. I’m going to try to get a few things listed there, too.
So much to do …. but first …. another cup of tea!
Jan
This email included some wonderful pictures of two different 50’s era toy kitchens.
“Jan, I have a very old 3 piece pink plastic stove, sink and refrigerator set that I used to play with in the 50’s. I am going through vintage toys in my house from my childhood and my childrens’ childhoods so I have vintage toys from the 50’s thru the 70’s. The “kitchen” items I have are the pink kitchen set and I also have a doll kitchen set and the box it came in. Would you be interested in purchasing these items from me or do you know where I could sell vintage toys to collectors. Granted, these items have been played with but the fact that they are as old as they are is attractive to a collector. Thanks for your time. Below are pics of the Dream Kitchen and I will have to send you the 3 pc pink kitchen separately in my next email.”
I don’t collect these sets, although I used to. If anyone has any information as to value or if you’re interested, just let me know and I’ll contact the person that sent me the email.
Click on the thumbnail pictures for a larger image.
Occasionally I get emails from readers of this blog and people who visit my websites asking about something they have from their childhood.I thought I’d start posting some of those questions in a Q&A blog.
Maybe some of my readers here can help with some identifications that I didn’t know.
Please feel free to comment on any of these blog posts!
Jan
Merry Christmas to all of you that email me throughout the year and the kind things you say about my site and my collection.
And to my customers — I always appreciate your business and hope that you enjoy these little toys as much as I always have.
I wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Year!
St. Luke 2: 1 – 14
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them at the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Nature XXVII, Autumn
~~Emily Dickinson
The morns are meeker than they were,
The nuts are getting brown;
The berry’s cheek is plumper,
The rose is out of town.
The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned,
I’ll put a trinket on.
Yes, it’s August and starting off hotter than a firecracker on the 4th of July. And has been for awhile! We’re suppose to get in the triple digits next week.
August, and the heat, always reminds me of the County Fair. Always in the hottest part of the summer, but we just never cared. Well, as a kid, I didn’t care, but feel very differently about it now.
The picture is an art print by Sandi Wickersham — she does lovely work!
I think our remodeling projects are finally over. I’m trying to unpack all of my toys and getting a few more things on the website.
I started in this week on unpacking the wonderful Tan Luster Flowerpot Utility items. Those have always been a favorite of mine. When I first saw them in Doris Lechler’s Children’s Glass Dishes and then in Margaret & Kenn Whitmyer’s Children’s Dishes — I knew I had to have them! I’ve purchased mine a piece at a time. I’ve never seen a full set (boxed), but have seen a few of the individual sets (reamer & bowl and mixing bowls) in their original packaging.
And I’m listing the two adorable cabinets that I had those items displayed on. Be sure to check out the website in about a week for new items.
I hope you all have a wonderful August — stay cool and try to make it to the local fair! Have some Cotton Candy and Corn Dogs!
Jan
Well, here it is June already.
We’ve had just enough rain and sun, so far, to get the tomatoes on a good start. A couple are already turning pink! Flowers are blooming, the trees are green and the lawn needs mowed at least once a week.
I’ve been trying to get a few more pictures taken and put up on the website.
You might ask why it takes me so long to do this?
Does this answer your questions?
This is my 15 month old grandson. He spends every day with me while his mom works. I know he’s just trying to help!
Check out the website in a few weeks and hopefully I’ll have new goodies for you to look at and maybe even add to your own collection.
And I hope everyone is having a grand summer!
Jan