How I Met George Burns In the 1980s I met Movie Star, TV Star, Entertainer, Comedian and All-Around Legend George Burns at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. He was signing his book, “Gracie: A Love Story,” and as the Assistant to the Entertainment Director of the Las Vegas SUN, I went to greet him and […]
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Daher Designed Tins
Daher Designed Tins What Are They? On this page you’ll find information about Daher Designed tins. They’re collectibles that are collected because you love them, not for their value. Daher designed tins are lithographed boxes, bowls, trays or platters that were designed and made in England or Holland. They were manufactured from the 1940s […]
Snowflake Christmas Ornaments
Lenox Snowflake Christmas Ornaments Christmas always sneaks up on me, no matter how much I think I’m keeping track. I plan, I decorate, I bake, I cook, and thinking I’m way ahead of schedule, I wake up one day to find it’s pounced on me like a stealthy little kitty. It’s Christmas! This […]
Giraffe Trinket Boxes
Resting Giraffe and Baby Figurine BOX Swarovski Crystals Mother and Child Jewelry Box, Trinket or Pill Box… The above Giraffe and Baby Trinket Box is available on this page from Amazon. Either click on the link above or purchase it from among the additional styles listed at the end of the story. This box is […]
Time For A Sports Clock
Photo Courtesy of Amazon Item Available For purchase below It’s Time For A Sports Clock! Sports are more and more a part of our lives, either with our children, or a favorite team or athlete. If you know someone who is really into a sport, has a den or man cave or […]
Vintage McCoy Pottery
Vintage McCoy Pottery The Turkey Pattern Pitcher and Bowl Source: From my family album, courtesy of Judy Schweitzer Vintage McCoy Pottery – An Heirloom Collectible You may have a piece of vintage McCoy Pottery and not realize it. Over 50 years ago, when I gave birth to my first daughter, someone brought me […]