Little House in the Big Woods. Pa, Ma, Mary, Laura, and Baby Carrie live in a log cabin in the big woods near Pepin, Wisconsin, in the 1870s.Little House on the Prairie. The Ingallses leave their cabin in the big woods and travel by covered wagon to Kansas Territory where they accidentally settle on land belonging to the Osage Indians.Farmer Boy. The story of Almanzo Wilder’s boyhood growing up on a farm near Malone, New York....
America’s Most Endangered Places America’s Most Endangered Places 2005America’s Most Endangered Places 2004America’s Most Endangered Places 2003America’s Most Endangered Places 2002America’s Most Endangered Places 2001 1. Arts and Industries Building of Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC. Situated on prime real estate between the Washington Monument and Capitol Building at the National Mall, Adolf Cluss’s 1881 architectural masterpiece served as the very first Smithsonian Museum and was originally known simply as the National Museum....
Linoleum was invented in 1860 by a British rubber manufacturer, Fredrick Walton, looking for a cheaper product. Lino is made from linseed oil and Walton got the idea “by observing the skin produced by oxidized linseed oil that forms on paint.” Very basically, linseed oil is heated in thin layers which thicken and become rubbery; this is then pressed onto a mesh of coarse threads to help hold it together in sheets....
Common ingredients: meat, especially lamb, cheese, milk, and yogurt. Breads, and some vegetables, especially potato, cabbage, and onions Popular dishes: lamb in spices with rice and chutney; everyone, including children, drinks hot tea with butter and roasted barley added More Information:
The Romantic History of Honey Honey has a long and romantic history—it is one of the oldest “ingredients” known to man. Women—and a few savvy men—through the ages have bathed in and used honey to keep their skin and hair radiant: Madame du Barry, the infamous last mistress of Louis XV, used honey as a form of a facial mask, lying down for a rest while the honey did its work....
Buying gold online can feel like a risky venture, especially with the possibility of getting counterfeit gold. With so many places to buy gold online, it’s important to find a dealer that you can trust. We have found the best online gold dealers that have a solid industry reputation, transparent pricing, low fees, reliable shipping, and helpful customer service. APMEX has been selling gold and other precious metals online since 2000 and has become the world’s largest online gold retailer....
Many of the more modern-looking glass items made by companies around the globe at this time were inspired by the shapes of Scandinavian glass. After all, these firms were in business to sell glass, and that often required shifting focus or adding lines to accent what was in style in home furnishing and use as tastes changed. Danish-Modern furniture became more popular, and what we define as midcentury modern design in furniture hit its peak, so home accessories followed suit....
For this project, you’ll need: white melt and pour soap base clear melt and pour soap base fragrance or essential oil that will not discolor blue soap colorant white or snowflake mica (there are many variations of white, sparkly mica) blue or other “cool” colored mica a couple of teaspoons of liquid glycerin to pre-mix the colorants several two-cup measuring cups soap mold with individual cavities. I’m using a fabulous Bramble Berry 12-cavity silicone mold....
If you enjoy making crochet towels and dishcloths, you might also want to check out these free patterns: Faux knit and crochet dishcloth Cotton dishcloth crochet pattern Easy crochet dishcloth free pattern Puff stitch lace crochet dishcloth
One great resource is Antique Trader Bottles Identification and Price Guide (Krause Publications) by Michael Polak. This bottle expert, who has collected more than 3,000 varied examples, also shared in an Antique Trader magazine article that there are several general factors, which are elaborated upon in his book, that must be considered when pricing bottles. Those key points are color, condition, and rarity. Color Is King Perhaps because glass color is the most immediate thing collectors notice about an old bottle, they often proclaim that “color is king....
Gather Your Supplies This project will require from specialty supplies, but that’s okay! If you take the time to plan ahead this project should only take about half a day. And if you have help it will take less time than that. Here’s what you’ll need: Supplies A metal shade ring A large embroidery hoop (the size or a little larger than the shade ring) A small embroidery hoop (around five inches) Pendant light kit Decorative string Crochet thread Wooden beads Wire...
What You’ll Need 12" wide crepe paperGlue dotsScissorsBlank wall Gather Materials and Prep the Wall For this project, you’ll need some extra-wide crepe paper. When you’re searching for your supplies, you can do an online search for “premium crepe paper” or “Italian crepe paper” and you’ll find a huge selection of colors. Select a color palette that is right for your event and choose six to eight different shades. Also, you’ll want to select Glue Dots that are strong enough to hold the crepe paper; we recommend choosing the extra strength....
There are three size options in the cutting chart below, from a 12-inch square block down to a miniature that finishes at 3-inch square. Cutting Chart Choose two contrasting fabrics, one for the bow tie and another for the background. If you prefer, cut two smaller squares from the same fabric as the darkest larger square and two more (not listed) from either a darker or lighter version of the same color....
While there are no strict rules, we’ve highlighted some helpful tips to get you started. Keep in mind that this is a subjective craft, and you get to decide what looks good and what doesn’t. Let these flower arrangement ideas serve as a jumping-off point for what may become a really rewarding hobby. Not only do they spruce up your home but they also serve as lovely gifts. To Get Started Place the largest bloom first....
(May 20, 2011) Oscar winner Penélope Cruz joins the crew for this fourth Pirates voyage. Rb Marshall, who won an Oscar for Chicago takes over the directing duties from Gore Verbinski. Verbinski directed the first three films, but opted to leave the franchise. Johnny Depp is back as Captain Jack and Keith Richards reprises his role as Jack’s father. (May 26, 2011) In this sequel to this animated 2008 blockbuster, a peacock named Lord Shen invents a weapon that wipes out the existence of kung fu....
