Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Channel Craft TTJ Jumbo Jacks in a Classic Toy Tin


Jumbo Jacks in a Classic Toy Tin. This nostalgic tin box set comes with 10 Jumbo Jacks (5 brass plated and 5 nickel plated), 2 Real Rubber Balls and a 20-page handbook with history, game rules and Jacks techniques- remember Onesies and Twosies? What about Crack the Egg and Sweeps or Scrubs??!! Quality Crafted in the USA by Channel Craft.

Channel Craft TTJ Jumbo Jacks in a Classic Toy Tinis priced at just $12.25. Makes a great gift!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Retro 'Crazy Daisy' Bath Set


Groovy 'Crazy Daisy' Bathroom Set. Groove out your bath decor with this:

  • 1 - 18" X 30" Bath Rug with non skid back
  • 1- 18" X 18" Contour Rug with non skid back
  • 1 - 70" x 70" Fabric Shower Curtain
  • 12 - Fabric Covered Shower Curtain Rings


The New Retro "Crazy Daisy" Fabric Shower Curtain, Fabric Covered Rings, Area Rug & Contour Rug Setis available for just $14.99.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Retro Mania! (Paperback)


Everything old is new again. We're talking retro and crafters can't get enough of this major trend. Retro Mania! is the first book to show how to use the hot images and graphics from everyone's favorite decades. Readers will find:

  • 50 projects that feature popular decade-inspired motifs, such as the swellegant 40s, the fabulous 50s, the psychedelic 60s and the groovy 70s
  • Stylish ideas for card making, rubber stamping, scrapbooking, paper crafts, and more
  • Fun facts about each era and tips on customizing every project

Whether the mood is hip, swinging, or funky, this title is sure to jive with crafters of any experience and age, including tweens and teens.

Retro Mania!is on sale for just $15.38. You save $2.61 (15%).

Marilyn Monroe Pin Up Stationary Note Paper Gift Box


Miss Marilyn can be forever yours when you order this classic Marilyn Monroe stationary set. She radiates old Hollywood glamour on the front of each card with its vintage-inspired paper stock. Comes in a great storage box with a beautiful picture of Miss. Monroe and the quote, "I'm very definitely a woman and I enjoy it." Send your friends a letter they will remember today. Makes a wonderful gift. SET INCLUDES: Notebook Memo Pad 10 Note Cards 10 Envelopes Holding Box.

The Marilyn Monroe Pin Up Stationary Note Paper Gift boxis available for just $15.98.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Wizard Of Oz Ruby Slippers Door Stop


Solid metal doorstop looks just like the Wicked Witch of the East did when Dorothy's house landed on her! Shimmering ruby slippers are a unique and decorative collectible. Trademark & copyright Turner Entertainment Company. All rights reserved.
Door stop measures 4.25"L x 3"H.

The Wizard Of Oz Ruby Slippers Door Stopis available for just $19.99. Makes a great gift!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniques


There was something very special and beautiful about women in the early- to mid-20th century. The way they dressed was elegant and the way they wore their hair was feminine. This book shows how to create so many of those hairstyles by taking hairstyles from the 1930s, 40s, 50s, and 60s and breaking them down into simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It uses brand new photographs and detailed directions. Not only a manual, it is also fun to read. The Finished Styles chapter of the book contains coffee table book quality images of models with their finished hairstyles. Sprinkled in introductions and throughout the book are interesting facts about the history of hairstyling, origins of styles, and information about starlets and performers who made the styles popular. This 200-page full-color book has 6 main chapters. The book begins with the basics of styling and works its way back to advanced techniques. It also provides information on makeup, nails, and accessories for a finished look.

Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Step-by-Step Techniquesis available for just $36.95. Free shipping available in the U.S.

Friday, January 15, 2010

The Complete Book of Retro Crafts: Collecting, Displaying & Making Crafts of the Past


Baby boomers feeling nostalgic, hipsters longing for the handmade, and anyone interested in going retro can stop right here! This is the definitive guide to the fun and quirky world of retro crafts, written by a diva of the style. It’s jam-packed with history and wonderful images from vintage pamphlets, collections, and flea market hunts. Everything memorable is included, from the ridiculous to the sublime, along with the lowdown on collecting, Junking 101, and creating a crafting group. Forty retro-inspired projects run the gamut from glitter frames and matchbox purses to bottlecap men and teacup ladies, plus lovable Plastic Flower Pixies; the Sparkling Sputnik and its desk-top compadre, the Beauty Orb; and the unforgettable Reinbeer. Variations and creative suggestions will keep readers inspired.

The Complete Book of Retro Crafts: Collecting, Displaying & Making Crafts of the Pastis on sale for just $10.76. You save $4.19.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Wagging PINK Cat Tail Pendulum Wall Clock NEW


New PINK Animated SIMONE Clock. SIMONE is a battery operated version of the electric powered cat clock that was all the rage in the 1950's.In the 50's it was made by the Spartus Company that went out of business.This is an exact duplicate of that clock except it is Re-engineered with special gearing to operate on 2 AA batteries. Fun for the whole family this Simone Pink Cat Animated Wall Clock brings smiles to everyone's faces. Perfect for the kitchen, game room, diners and restaurants, this collectible clock also makes an awesome gift.

The Wagging PINK Cat Tail Pendulum Wall Clock NEWis available for just $39.99. You save $5.00.

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Brady Bunch - Cast Member Commercials

Here are some commercials that the cast of the Brady Bunch did prior to the show: -Milky Way (with Barry Williams) -Chatty Doll (with Maureen McCormick) and Fun Pack Carry-all Action Playset (with Christopher Knight).

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Little Bambino 2-1/2-Ounce Table Top Retro Style Popcorn Machine Popper


If you are in the market for a popcorn popper, stop looking! The Little Bambino popcorn maker features a revolutionary "removable serving tray" that is the first of its kind. Once the corn has popped, simply remove the tray and enjoy fresh theater popcorn in the convenience of your home. The slide-out popcorn tray makes cleanup simple since it is dishwasher safe. Features of the Little Bambino Popper: Makes a great addition to any recreation room--enjoy freshly popped corn at home! 2-1/2-Ounce stainless steel kettle with built in stirring system, Convenient pull-out popcorn tray, Plexi-glass windows and door, Warming light to keep popcorn hot, Makes up to 1-gallon of popcorn per batch, Includes 2 popping kettle hangers, a removable popcorn tray, measuring spoon, and cup. Instruction manual Specifications: Includes the removable popcorn tray, measuring spoon, measuring cup, and instruction manual. Measures approx. 9-1/2"L x 11"W x 18-1/2"H, Weighs approx. 10 lbs., Minor assembly required, Requires (1) 10-watt bulb, included, Power Source: Plugs into household wall outlet, ETL listed, Great Northern Popcorn 90 Day Warranty.

The Little Bambino 2-1/2-Ounce Table Top Retro Style Popcorn Machine Popper by Great Northern Popcornis available for just $79.95. You save $60.00.

Friday, January 1, 2010

Obsolete: An Encyclopedia of Once-Common Things Passing Us By (Hardcover)


Thanks to advancing technology and shifting mores, the amount of change we experience in our lifetimes is truly exceptional. Objects and practices that are commonplace can very quickly become outmoded. In this witty and informative collection of short essays, journalist and social commentator Anna Jane Grossman takes a thoughtful look at what everyday apparatuses, ideas, and behaviors are quickly disappearing—or else have already left the building.

Obsolete contains essays and entries on more than 100 alphabetized fading subjects, including blind dates, mix tapes, getting lost, looking old, operators, camera film, hitchhiking, writing letters, basketball players in short shorts, privacy, cash, and, yes, books. This ode to obsolescence also includes 25 quirky pen-and-ink line illustrations to further help us remember exactly what we’re missing.

Obsolete: An Encyclopedia of Once-Common Things Passing Us Byis on sale for just $10.85. You save $5.10.

Norpro Acrylic Cocktail Shaker


Never get a cocktail wrong with this shaker--because the recipes are right there on the bottle. With a clear sieve and an amber shot glass that doubles as a cap during mixing, this shaker is bartending at its basic best. Pop the neck off at the widest point for easy cleaning. And if this acrylic shaker gets slippery during pouring, you won't break any glass on your kitchen floor. It includes instructions for mixing tequila sunrises, screwdrivers, margaritas, and Harvey Wallbangers, and recipes and accompanying pictures are printed in cheery oranges and yellows.

The Norpro Acrylic Cocktail Shakeris available for just $8.99.