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.