COLLECTIBLE CHARACTER WATCHES MAKE FABULOUS GIFTS Character watches are one of the most popular watch themes ever invented.I often use these entertaining and colorful watches as gift ideas and they're...
The Fashion Background.In this guide I will be looking at the hair accessories which were popular in the 1970s. It is not easy to define 1970s fashion. From its early romantic hippy ethos to its later angry...
~ DESIGN PERIODS In Time (Victorian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Etc.)~ Please be aware before reading any of our Guides.....that we're NOT experts on any subject, nor do we claim to be. We're...
This is the second of two guides which examine the combs and hair accessories of the 1980s. In this paper I examine the influence of the American TV soap operas Dallas and Dynasty which promoted a taste for...
This discussion examines combs and hair accessories during the decade 1980-1990. It examines the influence of Diana Princess of Wales and the taste for jewellery in the style of earlier periods. The Return of...
What do I look for at Garage Sales, Thrift Stores, even the Dollar Store? by Maxsamedia (This is a rough draft, I'll be back to clean it up.) It's the age old question: What the heck do I look for at...
How to Create Necklaces with Vintage Beads and Findings... According to archeological finds, beads have been in existence for over 20,000 years. The earliest samples were made of bone and horn. Beads made...
Yes, you can test any item for BAKELITE! It is quite hard sometime to determine if an item is really bakelite or not. Who wants to pay a high price for an item if it's not tested properly and listed...
A Guide to Hip Hop - Hip Hop Clothing and Style Hip hop clothing is more popular than ever, thanks to clothing lines from famous rap stars and the huge popularity of this musical genre. Hip hop clothing...
Theme Charm Pin eBay is a wonderful marketplace for treasures that cannot easily be found elsewhere. These are among the cutest, high quality, most personal, brand new items that you could buy as a gift for...