Collecting dollhouses has long graduated as a child’s hobby; many adults have now taken to this passion. For most, it is an opportunity to express creativity, an outlet for one’s inner architect and closet interior designer. Others find work on miniatures therapeutic and meditative. Then there are those who pursue dollhouse collection for the thrill of accomplishing something breathtaking and intricate. If you’ve just caught the... Read More
You ever wondered how certain fashion trends originated? It is obvious that many things in fashion have a practical reason such as long coats that keep you warm on cold days. One piece of fashion accessory that has been around for over 300 years, and serves no other purpose than being a decorative piece of clothing, is the men’s necktie. While the origin of the necktie is a whole story in itself, this article focuses on a the origin of one ... Read More
There are several kinds of candle lanterns and they’ve been around for a long time. Post candle lanterns are one kind and they come in various styles such as pilgrim, onion, and navigation. Many of the candle lanterns from colonial times were made from pierced tin and styles from that time are made today. These days many people are decorating their yards with candle lanterns. They go well in gardens and candle lanterns attached to walls can... Read More
Candles in Colonial America were a necessity. Obviously they didn’t have electricity and oil for lamps was pricey. Candles were the light of the night. The common people made their candles out of tallow, which is animal fat and it burned rancid like the Roman candles made of the same substance. The well to do used beeswax candles; the average family couldn’t afford such extravagance. The common colonist was out in the field quite a bi... Read More
A Brief overview of Wicca: When witchcraft is practiced as a religion, it is called by the Old English term for witch, Wicca. This term is used to counter all the negative stereotypes that society has given witchcraft. Wicca is primarily a religion that worships nature, and sees all creation as sacred. In fact, all Wiccan holy days follow the cycles of nature and the changes in the seasons. Wicca also worships both a male and female deity, a fema... Read More
