Monthly Archives: November 2011

Wood Grain Bow Tie

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tina Garceau

Another idea of what to do with fabric scraps – make a bow tie! This is my first “clip-on” tie. I had a hard time finding the hardware, so imagine my surprise when I walked into Fleishman’s in Queen Village, … Continue reading →

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Comics Will Rot Your Brain!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Despite my love of comic books, there used to be a breed of comic magazines with lurid covers that Dr. Frederic Wertham was probably right about. They probably would rot your brain.

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Deader Than A Philadelphia Nightclub

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Joe_Williams

After last week’s Halloween radio matinee, I decided to offer up some more audio delights this week with the wondrous works of Mr. Jack Webb! Before he was Joe Friday; before William Holden stole his girl in Sunset Boulevard, and … Continue reading →

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Happy Children’s Day?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Welcome to another edition of Step Away From the Pastry Bag! If my online translator did right by me, the text on this cake by the butter cream Palmer Method drop out says, “Happy Children’s Day”! According to Wikipedia: Children … Continue reading →

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Lampshade Makeover

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tina Garceau

I bought this lamp at Village Thrift in North Philadelphia for $1.50 in the mid-eighties. It used to be near my bed, spent time on the kitchen table, and now sits on my desk in the studio. I love that … Continue reading →

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Attaining the Unattainable

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Joe_Williams

Did you know you could sleep with Raquel Welch for $1.98?

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In Case You’re Interested in the How of Things

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tina Garceau

While most parents dash out to a drugstore to fulfill a narrow expectation of what is acceptable as Halloween apparel for their children, we design, craft and construct complex costumes which we seal our son into like a mummy in … Continue reading →

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