Michael Easton sang the praises of his co-stars.
I like looking at the world from above. Happy Friday.
Michael Easton sang the praises of his co-stars.
Happy new crafternoon year! The Greater Boston Area breathed a sigh of relief as the year finally got off to
Everyone is so quick to blame the child but the fact of the matter is, the cat did it! Don't believe me? Look at the room, look at the mess! The evidence is clear that the cat did it but, it is just easier to blame me! Don't look at me, the cat did it and I could prove it if i could talk! This cute cat Romper Bodysuit is perfect for all children who know what it's like to be blamed for everything that bad that happens in the house. Meanwhile, the cat is in the corner laughing and mocking the child, which is funny even though the kid didn't do it! Baby Rabies is an affliction that affects thousands of women in the US annually and is no laughing matter. Though women in early adulthood are the most susceptible, women of all age groups can potentially contract Baby Rabies. The best course of action is to report any signs or symptoms of BR to your physician and to make sure that infants are kept out of sight of anyone with BR. We also recommend getting this chick magnet Romper Bodysuit. Key Features: One-Piece BodySuit Combed Ring-Spun - 100% Cotton (Sport Grey & Heathers - Cotton/Poly Blend) Reinforced Three-snap Closure Lap shoulder neckline for easy on/off dressing Machine Washable Inside Out Printed in the USA
This is a great first week of school sheet to let students fill out. They can color the pictures and decorate. Another use is feature five students a day to share, or save them in a file and have the students share them on their birthday with the class. Getting so excited for the school year!! Science Doodles Interactive Notebook BUNDLES I offer you might like: (click on links below) Safety, Tools and Scientific Method Bundle Classifying Matter Bundle Changes in Water Bundle Mixtures and Solutions Bundle Circuits Bundle Light Bundle Energy Bundle Sun, Earth, and Moon Bundle Food Chains and Food Webs Bundle Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Bundle Adaptations Bundle Interdependency Bundle Environmental Changes Bundle Fossils and Sedimentary Rocks Bundle Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition Bundle Science Concepts Bundle Year of Vocabulary Words Bundle Social Studies Interactive Notebook Doodles I also offer: Social Studies YEAR BUNDLE of Vocabulary Words, History Alive Social Studies YEAR BUNDLE of Chapter Tests, History Alive Social Studies YEAR BUNDLE of 21 Foldables, History Alive Best wishes! Melanie
Barry Rosenthal is a precise photographer and a scavenger. Of the very best kind. This series of images portrays found objects, for the most part culled from the mass of detritus in and around the waterways and beaches of New York and New Jersey. I hate to think that garbage is beautiful, but here it […]
Michael Easton sang the praises of his co-stars.
One of a set of four beautiful fine bone china plates featuring imagery from Louise's fabric book, Ode à l'Oubli, a cloth book made up of collages and fragments of her old clothing and household items. Each plate design is sold individually, gift boxed with a postcard included. There are four designs total in the series. About the Artist - Louise Bourgeois was a French-born American artist who gained recognition late in her long career. Throughout her life, she created many psychologically charged abstract sculptures, drawings and prints. She lived until the age of 98. Third Drawer Down first collaborated with her in 2008 for a retrospective at the Tate Museum. Specifications - One of four designs - Fine Bone China - 26.5cm (10.5”) diameter - Gift packaged
Sooooo… I have a three-year-old little girl who is full of drama. Probably not the only one in history, but one of my current dilemmas. When time out time comes for bad behaviour I find mys…
Explore the weather in a unique and fun way with this tornado experiment for kids !
The Children's Museum in Easton US Map & Phone & Address 9 Sullivan Ave. North Easton;(508) 230-3789 Okay, the one in Dartmouth is in a converted dairy
A blog showing my handmade cards and creations.
Thomas MM Hemy (1852-1931), a local Sunderland based artist, was commissioned in 1895 by Sunderland AFC to paint a picture of the team in action. This painting now resides in the Stadium o …
In design, as in life, the difference between good and great is the attention to detail.
In design, as in life, the difference between good and great is the attention to detail.
One of my favorite books. It measures in at 5.5″ x 8″. Part of a series of volumes that the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris put out years ago that are sadly no longer in print. The hand in these drawings is both expert and full of delight. The book itself is intimate in […]
Some of my fondest memories of the holiday season (or any season for that matter) were the car rides to my Nanny & Pa-pa's house. If memory ...
Simon Morley's new book presents a seven-tiered analytical framework that aims to make even the most inscrutable works of modern art accessible.
During the actioning of re-organisation and de-cluttering and buying wardrobes. We have amassed a huge amount of cardboard packaging. It see...
Wow did the weekend go by fast or what?! We had a HUGE to-do list and only a fraction of it was even touched :( Looks like next weekend I'll be running around like crazy! Oh well! I was lucky enough to find a little bit of crafty time though!! Always a good thing :) Every weekend I look forward to the Dynamic Duos Challenge. I'll admit that this week I was a little bummed, at first, to see the colours. Soft Suede! Really? I can almost guarantee that it's my LEAST favourite SU! colour. EVER. I think it looks like something that ryhmes with boo.... So what's a girl to do? Use it in SMALL doses....haha! The DD #56 was Blushing Bride and Soft Suede. For the first time I played along with the CAS(E) This Sketch #31 as well. Supplies used: Paper: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, KraftAccessories: MFT royal roses die, MFT flourish die, MFT fishtail banner dies, MFT By The Letters Dies, Spots and Dots Embossing Folder, Sewing, Hot glue Thanks for stopping by today!
A husband and wife team called Oeuf came up with the cleverly simple design for these knitted stuffed pigeons. It's pretty amazing how they managed to
December always seems to be the month for "Best of" lists. So, with my almost 8-year old son's help, I've compiled this collection o...
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Tea Travels!™... History and Protocols of NapkinsArticle and Photos by Ellen Easton 2013 - All Rights ReservedCheck out more of Ellen Easton's Tea Travels™ articles and recipes.Blue Embroidered Organza Napkin Maker for linen storageThe linens are from Ellen Easton's family collectionFor over six hundred years, the European culture of using table napkins has, in fact, been an evolutionary process. What is now a custom, taken for granted, is actually a tradition rich in ceremony, etiquette and history.Apomagdlies - The first documentation for cleaning ones soiled fingers is attributed to the Spartans, in ancient Greece, who used apomagdlies - small pieces of dough rolled and kneaded between the hands.Sudarium - Altar tablecloths and large towel rolls hung on a wall for communal use were the predecessors to the napkin. Ancestor to the first cloth napkins, as credited to the Romans, was the Sudarium. A small cloth, similar to a handkerchief, used to wipe ones brow.Mappas - Made of fine silks and linens with embroideries of gold and weaves of color, were brought by each guest to the hosts table, for which leftovers were placed in for the journey home. As flags begin races today, the Romans tossed a mappa into an arena as a signal for the games to begin.Touailles - towel size communal cloths, folded lengthwise, date to the Middle Ages to indicate a servant’s rank at Court. Draped over the left shoulder indicated a high rank, as today's Maitre’D, verses over the left arm for a lower rank, as today's waiter.Surnappe - a long towel was at the guest of honors place, while an ewerer carried a communal napkin the size of a bath towel for the other guests.Reims - Charles VII, 1422 Coronation in Reims, France records the gift and use of napkins. Reims, renowned for its fabrics, wove the linens to tell a story. A sign of wealth and position, from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century, flax was the most used fiber.The Italians preferred finer cloths and developed Damask. During the Renaissance, Damask told stories of Court society. “To spin a tale” derives from storied Damask. It was the Italians who introduced the fork to England thus precipitating their use of napkins as well.English Diaper Napkin - Made of cotton or linen fabric woven with small, repetitious, diamond shape patterns varied in size according to the events for which they were used.English Diaper NapkinFrench Serviette - Was a larger napkin used at the table, while the serviette de collation was a smaller size, used while standing.Portpayne Napkin - A folded, decorative napkin that held the bread and knife used by the lord of the Manor. It was always folded to the left of the plate with the open end facing the lord, an example for today's etiquette.Portpayne NapkinAs the Continents general acceptance and use of napkins increases, napkins recorded in trousseaux of the Royal Courts include 1497-Catherine de Rohan, Countess of Angloueme, 1546-King Henri lI, 1589-Catherine de Medici, 1601-Elizabeth of Shewsbury, 1610-King Louis XIII.The standard size napkin during this period was 35vinches x 45 inches, approximately one-third the length of the tablecloth. The expression “to make ends meet” derives from the 1729 French Court. The dress code for men included decorative stiff ruffled collars. When dining, a napkin was tied around the neck to protect their collars, hence the expression.It was not until King Louis XV of France introduces the formal dining table with place settings using utensils, in his private apartments at the Palace of Versailles, that individual napkins, reduced to 30 inches by 36 inches, folded in half and placed on ones lap to the knees, are used as they are today. The highest-ranking member of Court unfolded their napkin first, followed by the host, followed by the remaining guests. Fancy Napkin Folds from the Marie-Antoinette table at the Court of Versailles, FranceThe art of napkin folding became elaborate, fanciful and popular during this time. However, a napkin folded with a pointed edge was never placed pointed towards a Monarch on a Royal table, for it was a secret coded sign designating assassination.Linen was considered more valuable than furniture to the settlers of the early American Colonies. Records indicate that John Payne, in 1677, owned one dozen napkins and in 1698, George Washington's great grandfather inventoried 10 old Virginia cloth napkins. George Washington was accustomed to dining in the English traditions, including his love for teatime.Napkin Fan Folding Art©Mrs. Beeton's CookeryFleurs de Lis and Palm, Lily, Cactus Folding Art ©Mrs. Beeton's Cookery It is noted that for a brief time, in the late 1770s, napkins disappeared allowing diners to use the edge of the tablecloth to wipe their mouths. This, however, did not last with fashionable hostesses and the napkin fast reappeared. After all, the term civility was introduced, in 1530 Amsterdam, in Erasmus book De Civilitale Morum Puerilium and it stated that napkins were not for wiping ones teeth or nose but to press against the lips with the tips of ones fingers.It is interesting to note that as the rules of etiquette became more structured, napkins became smaller.The ideal napkin wardrobe would consist of 12 each(Of course modifications should be made to fit your needs) White Linen Dinner NapkinMulti-Course Napkin - Large square 22 inches to 26 inchesBuffet or Single Lap Dish - Medium square 18 inches to 24 inches or Lapkin 12 inches x 22 inchesSimple Dinner Napkin - No MonogramSquare 18 inches to 20 inchesLuncheon Napkins - Grape Luncheon Napkin and Pink Linen Crochet Luncheon NapkinSquare 14 inches to 16 inchesTea Napkins - Square 12"Blue Embroidered NapkinWhite Linen Embroidered Tea NapkinYellow Linen Tea NapkinCrochet DetailsPrivate Napkin Collection - Photos by Ellen Easton 2013 - All Rights ReservedCocktail Napkins4” x 6” or square 9”Embroidered and Applique Cocktail NapkinsPrivate Napkin Collection - Photos by Ellen Easton 2013 - All Rights ReservedThe multiple explanations of linen fabrications, embellishments, stitching, sizes and etiquette are a book onto itself.Pre Revolution French linens were always white Damask, matching the napkins to the cloth. The ritual of white for table wares stems from the sacred meal only, followed by the monastic meal and then the secular.On formal occasions at Court, gold embroidery added embellishment to the linens. To this day, the custom of gold embroidery on white matching cloths holds true at dinners of State at the White House and official receptions worldwide.Throughout history, the colors of threads and embellishments to linens reflected the time and position of those who commissioned them. To use gold, red or yellow indicated the head of a Royal house.Gold Damask Cocktail NapkinPhoto by Ellen Easton 2013 - All Rights ReservedIn turn, silk thread monograms were used only by Royalty and nobility. Only the King’s monogram could be embroidered, all others were stamped. By the nineteenth century, to imitate the aristocracy embroidered monograms came into fashion for all who could afford them.Monograms were placed on linens, silver and crystal in lieu of a coat of arms.It is customary for a monogram to appear on a folded napkin in one of three places: The center of a square, the bottom tip of a triangle or the lower right corner of a rectangle or square.Colored MonogramPrivate Napkin Collection - Photos by Ellen Easton 2013 All Rights ReservedFor formal occasions white silk thread on white linens is customary.White Silk Monogram on White Linen NapkinPrivate Napkin Collection - Photos by Ellen Easton 2013 All Rights ReservedAfternoon teas allow for light fabrications including lace and organza with appliqu and embroideries.White is the customary color for traditional afternoon teas with the napkins matching the cloth. Tea napkins are placed unfolded on the lap.White Linen, Italian Hemstitched Luncheon Napkins in Napkin RingsPhoto by Ellen Easton 2013 - All Rights ReservedNapkin rings were used to identify an individual’s napkin. After each meal the same fabric napkin would be replaced in the ring until used again. Today, napkin rings are a decorative accessory.Napkins - Placement and Protocol:Napkins are never scented. A truly formal table has only one correct placement for a napkin, to the left side of the place setting. The napkin should be folded with the closed edge to the left and the open edge to the right. There are no exceptions. This rule applies for rectangular, triangular, and square shape folds. Note: while once customary at less formal affairs to allow a fancy folded napkin to be placed in the center of the place setting, as protocols have evolved it is now acceptable to place a napkin in the center of a place setting at formal affairsShell Luncheon NapkinYellow Tea Napkin PhotoPrivate Napkin Collection - Photos by Ellen Easton 2013 - All Rights ReservedContrary to recent “experts” advise, there is nevera proper moment for one to place their napkin on a chair. The proper protocol when excusing oneself from the table, whether during or after a dining experience, is to gently place the napkin to the left side of your place setting. This rule is not negotiable for the simple reason if one's napkin were soiled it could damage ones clothing or the seat covering, damage that may be either costly to repair or irreplaceable. While the risk for soiling a cloth also exists, the cloth can be laundered with relative ease.Upon completion of a dining experience, a napkin folded with a crease and placed to the left side of your place setting indicates to your host or hostess that you wish to be invited back.Ellen Easton is a lifestyle industry leader, tea and etiquette authority, author of Afternoon Tea~ Tips, Terms and Traditions, A Tea Party Planner and Tea Travels™ For The Holidays (RED WAGON PRESS), as well as a hospitality, design and retail consultant, whose clients have included The Waldorf=Astoria, The Plaza, and Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon. The Easton family traces their tea roots to the early 1800s, when ancestors first introduced tea plants from India and China to the Colony of Ceylon, thus building one of the largest and best cultivated teas estates on the island.REVA PAUL, an internationally acclaimed confectionery artist, hand decorated floral sugars and mints are available by special order for teas, weddings, and special events. Wholesale/Retail - Bulk & Gift boxed. All prices on request via RED WAGON PRESS (212) 722-7981.AFTERNOON TEA...TIPS,TERMS and TRADITIONSBy Ellen Easton 72 pages of how to’s, 27 photos, history, etiquette and FAQ about afternoon tea, serving styles and more. “Tea is the luxury everyone can afford!™”TEA TRAVELS™FOR THE HOLIDAYSBy Ellen Easton 64 pages, 21 color photos. A complete holiday menu includes 25 easy to prepare recipes; theme teas, decorating & gift ideas; invitation template and secret sources.Each 5 x 7 paperback book fits into an A-7 envelope for easy mailing, great gift or party favor item. Each book is $20.00 post paid. Continental US Only. Final sale. (Wholesale and Fundraising accounts are welcome. Call for Special Prices) Please include your name, address and telephone number for shipping. Please make check or M.O. payable to: RED WAGON PRESS and send to: RED WAGON PRESS, 45 East 89th Street, Suite 20A, NYC, NY 10128-1256TEA TRAVELS™, Wishing You Happy TEA TRAVELS!™, “Tea is the luxury everyone can afford!™” and Good $ense For $uccess™ are the trade marked property of Ellen Easton/RED WAGON
In design, as in life, the difference between good and great is the attention to detail.
Experiment #1 What will happen when I put raisins in a cup of sprite? After you do the experiment, you will find out that the raisins DANCE! My students L.O.V.E this experiment and think that it is hilarious that the raisins dance up and down in the Sprite! Click {here} for the raisin experiment Experiment #2 What does our heart do for us? We talked about the heart and it's purpose! Then, we observed our own pulse using a marshmallow and toothpick. What a great time to learn about the heart (Valentine's Day)! Click {here} for the heart experiment Experiment #3 Which object lets the most light through from our flashlight? Using a flashlight, we determined which objects (dollar, black paper, net, plastic wrap, and tin foil) let through the most light. Click {here} for the light experiment clipart and/or fonts by DJ Inkers. www.djinkers.com Is your school heading to the land of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or STEAM (Same, but add art)? Last year, our school committed to becoming a STEM+A (plus Art) school. So far- I'm loving it!!! It has really got me thinking outside of the box for sure. I'm excited to share with you some ideas that I have with STEM in the future. For now, I've got some posters that I made for our 1st grade STEM+A Intro Day! For our STEM+A Intro Day, we rotated all of the first graders (split into 5 groups) through our classrooms. Each teacher took on one of the letters and taught the students about the meaning of that letter and how we use it in every day life. We want our students to know that STEM is everywhere! Then, we did an activity based on the letter we had. I had Math and we played Pokemon Go Addition (totally made the game up...haha). These posters are great for my students to refer back to. Click {here} to check these posters out!
The blog adventures of homeschooling active boys, preschool at home, and other educational activities.
Crochet's been called "making lace in the air." Here's why you should learn how.
15 Item Curiosities Mystery Box Gift This listing is for fifteen (15) curiosity items similar to those pictured including: -Fossils -Insect wings -Animal bones, teeth, and claws -Botanical items: Seed pods, lichen, fungi, etc. -Tumbled stones, crystals, and raw minerals -Cruelty Free Fur and Feathers -A variety of other miscellaneous natural items: freshwater pearls, naturally shed deer antler tips, desert rose, petite geode halves, copper nuggets, chalcedony roses, tektite, fulgurite, and more D E T A I L S -All items are individually labeled and bagged. -They will be packaged in kraft box and ready to gifted. -Vial size range: 0.5 - 3" tall, you may receive cork tops or metal screw tops -You will receive a mix of items that are vialed and some that are not. Sources of our bones: *No animals were killed for their bones.* Scavenged from nature, owl pellets, hit by a car or other accident, died naturally as a pet or farm animal, from vintage/estate collections, from pest control on farms, or were from vintage school/science specimens Wing sources: The wings come from a large variety of sources. We offer them all mixed together in order to give enough variety. Our sources include: butterflies found in nature that naturally passed or were hit by a vehicle (ones that I have found personally or from friends/family), vintage/estate collections (1970s-1990s), or from butterfly farms/conservatories.
