Friday, September 30, 2011

American Brick Building Brick

American Bricks, Produced by Halsam Products: these plastic construction toys or building blocks were sold in the 1960's and 1970's.  The link for more information is a click away.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Little Astronaut Costume

This is the perfect Halloween costume for your up & coming Space Ranger. This Little Astronaut Set, for a Child size large 9/10, was purchased online in 2000 from The Space Store.  This costume would make any child’s dream of adventures in space come true.  Original purchase price in October of 2000 was $97.90.  Click to view small video of the costume. Two things about the costume, the face mask of the helmet has some scratches on it and the base of the helmet has a crack along the "respirator”.  This costume can be purchased on Craigs List.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Three Collector Plates and Decorative Iron Plate Rack

Three Plates & Iron Rack
1) Winter Grotto II: Created from an original work of art by Les Didier
2) Back to Nature-Bluebirds: Created from the original painting by S.D. Bourdet
3) Winter Grotto: Created from an original work of art by Les Didier

Friday, September 23, 2011

Trisha Romance Collection

Whenever my Mother traveled to Canada for the Shaw Festival, she would always stop at the Trisha Romance studio in Niagara on the Lake.   This collection includes five dolls and three ornaments:  Patient Angel Doll, Lost Sheep Doll, Star of Wonder "Whitney" Doll, Little Family "Tanya" Doll, Harrop Homestead Doll, Candlelight Stroll Ornament, Patient Angel Ornament, and Star of Wonder Ornament.  Please take a moment to view this slideshow so that you can see this beautiful collection.