Doll house kits are an excellent way to begin or even grow your existing doll collections. They offer a wide variety of houses to choose from, and some even come with furniture and accessories to match your first home.
In choosing your doll house kit, it is important to note who you are buying it for. […]
Halloween, Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays are almost here. That means it is time to bring the seasonal decorations out. Not only that, but you have another great opportunity! If you and your children have a dollhouse and enjoy collecting, making, and decorating that dollhouse, now is the time you can have lots of fun.
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Photo Storage Stories
Each of us has a story to tell. Granted, some of us have a story longer than others. However, there comes a point in everyone’s life when it’s important to recount memories and events that took place over the years. Most of us don’t write. Not all of us are blessed with the […]
If you’ve decided to create photo books, you might do well to think a little about page layout. Most likely your photo books are going to be combinations of words and photographs. You’re probably aware that some online photo gallery and storage sites offer you the opportunity to make photo books. These photo books are […]
On a recent Princess cruise my wife and I decided to go to the art auctions since this particular trip had a lot of sea days. We were introduced to Alexandra Nechita pieces, both originals and numbered reproductions. We watched several videos about her in our cabin. At first we were quite taken in by […]
Good photography, whether it’s using digital or conventional film, relies on a number of basic things - a camera body, a lens and you! All three of these things can be top quality or just plain average. Which would you prefer?
One of the things I’ve preached to my photography students over the years, especially the […]
It is said that design and architectural spirit were in Osvaldo Borsani’s blood since an early age. He was born in 1911 to Gaetano Borsani, who was a celebrated furniture designer of his time. The family, in which Osvaldo Borsani was born into, was made up of designers since his brother also collaborated with him […]
The legacy of Josef Hoffmann, even after his passing on in May 7th 1956, still lives on throughout Europe especially in Vienna and the world over. His exemplary contributions have inspired upcoming artists and will continue to inspire many for ages to come.
In decorative arts, Josef Hoffmann left indelible prints in almost all branches of […]
Are you in the habit of keeping a scrapbook or diary? Would you like to start? Keeping a personal scrapbook has become immensely popular in recent years. Scrapbooks are a great way of preserving your memories. Did you know you could combine your scrapbook with photos into a permanent, professionally bound keepsake? It’s easy, really. […]
Tapestry art has many hidden surprises, one of which is the Asian Tapestries. These were famous in Europe for around 150 years and reflected growing European colonial aspirations. The tapestries were known as Orientale Tapestries and helped promote the exotic travels of those voyaging too the Far East, and were aimed at exciting and thrilling […]