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Mothers Day gifts for knitters that double-dipWhether you give your mother flowers or a skein of yarn and a knitting pattern, Mother's Day presents a unique opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, so to speak. When you order flowers at 1-800 Flowers and your purchase is at least $39...
G. Sergeant Antiques is now open in Charleston, SC on Queen St.Gary Sergeant of G. Sergeant Antiques has opened a new antiques shop in downtown Charleston, SC at 86-A Queen St., where he showcases some of his best antiques that he often takes to shows. It is across from the Mills House Hotel with its 1853...
Why can't I sell my sterling candelabra for a higher price?We receive questions from time to time from people who want to know why they can't get more cash for their sterling candelabra and single candlesticks. After all, the pieces are marked, "Sterling"!One answer may be that the piece...
La Flor Dominicana (TAA) Exclusive Series for 2015 - The TAA 47Coral Gables, FL - La Flor Dominicana is proud to announce our 2015 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) Exclusive Series, the TAA 47. The TAA 47 is a medium to full-bodied blend of Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers with Nicaraguan binder and...
What do the letters, 'T', 'R', 'H', 'M' or 'E' mean on my Gorham flatware?We receive many questions regarding the "extra" marks found on the backs of some Gorham pieces. According to Gorham Customer Service, "Up until the 1980's, Gorham sterling was available in different weights:H - HeavyE - Extra...
Sterling knife manufacturer's marks - a real pain!Sterling knife manufacturer's marks are a real pain!Sterling manufacturers have been placing "pseudo-hallmarks" on their pieces for a very long time. In the picture, you see an example of the mark used by Gorham before roughly 1950....
General Cigar Celebrates Hoyo de Monterrey with Edición de Cumpleaños 15General Cigar Company will debut Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150, the first and only cigar to feature a proprietary Habano Shade wrapper tobacco, the first ever grown in Esteli.Hoyo de Monterrey Edición de Cumpleaños 150 is a 6”...
Cigar Review: H. Upmann 1844 ReserveToday we review the H. Upmann 1844 Reserve Robusto cigar. The 1844 Reserve is a medium to fuller bodied cigar with a Nicaraguan binder, a Dominican filler and an Ecuadorian Cubano wrapper. H. Upmann is owned by cigar powerhouse Altadis.The burn...
Surplus royalsWith the safe delivery of Katherine and William’s new child Prince Harry will be bumped to fifth in line to the throne. Fifth is the same position Princess Margaret held for a good portion of the queen’s reign, and in this era of a...
Children's bedtime fiber storiesWhen you find a book that you enjoy reading for your children or grandchildren, bedtime can't come soon enough."Edmund Unravel" by Andrew Kolb is a book that could be read again and again. Edmund Loom is a ball of yarn, that lives...
A.J. FERNANDEZ TO RELEASE NEW WORLD CONNECTICUT(Miami, Florida) April 22, 2015— A.J. Fernandez Cigars, known for producing consistently highly rated cigars is set to release the exceedingly anticipated New World Connecticut. The unique blend was created after the overwhelmingly positive...
106th CT sheep and wool festival in reviewAttendees were wearing coats, some scarves and those who didn't have on fingerless gloves wish they did. A brisk and sunny morning, more of an autumn day than spring, was the weather at the fair. Admission is still only $5 per car. Despite the...
Sterling knivesIn our last article, we talked about the various sizes of similar pieces such as forks and knives that might be available within a single sterling flatware pattern. This article builds on that topic, focusing just on knives.We receive questions...
Your child can paint their own hand-print for Mother's DayYour child can design and paint their own hand-print for a Mother's Day gift. All you need are some supplies from around your kitchen and house and you are all set. It's a fun craft that your little one will love because it is all their...
Creative Classes Open House at Michaels Arts and CraftsIf you have been considering learning some new craft skills, or honing up on some old ones, Saturday, April 23, 2015 might be a good time to stop by your local Michaels Arts and Crafts store. All stores are holding a Creative Classes Open House...
