Knitivity

Knitivity

Fiona Goble, who lives in England and also wrote the delightful, Knit Your Own Royal Wedding, has come up with an adorable knitted Nativity, the Knitivity. All of the figures are so sweet and children would love to play with them, since they look so soft and cuddly....
Americana Coloring Books

Americana Coloring Books

My older relative loves classic American illustration. Lately, she’s also taken to all-ages coloring books. So, The Saturday Evening Post Americana Coloring Book, based on covers from the Saturday Evening Post, will make the perfect gift, I’m sure. Each...
Gardening On A Shoestring

Gardening On A Shoestring

My parents gardened extensively, both decoratively and for fruits and vegetables, but I never had the time or money. I’m happy to find that I could find success gardening — conveniently and inexpensively — with very little prior knowledge. Gardening...
Romeo And Juliet Paper Dolls

Romeo And Juliet Paper Dolls

“For never was a story of more woe — than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” Such a lovely story, with such lovely paper dolls from Romeo and Juliet Paper Dolls! Beautiful period costumes, that can be used to reenact the beloved and tragic story. If you...
Tiny Tabletop Gardens

Tiny Tabletop Gardens

I love flowers, cacti, and plant-life of any kind. But I have learned, through sad experience, that I don’t have much of a green thumb. Especially since I often try to bite off more than I can chew. So this is my new plan, to follow the suggestions in Tiny...