1964 World’s Fair: Hall of Education

We’ve got a set of flash cards somewhere. Each one has a pavilion or building on it from the 1964 World Fair. I wish they’d do these again – we’d definitely go. I scanned these in a while ago but never posted them up. They’re pretty cool, but I can’t find them at this moment…

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Italian Donkeys are Expanding!

1950s, tourist, Italian tat… yes, they may be that to many people. And they are to me really. Yet, I still love them. This one I bought from a charity shop in Holmfirth: Then later that day received this one from my brother-in-law and his girlfriend as a Christmas present: The back of this one…

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Scheurich Balloon Vases

It has been a very strange start to the term to say the least… flooded classroom, mouse about the house… oh well, let’s forget it all by looking at pictures of pots. Lots and lots of pots. Looks like they all need a dust, eh?

New Year: New 414…

Well, another reason for a present has passed (i.e. Christmas) and guess what I’ve had more of…? My favourite is the red and black one, but naturally I love them all. You should see the entire collection now: I think we’re up to twenty four different glazes now… Which is your favourite one? Related Articles Scheurich…

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Presents: Pottery and Pictures

Merry Christmas! It’s been a lovely Christmas – and it’s still not really over for us. The weekend before Christmas, we had the early one with my family. Then we’ve spent Christmas Day in Glossop, had friends over on Boxing Day. This week, we’ll be seeing Aidan’s family as well; all before we have to…

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Galaxy Magazine: Christmas Sci-Fi!

Hmmm, aliens and Santa Claus… who knew they’d go together quite so well? I think that one might be my favourite. I like the idea of Santa being a robot! That one freaks me out slightly – it’s the way it looks quite normal, then you notice that Santa’s got four arms… creepy. Alien babies…

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Wishing You a (Vintage) Merry Christmas!

How I wish that it was December 1950! I’m attempting to recreate the Christmas feel of a time gone by with these gorgeous images from one of my Woman’s Own magazines. I imagine there will be many chocolates eaten over this festive period: mostly by me! I won’t be smoking though; despite my inclusion of…

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Vintage Christmas Wrapping Paper

The last time we went to Germany, along with a thousand and one pots we bought a great big stack of retro wrapping paper. The idea was that with Christmas approaching, it’d be easy enough to flog it on for a small fortune. Small fortune has not appeared. I’m not sure why: I think the…

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Meet Clara Belle: West German Woman

This is Clara Belle. Isn’t she a stunner? My parents gave this to us as an early Christmas present and we love her! She’s taken pride of place on the sideboard, next to the giant Carstens lamp. Believe it or not, she is actually marked as 701 W.Germany. Neither of us have ever seen anything…

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