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I SUPPOSE YOU WILL THINK IT STRANGE, FOR ME TO PLACE THIS ITEM IN THE CATEGORY OF WHATNOTS... IT IS AN ITEM THAT IS SOUGHT AFTER BY WOMEN OF ALL AGES, FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME, AND BY MEN, FOR ITS BEAUTY AND VALUE.  JEWELRY MY VERY FAVORITE WHATNOT! WHAT IS YOUR FANCY? SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMONDS, RUBIES, EMERALDS, PEARLS, RINGS AND THINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC.!! One of the most famous jeweler of all time is TIFFANY & Co., encompassing 200 years of history. We remember a famous movie in 1961 called "Breakfast at Tiffany's”. The movie opens with: Audrey Hepburn (Holly GoLightly) stepping out of a cab holding a cup of coffee, dressed in evening clothes. Was she a socialite, adorned in elegance, or in fact, was she a lady of the night getting off from work? No matter, for she is iconicly gorgeous as she peruses the enchanting Tiffany windows. Almost as famous as the jewels it might house, is the legendary little blue box, known as "Tiffany Blue Box." It is beautifully tied with a white ribbon and known all over the world. This special hue is described as a medium, robin egg blue color and was created personally by Charles Tiffany in 1837. It is a registered trademark by Tiffany & Co. and synonymous with the company.  It is a proven fact that Jewelry makes a woman FEEL POSITIVE and creates a FEELING OF CONFIDENCE. Perhaps some consider it to be frivolous, but nevertheless, we consider it JOYFUL. Whether it be a young girl's first gift from her beloved or a woman of royalty or wealth considering a piece for her collection...
Let's face it ladies, WE ARE ALL SMITTEN! I sometimes think if I had to do all over again, I would become a gemologist I would travel to Africa, and learn about the mines, continue on to Paris, Milan and London and create collections, one for every day of the week. Remember, the dedication on the home page and in the book, "The Feeling?" It said, DREAM A DREAM...... well, WHY NOT???
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DID YOU KNOW THAT THE NAME OCTOBER,... ...originated from the Roman Calendar? It means “Eight.” It was the eighth month on that calendar. January and February were added later on, as the Romans increased the calendar to 12 months. At this point, October became the 10th month. Confusing? That’s what the Romans thought and decided to leave the 10th month with the name October!   It’s a beautiful month. Temperatures have cooled down and a new landscape appears. There are vibrant colors of orange, yellow, and red, with an atmosphere of crisp and cool air.
The pumpkin farms are bustling, as Halloween is coming. The kids look forward to it and love dressing up in costumes. Most parents dread the holiday, as they need to be vigilant for the safety of their children. And oh yes, that doorbell keeps ringing! Have fun kids…young and old!! Does this ring a bell?
We don’t do it today. Perhaps the generation of the thirties, forties, and fifties were more nostalgic. This memento was an idea that started in 1930. A Cleveland housewife and kindergarten teacher by the name of Violet Shinbach saw a department store window display that featured a bronzed pair of baby shoes. She loved this idea and felt that new mothers would want to preserve their baby’s first shoes in this way. She started a company called Bron-Shoe Co. in 1934 and it became a profitable business for her. Would you believe that 14,000,000 baby shoes were ordered? It became a keepsake or tradition over the years. The wear and tear of a child’s first year’s steps were made into an art object for eternity. The company was in existence until 2018, which is when they closed their doors. What happened? No one wanted their baby’s shoes immortalized anymore? I am one of the 14,000,000 whose baby shoes were captured and preserved, as displayed above. Thank you, Mom! Do any more of our readers have bronzed baby shoes?  John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, in England, was famously known as an esteemed statesman. In 1762, an amazing event took place… HE INVENTED THE SANDWICH! Here's the lowdown on this amazing feat: In his private life, John was a card shark and a compulsive gambler. During a card game involving high stakes, John did not want to leave the card table or put down his cards. It was a dilemma. He had a great hand but was famished and could not stop eyeing the Roast Beef being offered. What to do? VOILA!!!! It came to him just then. He requested a serving of roast beef and two pieces of bread. He then instructed the server to place the roast beef between the two pieces of bread all the while holding his cards. Everyone looked at him shaking their heads! Ingenious and simple...he could now hold the cards in one hand and the roast beef and bread in the other. An amazing invention! Forever and always, to be known as a SANDWICH.  And yes, John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, won a lot of money with the hand that he refused to put down. Why do we love our sandwiches? Well, they fit in with our busy lifestyles and work on the go. So many diverse fillings satisfy our hunger. The best comfort food is a Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Children's all-time favorite is Peanut Butter and Jelly. The moral of the story is: If you are ever at the gaming table in Vegas, don't forget...... ORDER A SANDWICH!!  WHERE DID SHE COME FROM? Carol-Rose authored a 750-page autobiography for her family. It encompassed the years 1860-2021. 161 years of information for her family, chronicling the past and where they came from. It took her 4 1⁄2 years to research, collect old pictures, and recall stories about her great grandparents and grandparents, her birth, and the creation of her present family through the year 2021. It is a beautifully bound 10" X 11", exquisitely covered book, intended to be used as a Coffee Table Family "Bible" for her family. She included treasured old pictures plus photos of Europe and Israel. It was a labor of love with the intention of their family history never to be lost or forgotten. She titled the book: "EVERYTHING CHANGES, NOTHING STAYS THE SAME!  The title was meant to be a lesson for the younger generation, teaching them to: Go with the flow, Open their Minds, Adapt and Grow! Look for future excerpts of this book, for more data about the history of Carol-Rose.  Did you know that the word "JUNE" comes from the Goddess of Marriage......JUNO? Did you know...In ancient Egyptian times, it was believed the "venus amorous," or the Vein of Love, ran from the heart to the 4th finger of the left hand.? In modern times, it was proven that all fingers have veins. This myth persisted and it was the designated finger to wear a wedding ring. Did you know...The wedding ring, having no beginning and no end, symbolizes Eternity?! Did you know...The 3 most important words for a marriage are: PLEASE, THANKS, AND SORRY! Did you know...that the wedding was soooooo emotional, that the wedding cake was in tiers! Did you know...That our groom, Mr. Right, and our bride, Mrs. Right, coincidently had the same first name? Their mutual first name was, "Always.” (uh, oh!)  Weddings range from economical elopements to "sky's the limit." There is unbelievable preparation by all of the wedding party and guests. All in the name of LOVE. In the end, the success of marriage comes down to the three (3) C's: COMMUNICATION COMMITMENT COMPROMISE REMEMBER... HAPPY SPOUSE, HAPPY HOUSE! CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR BRIDES AND GROOMS! Carol-Rose Marshall Author, Blogger,   THOUGHTS: HOW LIFE HAS CHANGED !!! NOW: I received an unexpected email this week. It was a sonogram of a baby clearly dated, "5th month/20 weeks." A thrilling picture that was clear as day, with a baby sucking it's thumb and it's right leg stretching. And, IT'S A GIRL !! WHO CAN DISPUTE THAT THIS IS A LIVING BABY?  Further along at 30 weeks, I was sent an awe inspiring, updated 3-D sonogram of the same baby's progress. You can see her face. She has clearly developed into a beautiful child with discernible features. Is this not amazing? 10 more weeks to go ! THEN: Back in the day of my pregnancies, it was all a mystery until the moment of birth. My mom instructed, "Only buy yellow, green, and white for your layette. We'll fill in when the baby is born." I remember the moment of my First-born's birth and hearing, "IT'S A BOY !!!" After 9 months I finally knew the gender. "BUY BLUE," I cried to my Mother! It's a wonderful world we live in. Things you can only appreciate NOW... Simply because you didn't have it THEN !!!! UPDATE...I'M HERE! "IT WAS A TOUGH FIGHT........"  "BUT, I WON !!!! "  I SUPPOSE YOU WILL THINK IT STRANGE, FOR ME TO PLACE THIS ITEM IN THE CATEGORY OF WHATNOTS... IT IS AN ITEM THAT IS SOUGHT AFTER BY WOMEN OF ALL AGES, FROM THE BEGINNING OF TIME, AND BY MEN, FOR ITS BEAUTY AND VALUE. JEWELRY MY VERY FAVORITE WHATNOT!  WHAT IS YOUR FANCY? SILVER, GOLD, PLATINUM, DIAMONDS, RUBIES, EMERALDS, PEARLS, RINGS AND THINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC.!! One of the most famous jeweler of all time is TIFFANY & Co., encompassing 200 years of history. We remember a famous movie in 1961 called "Breakfast at Tiffany's”. The movie opens with: Audrey Hepburn (Holly GoLightly) stepping out of a cab holding a cup of coffee, dressed in evening clothes. Was she a socialite, adorned in elegance, or in fact, was she a lady of the night getting off from work? No matter, for she is iconicly gorgeous as she peruses the enchanting Tiffany windows. Almost as famous as the jewels it might house, is the legendary little blue box, known as "Tiffany Blue Box." It is beautifully tied with a white ribbon and known all over the world. This special hue is described as a medium, robin egg blue color and was created personally by Charles Tiffany in 1837. It is a registered trademark by Tiffany & Co. and synonymous with the company.  It is a proven fact that Jewelry makes a woman FEEL POSITIVE and creates a FEELING OF CONFIDENCE. Perhaps some consider it to be frivolous, but nevertheless, we consider it JOYFUL. Whether it be a young girl's first gift from her beloved or a woman of royalty or wealth considering a piece for her collection...
Let's face it ladies, WE ARE ALL SMITTEN! I sometimes think if I had to do all over again, I would become a gemologist I would travel to Africa, and learn about the mines, continue on to Paris, Milan and London and create collections, one for every day of the week. Remember, the dedication on the home page and in the book, "The Feeling?" It said, DREAM A DREAM...... well, WHY NOT??? |
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