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Make Tea Time an Enchanted Moment

The word “fairy” derives from the Latin word fata, which means “fate”. As well as the Old French word faerie, which means …

Pinocchio @ttcvintage !

Disney’s Pinocchio was a war time film production. Pinocchio was first introduced as a lifeless puppet. Woodworker Geppetto wishes upon a star …

The Mystic Mermaid

In the Caribbean, mermaids were known as Aycayía. Her attributes relate to the goddess Jagua, and the hibiscus flower of the majagua …

Duke of Edinburgh Trinket Box

The Duke of Edinburgh is the Monarch title created for Edinburgh Scotland. Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since 1437. Her …

Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus is a Greek legendary hero endowed with superhuman musical skills. The Greek God Apollo is said to be his father; and …

Sarah Bernhardt

Sarah Bernhardt was known as the world’s greatest actress. She appeared in one of the earliest sound motion pictures. She spoke on …

Pass the Salt & Pepper Please

Collecting vintage salt and pepper shakers can turn into quite a creative craft! Back in the 1700s, salt was served at tables …