This vintage mailbox is a welcomed spring addition to anyone’s home! Did you know children use to travel by mail in the early 1900s? The U.S. Post Office added parcel post to their services in 1913. The first child to be mailed via parcel post was an 8 month old baby name James was mailed to…
A Stein that will Calm the Seas
This pewter stein may actually be of a nautical theme. The nude lady handle is representative of a long known legend amongst sailors that a nude woman would calm the seas as they sailed. Ship figureheads would be carved to represent nude woman to support this legend and calm the seas ahead of the ships…
The Pure Love of Swans
Swans are a symbol of pure love. They represent grace, beauty, passion and protection. In Hinduism, they represent the connection between the material world and the spiritual world. Since swans mate for life, they also symbolize fidelity and longevity. In Roman mythology, the swan symbol is connected to Aphrodite’s beauty as well as with Apollo…
Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver
Within the Aztec Empire, Taxco silver was mined as one of the goods used as currency to pay tribute and taxes to their Aztec Rulers by citizens and merchants. There was no official currency in the Aztecian Empire; but silver was one of the items used as a function of money. The rulers of the…
TY Samuel the Uncle Sam Bear
Where did the name Uncle Sam come from? Ask Laurel to show you this piece and more @ Time’s Tin Cup’s Facebook The nickname Uncle Sam was born September 7, 1813. Samuel Wilson was a meat packer from Troy, NY. His company supplied barrels of beef to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812….
The Birds Will Arrive Two by Two
Setting up a birdhouse in your yard can provide an essential nesting area for many species of birds. It is also a great way to provide wildlife a place to raise young. While many species are able to hide their nests in dense foliage or grassy meadow areas, many others require holes for nesting. Some…
Father Time
The scythe is usually recognized as the preferred prop of the grim reaper. The sickle is usually recognized as a symbol of communist Russia. Both the scythe and sickle have been around since the preneolithic times. Sickles were used for harvesting grass-like crops such as wheat and hay. Sickles were later replaced with scythes. Since…
Walking Canes Are Not Just For Walking
Walking sticks and canes date back to prehistoric times – often believed to have a limited purpose of providing stability and protection. They were more often a representation of ones’ status in society and cultural. Walking sticks and canes fall into three categories: folk art, city sticks, and gadget canes (secret sticks). Material used to…
Wow! Getting close.
Hard to believe that only this much is left in the old shop. We will be totally out by Wednesday and will begin to curate the inventory in the new shop. I will try to upload some photos of the new space soon. I look forward to seeing everyone again in April. Laurel
Light Up the Backyard!
The snow is melting! The days are getting longer! The birds are coming home. Spruce up your yard and make it an outdoor living space. Solar lanterns are economical, convenient, and environmentally friendly.