Canton china with its blue and white decoration has been a popular collectible for many years, but few can distinguish it from the other early or modern Chinese blue and white china. It has been popular for centuries partly because cobalt blue coloring was safe to use when decorating dishes. […]
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The art of crotcheting dates back centuries | News
Growing up in the 1970s and 80s, it seemed like everyone had one of grandma’s crochet afghans resting on the back of their living room couch. This hand crafted item was such a staple in homes across America, it was prominently featured every week on the set of the TV […]
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Author publishes novel that covers wars throughout three centuries and took 50 years to write | Food + Living
John M. Millar’s first novel, “The Wars Among the Paines,” took him 50 years to write. When he started the project, he planned to write about a young man and his family’s experiences during the Vietnam War era. Over five decades, the concept expanded a bit. “The Wars Among the […]