my Life

My life seems to take up

all of my time

Until next time...

K is for Kitchen Kraft

Homer Laughlin Pottery Company began production in E. Liverpool, OH, 1873.  The region was noted for its spectacular clay and energy supplies conducive to the establishment of many successful potteries. The 'true' china that was produced in this region virtually eliminated the need for English imports, with designs and glazes uniquely indicative of American ware.  In 1927 Roseville Pottery Art Director Frederic Rhead joined the team at Homer Laughlin, adding such patterns as Century, Fiesta, Harlequin, Riviera, Virginia, Nautilus and Brittany.  Manufacturing continued at a break neck speed catapulting Homer Laughlin into the largest pottery in the world.  Many new patterns were introduced, including the Kitchen Kraft line which was manufactured from the 1930's through the early 1940's.  In essence it was Oven Serve, often impressed with a 'KRAFT' bottom stamp. The colors echoed those of the Fiesta line: cheery reds, yellow, green and blue.  Homer Laughlin is one of the few American potteries still in existence today.                                                       Happy Hunting!

April 1 Fun !

Even the gods love jokes.

                                              - Plato, 427 BC-347 BC), Greek Philosopher

                                                                                                              *

*A good sport AND a very good cat xo

Ode to the Daffodil

Daffodils that come before the swallow dares,

and take the winds of March

with its beauty.

                                                                   - William Shakespeare, 1564-1616), English Playwright

Daffodil:  flower of the month of March; symbolism of friendship and happiness.  It was during the Victorian Era that the language of flowers developed in response to the restricted mores of the times which frowned upon overt expressions of love and affection.  Messages of ardor were assigned to specific flowers, thus allowing a lover to communicate his sentiments chastely and appropriately.  Although mine are buried under a blanket of snow,  hope springs eternal...

Happy Spring!

Kindness

Kindness can become its own motive.

We are made kind by being kind.

-  Eric Hoffer, 1902-1083, American Philosopher

J is for Jadeite

Jadeite - that quintessential Depression Glassware - continues to have strong modern appeal.  It came into fashion as a durable and inexpensive alternative to fine china, with its opaque milky green color easily identifiable.  Although Jeanette Glass (1898-1983) is credited with naming Jadeite, several companies produced it including McKee Glass (1853-1951) with its Laurel pattern dinnerware and Anchor Hocking Glass Company with its Fire-King line.  Anchor Hocking actually became the largest producer of heat resistant 'Jade-ite' known as Restaurant Ware from 1950-1956. The simple design, which includes those thick-rimmed 'cheater mugs' still popular in diners today, is timeless.  Due to its sheer abundance, Jadeite pieces can be easily found and purchased fairly inexpensively.  The color graces any decor and has a way of making you smile.  

                                                                                                                           Happy Hunting!     

Junk ?

Junk is something you've kept for years

... and throw away

three weeks before you could use it