MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

We love the old Western toys of the 40's, 50's and 60's--when Westerns were all the rage. To the right an incredible mint in Box Stallion 41-40 six shooter--click on the photo--it will be featured in the upcoming Auction #56 at Croton's own Serioustoyz.com - see more from the auction at their website--and we'll let you know when it gets underway--you can also see more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/03/more-sneak-peeks-from-yesterdays-visit.html

In case you missed it, the latest adventures of Rob and Monica--Farewell April--cool 50's bathroom, vintage Christmas, great 50's aprons, and...TIKI! http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2014/04/aloha-oe-apelila-farewell-to-you-april.html

Speaking of TIKI, click on the photo to see a 1965 ad from New York's Hawaii Kai--this was THE place for a night out back in the 60's--the grand dame of Polynesian restaurants.

Speaking of TIKI, check out this fab website called http://critiki.com/

Hi-def catalog page, 1917, Vantine's--showing very early made in Japan candy container houses and more http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=641

Oldies but goodies: Those who make their own putz houses are always on the look-out for ways to create texture or new effects. One thing we have never been able to duplicate with any success is the effect of "crackle". Well check this out: a large CRACKLE rubber stamp! http://www.redleadpaperworks.com/servlet/the-3414/*--Rubber-Stamp/Detail