2012 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE MAGIC FROM LINDA'S AUNT

We really look forward to seeing the vintage Christmas putz village magic of Linda's aunt every year. Now 97, she manages to combine many of these same pieces in new and interesting ways every time. Click on the photos for 2012's holiday scenes, all rights reserved, and enjoy!

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We were delighted to receive in the mail today a package of vintage ephemera to share with you all in the coming weeks, particularly the circa WWI postcards--from our generous Flickr friend GLC. Click on the photos and enjoy!

Tom H sent us a link to a glitter source today including flakes, hexis, dazzlers and more http://www.artglitter.com/rshopping.htm

An outstanding collection of vintage Christmas ads, largely lighting and decorations, with some things we've never seen before courtesy of ScottG; click on the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/48144295@N08/sets/72157629495271219/with/6761731463/

Air force collectibles, Cragston US Air Force Staff car; nice piece of tinplate http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/02/cragstan-us-air-force-staff-car.html

Politically correct or not, we've finally updated The Vintage Firearm set on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157629265744276/with/5839326168/

CROTON'S SERIOUSTOYZ ANTIQUE TOY WORLD JANUARY 2013 ARTICLE

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We are pleased to bring you--with all the appropriate permissions in place for EverythingCroton--the SeriousToyz cover story from the January edition of Antique Toy World. (Click on the scans below). It's quite an honor when you make the cover--and thanks to SeriousToyz, Croton-on-Hudson made "the map"! Click on the scans below to read all about it. For more: www.serioustoyz.com - and check out www.antiquetoyworld.com too!

MARK FRANZOSO'S GAZETTE LTR. ON THE CROTON POINT AVENUE PROJECT

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REGARDING THE CROTON POINT AVENUE PROJECT/BIKE LANE, this week's edition of The Gazette contains a letter from Mark Franzoso. As you may be aware, Mr. Franzoso is one of the property owners whose on street parking has been removed by the village. Background links will be posted at the end of this article. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW.

 
Additional info: 2/6/13 Journal News article, the mayor's statements, correction, Rick Turner's comments and letter can be found here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/correcting-todays-journal-news-article.html

GAZETTE ARTICLE: PRICE TAG FOR CROTON POINT PROJECT ESCALATES SIGNIFICANTLY IN COST TO TAXPAYERS - AUGUST 2012 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/08/croton-point-bike-laneproject-escalates.html

MARK FRANZOSO, NO PARKING IS NO GOOD FOR BUSINESS, GAZETTE ARTICLE MARCH 2012 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/03/franzoso-no-parking-is-no-good-for.html

AN EVERYTHING CROTON SMILE 4 THE DAY, DOGS ARE MARVELOUS

And so it was that the three conspirators, sensing the time was right--for Mama was off doing the laundry--did seize the much desired but forbidden down jacket off the back of a chair, and laying it in the sun, snuggled down for a nap. AFTER they ate the remaining Baked by Susan scone tucked away in a pocket.  Click on the photo to see the guilty parties up close and personal.

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--Carolyn found this very cool silhouette image from an old Dennison's gala party book--she thought it would make interesting subject matter for a putz house window. We agree. Click on the photo. A free sheet of these windows in assorted sizes for printing will soon be available.

--A collection of wonderful vintage inspired putz house ornaments; click on the link, scroll down the page once you get there http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=303--and here's one close-up, click on the link, scroll down the page http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=300&start=10

--We just love this site; it's called Retro Planet and they have some interesting things available:
A mini pull toy (dog) tin ornament http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/27260
Very cool printed on canvas Santa Coke ad http://www.retroplanet.com/PROD/37158

--Remember Blue Waltz perfume: http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/Gifts/Gifts/Valentine&aposs_Day/Blue_Waltz_Perfume_%28Set_of_2_Bottles%29/H2822

--We've talked about Plasticland before and while it is largely trendy clothes for the very young, it does have some awesome kitsch: currently in their Clearance section is a set of owl salt and pepper shakers that would be perfect for a vintage Halloween display, a glass telephone and record player ornament set that's very retro http://www.shopplasticland.com/c/Clearance.html&offset=20&sort= 

Historic Anniversaries-Click here: 75 Years Since The Hindenburg Disaster http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/05/75-years-since-the-hindenburg-disaster/100292/

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We love love this old ad for Schlitz beer--from 1945.  It says alot about the times--and how supplies for the fighting men  came first during WWII.

Now here’s an interesting piece of architecture, an old opera house from Kingston, NY http://www.fohk.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/S-Oprah.gif 

Greenleaf makes a number of small village kits—the parts are a light weight wood—and instead of putting them together, a friend has used them to create her own modified patterns for cardboard houses. They have three kits available; they are also the right size for under the tree or for an HO train layout:

http://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com/All-Wood-Miniature-Greenleaf-Town-Dollhouse-Kit.html#

http://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com/All-Wood-Miniature-Pine-Mountain-Village-Dollhouse-Kit.html

http://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com/All-Wood-Miniature-Greenleaf-Village-Dollhouse-Kit.html

Not long ago we featured a link to mid century putz house patterns at Retro Renovation; here’s a link to some that Lee made; click on the link, scroll down the page http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=300

Dasher’s Diner—you have to read about and see this one; super cool—and begging to be putz-ified http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/02/new-marx-ameritrains-dashers-diner.html

PART 3, 1973: CROTON'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY, THE CROTON CORTLANDT NEWS SPECIAL EDITION

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PART 3 of the Croton-Cortlandt News special edition in honor of the village's 75th Anniversary (August 1973). Click on the photos below; see Parts 1 and 2 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/crotons-75th-anniversary-croton.html

and http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/part-2-1973-crotons-75th-anniversary.html

You may also have an interest in a 2012 posting here at Everything Croton: the village's Golden Jubilee in 1948; courtesy of The Croton Historical Society http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/04/more-croton-memories-2012-crotons.html

INVOKING LINCOLN, CHRISTMAS 1941, COURTESY OF CROTON'S MARION COSTELLO

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There it was, a copy of a little booklet printed in Chicago, Christmas of 1941...folded into the margins of an old Playbill left to us by the late Marion Costello. Click on the photos. Even after she's gone, Marion still continues to surprise.

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--Yes folks--once concrete and steel were new and exciting--not to mention the concept of a fire proof hotel. Here's a great old ad circa 1905 for the Baltimore Hotel in Los Angeles. Some inspiration perhaps for our crafters too. Click on the photo.

--Click on the link, then scroll down the page to see two cotton top putz houses currently being offered on EBAY and posted by Brian http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=302 

--We’ve talked about this papercraft site before but it is so worth repeat visits http://tektonten.blogspot.com/2011/01/pixar-papercraft-carls-house-miniature.html 

--Long live the King; yes we’ve talked about this site before but again—there is so much cool stuff to download for free—it’s worth a repeat mention http://www.henrytudor.co.uk/page23.htm 

--A page full of vintage, retro and new valentine offerings from Silvercrow--keep scrolling down the page once you get there http://www.silvercrowcreations.com/accessoriesframes.asp?main=valentine.htm 

--Freedomland was an amazing Americana/history themed amusement park in the Bronx; it wasn’t around for long—but those of us who got to see it, loved it http://archive.org/details/TravelTimeFreedomland 

--The Lionel #184-185 tinplate bungalow http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/02/lionel-no-184-185-bungalow.html

--For Train Lovers Only 2013, #5  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/for-train-lovers-only-2013-5.html 

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT HOLY NAME'S FAIR TRADE/EQUAL EXCHANGE MINISTRY

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If you missed yesterday's Fair Trade/Equal Exchange Coffee and Chocolate sale at Holy Name of Mary (click on the photo), there'll be another! Stay tuned.

And for those who have asked about this ministry--in their own words: As the second most heavily traded commodity in the world, coffee is a link between those of us who drink it and farming communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Yet the small farmers who grow coffee or other commodities often struggle to make a simple living. Cut off from markets, they are forced to accept low prices. In partnership with faith-based organizations, such as Holy Name of Mary, Equal Exchange is a bridge between these farmers and us. Trading directly with democratically-organized small farmer cooperatives, Equal Exchange facilitates farmers’ access to credit, pays them a guaranteed minimum price that provides a stable source of income as well as improved social services, and teaches them sustainable agriculture and environmentally-sound business practices. And check this out: Since they began selling Fair Trade coffee, chocolate, and snacks at HNM in April 2005, they have purchased some $40,000 worth of these Fair Trade products. 

And there you have it...

You may also have an interest in seeing some photos from yesterday's Scout Sunday/Special Award Ceremony and Blessing at Holy Name:  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/some-photos-from-todays-scout-sunday.html

SOME PHOTOS FROM TODAY'S SCOUT SUNDAY, SPECIAL AWARD CEREMONY & BLESSING

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Just a few photos from today's Scout Sunday, Special Award Ceremony, and Blessing at Holy Name of Mary. 

Of course, the Knights of Columbus were on hand to mark this occasion as well. Click on the photos below.

EVERYTHING CROTON'S 2013 TOP DOG OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY: GINGER

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If 2012 was all about Croton's cutest dogs 
(see the winners and all the nominees at the link below http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/and-winner-iseverythingcrotons-cute-dog.html), 2013 is going to be all about CROTON’S “TOP DOG” OF THE MONTH—a chance to showcase the bigger, beefier, beautiful, handsome and older village dogs.  

HERE’S EVERYTHING CROTON’S TOP DOG FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2013: Ginger, a hunting hound who was rescued after being abandoned in Florida with a litter of puppies. The puppies were placed and Ginger came to live with her new Mom in Croton.  She's sweet and alert--and very much a "girl". Click on the photo. And stay tuned for the MARCH TOP DOG OF THE MONTH. 

SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP DOG FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY--ROCKSANN--HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/everything-crotons-2013-top-dog-of.html

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Now this is what we call an animal cracker! From 1881, samples from the Dozier-Weyl Cracker Company. Click on the photo.

Mood Lipstick! Who remembers this one:http://bit.ly/UIcdYn

A  special request  for a putz village "kit" for those who have only the confidence to decorate but not for constructing houses from scratch. http://www.hometraditions.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=putz+house+kit&Submit=Search

Of course, you may also want "coconut" for that authentic touch: http://www.cardboardputzhouses.com/marketplace/coconut/coconut.html BUT YOU'LL DEFINITELY WANT WINDOWS!  http://www.cardboardputzhouses.com/marketplace/windowframes/windowframes.html

A special request for "billboard advertising" art...seems some of you are considering making your own billboards for your putz villages or model rail layouts...Here are the directions again courtesy of Paul Race and Howard Lamey...http://www.bigindoortrains.com/primer/spook_hill/billboards/spook_hill_billboards.htm and some sample images for you to use below--all from the 30's; more soon. And more billboard inspiration links courtesy of Toys and Stuff:

http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/12/skyline-m6-set-of-3-billboards.html
http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2011/03/151-34-piece-railroad-and-village.html