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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Valentines Day--LOCAL LOVE


Well here is the key to unlock some LOCAL LOVE.

Valentines Day is fast approaching us so if out and about shopping for that special someone please consider to show some Local Love by shopping Local at the Independent Businesses in your community. I have also added some choices for our local area so click on links!

Perhaps a Local Florist
https://www.facebook.com/budsinbloom?fref=ts

Maybe a Local Bakery
http://www.rookiescookies.net/

If you dare a Local Jeweler
https://www.facebook.com/Koerbers

How about a Local Coffee Shop http://quillscoffee.com/
or dining at a Local Restaurant
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/exchangepubkitchen




Possibly some Local custom made Artisan Perfume https://www.facebook.com/VetiverAromatics


Whatever your special someone would love its out there so visit the above mentioned or consider;
a Winery https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/RiverCityWinery?fref=ts,
Clothing Boutique https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mariposa-Consignments/121581384629272?ref=ts&fref=ts,
Bookstore https://www.facebook.com/newalbanybooks,
Brewery https://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Albanian-Brewing-Company/327922561149,
Antiques https://www.facebook.com/AntiquesAttic?ref=hl,
Art https://www.facebook.com/westudiogallery,
Eclectic Stores https://www.facebook.com/TheOpalGypsys
or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Earths-Art/211546812279529
and on and on the list could go!!

GO BE LOCAL and show some LOCAL LOVE

Friday, January 27, 2012

A "Flappers" Dictionary


During the Roaring 20s of the last century, young ladies took on a new, and for the time radical, lifestyle. These were the years following World War I and prior to The Great Depression. It was the jazz age and the ladies were taking full advantage in daring new ways. Illegal bootleg hooch was all the rage, with hide-away flasks an important fashion accessory. Smoking cigarettes became a statement of liberation. Hemlines were going up and, according to some, morals were going down.

It was all a reaction to what women perceived as stifling control placed over them by the male of the species. This magazine catered to the movement.
















The July 1922 edition of Flapper contained “A Flappers’ Dictionary.”
The dictionary went into some detail, listing the group’s slang and providing definitions. In the process, it also provided an insight: through the slang we can begin to discern attitudes and priorities and the mindset of the adherents. And the adherents, after all, were our grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Who knew?



A Flappers Dictionary (Slang)

Absent Treatment—Dancing with a bashful partner.

Airedale—A homely man.

Alarm Clock—Chaperone.

Anchor—Box of flowers.

Apple Knocker—A hick; a hay-shaker.

Apple Sauce--Flattery; bunk.

Barlow—A girl, a flapper, a chicken.

Bank’s Closed—No petting allowed; no kisses.

Barneymugging—Lovemaking.

Bee’s Knees—See “Cat’s Pajamas”

Bell Polisher—A young man addicted to lingering in vestibules at 1 a.m.

Bean Picker—One who patches up trouble and picks up spilled beans.

Berry Patch—A man’s particular interest in a girl.

Berries—Great.

Biscuit—A pettable flapper.

Big Timer—(n. masc.)—A charmer able to convince his sweetie that a jollier thing would be to get a snack in an armchair lunchroom; a romantic.

Billboard—Flashy man or woman.

Blushing Violet—A publicity hound.

Blouse—To go.

Blow—Wild party.

Blaah—No good.

Boob Tickler—Girl who entertains father’s out-of-town customers.

Brush Ape—Anyone from the sticks; a country Jake.

Brooksy—Classy dresser

Bust—A man who makes his living in the prize ring, a pugilist.

Bun Duster—See “Cake Eater”.

Bush Hounds—Rustics and others outside of the Flapper pale.

Cancelled Stamp—A wallflower.

Cake Basket—A limousine.

Cake Eater—See “Crumb Gobbler”

Cat’s Particulars—The acme of perfection; anything that’s good

Cat’s Pajamas—Anything that’s good

Cellar Smeller—A young man who always turns up where liquor is to be had without cost.

Clothesline—One who tells neighborhood secrets.

Corn Shredder—Young man who dances on a girl’s feet.

Crepe Hanger—Reformer.

Crumb Gobbler—Slightly sissy tea hound.

Crasher—Anyone who comes to parties uninvited.

Crashing Party—Party where several young men in a group go uninvited.

Cuddle Cootie—Young man who takes a girl for a ride on a bus, gas wagon or automobile.

Cuddler—One who likes petting.

Dapper—A flapper’s father.

Dewdropper—Young man who does not work, and sleeps all day.

Dincher—A half-smoked cigarette.

Dingle Dangler—One who insists on telephoning.

Dipe Ducat—A subway ticket.

Dimbox—A taxicab.

Di Mi—Goodness.

Dogs—Feet.

Dog Kennels—Pair of shoes.

Dropping the Pilot—Getting a divorce.

Dumbdora—Stupid girl.

Duck’s Quack—The best thing ever.

Ducky—General term of approbation.

Dud—Wallflower.

Dudding Up—Dressing.

Dumbbell-Wall flower with little brains.

Dumkuff—General term for being “nutty” or “batty”.

Edisoned—Being asked a lot of questions.

Egg Harbor—Free dance.

Embalmer—A bootlegger.

Eye Opener—A marriage.

Father Time—Any man over 30 years of age.

Face Stretcher—Old maid who tries to look younger.

Feathers—Light conversation.

Fire Extinguisher—A chaperone.

Finale Hopper—Young man who arrives after everything is paid for.

Fire Alarm—Divorced woman.

Fire Bell—Married woman.

Flap—Girl

Flat Shoes—Fight between a Flapper and her Goof

Fluky—Funny, odd, peculiar; different.

Flatwheeler—Slat shy of money; takes girls to free affairs.

Floorflusher—Inveterate dance hound.

Flour Lover—Girl who powders too freely.

Forty-Niner—Man who is prospecting for a rich wife.

Frog’s Eyebrows—Nice, fine.

Gander—Process of duding up.

Green Glorious—Money and checks.

Gimlet—A chronic bore.

Given the Air—When a girl or fellow is thrown down on a date.

Give Your Knee—Cheek-to-cheek or toe-to-toe dancing.

Goofy—To be in love with, or attracted to. Example: “I’m goofy about Jack.”

Goat’s Whiskers—See “Cat’s Particulars”

Goof—Sweetie.

Grummy—In the dumps, shades or blue.

Grubber—One who always borrows cigarettes.

Handcuff—Engagement ring.

Hen Coop—A beauty parlor.

His Blue Serge—His sweetheart.

Highjohn—Young man friend; sweetie, cutey, highboy.

Hopper—Dancer.

Houdini—To be on time for a date.

Horse Prancer—See “Corn Shredder”.

Hush Money—Allowance from father.

Jane—A girl who meets you on the stoop.

Johnnie Walker—Guy who never hires a cab.

Kluck—Dumb, but happy.

Lap—Drink.

Lallygagger—A young man addicted to attempts at hallway spooning.

Lens Louise—A person given to monopolizing conversation.

Lemon Squeezer—An elevator.

Low Lid—The opposite of highbrow.

Mad Money—Carfare home if she has a fight with her escort.

Meringue—Personality.

onog—A young person of either sex who is goofy about only one person at a time.

Monologist—Young man who hates to talk about himself.

Mustard Plaster—Unwelcome guy who sticks around.

Munitions—Face powder and rouge.

Mug—To osculate or kiss.

Necker—A petter who puts her arms around a boy’s neck.

Noodle Juice—Tea.

Nosebaggery—Restaurant.

Nut Cracker—Policeman’s nightstick.

Obituary Notice—Dunning letter.

Oilcan—An imposter.

Orchid—Anything that is expensive.

Out on Parole—A person who has been divorced.

Petting Pantry—Movie.

Petting Party—A party devoted to hugging.

Petter—A loveable person; one who enjoys to caress.

Pillow Case—Young man who is full of feathers.

Police Dog—Young man to whom one is engaged.

Potato—A young man shy of brains.

Ritzy Burg—Not classy.

Ritz—Stuck-up.

Rock of Ages—Any woman over 30 years of age.

Rug Hopper—Young man who never takes a girl out. A parlor hound.

Sap—A Flapper term for floorflusher.

Scandal—A short term for Scandal Walk.

Scandaler—A dance floor fullback. The interior of a dreadnaught hat, Piccadilly shoes with open plumbing, size 13.

Seetie—Anybody a flapper hates.

Sharpshooter—One who spends much and dances well.

Shifter—Another species of flapper.

Show Case—Rich man’s wife with jewels.

Sip—Flapper term for female Hopper.

Slimp—Cheapskate or “one way guy”.

Smith Brothers—Guys who never cough up.

Smoke Eater—A girl cigarette user.

Smooth—Guy who does not keep his word.

Snake—To call a victim with vampire arms.

Snuggleup—A man fond of petting and petting parties.

Sod Buster—An undertaker.

Stilts—Legs.

Stander—Victim of a female grafter.

Static—Conversations that mean nothing.

Strike Breaker—A young woman who goes with her friend’s “Steady” while there is a coolness.

Swan—Glide gracefully.

Tomato—A young woman shy of brains.

Trotzky (sic)—Old lady with a moustache and chin whiskers.

Umbrella—young man any girl can borrow for the evening.

Urban Set—Her new gown.

Walk In—Young man who goes to a party without being invited.

Weasel—Girl stealer.

Weed—Flapper who takes risks.

Whangdoodle—Jazz-band music.

Whiskbroom—Any man who wears whiskers.

Wind Sucker—Any person given to boasting.

Wurp—Killjoy or drawback.



Sunday, January 22, 2012

Tokens for Sweethearts


A keepsake, an item that recognizes a loved one, strikes a deep, sentimental chord in each of us—particularly that of a sweetheart. The popularity of keepsakes grew in the United States during the period from 1917 to 1919 as our country entered the “War to End all Wars,” and again during World War II from 1941 to 1946. The pins, bracelets, buttons, banners, plaques, flags, posters, necklaces, and lockets gave those dealing with war on the home front a way to honor their loved ones while also showing patriotism for their country.

Why was sweetheart jewelry so important? Besides the obvious display of patriotism and loyalty by the wearer, sweetheart jewelry opened up new possibilities in fashion that were in line with wartime rationing. Manufacturers of jewelry were being limited in the use of metal, and they started exploring other materials such as plastics like Lucite, as well as pearl, wood, and even ivory.

One of the most popular pieces of sweetheart jewelry was the necklace with a locket. The locket had it all—beauty as well as purpose: It held a picture of a loved one close to the heart. While many emphasized this with their heart shape, sweetheart lockets can also be found in round and oval shapes—some lockets were even designed in the shape of a book. Sweetheart bracelets, generally worn by a husband, wife, girlfriend, or boyfriend of a person serving overseas, became prominent during World Wars I and II, too. I’m sad to say this practice faded mid-century, and there are very few necklace or bracelets in the market place recognizing men and women who served in the Korean or Vietnam conflicts.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Girlie Glasses

A beer is served in a glass with a pretty woman on the front. As you drink, something catches your eye—inside your glass you can see the bare cheeks of the same glamour girl presented fully dressed on the outside. Maybe you’re a little startled; maybe it makes you smile.







The earliest peek-a-boo glasses feature a cartoonish woman with a freakishly big head and eyes, like Betty Boop.



It’s hard to feel scandalized today by these so-called “girlie glasses,” which had their heyday in the 1940s and ’50s. Compared with the explicit images now accessible with the click of a mouse, these tumblers with pin-up decals seem downright quaint. Long before the Internet and cable TV, though, they offered a tantalizing thrill.
Some of these glasses were called “peek-a-boos” and featured a clothed pin-up image on the front, usually a decal, although some were hand-painted. On the back side of the decal, the idealized woman would be depicted in sexy lingerie or plain naked. Her state of undress would increase as you drank.


Other “nudie glasses” were known as “mystics” because the white chemical used for the lady’s clothing would seem to disappear when touched by condensation; when a beverage was poured into a glass, the naked woman underneath would be revealed.











Such glasses were produced and sold as early as the 1920s, but it wasn’t until the ’40s that they really took off. “During World War II, they literally exploded because men were going out to war. The home folks thought that they needed a morale boost, so they sent them girlie glasses.
At home, Rosie the Riveters donned dungarees and sensible shoes, as they stepped into traditional male roles, like building fighter planes in factories. But overseas, the soldiers escaped the horrors of war with the help of men’s magazines and pin-ups sent from home. These uber-feminine fantasy women with their wasp waists and perky breasts, wearing little more than stiletto heels and dainty lingerie, quite literally became objects, like girlie glasses, lighters, and novelty pens.

So-called victory glasses featured a big “V” and patriotic color schemes, as well as images of pin-ups or soldiers kissing their girls—scantily clad or flashing their panties. these were usually sold on the homefront to encourage patriotism and raise funds.
Following photos show later versions of these popular glasses before the fad died out including what are called KeyHole Views.


So whether you drink beer or not,this is a fun collectible. Just know they are hard to find in good condition since they were usually well used in the past.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Starting Anew 2012

A New Beginning!! A Happy and Prosperous New Year has begun,enjoy and rejoice in all it will bring us!!
I have been wanting to speak to our fans,loyal customers,and possibly our future customers but have been so busy. Not complaining,about the busy,just finally getting around to taking the time to reflect on last year and all the growth and success we have experienced. Especially during a hard economic time for us,you,our country.
A little late but totally sincere; I want to thank YOU for our continued growth,support,and the success YOU have provided us. I like to believe we have earned the right and will continue to do so. Really it all depends on you,your preception,support,and voice to and about us. We will cherish your continued support also as you are needed for us to continue.
Any business that has not provided for your wants,desires,needs,or entertainment in some shape or form does not deserve your continued support. SOooooo this is also an invite to you to let us know what you would like for us to continue doing or do more of. Respond by posts,in person,or email anytime you feel the need. I believe we can handle the positive input or criticism.


Below are some of the factors I believe have helped us along the way:
1 Loving what we do!!
2 Sharing and researching information about merchandise. (hopefully this helps to build faith and trust in us)
3 Showing that we care for our community and what happens in our local community. Exposing other businesses and events happening around town,for possibly your needs,wants,or entertainment.
4 Social Media (You and us sharing who and what we are,getting the word out)
5 Always adding new inventory weekly.
6 Sharing info on the benefits of our products. (ex:being green,decorating,repurposing,national trends,cost comparisions etc)
7 Amongst Growing Independent Businesses as neighbors around us Downtown and actually throughout our community county wide. (Our City of Entreprenuers)
8 Sharing our views and the National trend of buying local and how that benefits all of us here to sustain and prosper as a community.
9 Becoming more aware and trying to help our community in small ways when possible. Not just an independent business caring for only ourselves and success but for all in our community.
10 Wanting and striving for customer satisfaction and repeat business.
11 The temporary closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge. (has given all of us a chance to discover what is in our own backyard)
12 Our Customers Themselves

Shout out,tell us what you liked or didnt like about us.