i am super excited to announce that you can shop for my cupcake toppers (plus lots of other fun stuff) at mahar drygoods! if you haven't checked out mahar drygoods yet please do so right now!
(images via mahar drygoods)
who dosen't love popcorn balls? here we have "chief jellybean", "good witch curlilocks", "peter pumpkin eater" and "thomas candy cat". i can't get over how cleverly decorated they all are! and here's a really good tip: all of the candy is stuck to the popcorn balls with "marshmallow stickum" (melted marshmallows and shortening) so it's all completely edible - well except the paper cup part.
and how about those catherine holm-esque bowls?
(from "better homes and gardens birthdays and family celebrations, dozens of delightful ideas and recipes for family red-letter days...birthdays, holidays, anniversaries" 1963)
"today's dolls are mad for the mod dwelling"
after a quick trip to the hobby shop you should have all you need to create this dollhouse - balsa wood, laminated & transparent plastic, cardboard sheets, glue and some poster paints. the carpet & tabletop are covered in gift wrap, the furniture was crafted from building blocks and the fireplace was made with an ice cream carton and a lid from a spray can.
(from "better homes and gardens gifts to make yourself" 1972)
"our little world of children's gifts is a wonderful one. each color-happy design was planned to bring a special pleasure to a special child. this project requires a father - or doting grandfather - who's handy with tools and a mother willing to do a little exterior decoration. but what a sparkle it could bring to a little girl on christmas day!"
(from "family circle" december 1965)
