Paul de Longpré (1885-1911), a French painter of flowers, arrived in Hollywood in 1899 with his wife Josephine and daughters Blance, Alice, and Pauline. A three-acre lot at Cahuenga and Hollywood Boulevard was provided him by Daeida and H. … Continue reading →
In the 1920’s, the two most famous homes in America were Pickfair and the White House. Silent film superstars Mary Pickford, “America’s Sweetheart,” and handsome, dashing Douglas Fairbanks Sr. were the original Hollywood super couple. Individually, they were wildly … Continue reading →
A needlepoint belt is a very fashionable accessory for men and also for women. You can make one yourself! The belt is made of needlepoint stitches on canvas, and then finished with a buckle and with leather on the ends. … Continue reading →
“Please remove your shoes at the door.” Has anyone ever asked you to do this? It may be something you’ve never been asked to do. Or you were asked and pleasantly complied. Or you were asked and thought it was … Continue reading →
What is the best boot jack? A boot jack is PERFECT for you, if you: ● want to remove boots without bending over ● want to keep your hands clean of mud ● need help if there’s no one around … Continue reading →
A Boot Scraper does the job of cleaning dirt and mud from your boots. Use a boot scraper to flick away dirt, mud, snow and animal droppings. As the saying goes, stay married by cleaning your boots before going into … Continue reading →
Keep Your Boots Handy with a Boot Rack Near the Door It’s very handy to store your boots near the door, in a mudroom, or in your garden shed. A boot rack keeps things organized! No more clutter. You can … Continue reading →
Why should you have a boot tray near your doors? ● a place for wet, muddy boots & shoes ● a place for gardening boots & clogs ● to keep dirt, snow, sand and water from tracking on floors or … Continue reading →