Sunday, August 30, 2009

14 KT Gold And Enameled American Flag Charm Wells Near Mint Condition


Up for bid is a 14 Kt Gold and Enameled American Flag Charm. This Charm is in Near Mint Condition. The back of the Charm is marked, “WELLS 14KT.” The Flag itself measures approximately 3/8 inches tall, not including the ring and 9/16 inches wide. The Charm weighs approximately 2 grams. This Charm would make a wonderful addition to any Wells Jewelry Collection. For more information and pictures please Click here to view this Wells Flag Charm Listing

I have this 14 KT Gold And Enameled American Flag Charm for sale through OLAs Fixed Price Auction for $44.99 This is a great price!!! Please check out my OLA Store for more interesting items.
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Saturday, August 29, 2009

It's Back!!!! Sale at OnlineAuction.com


Comin' up real soon, the new "It's Back" sale at OLA.com! Featuring loads of sellers who are bringing back items that they forgot they had, were seasonal, perishable, and even some the public have been clamoring for! Stay tuned!! Lots of surprises "in store"! http://www.onlineauction.com/chat/viewtopic.php?t=18321

Scarce Herend Rothschild Bird Individual Salt Dip or Salt Cellar


Have you ever seen, or heard of, Herend Rothschild Bird pattern china? This pattern has been made since the 1850s-1860s, and it is still made today, by the Hungarian company Herend. All pieces are handpainted on white porcelain and trimmed with gold, and each piece is considered a work of art. There are twelve different scenes found on pieces, all depicting birds and insects. The story behind the pattern is that it was based on tales about the Baroness Rothschild losing a pearl necklace in the garden of her Vienna estate. Some time later, her gardener found the necklace in a tree, where birds were playing with it.
Here I have a scarce Herend Rothschild Bird Individual salt dip or salt cellar. It features the Rothschild birds, in a tree, playing with the necklace. On the inside of the piece, and also on the outside, are various other garden creatures, such as butterflies and beetles. All of these have been carefully and beautifully hand-painted. I don't imagine this would be easy to accomplish on such a tiny piece! Size is approx. only 1-1/2" high, with a top diameter of approx. 2-5/8", and a base diameter of approx. 1-1/4". It has the "Herend Hungary Handpainted" mark on the bottom, along with numbers and letters.

I believe this is a somewhat scarce piece of Herend Rothschild, as I have searched and searched, and could not find another piece like it on the Internet. It is in like new condition, with no chips or damage. Adorable addition to any collection!

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LOGO Golf Balls UDT LEXUS CHERRIOS CHRISTMAS LAKE CYPRUS

Hi, I just listed some great Collectible Logo Golf Balls at http://www.onlineauction.com/. What fun!

To see all of the Golf Balls I have listed just click on the logo below. Thanks!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Hotel by Arthur Hailey 1965 Hardcover

  • ASIN: B000O1BG1M                         
  • Status: Used 
  • Condition: Great book, from 1965! Dust Jacket has a tiny tear and some minor shelf wear. Book has no ripped, creased or marked pages. Spine intact. 
  • Cover: Hardcover 
  • Dust-Jacket: Yes 
  • Published: Doubleday, New York; Book Club (BCE/BOMC) edition (January 1, 1965) 
  • Pages: 346 
  • Size: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.5 inches

  • During one sultry summer, the St. Gregory Hotel in New Orleans becomes the setting for a series of private and public adventures in romance and intrigue.





  • In addition to this great book,
    Hotel by Arthur Hailey 1965 Hardcover
    ,
    you can find other treasures in my OLA store,
    Fleapirates Plunder
    !

    Duncan & Miller Elegant Glass Candy Dish with First Love Etch on Feather Blank

    Available for purchase at www.onlineauction.com is this beautiful and elegant candy dish, made by Duncan & Miller Glass Company. This Duncan & Miller Elegant Glass Candy Dish with First Love Etch on Feather Blank has three sections, and includes the matching cover. This candy dish, with the feather blank and First Love etching, is not a very common piece to find. Click on the link above to see details of this scarce piece; it is not quite mint, but it is in very good condition, and it is a beauty!
    First Love was Duncan Miller's most popular etched pattern, and it was made to match 1847 Rogers First Love silverplate pattern. It was first made by Duncan & Miller Glass, beginning in 1937.

    I also have other pieces of beautiful, vintage etched glassware for sale. Visit my OLA Store to see what I currently have available.

    Wednesday, August 26, 2009

    Homco 1985 Denim Days Our Scarecrow # 1524 W/ Tag MIB


    Home Interiors Denim Days Porcelain figurine titled, “Our Scarecrow”. This figurine is in Mint Condition. The figurine measures approximately 6 1/2 inches tall by 5 3/16 inches long by 3 7/16 inches wide. The bottom is marked “‘DEMIN DAYS’ by ‘HOMCO’ copyright 1985 Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. #1824 Crafted in Malaysia”, see picture below. This figurine comes with the tag and original Styrofoam box. The tag is in Excellent Condition with a few bends. The original Styrofoam box is in Excellent Condition and has “Scarecrow” written in black ink on one side and “arecrow 1994” in blue ink on another side. The box still holds the figurine securely. This figurine would make a wonderful addition to your Denim Days Collection. Do not miss this opportunity to own this Beautiful Denim Days Our Scarecrow Figurine. This would make a wonderful gift for that special person who collects Denim Days Figurines. Click here to view this Homco 1985 Denim Days Our Scarecrow # 1524 auction

    I have this Denim Days Figurine for sale through OLAs ClassicAuctions with a starting price of $25.00. This is a great price!!! Please check out my OLA Stubsinc Store for more interesting items.
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    ONLINEAUCTION.COM KNOWS ART

    Have you visited the OnlineAuction.com ART Category lately?
    This category has items starting at .25 cents as well as items that start for as much as $7,500.00!!! With 41 subcategories and more than 1300 listings, you're sure to find something you can't live without!
    Some of the wonderful works of art you can find in the ART Category are: Signed pieces of Jiang Tie-Feng Work by Richard Montanro, Phyllis Shanks, and so many other gifted artists! Lindena Orchid Litho Plates Hand carved Quartz Crystal Hand Blown Glass Ivory Sculptures There's even a Bronze Statue!!!
    With more than 1300 items to look at, there's sure to be something for everyone on your gift giving list at a price you can afford!!! ART Shows and Museums have never this easy to visit!!! Take a trip through the OnlineAuction ART Category today!

    Beswick Walt Disney Winnie the Pooh Series Tigger Figurine


    Available for purchase at www.onlineauction.com is this adorable and collectible
    Beswick Walt Disney Winnie the Pooh Series Tigger figurine. England's Beswick Pottery made a series of figures based on characters from the Winnie the Pooh books. These figures were made from 1968-1990, under licensing agreement with Walt Disney. Tigger was made from 1971-1990. This Tigger figurine has a gold backstamp. He is in very good condition, and is available for a fixed price of $48.00, including shipping and insurance. As fellow blogger stubsinc likes to say, this is a great price!


    I also have a newer Disney Tigger figurine available for purchase. While the Beswick Tigger above looks more like the stuffed animal in the original Winnie the Pooh stories, this newer Tigger is the "modernized" bouncy fellow most of us are more familiar with. (Note: newer Tigger figurine is sold; Beswick Tigger still available-don't miss out!)

    Visit my OLA Store for these and other great collectibles!

    Tuesday, August 25, 2009

    24 Rose Scented Tea-Lights

    24 rose scented tea-light candles

    The 24 deliciously scented tea-lights in this package are scented the same but come in three different but compatible colors. For the right mood and an inviting but not overpowering fragrance, you can't go wrong with these lovely candles. For additional photos and a detailed description, or to purchase this item, ***please click here.***

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    and Have a Wonderful Day!

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    Monday, August 24, 2009

    Hits a 'Poppin' 78 RPM Record with Sleeve

    Selling at www.onlineauction.com.


    Up for Auction is this Hits a ‘Poppin’,a vintage 78 RPM in its paper sleeve. I don’t know how the record plays because I do not have a player that can play the record but I thought it might be of interest for the paper cover. Made in USA. Approximately 10 inches across.
    Darktown Strutter’s Ball –
    There’ll be no Teardrops Tonight –
    Till Then –
    I get so Lonely –
    Make Love to Me and
    Till We Two are One



    To view the details about this 78 rpm Record See This Link


    or



    STUNNING CROSS ON A TIE CHAIN

    BLACK ENAMEL CROSS 18k GOLD GP FINISH

    COMES IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW GIFT BOX!

    ELEGANT AND THOUGHTFUL GIFT

    $16.95 INCLUDES SHIPPING!

    LIMITED QUANTITIES

    Stunning Black Enamel Cross with 18k GOLD GP Trim retails for $20.00
    Gold Plated Chain and Button Attachment so No Holes or Snags in/on your Tie!
    Ships for No Additional Charge (USA, APO, FPO) via USPS First Class Parcel!
    An Elegant and Thoughtful Gift For Any Man!
    Beautiful Black Velvet Gift Box!
    MADE IN THE USA!
    LIMITED QUANTITIES!

    This elegant Tie Chain is in 18k Gold GP with a Black Enamel Cross. It has the button attachment so that your tie never has a hole or snag in it while holding your tie in place.

    I am offering 4 different Tie Chains right now!!! Visit MetzyMom's Emporium to see them all!

    Click here to view this Tie Chain!

    Click here to see other items in MetzyMom's Emporium!

    For Stamp Collectors: 1975 Continental Marines

    1975 Continental Marines, 10c stamp

    This stamp from 1975 is in good used condition and comes from the collection of an extremely "casual" collector. We have many stamps in good used condition listed in the Sunflower Ranch store. They are suitable for any collector or artisan, looking for authentic US Postage stamps for scrapbooking, collage, textile, or thread art, as well as illustration. We offer discounted shipping on all our stamps, too. For additional information, or to purchase this wonderful but tiny piece of Americana, ***please click here.***

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    and Have a Wonderful Day!

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    Saturday, August 22, 2009

    Saturday Evening Girls Paul Revere Art Pottery Vase


    Available for purchase at onlineauction.com is this beautiful Saturday Evening Girls Paul Revere Pottery vase. This is a good-sized vase, standing approx. 10-1/2" tall, and it is a rich, mustard or golden yellow color. This is not a decorated piece of SEG Pottery, but it is elegant in its simplicity. It is so smooth to the touch, and the color is so warm! It is a wonderful piece of American Art Pottery!

    Looking at this vase, one might think, "What's so special about it?" What makes it special is the story behind Paul Revere Pottery and the Saturday Evening Girls. A woman named Edith Guerrier started a club, in the North End of Boston, to try to provide educational and artistic activities for young girls, to keep them off the streets. These girls were mainly Jewish and Italian immigrants. The club met in a library, usually on Saturday nights, hence the name. Around 1908, Guerrier, along with a friend, Edith Brown, and philanthropist Helen Osborne Storrow, started a pottery to provide the girls with safe and reliable work. The pottery was located not too far from the Old North Church, where Paul Revere hung the lanterns to warn the colonists about the British, as the story goes, so that is where the name Paul Revere Pottery came from. This pottery was so successful, room was needed for expansion, so a new facility was set up in the Brighton section of Boston, and production continued there from 1915-1942. The girls had much better work conditions than other places-they worked shorter hours, in a clean environment, and they were even read the classics as they worked.


    This vase is marked on the bottom, "SEG", with the initials "T.M.", and a date of "6-17". "SEG" stands for Saturday Evening Girls, of course. I found some research that one of the girls who worked for the Paul Revere Pottery was named Teresa Molinari, and I am pretty certain that is who "T.M." is. "6-17" stands for the date of June, 1917.
    So, knowing that this vase was crafted 92 years ago, in historic Boston, by an immigrant girl, possibly as she listened to Shakespeare or Dickens being read aloud as she worked, makes this a very special vase, indeed!

    Click here to view the listing for this Saturday Evening Girls Paul Revere Art Pottery Vase.

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    Making Use of the New Canonical Tag Within eCommerce SEO by Craig Smith

    Making Use Of The New Canonical Tag Within eCommerce SEO

    By Craig Smith


    Earlier this year, search engine representatives across all three main search engines, released a statement to announce a uniform method for reducing duplicate content. All three (Google, Bing, Yahoo) announced that they would embrace a "canonical" tag that would assist search engines in understanding primary URL's within a domain.

    In ecommerce environments, where navigation paths can lead to as many as 15 URL's for a given product page, this development is a major step to better structure your site for optimal search engine optimization.

    Essentially, this “canonical” tag, is included inside the HEAD of any HTML document. When properly leveraged, the tag is now the most effective way to reduce the negative impact that can happen when the same page is indexed multiple times under a variety of URL’s.

    This tag is basically conveying to a search crawler, “Googlebot, this URL you are on isn’t the preferred page for this content, href=http://mysite.com/page1.html is.”

    In talking to representatives within the engines as well as retailers alike, duplicate content is a paramount issue and this tag will definitely kickstart actions on both sides to improve website indexing.

    Here's a real life example. You can have the following example variations for a fictional website:

    www.mysite.com

    mysite.com

    www.mysite.com/

    www.mysite.com/index.htm

    mysite.com/index.htm

    www.mysite.com/home.aspx

    So which is the primary page? All of these pages can be indexed, but which version should an engine render?

    You can try using 301 redirects to fix, but sometimes these are tough to generate depending on the sophistication of your CMS or eCommerce platform.

    You could eliminate URL parameters such as session ID’s and tracking codes, but then you are losing data to help you gauge the impact of your marketing and do not really leverage your analytics optimally. In this situation, use the canonical tag!

    How does this impact your SEO efforts? Unlike a 301 which redirects all web traffic, the canonical tag is an indicator for only engines which allows you to keep your existing url.

    It will help engines in concentrating link equity into one primary URL, for a specific piece of content, as well as essentially tell them which page you want to have as the “authority” page...while at the same time, not affecting your visitors and their experience in any way.

    Want some facts right from Google? Here are answers that they published in their webmaster central blog: http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2009/02/canonical-link-element-presentation.html


    From: Practical eCommerce: http://www.practicalecommerce.com/blogs/post/587-Making-use-of-the-new-Canonical-tag-within-eCommerce-SEO

    Deer Loves Cat

    green cat
    green cat

    I found this video today and just had to share it with you! It consists of three very short clips -- but the last one is my favorite and is well, just so cute, I had to drop everything and post it for you! I hope you enjoy it!



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    Friday, August 21, 2009

    Homco 1985 Denim Days I Love Santa #8951 W/ Tag MIB


    Home Interiors Denim Days Porcelain figurine titled, “I Love Santa”. This figurine is in Mint Condition. The figurines measures approximately 7 3/4 inches tall by 4 1/16 inches wide at the base. The bottom of the base is unmarked. This figurine comes with the original tag and Styrofoam box. The tag is in Excellent Condition. The Box is in Very Good, and has “I Love Santa 8851” written in black ink, and holds the figurine securely. This figurine would make a wonderful addition to your Denim Days Collection. Do not miss this opportunity to own this Beautiful Denim Days I Love Santa Figurine. This would make a wonderful gift for that special person who collects Denim Days Figurines. Click here to view this Home Interiors Denim Days Porcelain figurine titled, “I Love Santa” auction.

    I have this Denim Days Figurine for sale through OLAs Classic Auctions with a starting price of $30.00. This is a great price!!! Please check out my OLA Store for more interesting items.
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    Thursday, August 20, 2009

    Happy Birthday!

    Happy Birthday to Rowen!

    8-20-2009

    Roses are red,
    Violets are blue,
    We're all thankful, and lucky,
    To have an OLA Support Guru like you!

    Wishing you the best birthday ever!



    Wednesday, August 19, 2009

    Vintage School Teacher Charm Bracelet


    This vintage school teacher charm bracelet is
    heavy brass-colored metal, with slider charms.
    Features a "Best Teacher" plaque,
    an apple on top of books,
    a globe, and a schoolbus.
    Excellent vintage condition!


    This Vintage School Teacher Charm Bracelet is
    available
    at OnlineAuction.com,
    for
    a starting bid of only $6.99!

    Visit Fleapirates Plunder for more treasures and collectibles!



    Tuesday, August 18, 2009

    Garden History Chapter 8 Pictures

    Short Chapter… More front yard photos of the on going progress in the yard.
    Destruction time. Last January we had to have the driveway and entry way redone. This could not be accomplished till the city came and repaired the sidewalk. That ONLY took 2 1/2 years! Nice job but now we had to work on the grass again!


    Then, this spring, hard work pays off. The azealeas and juniper have filled in next to the driveway. Note how tall the italian cypress is now and to the left our little cedar.


    Again, this spring left yard. Gardenia between boxwood and frizzle, growing well. House front has southern exposure. Peonies will have to be moved because they are in the far back corner under the dogwood and need more light. The little circle, to the left bottom of the photo, is where I have an Angel Trumpet planted.

    Chapter 7 CLICK HERE

    Chapter 6 CLICK HERE

    Chapter 5 CLICK HERE

    Chapter 4
    CLICK HERE

    Chapter 3
    CLICK HERE

    Chapter 2
    CLICK HERE

    Chapter 1
    CLICK HERE

    I, also, have a few extra Signature Golf Balls hanging around in my OLA House. To see them click on this banner.

    Homco Masterpiece Porcelain Lady Caroline Dated 1993 Mint In Box Wood Pedestal


    Homco Masterpiece Porcelain figurine entitled, “Lady Caroline”. This figurine is in Mint in Box. Lady Caroline comes with her original box, cardboard sleeve and wood pedestal which are in Excellent Condition with a few scratches on the wood. The bottom is marked “Masterpiece Porcelain by ‘HOMCO’ Lady Caroline” and looks like artist signed, Homco 1993, and a gold sticker that says Made in Mexico. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this Gorgeous Lady Caroline Masterpiece Figurine. This would make a wonderful gift for that special person who collects Homco Masterpiece Figurines. Click here to view this Homco Masterpiece Porcelain Lady Caroline auction

    I have this Lady Caroline Figurine for sale through OLAs Classic Auctions with a starting price of $35.00. This is a great price!!! Please check out my OLA Stubsinc Store for more interesting items.
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    Green Decor: Wildlife Artist Chuck Ripper Butterfly Pillow

    beautiful tapestry butterfly pillow by artist Chuck Ripper

    This exquisite tapestry pillow features the work of Chuck Ripper, noted National Wildlife Federation artist. Vibrant and beautiful, this accent will add an elegant touch of "green" to your decor, and is suitable for home, patio, or summer house. For additional photos and a detailed description, or to purchase this lovely pillow, ***please click here.***

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    and Have a wonderful day!

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    Monday, August 17, 2009

    Updates

    OLA is down right now. It may be a few hours until it gets whatever they're fixing fixed. Don't panic... lol...

    I have heard from Dave and he is fine. Louise is fine too. Due to issues beyond his control, he was unable to do our show last Thursday and the Basics to Business show this morning. He does expect to do the OLA show this Thursday. He sends his apologies for any inconveniences or for any worry he caused.

    Contemporary Glass Sherbet Ice Cream Dessert Dish Bowl Stemmed Squat Foot

    Contemporary Glass Sherbet Ice Cream Dessert Dish Bowl Stemmed Squat Foot

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    Everybody likes a decadent dessert...these would be the ticket...not tiny like the vintage sherbet glasses and not large...they are just right for a decent but not an over-indulgent portion of dessert. Price is definitely right! Check them out!

    Let’s ignore diet tips soon. Remember, “tips” spelled backward is “spit.”
    That’s gotta mean something.

    Back-to-School with NASCAR!

    Jeff Gordon mousepad
    Add a colorful NASCAR collectible to your desktop with this totally cool Jeff Gordon mousepad by Fellowes. You'll race through your homework -- and other computer tasks at your home or office! For additional photos and a detailed description, or to purchase this item, ***please click here.***

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    and Have a wonderful day!

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    Vintage Westmoreland Milk Glass Maple Leaf Candy Box and Scarce Mother of Pearl Paneled Grape Tidbit Tray

    Westmoreland Glass, in business from 1889-1984, is one of my favorite vintage glass companies. I always seem drawn to this company's glassware, especially their milk glass pieces. Their most popular milk glass line is called Paneled Grape; this pattern features grape clusters in panels. (Incidentally, Westmoreland was located in the community of Grapeville, PA.)
    Shown above is a milk glass Paneled Grape tidbit tray or server, and this one has the beautiful, iridescent, mother-of-pearl finish. This piece is considered scarce. It is available for purchase at www.onlineauction.com.
    Click here to view the listing for the Westmoreland mother-of-pearl Paneled Grape tidbit server.

    Another smaller milk glass pattern made by Westmoreland is called Maple Leaf or Bramble. This pattern features an all-over leaf design, and it is not found as easily as Paneled Grape. Available for purchase is the round, covered candy box or dish; I also have the cupped bowl available in this pretty pattern.
    Click here to view the listing for the Westmoreland Maple Leaf candy dish. (Note: Maple Leaf pieces have been sold.)

    Click here to see other Westmoreland Glass items I currently have available.

    Sunday, August 16, 2009

    14 KT Gold Single White Pearl Gold Necklace European Gold 585 Italy Excellent Condition


    Up for bid is a Beautiful Yellow Gold Chain with a single white pearl. This Necklace is in Excellent Condition. The Chain is approximately 15 ½ inches long and the pearl is approximately ¼ of an inch in diameter. The necklace is marked, “585 ITALY”. The necklace with pearl weighs approximately 1 gram. This Pearl Necklace would make a wonderful addition to your Gold Jewelry Collection. For more information and pictures please For more information and pictures please Click here to view this auction

    I have this necklace for sale through OLAs Fixed Price Auction for $38.99 This is a great price!!! Please check out my OLA Store for more interesting items.
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