It may seem a little early to be thinking about activities in the month of October, but if you enjoy the “Haunting” month as much as we do here, then it is never too early to start planning. Denver has lots of exciting and entertaining activities to keep your family busy throughout the entire month. Here are just a few of the highlights to look forward to.

Beautiful ornate antique tin ceiling tiles are very popular today and are being used as decorative accessories, wall décor, supports for artwork and of course for home remodeling projects. These elegant and charming collectibles are back in vogue and continue to attract many buyers.

If you're searching for a really cool yet novel gift to give, consider a Polar Express train set.Lots of people and families are returning to simpler vocations and some are introducing this great leisure pursuit to a fresh age group. The Polar Express set is of a startlingly first-class quality for a beginner's starter set. I believe countless adults like myself would be pleased to enjoy this as a holiday gift under the tree for the holidays. It's a moving reminder of childhood excitement and awe.

The world of watches is substantial and crowded with numerous brands. With all kinds of watches from designer to sports to regular wear to technically advanced. But selecting the one that is not only good-looking, but long-lasting and reasonably priced is not a simple job.

It is hard to believe that anything so inherently ugly as the MBT shoe could ever catch on with either the younger generation or the fitness fanatics but it has. The shoes or I suppose they should be called trainers have thick curved soles and wide straps across the front. Currently the are available in over 20 countries and have sold more than a million pairs a year. Considering that they have a price tag of around $200 it is even more remarkable.

Robert Moffat Livingstone was the famous Scottish explorer, David Livingstone's, first-born. The eldest of six children (three boys and three girls), Robert Livingstone was born on the 9 January 1846, at Mabotsa, Bechuanaland, which is today a part of the Republic of South Africa.

Metal reproductions of classic outdoor thermometers are hotter than ever. From famous makers of agricultural equipment to thermometers that feature Hollywood film stars. In addition to classic metal reproductions, outdoor thermometers come in many other shapes and sizes.

Ride on toys and vehicles for kids have been popular for over a century. Although they have been around for many generations of kids, they became very popular in the first half of the nineteenth century. Classic riding toys include the pedal car and the bicycle. For children too young for a bicycle, wagons and tricycles provided plenty of entertainment.

It is over seventy years since the first Leica was manufactured by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar Germany. Since then over 1,500,000 of these cameras have been manufactured. Leica cameras were well ahead of their time and focused (pardon the pun!) on being extremely small and high quality.

Murano glass makers were so well regarded because they developed or refined technologies such as crystalline glass, enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass (millefiore), opaline glass (lead powder blown in), and milk glass (lattimo). For many years they were the worlds only craftsmen who could create mirrors.

There are people in our lives who are just a little nutty about collecting -but not ourselves assuredly. Our collecting is perfectly reasonable and logical -based entirely on a sober recognition of the value of certain things that interest us.

Bison once wandered freely across the plains of South Dakota. Indian warriors hunted the beasts for their preservation followed by their tribes. All are almost gone now but have been replaced by modern day Indians, Harleys and an abundance of foreign motors as modern-day iron horses. In the fall of each year, in early August, scores of motorcycle aficionados swarm into town for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rallye.

A sofa is a word adapted into English from Arabic, by way of
Aramaic. These days it refers to any couch, though originally it
referred only to the luxuriously cushioned seats of esteemed
guests in the royal palaces of Arabia. Sofas are always
upholstered and designed for reclining and relaxation.

Tools have been around longer than human beings have. The name of one of our earliest ancestor species, Homo habilis, refers entirely to that species' ability to use tools. And in 1917, yet another revolution in manufacturing and technical ability kept the next generation of tools viable for the next century, and certainly beyond: electric and magnetic drills.

There are many seasoned sword and knife collectors who are
interested in old, collectible, antique, vintage pocket knives,
hunting knives, classic gun knives, boar knives, throwing spikes
and stilettos.

The manufacture of salt and pepper shakers began in earnest when an easy method of ceramic production was discovered in the 1940s. After that time, nearly every collectible category you can imagine had a set of salt and pepper shakers included with it. Given their small size and the need for only limited space to display, collecting salt and pepper shakers was quite a popular hobby and remains so today.

Virgo tattoo designs are far and few between out there, so you're probably struggling a little to find an appropriate design that you're happy with. If you were born between 24th August and 22nd September, then western Astrology makes you a Virgoan.

Have you ever seen a rock that seems to glow in the dark? Maybe only when you've been at a museum or science center, but in reality fluorescent minerals can be readily found in many places and make for an amazing and eye-catching hobby. But for those who have such a collection it's important to understand how to care for and display it properly so that you experience the full effects of such beautiful items.

Taking a closer look at the world's most recognizable grenade, some original innovation and functionality are uncovered in its remarkable design.

The Roman influence was frequently seen throughout the Middle Ages in places such as Palaces and cathedrals in churches. A lot of these incredible buildings have survived since the modern times (as has The Colosseum) and still stand to this day!

Fountain pen collectors classify pens manufactured before 1965 as vintage fountain pens. Fountain pen lovers have stored and passed on pens from one generation to another. Pens appreciated for their looks, designs and efficiency in writing may be stored, in some cases with little or no practical writing use.

Europe was made acquainted with the wonderful progress of Chinese ceramic art through the Portuguese who in 1518 introduced the Chinese wares. That the Oriental workmen were acquainted with porcelain manufacture at a remoter period than this we cannot doubt, for among the remains of the Egyptian tombs are those wonderful little bottles with Chinese inscriptions which have baffled the research of all scholars to the present time.

It has been over 200 years since the music box was invented in 1796. There were many influences, which impacted its development. It wasn't until 1815 that the music box industry finally became organized on a company basis. Manufacturing practices and techniques made it possible to start producing them in 1840.

You might think those dusty old photos and documents you have stored away are of little interest to anyone else or even you for that matter. Think again. Look what I found.

Exquisite French Limoges boxes were originally used as snuff or pill boxes. Today, the beauty and diversity of themes of these little porcelain boxes have captured the hearts of collectors worldwide. The artistry of Limoges is alive and well.

When we think of Medieval food we tend to think of bland foods such as porridge and gruel and turnips, lots of turnips, all washed down with plenty of ale or mead. And whilst this image is, to an extent, correct a lot of what we envisage is influenced by the movies. What must be remembered is that the Medieval age extends from the 5th to the 16th centuries. Essentially from the fall of Rome to the

Indian women’s dress today has undergone a sea of change mainly due to the traveling needs of women and their professional life. The Salwar has been replaced by jeans and the Kameez by tops.

Stéphane Boudin was an interior designer who achieved success through his creativity, passion and focus on details. With his excellent knowledge of interior design and the decorative arts, he could create time honoured artistic works. A great teacher and mentor, he inspired his followers and assistants to excel in their own fields.

If you are planning to take a golf vacation soon, you have come to the right place. This guide will ...

InuYasha is not any type of sword but he is a famous anime character which has got famous all over the world. This animated movie of InuYasha Sword was originated from Japan.

Oscar Rejlander started working as a portraitist at Wolverhampton, in approximately 1846. Rejlander learned the skills of photography in 1850, to facilitate his painting techniques and produced many works, including the most famous "The Two Ways of Life" (1857). This work was meticulously printed from 32 glass negatives. Portraiture and genre works were a couple of key dimensions of Rejlander's works.

Originally named as Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company, it was established in 1946 by Clarence Leonidas Fender. Its instrument models like the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass were not changed since 1950's and 1960's original styles.

I'd like to write about a favorite whale tooth of mine done by
the famous, "more modern" scrimshander William Perry. Perry was
born in Oakland, CA in 1894 belive it or not, but his father was
a New Beford whaler during the 19th century.

Ty Cobb was the first man inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and the first professional athlete to become a millionaire. Here is how he did it.

Clarinet sheet music is different than other sheet music, since the clarinet has a limited tone production. Unlike the piano, which is called the "mother" of all instruments, the clarinet is distinguished between various types of flats. In music, a flat is used to reduce the semitone that produces a lower pitch.

This article describes the history of stained glass. It discusses important styles, techniques, and changes that took place to the art form.

Collecting vintage ice spearing decoys has been a well guarded secret among sporting collectible enthusiasts for several decades. However, the appeal of these great little hand-made wooden fish has begun to spill into the world of folk art collecting.

Teapot design is a folk art in itself, with entire museums dedicated to it. But then there is a lot of ground to cover. All teapots derive from ancient Chinese tea vessels, and some of the best Chinese teapots have always been those from Yixing: red, brown or buff, usually unglazed. These have been around since a couple of centuries BC, but Europe only latched on to them in the 17th century, when trading with the Far East began.

Tagua nut carvings may look like they have been produced from finest ivory, but the truth is, it has never been anywhere near an elephant! The tagua nut is actually a very hard nut that comes from a tree known as the ivory nut palm. This nut can be carved and polished to a high degree, making it difficult to discern from elephant ivory.

Sri Lanka has long been known for its richness in gems, especially sapphires and rubies. This article will discuss the many other varieties of gemstone that can be found and collected from this island nation.

Nursing School Graduation Pins. The Nursing School Graduation Pin has now joined ranks with other prized collectibles.

Collecting bugs, rocks, leaves, baseball cards, stamps, coins, or who-knows-what is a part of childhood. Here are some thoughts on how to make it educational too!

Vaseline glass is a peculiar yellow to yellow/green glass that will fluoresce. When exposed to ultraviolet light it glows a bright green color. This bright green color can only be observed while a piece of Vaseline glass is under UV light.

Made 1840 to the present. 'Vaseline glass' is not a term that properly references any colored glass that may glow under black light. 'Vaseline Glass' is always yellow to yellow/green in color, by definition. Similar in color to its namesake, 'Vaseline.'

When a group of leading Parisian artists organized an exposition dedicated to modern industrial and decorative art in 1925, they sparked the birth of a short-lived but highly influential design movement later known as Art Deco. In the 20s and 30s it came to dominate the entire range of decorative arts, in fields as diverse as architecture, industrial design, and, of course, interior design. We can still see Art Deco buildings in many cities and, thanks to a resurgence in the 80s, in hotels and other commercial spaces.

It seems hard to believe today, but a radio drama that aired in the 1930s caused a mass panic by making its listeners believe that aliens had invaded our planet. The show was The War of the Worlds, inspired by H.G. Wells' classic novel. It was produced by, and starred, theatrical wunderkind Orson Welles as an episode of his anthology show Mercury Theater on the Air and aired on Halloween 1938.

Antique chandeliers can greatly affect the ambiance of your
home. The overwhelming appearance is one that people recognize
as rare and sentimental to have withstood time itself.

The starting point of serious collection would not be just a moment ago, but years back. Bowie knife collection has been well celebrated for compilation means, and not really for its utilization purposes. More than using them, knife "lovers" have been more at ease placing them in glass stands for keepsakes.

Welder watches are a relatively new brand in the watch industry and design watches specifically for men.

There are records as early as 1300 BC of mannequin forms in ancient Egyptian tombs. There were life-size, miniature and oversized replicas of the human form. Some imitated kings and others the forms of gods. The purpose of these was obviously not the display of clothing, but rather they held deep religious and historical significance. Though these tomb vigils were not designed for the purpose of

The Beistle Company is probably the most popular manufacturer of Halloween party goods among collectors. As they have been in business since the beginning of the 20th century there are plenty of wonderful examples of their vintage Halloween decorations to collect.

Sorry ... the history books aren't quite right. Elias Howe did not invent the first sewing machine. In fact, if you define sewing machine as "a machine that can sew items in a practical and usable manner", then he didn't invent a sewing machine at all!

French 'Impressionist' painter Jacob-Abraham-Camille Pissarro or Camille Pissarro was born to rich Portuguese Jewish merchant Abraham Gabriel Pissarro and his wife Rachel Manzano on July 10, 1830, at the Caribbean Island of St. Thomas, West Indies. He lived here until the age of 12. He then went to a boarding school in Paris in 1855, where the director encouraged Pissarro to nurture his creative talent. Camille professionally started painting and created the masterpieces he is known for today.

Jewelry boxes have been treasured throughout history, for they have held precious items—sometimes valuable in themselves, sometimes valuable for their memories. Constructed in many materials in all styles, by hand and by mass production. A favorite possession of ladies from all classes in the early 1900's in America.

Have you ever run across an antique tool in your travels and needed to carry it back home? It is important to know that the airline industry as a specific set of air travel rules concerning tools. If you are planning on brining your tools along with you, you will want to take the time to famialrize yourself with these rules. Doing so may prove helpful, in more ways than one.

"A photograph," Diane Arbus once said, "is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you, the less you know." Arbus made it her life’s work to uncover the hidden secrets in everyday people... and show them the obvious truth in those “less than everyday” people.

Want to start collecting those little sparkley Christmas jewels from the past? In this article we will discuss how to start an antique Christmas ornament collection.

Collectors have been vying for antique pocket watches the world
over. The earliest time keepers were originally designed large
and square and they date back to the early 16th century. They
were originally only owned by the true aristocracy as it was a
genuine status symbol of authority and wealth.

Summary: Piercing is an ancient form of body modification. Almost all the cultures have practiced it and nowadays piercing is extremely widespread in Western Europe and America and is rather popular in other countries. Ancient Egypt is recorded to be the first place where pierced mummified body was found. Certain types of body piercing in ancient Egypt were restricted and even the royal family followed those rules. The interesting fact about navel piercing is that only Pharaoh had the right to h

Owned by Max Eckardt, Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments were very popular during the onset of the World War II right through the 1950s and they were manufactured by the largest ornament company in the world. Adorned by hand, the glass ornaments came in bright colors and stripes.

In the 19th centuries the classical arts were very much
admired; sculptures and paintings showing the naked body were
the major part of art gallery and museum exhibitions. However
the Victorians were very strict on morality, and in the family
home a portrait of the Queen, a framed religious tract or a
landscape print would be the normal pictures to grace their
sitting room. No nudes here!

Rolex watches are made with utmost care, taking into account every small detail. Such attention to quality is why Rolex has been successful in receiving the chronometer certified status for every watch it sells....

Cherry blossom flower is very much celebrated in Japan during spring when it is in full bloom. It is a favorite subject of paintings and poems and holds a very prominent position in Japanese culture. No wonder, with its captivating bloom as it flutter so perfectly on its long and tiny stems in elegant colors of white or pink, cherry blossom would by no doubt catch the attention of tattoo enthusiasts to have it inked on their body.

In 1858, in order to support and sustain his family, Rodin started working commercially in 'Decorative Arts.' At that time, Paris was in a phase of transformation and renovation. Many statues and other decorative sculptures were being erected all through the city. This held up an excellent opportunity for Rodin, as the renovation workshops were recruiting artists to work on these projects. Although, the work remained unfinished at the time of his death, it provided the basis for some of Rodin's

If you buy and sell vintage and antique jewelry long enough, you will acquire some pieces that though unmarked, seem to be made of fine metal. Maybe it is their heft, their color or their style, but something tells you these are “better” pieces.

Treasures are falling from the sky. A natural object originating in outer space that survives the impact with the earth’s surface is called a meteorite. Most meteoroids burn up when entering the Earth's atmosphere. However, it has been estimated that over 500 meteorites do reach the surface each year and they will range in size of a marble to basketball size or larger.

Edge tools are among the earliest tool forms, with surviving primitive axes dated to 8000 B.C.. Early axes were made by "wrapping" the red hot iron around a form, yielding the eye of the axe. The steel bit, introduced in the 18th century, was laid into the fold at the front and hammered into an edge.

Collecting antique cuckoo clocks can be a fun and rewarding hobby. As with any collectible, do your research, and know what you are looking for. Many replicas and other knock-offs are in the market being passed of as "antique collectible".

Nike was founded in 1964, and interestingly, the name was inspired by the Greek goddess of victory.

This article is about Christmas, and christmas celebrations, the one day that proclaims the birth of Jesus Christ.

They say women spend more on clothing than men and women spend more on handbags than men. Handbags are real obsession of women, especially the nice and elegant designer’s handbags.

Entrepreneur Robert Crawford Johnson solved the problem of how to avoid spilling your tea while on board ship - he invented a square teapot that would not tip over.

Your horse can suffer from sunburn just like you can. Too much sun can also take its toll on your horse's coat, main and tail. Simple steps to prevent and treat sunburn can keep your horse pain-free and healthy.

For many years, we have grown too accustomed to following only one kind of calendar a calendar that is also used by most other people around the world. But do you know that different groups of people in the past used to follow different calendar systems?

Vintage ladies handkerchiefs make a wonderful collectible, and they are still quite affordable. Maybe you were fortunate enough to inherited Grandmas vintage handkerchiefs collection. People often ask me though, What do you do with them? How can you display them? Here are a few ideas for you.

Superdry was founded in 2003 and is a unique clothing and accessories brand that depicts a cool, funky and trendy style.

Do families still make gifts for one another -or glue things to other things for Christmas decorations? Some of my favorite childhood memories involve baking and gluing and painting and generally making for the holidays. The following takes this tradition and does it for the collector in your life.

If you own or want to own an antique Singer sewing machine, you probably have found that it is hard to find parts and manuals for your machine. Finding an antique Singer sewing machine may take you some time. Some people have made it hobby to collect these machines as timeless classics.

Dollhouse scales tell you that you are buying the right sized furniture for your dollhouse. Unless the title of the furniture item tells you it is 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch, the item is built on a 1 inch scale.

Radio has touched sentiments of vast section of Indian society. Many who are in their middle age can remember the days in the early 80’s when in many homes the day started with familiar voice of Ameen Sayani in his program Binaka Geetmala on Radio Ceylon. It was much before the advent of television, that the Radio had become an integral part of an average Indian Middle Class family.

The material that the handles of a straight razor are made from can greatly affect its value - but how do you tell what it is? The following article gives some hints and tips.

The history of the US gold eagle coin. Learn about the origins of this coin and its value in present day coin collections.

Collectible French Limoges boxes come in a wide variety of shapes and themes. Collectors always enjoy obtaining new pieces to enhance their collection. Having a trustworthy source is very important to ensure quality and authenticity.

there is an even more advanced type of technology on the horizon that could eclipse it! While it's generally agreed that High Definition Television is the TV technology of the future. This technology is 3D HDTV.

Information on how to determine the authenticity and value of Fine and Costume Antique and Vintage Jewelry from the Victorian Era, Art Deco Period to the Bakelite 1940's Era. Some helpful tips on what to look for specifically when buying on the collectibles market.

Discussion of collecting cancelled checks, cancelled checks bearing revenue stamps, and cancelled checks printed on revenue stamped paper.

Although the violin is one of the most beloved instruments in the world, there are many things that even serious violin students don't know about the instrument. Here are ten fun, puzzling, questions that will test you knowledge about violins and fiddles as well as those who play them. Take the quiz for your own enjoyment. Use it to gain your violin student's interest at the start of a lesson. It can even be a great ice-breaker at a gathering of musicians. I bet you'll smile at least once.

The history of female jockey's in the Grand National horse race. In 1982 Geraldine Rees riding Cheers became the first female jockey to complete the Grand National course and in the history of the race just fourteen women have ridden and just four have completed the course.

Seksy watches are made by the watch manufacturer Sekonda. The first Seksy watch was launched in 2004 and the brand had the objective of gearing its timepieces to the younger and fashion conscious market. The first ever range of Seksy watches was made up of seven timepieces which were very much on trend with the bracelet strap embellished in Swarovski crystal.

Early long case clocks were often made entirely of wood, including the inner working or movement of the clock. Hands, gears, escapements and pendulums where made from wood if the necessary metal working skills were not readily available. During some early periods of American clock making, metal components could not be acquired from England.

Bulova Accutron watches have a unique tuning fork technology that makes them prized by collectors. The development of the Accutron watches put Bulova in the spotlight.

Get that stereotyped picture of tattooed sailors and truck drivers out of your head. Tattoos are mainstream and have been for several decades now, plus the literary world actually has a long tradition of wearing tattoos and also writing about them.

A new software application makes it easy to document and catalog your vinyl record collection.

There are a lot of things to reflect on when purchasing a Harley-Davidson motorbike. Hope this article helped you make your mind up which one is right for you.

Dog licensing in the U.S. was addressed in the 1700s with several states passing laws to control dogs and collect taxes to reimburse livestock owners for acts of dog depredation.

Cow and Chicken manage to go through a huge variety of situations, and luckily for Chicken, Cow can always become her alter ego, Super Cow, and save the day.

This is the personal NASA flight suit worn by Michael Collins after his recovery from the Apollo 11 mission.

An Eastern sword, also known as a pirate sword, European sword, or medieval sword, is characterized by its long, double-edged blade, as well as a straight hand guard. Samurai swords have a round hand guard and single edged blade, often with a slight curve. Another type of Asian sword is the Japanese katana, developed during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.

Australian Aboriginal Art is truly an art form of huge importance. Robert Hughes is a prominent art critic and long time writer for Time Magazine and describes Aboriginal Art as the ‘last great art movement’.

Replica guns make great decorative accents for your home, office or restaurant, especially when used in combination with related decorative items, and make creative and interesting focal points for your decor.

Arts and crafts play is the most exciting time for the preschool student. The creative bug takes over and the imagination climbs to new heights... As an educator for these young students we must find new ways or maybe old ones rejuvenated, to incorporate targeted goals while having fun. Some of the most incredible times evolve from the simplest activities created using home made mixtures.