Greeting Cards Provide That Personal Touch
Greeting cards have been around for more than 200 years. Some of the first cards were sent by Egyptians on papyrus scrolls and until the early 1800's were mostly sent by the wealthy. Cards of long ago were fine pieces of art, many hand painted on quality paper. When the postage stamp was introduced in 1840, this slowly changed and more people used the greeting card method of communications. By 1850, greeting cards became a trendy and inexpensive means of sending a salutation mostly for major... (Read more)
Created 2008-06-12 18:29:13 in Greeting Cards

Bonsai for Beginners
First, you have to decide if you want to cultivate an indoor or outdoor bonsai. Typically, bonsais are grown outdoors because they thrive with variety of seasons, but if you choose an indoor plant wisely, you'll get the desired results. After you've chosen your first bonsai and selected the location, you'll want to select a shallow ceramic pot or tray for it so that the water level can be easily monitored on a daily basis. Bonsai School: The Complete Course in Care, Training & Mainten... (Read more)
Created 2008-02-20 19:36:54 in Bonsai

Get To Know Your Orchid Species
Many people believe that orchids can only be grown in greenhouses, but that's not entirely true, a number of stunning varieties can be cultivated in the house as long as you have suitable lighting for them and it's not too cold. There is also a general belief that orchids are difficult to grow - again that isn't correct as they can be grown just as easily as any other house plant. Complete Guide to Orchids (Ortho Books) The fact that some varieties grow on trees and other plants has led to ... (Read more)
Created 2008-02-13 06:55:46 in Profit From Orchids

A Virtual Home for Doll House Enthusiasts
If you're new to the hobby of building dollhouses, you'll soon be addicted. Building these miniature lifelike settings is as cathartic as it is fun! You can design the home you always dreamed of having, building every single detail to perfection. Every single detail of the dollhouse can be a part of your master plan - from the main decisions about the style of dollhouse and soft furnishings like wallpaper and fabrics to the intricate details of choosing which foods will accompany the home's s... (Read more)
Created 2008-01-03 16:19:35 in Doll House