April 2010

Silver Skewers & Letter Openers

12 April 2010

An elegant dining table in Georgian times would have included silver cutlery, dishes, candles, wine coasters and other silver tableware, but when the poultry was brought to the table even the turkey, chicken or duck would be trussed and skewered with silver skewers. The metal skewers used in the kitchen were thought not to be [...]

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The Magic of the Tooth Fairy

1 April 2010

The magic of the Tooth Fairy excites children and adults alike. It is often a worrying time for small children when their first teeth become loose and fall out, so by telling the story of the Tooth Fairy we can turn it into a happy time for them! Long ago it was usual to bury [...]

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