Ruby Slippers For Women and Little Girls

Click your heels together three times and repeat, "There's no place like home; there's no place like home; there's no place like home..." so says the extremely well-known line from one of the best movies of all time. If you are familiar with The Wizard of Oz movie, you are aware that you will need some ruby slippers to make your wish come true.

Whether you are looking for a ruby slipper to complete a Halloween costume, to be a part of your regular wardrobe or to add to your collection of Wizard of Oz items, I have found a number of interesting choices in the selection of ruby red slippers at Amazon. 

If you are searching for a style reminiscent of Dorothy's red shoes like the Funtasma shoe shown here by Pleaser or you are looking for a high-heeled modern pair or even a flat pair for either yourself or your daughter, Amazon has an appropriate option. Amazon usually offers a nice discount from the regular retail price plus orders worth $25 or more feature FREE shipping.

If you would love to see a page full of ruby slippers and read a bit more about the history and trivia surrounding Dorothy Gale's ruby slippers, you can visit my new page about her shoes by clicking right here.

Once you gain your ruby slippers, your power will be the greatest in Oz! Make sure you take special care of them or the Wicked Witch will have them...



Quick Links:

Buy the Funtasma shoe by Pleaser from Amazon.
See Amazon's collection of ruby slippers.
Read more about Dorothy's Ruby Slippers.

Fun Tableware! Invite Some Ants To Your Picnic!

A summer dinner is even more fun with some fantastic dinnerware or accessories like this red gingham and ant earthenware serving platter.  Piled high with hot dogs or sandwiches, it will add a lot of summertime fun to your picnic table. 

This 16 inch by 11 inch oval platter features a red and white gingham pattern and a hand-painted ant design. A round serving platter is also available.

Boston Warehouse also features this checked pattern in a three-piece serving bowl set, a condiment set, a plate set and they even have an ant-shaped salt and pepper shaker.

These red and white dishes are a lot of fun, positively brilliant for summer entertaining. I would be serving my best-ever glazed baked ham on the platter and my best-ever Hawaiian potato salad in one of the serving bowls.  Naturally, you can use the pieces however you wish.

I was thrilled to see more additions to the ant collection this year on Amazon. Don't forget that Amazon offers FREE shipping on orders worth $25 or more.

Whatever you choose to serve on these pieces, they are sure to inspire a smile. The Boston Warehouse collection would be a top-rated gift choice for anyone who loves entertaining in the summer or for anyone who loves and collects ants!

Quick Links:

Boston Warehouse Red Gingham Ant Collection on Amazon.

My complete best-ever recipe collection.

Red and White Gingham Tablecloth

There's nothing that says summertime to me more than a red and white gingham tablecloth and I know from experience that they are not always the easiest tablecloths to come by.  I was, therefore, very pleased to find this one on Amazon. It is perfect for my summer dinners.

This tablecloth features the classic red-and-white checks that you are looking for and will set the scene perfectly for any casual country dinners and backyard picnics that you are planning. I guess it would be fun, too, for a western, cowboy or farm-themed party.

It is made of a 100 percent cotton, machine washable fabric and is a rectangular-shaped cloth, which measures 60 inches by 84 inches.  If you would like to assemble a complete set, matching napkins are available, too.

Jessie Moris, an Amazon customer reviewer, says that this tablecloth is "the perfect tablecloth for tailgating and parties. Good quality. Good weight. Washes VERY well. Fantastic." Amazon customer reviews are a great way to judge the quality of products you are considering buying online.

Amazon has this DII tablecloth nicely discounted at 30 percent off. PLUS Amazon offers free shipping on orders of $25 or more so, this tablecloth and the napkins, together would ship for FREE. 

Definitely a great way to set the scene for your summertime gatherings!





Quick Links:

Order this tablecloth from Amazon.
Order the matching napkins.
Check out my complete make-ahead summer dinner menu plan.

Anne Frank's Diary

Anne Frank's Diary was a small checkered notebook that locked. According to the 1959 movie, she received it on one of the first days that the family was in hiding in The Annex in Amsterdam.  Seems to me that she may have received it under different circumstances in the book.

Anyway, I have searched and searched for a similar diary without any success which is a shame but I did find two interesting red diaries here as choices for you if you are looking for a diary to take the place of Anne Frank's Diary.

If you have a young lady who enjoyed Anne Frank's story in book or movie form, you might want to choose the less expensive but still quite nice one of the two.  CR Gibson's one-year diary (shown below) is a very nice option and it is an affordable choice. It features a quilted vinyl cover that is called 'bombshell red' and special construction so that it will lie flat. It features two days per page and is perfect for recording thoughts and special occasions.

The second choice is the deluxe leather model shown at the top of this page and it is very nice, complete with a heart-shaped, working lock.  It features archival, acid-free pages that are trimmed with gilt.  A beautiful choice, it would make an amazing journal.

Either one of these journals combined with a copy of The Diary of Anne Frank book or movie, would make a very memorable gift.



Quick Links:

Buy the leather journal on Amazon.
Buy the Gibson diary on Amazon.
Read my review of The Diary of Anne Frank (1959) movie.

She'll Be Pretty In Pink With This Ruffled Valentine's Day Apron by DII

Here's a beautiful Valentine's Day apron for the love of your life! If she loves to cook and takes pride in her kitchen, this pretty DII pink ruffled apron may be the perfect Valentine's Day gift.

This bold, halter-style apron measures 31 by 42-inches and is made of poly-taffeta. It easily handles the two tasks put to an apron, function and fashion, and is perfect for a hostess.

"It's not just an apron, it's an accessory!"

Quick Links:

Buy this DII Pink Ruffle Apron from Amazon.
Visit A Sweet Heart Apron For Valentine's Day.

New Country Welcome and Family Name Plaques

I have added to new items to my website one is a Country Welcome that is hand painted tan,browns,red,and blue has quilted look patches and the L is a cowboy boot
has 3 cowboy button embellishments(embellishments vary)twisted wire hanger and raffia bow.
The other one is a square hand painted Name Plaque with your name in Chocolate Brown Lettering
edge color can be ordered to fit you, this one pictured is for my daughter's home
they are both $25.99 @ you can see more plaques that we offer at www.jusbcuzdezins.com

Valentine Bear Sucker Holder

This is a hand painted "Valentine Bear" Sucker Holder, holds 6 suckers
The bear is painted Tan and she has bright pink and red patches
Cut from 2" wood for the body and the face is 1/4" wood and she has a wood knob bright pink nose
Makes a very cute center piece or a great gift for that special person in your life.
Check us out www.jusbcuzdezins.com

Valentine Candle Holder Centerpiece

This is a new project I have added to my website
It makes a very cute centerpiece for a romantic dinner with your special someone
It is red, white and pink, with sheer bows added to the candel holders
3/4" wood hearts for the base
You will have to order soon to have it for valentines day

Check Out my website www.jusbcuzdezins.com

I Just want to say "Merry Christmas" and Thanks to all of you that has ordered my cookie jar lids for gifts this past year...I appreciate all of you very much...You will notice I have a red, white and blue heart cookie jar lid in my pictures this time...I am offering that lid "Free" to the first 3 people that order from my website www.jusbcuzdezins.com in Jan 2009 with a $ 75.00 paid order mention(Freeheart)...Thanks Again and Happy Holidays to all of you !