Monthly Archives: May 2012

Crystal Necklaces and Pendants Add Sparkle to Wardrobe

Unlike regular glass, lead crystal has a brilliant silvery appearance that when cut is further enhanced. Artisans handcraft lead crystal jewelry and each piece in its own right [..]


Austrian Crystal Figurines

Three Different Tiffany Style Stained Glass Bird Window Panels

For those of you who enjoy birds,  Hametownshoppes presents three of our most popular Tiffany style stained glass window panels for your home or office decor. Each of these  [..]


Chloe Lighting and Glass, Uncategorized

I’ll Have Another Molasses Cookies Recipe

Here is a great molasses cookie recipe that will certainly have both the adults and children in your household asking for another!  Mix Well 3/4 cup shortening 1 [..]


Emerson Creek Pottery, Hartstone Pottery, Made in the USA

Iris Brings Color to Gardens and Home and Office Decor

The irises in our perennial garden are putting on quite a show the past two weeks. Though always sorry to see the daffodils and tulips disappear, the different [..]


Chloe Lighting and Glass, Emerson Creek Pottery, Meyda Tiffany

Meyda Tiffany Style Coca-Cola® Stained Glass Windows

The leading carbonated drink in the world is Coca-Cola®.  This great beverage was originally  a patent medicine by John Pemberton.   Pemberton’s patent medicine recipe consisted of not only [..]


Meyda Tiffany

Contemporary & Sassy Graffiti Expression Siskiyou Buckles

Unlike their well-known Western style Belt Buckles, Siskiyou has a style of belt buckles called Graffiti Expressions.   Contemporary and somewhat sassy, those who wear these buckles most certainly [..]


Siskiyou Designs

Western and Contemporary Pewter Bio Magnetic Bracelets

Hametownshoppes is offering a selection of Siskiyou Bio Magnetic Bracelets.  These pewter bracelets come in both western and other contemporary designs which will make a great addition to both [..]


Siskiyou Designs

Simple Lemon Chicken Recipe Served on Ceramic Dinnerware

There are many lemon chicken recipes out there, but my mother introduced me to a simple recipe that can be prepared and served in about 1 1/4  hour.  The [..]


Pottery Made by American Artisans, Uncategorized

Old & New World Wines Differ Based on Where Grapes Are Grown

Old World Wines are produced from grapes grown in Europe as France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain and Portugal.  New World Wines are produced from grapes grown in North and South America, [..]


Bellissimo! Glass

The Eagle Remains an Important Symbol of Courage and Freedom

The American Bald Eagle “unofficially” became the United States national bird when the Great Seal of the United States was adopted on June 20, 1782.   It was not [..]


Hametownshoppes Belt Buckles by Siskiyou & American Metal, Uncategorized