Saturday, October 25, 2014

Our Gang Follies of 1938

This is the best thing I've seen in a long time! I adore the Little Rascals...


Friday, October 03, 2014

Name That Font! featuring JUNK GYPSY

I come across so many interesting looking fonts every day - on the web, on tv, in magazines, basically everywhere! Being the curious type, I like to investigate and figure out what typefaces are being used in the things I am seeing.

Today, I stumbled across the Junk Gypsy collection on the PBteen website. There are some cute items in the collection, but the main thing that caught my eye was the Junk Gypsy logo.


I needed to know font that comprises the "Junk Gypsy" part of the logo. After a quick visit to my favorite font ID site, WhatFontIs.com, I discovered the font is a modified version of the Appleton font by Decade Typefoundry.

As you can see, the part in the middle of the characters that flares out has been removed and bottom of the "p" has been altered, making the logo look more streamlined and cleaner while retaining that boho retro vibe.

I do like Appleton in its original state too!





Sunday, March 02, 2014

Sorority Sisters Book Series by Marjorie Sharmat

I've just added the 1980's young adult book series "Sorority Sisters" by Marjorie Sharmat to my Half.com shop!


Sorority Sisters #1
For Members Only
The waiting is over. Kim Adler has received a letter selecting her for membership in Chi Kappa, the exclusive sorority.

Trust Crystal Jameson to spoil Kim's triumph. She can't take her eyes off Brett Fox, the boy Kim likes. To make matters worse, Kim's best friend, Elissa, wasn't voted into the sorority. What must Kim do to stay friends with Elissa and keep Brett interested?

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear to binding & cover. Some yellowing from age.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #2
Snobs, Beware
When Kim drops out of the exclusive Chi Kappa Sorority, her best friend, Elissa, has a brainstorm. What if they start a sorority that is democratic? The only catch is - no snobs allowed.

Meanwhile Elissa is facing the excitement and terror of having her first boyfriend. Why does he persist in wanting so much from her?

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #3
I Think I'm Falling In Love
Tracy's furious when her winning idea for a citywide essay competition is stolen by a member of her sorority, Chi Kappa. For the first time the sorority to which she's been fiercely loyal has lost its appeal. Does she dare drop out?

Before Tracy can decide, she meets Peter, the boy of her dreams. The trouble is that he goes to another school. Should Tracy make the first move?

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #4
Fighting Over Me
Nobody expected Fritzi Tass to become spring queen of Palm Canyon High School - least of all, Fritzi herself. But in no time at all her life changes. Both Mitchell Brenner and Seth Berns call her for dates. Even more amazing to Fritzi is that she's invited to join Chi Kappa, the exclusive sorority. But what about her friends in The Pack, the democratic sorority? Can she leave them?

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #5
Nobody Knows How Scared I Am
Daisy is petrified. It all started when she went behind her twin sister Tulip's back and sent anonymous notes to a girl in The Pack, the rival sorority.

Just as she's about to confess, Daisy meets the most handsome boy she has ever seen. Tulip offers to help and things she can arrange a date. But it turns out that Kirk prefers Tulip. Is Daisy going to lose her sister's trust and the boy of her dreams all at one?

Condition: Very Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #6
Here Comes Mr. Right
Melanie Deborah met Norm in the most amazing way: Her mother and his mother exchanged telephone numbers. And much to Melanie Deborah's surprise, he turns out to be wonderful. She wants to invite Norm to the end-of-the-year Chi Kappa sorority celebration.  But what should she do when she learns that beautiful Bridget, a member of the rival sorority, The Pack, is after him too?

Melanie Deborah prides herself on being a survivor who can deal with shaky situations. So what does she have to worry about? Everything.

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #7
Getting Closer
Marlene gets up her courage and speaks to Crocker Grange, the movie star: "If you are Crocker Grange, my friend in the next booth needs a date for our sorority party."

Then the unbelievable happens. Crocker Grange accepts. What will it be like to date a movie star?

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age. Light creasing on covers.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!



Sorority Sisters #8
I'm Going to Get Your Boyfriend
Rona Dunne is the most popular girl at Palm Canyon High. She's a beautiful blonde and president of Chi Kappa Sorority. No one would ever know that inside she's a different Rona, confused and frightened.

When she gets a summer job and starts liking her boss, Salem, she discovers that he is going out with her co-worker Danielle. Should that or shouldn't that stop Rona?

Condition: Good
Seller's Comments: Some shelfwear & yellowing from age. Light creasing on covers.
Price: $1.00
Quantity: 1
BUY HERE!

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

R.I.P. Shirley Temple...

I was hoping this day would never come. For as long as I can remember, I have loved Shirley Temple. She was such a big part of my childhood. Watching her movies sparked my interest in all things old Hollywood. I always hoped to meet her someday so I could tell her how much she meant to me as a child. Alas…

Rest in peace, Shirley. Thinking of you and your family today…