Articles In This Issue

Echoes Of The Heart

Seymore describes the homes of Linnead and Sylva Feldham, and Metsan and Lobelia Tallownen, commenting on principles that shaped them.
By Al R. Young | 3,708 Words | 1 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.539

Madame Snickasnee's Breakfast

Ideas and processes for creating whimsical treats and dishes for a Halloween lunch or supper. Recipes include Toads on Toast, Witches' Hats on Crack-O-Lanterns, and Bat-wing Bat-witches.
By Nancy Young | 1,424 Words | 2 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.540

Must Be Magic

Ideas for autumnal decorating, with a Halloween twist, that blends readily into late fall. Includes artwork vignettes from the work of Caspar David Friedrich, Vincent Van Gogh, John Everett Millais, Allan Osterlind.
By Nancy Young | 602 Words | 20 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.541

Living Richly Without Being Rich

How parents can help time pass as children wait for Halloween.
By Nancy Young | 310 Words | 18 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.542

A Merry Tune

Memories of childhood Halloweens growing up with accompanying classical Halloween listening list. Includes a piano arrangement entitled Minikin's Magic, adapted from Morris Dance by Edward German.
By Elspeth Young | 687 Words | 4 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.543

I Think I See A Lady There

Brief history of silent companions, or dummy boards (including ideas for creating Halloween decorations). Includes artwork vignettes from the works of Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainsborough, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot.
By Nancy Young | 617 Words | 14 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.544

To Use In Her Spells

Recipes for bewitching potpourris, including mixtures designed for entryway, kitchen, bath, and pantry. Includes artwork vignettes from the works of Basilius Besler, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, Hendrick Andrieszen.
By Nancy Young | 1,331 Words | 24 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.545

Fairies In The Kitchen

Pattern and simple instructions for making wooden wands for moving hot oven racks during backing. Includes a detail from artwork by Gustav Dore.
By Nancy Young, Al R. Young | 159 Words | 8 Illustrations | Article 0.09.5000.546