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		<description><![CDATA[History &#160; The first artificial Christmas trees were developed in Germany during the 19th century, though earlier examples exist. These &#8220;trees&#8221; were made using goose feathers that were dyed green. The German feather trees were one response by Germans to continued deforestation in Germany. Developed in the 1880s, the feather trees became increasingly popular during [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pink_alum_tree.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-341" title="pink_alum_tree" src="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pink_alum_tree-150x150.jpg" alt="Pink Aluminum Christmas Tree" width="150" height="150" /></a>History</p>
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<p>The first artificial Christmas trees were developed in Germany during the 19th century, though earlier examples exist. These &#8220;trees&#8221; were made using goose feathers that were dyed green. The German feather trees were one response by Germans to continued deforestation in Germany. Developed in the 1880s, the feather trees became increasingly popular during the early part of the 20th century.</p>
<p>The German feather trees eventually made their way to the United States where they became rather popular as well. In fact, the use of natural Christmas trees in the United States was pre-dated by a type of artificial tree. These first trees were wooden, tree-shaped pyramids lit by candles, they were developed in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania by the German Moravian Church in 1747.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Types of artificial trees</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Feathers</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Main article: Feather Christmas tree</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>An example of an antique feather Christmas tree</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Feather Christmas trees, originally of German origin, became popular in the United States as well.</p>
<p>Feather trees were initially made of green-dyed goose feathers which were attached to wire branches. These wire branches were then wrapped around a central dowel which acted as the trunk Feather Christmas trees ranged widely in size, from a small 2 inch tree to a large 98 inch tree sold in department stores during the 1920s. Often, the tree branches were tipped with artificial red berries which acted as candle holders. The branches were widely spaced to keep the candles from starting a fire, which allowed ample space for ornamentation. Other benefits touted for feather trees included the elimination of a trip to the tree lot and the lack of shed needles.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Brush bristles</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 1930 the U.S.-based Addis Brush Company created the first artificial Christmas tree made from brush bristles. The company used the same machinery that it used to manufacture toilet brushes. The trees were made from the same animal-hair bristles used in the brushes, save they were dyed green. For a time, the brush trees were immensely popular, with large numbers exported to Great Britain, where the trees also became popular. These brush trees offered advantages over the earlier feather trees. They could accept heavier ornamentation, and were not nearly as flammable.</p>
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<p>Aluminum</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Main article: Aluminum Christmas tree</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>An aluminum Christmas tree</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Aluminum Christmas trees are a type of artificial tree that are made largely from aluminum. The trees were manufactured in the United States, first in Chicago in 1958, and later in Manitowoc, Wisconsin where the majority of the trees were produced. Aluminum trees were manufactured into the 1970s, and had their height of popularity from their inception until about 1965. That year A Charlie Brown Christmas aired for the first time, and its negative portrayal of aluminum Christmas trees is credited for a subsequent decline in sales.</p>
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<p>Plastic</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>A PVC Christmas tree decorated with fairy lights and baubles</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Most modern artificial Christmas trees are made from 100% recycled plastics of used packaging materials, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or other plastics. Just about 10% of trees made in the recent years are using virgin suspension PVC resin and despite being plastic most artificial trees are not recyclable or biodegradable. PVC trees are fire-retardant but not fire-resistant. Many of these trees are made in China; from January to August 2005  million worth of artificial trees from China entered the United States.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Plastic trees come in a variety of different styles. Some have become more and more lifelike over the years and may contain polyethylene in their branches for further realism. The Prelit Tree has become increasingly popular in the United States and Germany as well, most prelit trees are not made from recycled plastic materials because all prelit trees are being classified into the categories of electrical products and are subject to the mandatory regulations for the safety standards of electrical products e.g. UL, CSA, GS, BS and RoHS. Artificial Christmas trees may be &#8220;frosted&#8221; or &#8220;glittered&#8221; and designed for outdoor uses with UV additives. Plastic trees can come in a variety of different colors, and one type came with built-in speakers and an MP3 player.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Companies such as Mountain King, Barcana and the National Tree Company have marketed increasingly realistic PVC trees made to closely resemble Douglas fir, Ponderosa pine or other common types of Christmas trees. During the 1990s trees not only began to appear more realistic but some also smelled more realistic. Many of these more modern models came with pre-strung lights and hinged branches which simply had to be snapped into position.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Other</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>An stand-alone upside down Christmas tree</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Trends in artificial tree consumption have constantly evolved and a number of designer and other types of artificial Christmas trees have appeared on the market. Fiber optic trees come in two major varieties, one resembles a traditional Christmas tree. The other type of fiber optic Christmas tree is one where the entire tree is made of wispy fiber optic cable, a tree composed entirely of light. David Gutshall, of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, received a patent for the latter type of fiber optic tree in 1998.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>One Dallas-based company offers &#8220;holographic mylar&#8221; trees in many hues. Tree-shaped objects made from such materials as cardboard, glass, ceramic or other materials can be found in use as tabletop decorations.[citation needed] Upside-down artificial Christmas trees were originally introduced as a marketing gimmick; they allowed consumers to get closer to ornaments for sale in retail stores as well as opened up floor space for more products. There were three varieties of upside-down trees, those bolted to the ceiling, stand alone trees with a base, and half-trees bolted to walls.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sales and usage</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Artificial trees became increasingly popular during the late 20th century. Users of artificial Christmas trees assert that they are more convenient, and, because they are reusable, much cheaper than their natural alternative. Between 2001 and 2007 artificial Christmas tree sales jumped from 7.3 million to 17.4 million.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 1992, in the United States, about 46 percent of homes displaying Christmas trees displayed an artificial tree. Twelve years later, a 2004 ABC News/Washington Post poll revealed that 58 percent of U.S. residents used an artificial tree instead of a natural tree. The real versus artificial tree debate has been popular in mass media through the early 21st century. The debate is a frequent topic of news articles during the Christmas holiday season. Early 21st century coverage of the debate focused on the decrease in natural Christmas tree sales, and rise in artificial tree sales over the late 1990s and early 2000s.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The rise in popularity of artificial trees did not go unnoticed by the Christmas tree farming industry in the United States. In 2004, the U.S. Christmas tree industry hired the advertising agency Smith-Harroff to spearhead an ad campaign aimed at rejuvenating lagging sales of natural trees. A 1975 poll by Michigan State University showed the reasons why consumers were beginning to prefer artificial over natural Christmas trees. The reasons included safety, one-time purchasing, and environmental responsibility but the biggest reason respondents gave pollsters was no messy needle clean up.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Production</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>A PVC Christmas tree decorated on Christmas Eve</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Most artificial Christmas trees are manufactured in the Pearl River delta area in China. Promoters of artificial trees highlight them as convenient, reusable, and of better quality than artificial trees of old. Supporters also note that some apartment buildings have banned natural trees because of fire concerns.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>There is also a robust market for artificial Christmas trees in Poland. An estimated 20 percent of all Christmas trees sold in Poland are artificial, and many are made domestically by individual families. One producer from Koziegwki stated that every other house was an artificial tree producers. The trees are made from a special film which is imported from China or Thailand. Entire families take part in production and the trees are sold throughout Poland with some being exported to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Environmental issues</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>General issues</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The debate about the environmental impact of artificial trees is ongoing. Generally, natural tree growers contend that artificial trees are more environmentally harmful than their natural counterpart. On the other side of the debate, trade groups such as the American Christmas Tree Association, continue to refute that artificial trees are more harmful to the environment and maintain that the PVC used in Christmas trees has excellent recyclable properties. One researcher at Kansas State University called the idea that artificial trees are eco-friendly an &#8220;urban myth&#8221;.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Lead contamination</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the past, lead was often used as a stabilizer in PVC, but it is now banned by Chinese laws. Most PVC materials for making artificial Christmas trees are now using tin as a stabilizer in recent years. PVC was used in some of the 2007 recalled Chinese toys. A 2004 study found that while in general artificial trees pose little health risk from lead contamination, there do exist &#8220;worst-case scenarios&#8221; where major health risks to young children are present. The lead author of the 2004 study, Dr. Richard Maas, noted in 2005: &#8220;We found that if we leave one of these trees standing for a week, and we wipe under the tree wel find large amounts of lead dust in many cases under the tree&#8221;.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 2007, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) asked the Consumer Products Safety Commission to investigate lead levels in Chinese imported artificial trees. Lead-free artificial Christmas trees do exist; for example, one U.S.-based company uses barium instead of lead as a stabilizer in its PVC trees. A 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency report found that as the PVC in artificial Christmas trees aged it began to degrade. The report determined that of the 50 million artificial trees in the United States approximately 20 million were 9 or more years old, the point where dangerous lead contamination levels are reached.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>See also</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&#8220;Attack of the Mutant Artificial Christmas Trees&#8221;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Christmas tree production</p>
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<p>References</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>^ a b Forbes, Bruce David. Christmas: A Candid History, (Google Books), University of California Press, 2007, pp. 12122, (ISBN 0520251040)</p>
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<p>^ a b c d e f g h i Hewitt, James. The Christmas Tree, (Google Books), Lulu.com, 2007, pp. 3336, (ISBN 1430308206).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>^ a b c d e f Perkins, Broderick. &#8220;Faux Christmas Tree Crop Yields Special Concerns&#8221;, Realty Times, December 12, 2003, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b c John, J. A Christmas Compendium, (Google Books), Continuum International Publishing Group, 2005, p. 129, (ISBN 0826487491).</p>
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<p>^ a b c d e f g h i j k Marling, Karal Ann. Merry Christmas!: Celebrating America&#8217;s Greatest Holiday, (Google Books), Harvard University Press, 2000, pp. 5862, (ISBN 0674003187).</p>
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<p>^ a b Silverthorne, Elizabeth. Christmas in Texas, (Google Books), Texas A&amp;M University Press, 1994, p. 62, (ISBN 0890965781).</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>^ &#8220;Christmas Tree Traditions&#8221;, University of Illinois Extension, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>^ Cole, Peter, et al. Christmas Trees: Fun and Festive Ideas, (Google Books), Chronicle Books, 2002, p. 23, (ISBN 0811835774).</p>
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<p>^ a b c Fortin, Cassandra A. &#8220;It&#8217;s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (1958)&#8221;, The Baltimore Sun, October 26, 2008, accessed December 14, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ Andrews, Candice Gaukel. Great Wisconsin Winter Weekends, (Google Books), Big Earth Publishing, 2006, p. 178, (ISBN 1931599718)</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;A dark family secret: the artificial Christmas tree&#8221;, Oakland Tribune, December 24, 2006, via findarticles.com, accessed December 14, 2008.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>^ a b c Pinto, Barbara. &#8220;Town Leads Aluminum Christmas Tree Revival&#8221;, ABC News, December 18, 2005, accessed December 14, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ Berry, Jennifer. Fake Christmas Trees Not So Green&#8221;, LiveScience.com, December 9, 2008, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b c Garofoli, Joe. &#8220;O Christmas tree, are ye real or fake?,&#8221; San Francisco Chronicle, via Scripps Howard News Service, December 16, 2005, accessed December 14, 2008</p>
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<p>^ a b &#8220;Choices Abound for PVC Christmas Trees this Season&#8221;, Vinyl News Service (The Vinyl Institute), December 3, 2008, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b c Neer, Katherine. &#8220;How Christmas Trees Work&#8221;, howstuffworks.com, December 2006, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ Chartrand, Sabra. &#8220;Patents; A host of products offer new ways to make the holiday season just a little bit more inventive&#8221;, The New York Times, December 14, 1998, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Table-top Christmas Tree&#8221;, (Google Books), Popular Mechanics January 1937, p. 117.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Glass Christmas Tree&#8221;, Diablo Glass School, one-day course listing, accessed December 16, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Demand Grows for Upside Down Christmas Tree&#8221;, (Audio), National Public Radio, &#8220;All Things Considered&#8221;, November 9, 2005, accessed December 16, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ Wilson, Craig. &#8220;Fake trees turn Christmas on its head&#8221;, USA Today, November 10, 2008, accessed December 16, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b Hayes, Sharon Caskey. &#8220;Grower says real Christmas trees are better for environment than artificial ones&#8221;, Kingsport Times-News (Kingsport, Tennessee), November 26, 2008, accessed December 14, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Holiday trees in oversupply,&#8221; The New York Times, November 30, 1992, accessed December 14, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b Muoz, Sara, Schaefer. &#8220;Fight Before Christmas: Real Trees vs. Fakes,&#8221; The Wall Street Journal, December 21, 2006, accessed December 14, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b Langer, Gary. &#8220;Poll: Fake Christmas Trees Grow Popular&#8221;, ABC News, 23 December 2004, accessed March 29, 2009.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Pining Fir the Holidays&#8221;, Warsaw Voice, December 19, 2002, accessed March 29, 2009.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Facts on PVC Used in Artificial Christmas Trees&#8221;, American Christmas Tree Association, official site, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Artificial Christmas Trees Not Eco-Friendly&#8221;, Kansas State University: Research and Extension News, December 5, 2008, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b c Lovley, Erika. &#8220;Lawmakers target fake Christmas trees&#8221;, The Politico, December 13, 2007, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ Maas, Richard P. et al. Artificial Christmas trees: how real are the lead exposure risks? (Abstract via PubMed) Journal of Environmental Health, December 2004; 67(5): 204, 32, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ &#8220;Lead Found in Holiday Decorations&#8221;, WSBTV (Atlanta), November 29, 2005, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>^ a b Levin, Ronnie, et al. &#8220;Lead Exposures in U.S. Children, 2008: Implications for Prevention&#8221;, Environmental Health Perspective October 2008; 116(10): 12851293, accessed December 15, 2008.</p>
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<p>Further reading</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Wohleber, Curt. &#8220;Fake Fir&#8221;, American Heritage, Winter 2007, accessed December 18, 2008.</p>
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<p>External links</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>American Christmas Tree Association, industry trade group</p>
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<p>v d e</p>
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<p>Christmas trees</p>
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<p>Cultivation</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Christmas tree cultivation  Christmas tree cultivation history  Christmas tree pests and weeds</p>
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<p>Production</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Christmas tree production  Canadian production  U.S. production</p>
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<p>Artificial</p>
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<p>Artificial Christmas tree  Aluminum Christmas tree  Feather Christmas tree</p>
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<p>Decorations</p>
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<p>Candy cane  Christmas ornament  Christmas lights  Garland  Pleated Christmas hearts  Shiny Brite ornaments  Szaloncukor  Tinsel  Tree topper  model trains</p>
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<p>Individual trees</p>
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<p>Boston  California Capitol  U.S. Capitol  Grove (L.A.)  Lisbon (Portugal)  Macy&#8217;s  Milwaukee  Mount Ingino (Italy)  U.S. National Tree  Rockefeller Center  Trafalgar Square (London)  Vatican  White House</p>
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<p>Trade groups</p>
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<p>American Christmas Tree Association  British Christmas Tree Growers Association  Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association  National Christmas Tree Association</p>
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<p>Other topics</p>
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<p>&#8220;Attack of the Mutant Artificial Christmas Trees&#8221;  Chrismon tree  Christmas tree stand  Festive ecology  Hanukkah bush  Holiday tree  Rouse Simmons  Singing Christmas Tree  Tree tyer</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>1.    It’s affordable</strong></p>
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 Those of us who can’t afford wrought iron furniture need not despair – this style doesn’t need a huge budget.</p>
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 Mixing old and new is the way to achieve the perfect vintage home. You can salvage old furniture and spruce the room up with some elegant decorations in a vintage style.</p>
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 I recently saw a kitchen where odd chairs and an old dining table had been painted to match each other; a white coat and a bit of blue detail, and the shabby dining furniture was entirely renewed. You can even go a step further and do the same to cupboards and kitchen counters.</p>
<p><strong>2.    It’s got that personal touch</strong></p>
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 Another reason to love the vintage style is that it can be truly personalised. Beautiful items collected from your life can be complemented by decorative accessories.</p>
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 No two vintage homes will ever be quite the same, which menas that you can suit it to your exact taste.</p>
<p><strong>3.    A chance to get creative</strong></p>
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 Creative tricks – such as using remnant fabrics to re-cover chair seats, complimenting bright vases with dried flowers and repainting old wicker furniture – can be used alongside vintage home accessories, such as picture frames and kitchen items, to create a lovely eclectic room.</p>
<p><strong>4.    It’s beautiful AND functional</strong></p>
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 Unlike some modern styles, retro often includes vintage home accessories that are not only beautiful, but functional. Because the whole look harks back to a time when household items were built to last and be decorative as well as useful, kitchen accessories and items such as racks and hooks are at the core of vintage beauty.<br />
  
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		<description><![CDATA[The Barbie doll is an icon of a little girl’s childhood play. This doll comes in many shapes and forms and you have a plethora of options when it comes to this well-loved toy for girls. There are plenty of places to find Barbies for sale depending on what you are really looking for. Many [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/barbieno11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-346" title="barbieno1" src="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/barbieno11-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>The Barbie doll is an icon of a little girl’s childhood play. This doll comes in many shapes and forms and you have a plethora of options when it comes to this well-loved toy for girls. There are plenty of places to find Barbies for sale depending on what you are really looking for.</p>
<p>Many Barbies for sale are just for fun. If you have a little girl then you probably have a collection of these recreational toys on hand.</p>
<p>They are easy to collect and they are relatively inexpensive. Few girls have only one or two of these play dolls and there is good reason for choosing this brand for your child.</p>
<p>Trends come and go but Barbie has stood the test of time. I can think of few toys that have persevered like this one. This character changes with the times and she is representative of what priorities and interests are in today’s society.</p>
<p>Whether you want to find Barbies for sale that represents mommies or whether you want a professional role model, these dolls are perfect.</p>
<p>Not all Barbies for sale are going to be used as toys. There are plenty of collectors who can’t wait for the next new Barbie doll collectable that hits the market. There are plenty of collector’s editions floating around out there and I have to admit that I have as much fun shopping for these Barbies for sale as I do actually collecting them.</p>
<p>Some of these dolls are marketed during the holiday season while others represent movies like Gone With the Wind. No matter what your Barbie collection is, the best way to find the rare editions is online. There are plenty of other collectors who are more than willing to do business and who are pleased to share Barbie dolls they will part with.</p>
<p>Along with special collector’s editions come the good old-fashioned antique dolls. These Barbies for sale are challenging to find but you can get your hands on a doll that you have been searching for if you put forth some effort.</p>
<p>Various sites will work with you if you have a particular Barbie doll in mind. All you need to do is contact the seller and see what he (or she) has to offer. If a seller doesn’t have the antique Barbies for sale that you want, he may know where you can find them.</p>
<p>New or old, there are few toys that have made such a profound impact as this classic doll for girls. Barbie dolls are sure to be around for a long time to come.</p>
<p>Learn about the Barbie Video Girl.</p>
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		<title>Christian Louboutin Barbie Shoes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of girls like dolls when they are childish, while they begin to like high-heel shoe, facing barbie by Christian Louboutin series, but how to choose? Christian Louboutin cooperated with Barbie and launched the series of Barbie for the 50th anniversary of Barbie. Barbie prepares fBlack louboutin pumpsor this series the doll wearing slinky black [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/christian-louboutin-barbie-shoes.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-348" title="christian-louboutin-barbie-shoes" src="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/christian-louboutin-barbie-shoes-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Most of girls like dolls when they are childish, while they begin to like high-heel shoe, facing barbie by Christian Louboutin series, but how to choose? Christian Louboutin cooperated with Barbie and launched the series of Barbie for the 50th anniversary of Barbie. Barbie prepares fBlack louboutin pumpsor this series the doll wearing slinky black dress and a series of high-heeled shoes of Christian Louboutin. What about Christian Louboutin? Well, it offers high heels designed on the keynote of Barbie’s favorite color pink.<br />
Barbie dolls are the companions for many girls when they are young, but when grown up, many girls also will buy the dolls as a collection. This Year, People all Wear christian louboutin shoes although I rarely played with Barbie dolls, I ever saw girls playing with Barbie make a few suits of exquisite clothes for Barbie by hand. The people having Barbie must know, one Barbie doll is generally gone with one or two pairs of shoes, which couldn’t satisfy entertaining need of MM, how to match better with clothes without more shoes? Barbie by Christian Louboutin can absolutely solve this problem. How to tricks one barbie is assorted with 4 different styles of Christian Louboutin.<br />
These four pairs of shoes include leopard high- heel boot, coxcombical golden pump, classic black high-heeled ankle boot and the special customized pink high-heeled shoes designed by Christian Louboutin for Barbie. What’s more important, not only patterns and designs are of the same with real christian louboutin pumpsChristian Louboutin, but also the shoes box and dust bags are also attached to the four pairs of shoes which are really considerate and different from our common knowledge. Never to miss this special barbie for you who both like Chirstian Louboutin and like collect barbie barbie dolls.</p>
<p>Most of girls like dolls when they are childish, while they begin to like high-heel shoe, facing barbie by Christian Louboutin series, but how to choose? Christian Louboutin cooperated with Barbie and launched the series of Barbie for the 50th anniversary of Barbie. Barbie prepares for this series the doll wearing slinky black dress and a series of high-heeled shoes of Christian Louboutin. What about Christian Louboutin? Well, it offers high heels designed on the keynote of Barbie’s favorite color pink.<br />
Barbie dolls are the companions for many girls when they are young, but when grown up, many girls also will buy the dolls as a collection. This Year, People all Wear christian louboutin shoes although I rarely played with Barbie dolls, I ever saw girls playing with Barbie make a few suits of exquisite clothes for Barbie by hand. The people having Barbie must know, one Barbie doll is generally gone with one or two pairs of shoes, which couldn’t satisfy entertaining need of MM, how to match better with clothes without more shoes? Barbie by Christian Louboutin can absolutely solve this problem. How to tricks one barbie is assorted with 4 different styles christian pumpsof Christian Louboutin.</p>
<p>These four pairs of shoes include leopard high- heel boot, coxcombical golden pump, classic black high-heeled ankle boot and the special customized pink high-heeled shoes designed by Christian Louboutin for Barbie. What’s more important, not only patterns and designs are of the same with real Christian Louboutin, but also the shoes box and dust bags are also attached to the four pairs of shoes which are really considerate and different from our common knowledge. Never to miss this special barbie for you who both like Chirstian Louboutin and like collect barbie barbie dolls.</p>
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		<title>Teddy Bears and Vintage Dolls</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are all kinds of collectors in the world with different reasons for collecting.  Two very popular collectibles that often get lumped together are dolls and Teddy bears. Perhaps their popularity as collectibles is due to the fact that they both have roots deep in childhood or maybe it is because they both have very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/military.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-350" title="military" src="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/military-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>There are all kinds of collectors in the world with different reasons for collecting.  Two very popular collectibles that often get lumped together are dolls and Teddy bears.</p>
<p>Perhaps their popularity as collectibles is due to the fact that they both have roots deep in childhood or maybe it is because they both have very impressive potential to increase in value.  Regardless, they are both collected and cared for by people who treasure them deeply.  Not all of the dolls and bears that are sold today will be worth much in the future.  Many will not have much inherent collectible value to begin with and others will quickly lose their value as they are played with and damaged by normal wear and tear.</p>
<p>Among dolls, the vintage ones are often the most valuable.  Brands like Barbie and Madame Alexander are well known and documented, but other, less talked about names are also quite valuable.  Shirley Temple dolls can fetch impressive numbers at auction and new ones are still being produced today, even though the original craze for them started all the way back in the 1930s.  Strawberry Shortcake dolls which had their day in the sun during the early 1980s now can bring hundreds of dollars online.  Of course there are many other dolls that have just as much collectible value.  These are only two examples.</p>
<p>Teddy bears are another childhood favorite that some people do not recognize their collectible value until they take a closer look.  Older bears from companies like Bing and Steiff  were some of the first Teddy bears ever produced back before 1910.  They can easily bring hundreds of dollars when put up for sale.</p>
<p>Whatever your reason is for collecting, for money or just for fun, you can learn a lot about the hobby and enjoy yourself while you are doing it.  If you are lucky or decide to work at it, you might even make yourself some money.</p>
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<p>Becky likes to collect <a href="http://www.vintagedollsforsale.com/" target="_new">vintage dolls</a> and has been growing her collection of <a href="http://www.cuteteddybearstuff.com/" target="_new">Steiff bears</a> since she was a little girl.</p>
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		<title>Barbie Dolls Clothing and Accessories</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 01:31:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Barbie clothing and accessories are a very important part of owning and playing with the famous doll. It is really interesting how the entire doll industry changed the last few years; when the first Barbie dolls were out, their clothing was rather limited. There were only some really fashionable doll clothes which were mostly sold [...]]]></description>
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<p>Barbie clothing and accessories are a very important part of owning and playing with the famous doll. It is really interesting how the entire doll industry changed the last few years; when the first Barbie dolls were out, their clothing was rather limited. There were only some really fashionable doll clothes which were mostly sold with the dolls.</p>
<p>Since then many things changed, as the clothes became much more important part of the doll; the outfit can be worn for every occasion, defining the several roles of the Barbie doll. </p>
<p>The only real limit now is imagination.</p>
<p>Due to the Barbie outfit, the doll became now a pilot, a sailing woman, a doctor, a teacher, a nurse. Children started loving the different Barbie clothing and accessories and this gave a new boost to the sales of the doll. </p>
<p>Several different accessories come now with the doll; hats, shoes, purses, all kinds of apparel &#8211; depending on the role and occasion.</p>
<p>Really close attention was paid to the style and manufacture of Barbie outfits; they are tiny clothes, miniatures of real ones, but they are absolutely realistic, featuring zippers, buttons, linings and even small gems. The quality is indisputable. Although collecting Barbie Dolls started in 1959, some of her clothes exist until today. There are many places where people can find even vintage clothes and apparels: there are many stores online that sell a variety of Barbie dolls, and a variety of clothes of all types; people also go to garage sales, or look in antique shops, since much of the clothing is available among antiques, even in high prices depending on the year of manufacture.</p>
<p>Barbie clothing and accessories exist in abundance; children like collecting Barbie Dolls and get to dress them in all types of fashion; Barbie comes in several different manners of dress, featuring the massive selection of clothes we would all like to have.</p>
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		<title>Retro Kitchen Renovation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Rise of Kitchen Retro! With more and more people looking into the past for inspiration while renovating or building, looking at 1950s retro style kitchen ideas is on the rise. Having that fun, diner like kitchen is a dream for most people, but bringing it to reality can be difficult. If pulled off in [...]]]></description>
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<p><b>The Rise of Kitchen Retro!</b></p>
<p>With more and more people looking into the past for inspiration while renovating or building, looking at 1950s retro style kitchen ideas is on the rise. Having that fun, diner like kitchen is a dream for most people, but bringing it to reality can be difficult. If pulled off in the right way, then you&#8217;re on your way to having a fun and inspiring kitchen, that will amuse you, your family, and all of your house guests!</p>
<p>There are many ways to inspire your kitchen and send it back to the retro days. There are also many different ways to do retros, from the &#8217;40s all the way to the &#8217;70s.</p>
<p>People love their home, but are looking to spice it up with a pop of color and by doing something that isn&#8217;t done by many other people. Retro styles and chic are quickly becoming one of the hottest things in interior design.</p>
<p>Everything comes in to style, and then comes back into style again. </p>
<p>The saying &#8220;Nothing is new&#8221; comes into mind here, where everything in our world from fashion to renovation can be traced to those retro looks and inspired moments from designers looking into the past for their best ideas.</p>
<p>Clothes already have a retro spin, and ideas and outfits are usually just recycled and brought into the limelight again. This theory is catching on more and more with remodeling, renovating, and building.</p>
<p>The idea of a retro kitchen makes some people scratch their heads, aren&#8217;t we more advanced now? Isn&#8217;t that like stepping back, while we&#8217;ve made all of these advancements? Isn&#8217;t this stupid? Well, there are several misconceptions about retro renovations. It doesn&#8217;t mean you get rid of your SubZero refrigerator and get yourself a 1960&#8242;s model. </p>
<p>Besides, many manufacturer have cottoned to this trend and are making modern appliances that just &#8216;look&#8217; old.</p>
<p>Retro means looking at past styles and interior design motives to redecorate your kitchen. Whether it is black and white tiles for example, it&#8217;s about taking style elements for your Retro Kitchen Renovation.</p>
<p>Pulling together a retro look for your kitchen or home can really boost your style wise. It&#8217;s an antique, chic look that not many people have thought about doing. You&#8217;ll be stylish and fashionable without having to conform to other style ideas.</p>
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<p>Anthony Bule is a writer who has recently bought a new SMEG retro fridge. He hopes to make the rest of his kitchen look retro too, but is feeling tired at the prospect and is looking for a professional kitchen renovator. He is currently discussing retro kitchen design with John at <a target="_new" href="http://www.bestgoldcoastkitchens.com.au/">http://www.bestgoldcoastkitchens.com.au</a></p>
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		<title>Retro Kitchen Appliances</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#13; When most people think of retro kitchen appliances, the name Smeg comes to mind. The Italian company has made a name for itself in recent years through its range of bright, colourful, retro-style fridges. Based on 50s designs, their FAB range in particular has become extremely popular with the union jack design a particularly [...]]]></description>
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<p>When most people think of retro kitchen appliances, the name Smeg comes to mind. The Italian company has made a name for itself in recent years through its range of bright, colourful, retro-style fridges. Based on 50s designs, their FAB range in particular has become extremely popular with the union jack design a particularly famous model. Thankfully, though, the retro styling and bold colours are not substitutes for function.</p>
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<p>Take the Smeg FAB28RCS fridge as an example of a retro kitchen appliance that covers both form and function well. This model comes in a Colour Stripe design, taking 50s colours and putting a modern twist on them. It also features a retro casing and handle design. However, the appliance also has an A+ energy efficiency class rating, has a freezing capacity of 2kg/24h and an automatic defrost function. You may pay a little more for the retro design, but you do not need to worry about your Smeg fridge’s performance.</p>
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<p>Of course, Smeg do not just manufacture fridges and freezers. </p>
<p>They do a large variety of retro kitchen appliances, including dishwashers and washing machines. Although the range of colours is not as wide as it is for their refrigeration range, Smeg can offer you almost a full compliment of retro appliances to give your kitchen a unique look. When it comes to finding a retro-style oven to fit in with the rest of your retro kitchen appliances, you may be facing a bit of a struggle. Smeg does not offer ovens or cookers in the same range as their retro fridges and dishwashers, and most companies do not cater for that style as much as Smeg does. However, if you are willing to look a little further, Britannia may have what you are looking for.&#13;</p>
<p>Britannia’s limited edition Couture range is difficult to find these days, but if you can get hold of the Cubism model, then your retro kitchen may be complete. </p>
<p>You will have to pay around £5,000 for this model, but if you are willing to part with that amount of money then the red and black pattern of the Cubism model may be for you. If you are looking for something slightly cheaper, however, Falcon offer their 1092 Deluxe range cooker in a number of retro colours, including 50s cream and 70s lime green. This retro kitchen appliance also features single-handed ignition for easier hob use and six gas hobs on top of five heavy-duty shelves.&#13;</p>
<p>The cooker is extremely spacious and stylish and retails at about £4,000. So if you are determined to give your kitchen that retro look, you have plenty of options. From outrageously stylish Smeg FAB appliances to more reserved and fashionable appliances from companies like Falcon and Britannia cookers, there are plenty of retro appliances to suit your need. However, be warned: if you do want the style, you will have to pay a few hundred, and possibly even a few thousand pounds more than you would if you chose a traditional appliance.</p>
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<p>Braeg is a long standing retailer of kitchen appliances, both to the trade industry and the general public. Based in the UK, he deals with the likes of Smeg, Neff, Bosch, AEG, Liebherr, Zanussi, Fagor, Maytag, Siemens, Whirlpool and Baumatic.</p>
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He has experience with major brands and every type of kitchen appliance, from cookers, ovens, hobs and hoods to fridge freezers, wine coolers and washing machines.</p>
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		<title>Chic And Comfy Danish Design Furniture</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Danish Modern]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter how large or small a home is, it requires some amount of furniture. Tables, sofas, and beds are generally the sort of furniture that one wishes to have at home. If one item is taken away, an individual would then get a couch to sleep on without the presence of a bed, or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/danishmodern11.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-335" title="danishmodern1" src="http://www.recycled-memories.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/danishmodern11-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>No matter how large or small a home is, it requires some amount of furniture. Tables, sofas, and beds are generally the sort of furniture that one wishes to have at home. If one item is taken away, an individual would then get a couch to sleep on without the presence of a bed, or a bed to work on in the lack of a table. Furniture for outside is in the same way required. As every person is allowed his own choice of approach, selecting Danish design furniture will undeniably give one guaranteed pleasure.</p>
<p>Modern Danish design furniture initially began to emerge in the 50s with Danish designers leading the path. These exclusive designs have had a following since, and have been rising in status in recent years.<br />
A lot of people the world over have become fascinated by Danish design furniture which a lot of companies have manufactured in a range of sizes and styles for any person to choose from. Each simple design or complex style certainly grabs anyone&#8217;s eye for interest. It is even accessible online. Before buying one, make sure to have a look at customer reviews and opinion. Also confirm the shipping costs. Local stores have stocks for furniture. Compare the prices. Before a sale is completed, get assurance that a piece may last a long time if not a life time.</p>
<p>Make sure premature pieces have clean lines without extra embellishment in pale woods or plywood. Later Danish Design Furniture was also made from dark woods in reaction to customer demand.<br />
Anticipate finding natural fabrics with texture in single colors or with a very discreet pattern. Wood ought to have oil and wax finishes.</p>
<p>Verify a natural, ergonomic design that attends to the body and makes a comfy piece of furniture. Hard, geometric lines are unusual in Danish modern.</p>
<p>The Rasmus Harrogate interiors store opened in June 2006. In our Harrogate showroom and online we have an unparalleled collection of striking contemporary lights, Danish Design Furniture, and lifestyle accessories for both indoor and outdoor living spaces, created by some of todays most important and influential European designers.</p>
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<p>Visit <a href="http://www.rasmusdesign.co.uk/">Danish Design Furniture</a></p>
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		<title>Make Learning Fun With Fisher Price Toys!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vintage Fisher Price Toys. Molly Moo Cow from 1972. Video Rating: 0 / 5]]></description>
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<p>Vintage Fisher Price Toys. Molly Moo Cow from 1972.<br />
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