Welcome, guests, to Miss Abigail’s new home! I hope my directions were clear enough for you to get here from the old site. I tried to map it out without the help of my father or brother, but maybe that wasn’t so wise, according to this short blurb from Beatrice Pierce’s book entitled The Young Hostess. 1938: […]
Month: August 2010
The Modern Girl’s Craze for Dancing
In 1920 Arnold Bennett wrote in his book Our Women about everything from the “perils of writing about women” ~ “the idea would not occur to me to write a book about men; the subject would insufficiently attract me, because it would contain no challenging possibilities, I should as soon think of writing about the multiplication […]
Talent for Toy Choosing
I’m heading down to my mom and stepdad’s house in Florida for the long weekend, and part of the purpose of the trip (besides lounging by the pool) is to pick up my favorite childhood toy: a doll so creatively named Big Baby. She’s been part of my life for the last thirty or so […]
Gifts at Christmas-time
Perfect for this time of year, this selection is dedicated to my dear, sweet mother, recently shocked by the words of a rather difficult relative: “The squirrel nut dish is cute. It’s about the fifth one like it I’ve received. I think everyone in the family has hit me with that one once. We sold […]
A Sentimental Gift
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I have a friend that is leaving soon. He is from another country and is going home ~ forever! I really want to give him a sentimental but useful gift. Any ideas? Signed, Charlotte A Dear Charlotte: Oooh! Presents! One of my favorite topics. Here are some gift-giving tips, and some […]
Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. VI
Happy Holidays, everybody! Welcome to the sixth edition of Miss Abigail’s Gift Ideas. Having trouble finding that perfect present? Never fear, I’m here to help with your last minute shopping. There’s something here for the whole family! Now onto the presentation: What mother doesn’t love a new vacuum? I’m sure the local department store is […]
Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. V
Worried about finding a perfect gift for your hard-to-shop-for relative? Welcome to the fifth annual collection of Miss Abigail’s gift ideas. This year I offer a lovely selection of items that I’m sure those on your list will just adore. Trust me. Dad sure loves to cook those burgers. How about this handy “portable electric […]
Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. IV
Trying to figure out what to get that hard-to-shop-for relative? Welcome to the fourth annual collection of gift ideas. This year, more than ever, many are seeking comfort in books, but you’re probably stumped about what your family might like to read. Miss Abigail, nonfiction book wiz, is here to help. The advertisements following were […]
Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. III
Trying to figure out what to get that hard-to-shop-for relative? Welcome to the third annual collection of gift ideas, carefully selected from my collection of books. I do hope these ideas will help you in your quest for gift happiness. And now, onto the show! Mother always loves a sharp knife. How about a new […]
Miss Abigail’s (timeless) Holiday Gift Ideas, Vol. II
Welcome to the second annual selection of gift ideas from Miss Abigail’s Time Warp Advice. Burned out on shopping? This year I’m bringing you some ideas for gift certificates. I’m sure your loving family and friends will appreciate them more than a boring old tie or necklace. The pictures are from my collection of books, […]