Oriental Trading Company Revisited

Take a look at some of the offerings from The Oriental Trading Company — with special attention to St. Patrick’s Day and Easter kitsch!

Carroting, Camel Urine, Syphilis, & Mercury Poisoning

What do camel urine, syphilis and mercury poisoning have to do with hat-making, anyway? And why should you seek medical attention if you live in Danbury, Connecticut?

Hive Inspection

Bees, bees, bees! Join me as I watch my friend Carlos conduct a hive inspection and make a disappointing discovery. (Includes a rarely-seen photograph of hive-hugging.)

PROMOTER OF FUN!

My first exposure to the wonderful world of The Oriental Trading Company was a catalogue addressed to “The Promoter of Fun” (a position I had not heretofore known existed in my tiny family-owned bookstore). So much fun to promote, so little time!