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Fabulous Funky Inventions from the ’50s!

Fabulous Funky Inventions from the ’50s!

When we think of the 1950s, we may think of donning poodle skirts and saddle shoes and heading to the sock hop to dance to some Elvis.  But, it’s what we may NOT think of that we want to examine today…those ’50s fads and inventions that just didn’t quite catch on. Here’s a list of …

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Meet Kathy, Potty Paws Inventor

Meet Kathy, Potty Paws Inventor

Living in their Stamford, Conn., apartment, Pittsburgh natives Kathy and her husband often enjoyed taking their pup on long walks at the city park or along the picturesque streets near their home.  To help keep Stamford’s streets clean and beautiful, city officials enforced mandatory pet waste pick-up. “They offered a small bag with handles to use …

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Ten Beach Inventions We Totally Dig!

Ten Beach Inventions We Totally Dig!

Your summer vacation may be approaching pretty fast, so what are you going to do for hours while you’re on the beach? Play with the sand, of course! You’re never too old to indulge in a little creative fun in the sand! Below, we’ve featured five modern tools to get you started, along with five …

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New Crafting Products from Davison Turn Heads at Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show

New Crafting Products from Davison Turn Heads at Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PITTSBURGH, PA. – The world’s largest professional craft and hobby show featured 10 Davison products, five of which are already selling in Jo-Ann stores: Better Bobbin Winder, Quick Cut, Petite Press, Quilt ‘n Go and the Travel Folding Stitcher’s Tool. Buyer feedback was great on all the products, which we designed for …

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Meet Diane, Inventor of the Hydro Line – Part 2

Meet Diane, Inventor of the Hydro Line – Part 2

If you recall from part I, Diane came up with her idea because her puppies (Alexander was joined by a sister, Olivia) would get overly warm in the car and there was no way to easily provide them with water while on the go. Diane was very excited when she got the proposal to build …

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Meet Diane, Inventor of the Hydro Line – Part 1

Meet Diane, Inventor of the Hydro Line – Part 1

Diane was very worried. Her beloved Japanese Chin puppy, Alexander James, was panting in the back of her car while she and her daughter, Kristen, were driving on a hot summer day in Rhode Island. She knew a bowl of water wouldn’t work in a moving vehicle, and trying to give him water out of …

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