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Track lighting is a simple and affordable way to make a dark hallway safe and cheery, to light up a gallery of family photos, or to bring to life artwork or special elements of the room's decor. Track lighting is a good option for illuminating specific tasks because the fixtures adjust to direct light where you need it. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Boston summer hotel deals, from $123 May 6, 2008
The venue's eclectic style is reflected in the decor of its 236 roomsa mix of gold, crimson, and blue hues, plush velvet fabrics, and animal-print carpeting. Rates start at $329 per room per night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
How to navigate Scott Antique Market May 6, 2008
With more than 2,400 vendors, there's a vast selection of furniture and decor merchandise on display at the Scott Antique Market on the Southside. Finding that period piece, a few additional silver spoons, a set of dining chairs, antique linen napkins or an armoire for the guest room is possible with a one-stop trip to the market that fills two adjacent showrooms at the Atlanta Expo Center off Jonesboro Road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A premier's challenge May 3, 2008
Carr wrote his book at weekends in his office, where the corporate decor is a backdrop to shelves of American books and photographs of Gore Vidal and James Ellroy with their Australian fan. My Reading Life is an emphatic, conversational guide to literature and a roadmap into Carr's mind. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Classifieds 5/1/08 May 2, 2008
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Boots 'n' burgers May 2, 2008
Maybe it's the mountain air or the hunting-lodge decor that instills such profound beefiness into the burgers here. More likely it's the owners' stubborn refusal to use anything but premium cuts of fresh meat cooked over a gas grill. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Marietta store a global marketplace of gifts and furnishings May 2, 2008
Shoppers will now find a larger, brighter space for home decor and gift items from around the globe ... The Penzo collection of dishware from Zimbabwe includes hand-painted bowls ($40), mugs, jugs, butter dishes and more, decorated with wildlife and flora in vivid colors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Thousands prepare for Canton Flea Market May 2, 2008
While Octobers market focuses on Christmas gifts and decorations, Mays market is all about Mothers Day gifts, graduation gifts and yard and garden decor, Gordon said. The flea market is the largest arts and crafts show in the South. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Festival will feature additional music, food and race Apr 23, 2008
Possible items to donate for sale include quilts and linens, antiques and collectibles, crafts and baked goods, purses and shoes, furniture, jewelry, home decor, plants and Christmas decor, Marsh said. For more information, contact The Depot. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Yerby's house is link to history Apr 20, 2008
- Roscoe Williams, the executive assistant to the president at Paine College, chose the decor. When selecting the furniture, Dr. Williams debated buying antiques -- it wouldn't make sense to put new-looking furniture in an old house after all, but he found they were either discontinuous in design or plain "old and crusty." Instead, he bought new furniture that was "timeless.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
Classic warm, simple accents inspire Boston's brasseries decor Apr 17, 2008
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A treasure hunt Apr 15, 2008
As a vendor, she was prepared to part with her Hummel plates, which were valued at 175 a piece, but didn t match her decor. On the other side of Bruse behind a white curtain, Fawn Conrad sold her wares with her children. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
HGTV's 'Green Home' Apr 13, 2008
What designers want visitors to see is that green can work in any style of home decor --- from French country to contemporary to traditional. Along the South Carolina coast, it's a Lowcountry cottage with plenty of windows (that reduce glare and heat gain) to take advantage of the water views and comfortable furnishings (upholstered with organic cotton) that invite you to relax. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Wine is the new gold in Dahlonega Apr 12, 2008
By WILLIAM SCHEMMELFor the Journal-Constitution Published on: 04/13/08. Dahlonega It seems this historic gold rush town has gone from country to cool. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marseille, France's Mediterranean grande dame, gets a facelift Apr 11, 2008
Near the top of a slope in the exclusive Palais de Justice neighborhood, Viatte showed off a prestige property on her list, a duplex in a historic townhouse that combines some of the exotic decor of its original owner, Michel Pacha, with the allure of a spacious private garden. Pacha, who was born Blaise-Jean-Marius Michel to a naval family in nearby Sanary in 1819, became a ship captain who navigated the sometimes hazardous Mediterranean trade routes. (International Herald Tribune)
Fashionista? Top 10 cities for shopaholics Apr 5, 2008
The fresh, modern talent of Scandinavian designers has made the Danish capital of synonymous with cutting-edge merchandise whether youre looking for a new wardrobe or sophisticated home decor. The Grnnegade area finds popular local designers like Munthe and Simonsen, while Strget & Kbmagergade both pedestrian shopping streets are home to international giants like Prada, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A home that runs in the blood Apr 4, 2008
Ms. MacDonald (ne Quimby) is an interior decorator and the owner of Quimby Chadwick Designs. Her mother, Catharine Quimby (who was born a Chadwick) has a natural flair for decorating and turned out to be an inspiration to her daughter in both career development and the choice of her business name ... Both the living and dining rooms have 11-foot ceilings and are linked by a spectacular decorative archway. (Globe and Mail)
Find some treasure in Sandy Springs! Apr 1, 2008
They've been amassing the assortment for almost a year, collecting castoffs of sofas, lamps, tables, china, glassware, artworks, holiday decor and more for their annual fund-raiser. The results are enough to fill an empty showroom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Get a taste of history Mar 30, 2008
Decorating the dining room are antique English tea sets and a Waterford crystal chandelier, among other pieces. In fact, hundreds of antiques are scattered throughout circa 1882 Queen Anne style home. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Her interior designs are filled with tradition and fun Mar 27, 2008 Common gifts couples forget on their registry Mar 16, 2008 Design green right into your decor Mar 16, 2008 Classifieds 3/6/08 Mar 7, 2008 Moveable Feast: A vicarious getaway Mar 5, 2008 More Community Calendar » Mar 4, 2008 Bif Bang Pow! Signs Licensing Deal With SHOWTIME(R) Mar 1, 2008 Two Atlanta mansions add 'For Sale' to their stories Feb 28, 2008 Entertainment guide Feb 25, 2008 Cozy cool-air retreat Feb 23, 2008 Tips for Spring Decorating Feb 17, 2008 Playground Listings Feb 15, 2008 Have bed, will travel Feb 14, 2008 /C O R R E C T I O N -- W!Ldbrain/ Feb 14, 2008 Business in Brief Feb 8, 2008 Snug as a good pair of jeans Feb 2, 2008 Country living, remade to order Feb 1, 2008 Teens who are collectors will like 'Vintage Vavoom' Jan 28, 2008 Best of the New: Shopping Jan 27, 2008 Ballet's diamond gala glitters Jan 26, 2008 What's the future hold for the Waunee Farm? Jan 19, 2008 Spirit and speed Jan 14, 2008 50 guns, 2,000 rounds stolen (1447) Jan 10, 2008 Parks, nature center, and historic buildings retain character of Connecticut's first town Jan 9, 2008 Appraisers will evaluate antiques at home show Jan 5, 2008 Political Grapevine Dec 27, 2007 SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEWS BUDGET Dec 25, 2007 Art defines downtown loft Dec 22, 2007 Cartersville farm house brought back to life Dec 20, 2007 The city of ships Dec 19, 2007 Community Calendar Dec 18, 2007 3 cheers for the holidays Dec 15, 2007 Venice has got a brand-new bag: Shopping Dec 10, 2007 Pumped For Shopping Dec 10, 2007 The Dos and Don'ts of Regifting Dec 7, 2007 Colangelo house takes its 1st bow Dec 7, 2007 AXA Art Collaborates with Art & Antiques Magazine to Spotlight Mid-Century Modern & Contemporary Design During Art Basel Miami Beach Dec 7, 2007 Downtown to open up for event Dec 6, 2007 They're wild at heart and selling accent pieces with an outlaw look Dec 6, 2007 Still vacant Sifly building plans on hold as owner takes on other duties Dec 6, 2007 Christmas past meets Christmas present at the Holiday Stroll Dec 6, 2007 A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007 Sharon And Ozzy Launch Charity Auction Nov 30, 2007 Union general's mansion Nov 30, 2007 Glitter go-getter Nov 29, 2007 More of this story Nov 28, 2007 Christmas cheer resides here: 2 holiday tours Nov 24, 2007 Holiday Calendar Nov 22, 2007 Sugarloaf home tour Nov 21, 2007 Holiday mercantile opens Nov. 29 Nov 21, 2007 Candleholders create holiday sizzle Nov 21, 2007 Continue reading Nov 21, 2007 Three cheers! Nov 15, 2007 Scenic Berkshires staying alive at night Nov 12, 2007 Arizona's historic hotels Nov 10, 2007 Harrisburg mayor’s dream of the old West is readied for auction in Texas Nov 9, 2007 Inside the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center Nov 6, 2007 Horsing around in Wickenburg Nov 6, 2007 Holiday sales feature crafts, antiques Nov 2, 2007 New store sells used clothes with class Oct 27, 2007 Mauve revival casts bright glow on walls Oct 27, 2007 For novices, buying an antique can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be Oct 26, 2007 Black-and-white wow! Oct 26, 2007 French country manor in Roswell bustles with family Oct 25, 2007 Houseplants for people who can't grow them Oct 21, 2007
McAleer, 33, was named a "young decorator on the verge" last year by Domino magazine ... She took a chance decorating her workspace/guest bedroom in stain-inviting colors: beige and white ... "I saw it in Elle Decor and I fixated on it," she said. (Boston Globe)
Go eclectic at Paris on Ponce Mar 26, 2008
The decor pieces run the gamut of styles, colors and tastes: framed wall maps, over-sized throw pillows, metal stars, wooden candlesticks, bowls, printed privacy screens, gold-gilt mirrors and antique phones. Lighting options include chandeliers, table lamps with fringed shades and Tiffany-style pole lamps. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
HOME DECOR Chances are you ll be doing some redecorating after you move in together (if you haven t already), and you ll need to find things that you both like. Items like lamps, candlesticks, vases, decorative bowls and clocks add style and personality to your home, and will mean even more if they re given to you by the people you love ... Gorgeous tree decorations can eventually become cherished heirlooms, and festive table linens and collectibles make sentimental gifts your guests will love... (Montana Standard, MT)
The hot new color in home decorating this season is green ... Artists have gotten in on the green movement, Langdon said, and green products are just as beautiful as other home decor products. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Craft supplies, Longaberger Baskets, mens womens clothes, antiques, old records, Easter Decor. HELP WANTED FT, PT 0;On Call positions available to assist adults with developmental disabilities in Pontiac and Dwight. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Follow the legendary Silk Road onto the Road to Oz Sunday evening when The Community Library is transformed into a magical blend of exotic decor, tastes and sounds ... Ciro, Cristina's and Riccabona's will serve up food in the Italian room, which is being decorated by Nancy Thomas, with the help of Bellissimo, Botanica and Charles Stuhlberg ... Judith McQueen and Rasberrys will serve up Middle Eastern fare in a room McQueen will decorate based on Lesley Blanch's The Wilder Shores of Love. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Vendors offer a hugh variety of goods, such as magnetic bracelets, yard art, plants, jams, jellies, home decor, and collectibles. There also will be concession stands. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
In addition to its representation of household brand names, the Licensing Division works with a variety of manufacturing clients, including a top-tier developer of handheld videogames and one of the country's leading home decor manufacturers. For more information please visit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Other than some updated decor, the Millners said they are proud that they changed little about the fundamental structure of the house from the Woodruff era. Instead they channeled their energies into preservation of the eye-catching architectural flourishes that grace Windcrofte's classical Regency design, such as the inlaid marble foyer, scalloped living room molding and burnished oak floors that have carried dozens of world-famous feet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
BENEFIT HOMEDAZZLING PARTY: featuring collectibles and home decor items, today, 2 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 493 Meridian Ave., benefits auxiliary charities. 650-2738. (Scranton Times, PA)
Nancy collaborated on the home's decor with two designers, Jennifer Clark of Maudlin in La Jolla, Calif. and James Smith of Serving the Nation Inc. in Paradise Valley. (AZCentral -- Home)
Lighten Up Your Home's Decor. As the spring season nears, Elsie de Wolfe's famous decorating style is a lesson on infusing your home with light, comfort, and simplicity ... Elsie de Wolfe, known as the first lady of interior decorating, began her career intent on ushering out the dull ornamentation and heavy furnishings popular during the reigning Victorian period. (Suite101.com)
Little Sweetheart Ball Rethink Breast Cancer hosts a kid-friendly event featuring a mini disco, a tots fashion show, a cupcake-decorating station, a kids' spa, and snacks for parents, children, and babies ... Retro Design and Antiques Fair Some 175 tables of Modernist decor, vintage jewelry, pop culture classics and more ... BC Home and Garden Show One-stop shop for renovating, decorating and landscaping features 425 local and national exhibitors, celebrity speakers such as Sarah Richardson and... (Vancouver Sun)
So too was the rest of the interior decor of the governor's residence. "He ate, as in India, in a dining room furnished entirely with elbow chairs," Broadbent writes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Apparel, Accessories, Books, Electronics, Games, Home Decor, Toys and More Arrive at Retail in 2008 ... merchandise will be available to consumers in 2008 through top licensees including: vinyl collectible toys by Kidrobot; accessories by Loungefly; apparel from Kidrobot, The Merchandise Company, Mighty Fine and Success Apparel; books through Simon & Schuster; CDs from Nick Records; crafts by NSI International, Inc.; DVDs through Nickelodeon Home Entertainment; electronics by Blue Box... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chandler buys used furniture, glassware and decor from households and estates, and at auction, then resells them. Chandler has operated the business in the ground floor of the location since mid-2004. (Towson Jeffersonian, MD)
Inspired by the old French architecture and interiors of Montreal, Dahan began decorating his apartments in a style he calls "Roco-Baroco." ... Although Dahan and Tillem, 34, met with decorators, "at the end of the day, we thought we should do it ourselves," he says ... Some details in fashion designer Jerome Dahan's house may solve decorating dilemmas of your own. (AZCentral -- Home)
"This is the decor I knew." ... "Because of it, I realized I don't need all this junk I was dragging from place to place, and I no longer have the need to decorate every wall. Maybe I won't feel the same way in another house, but too much stuff just doesn't look right here.". (AZCentral -- Home)
Editors of Romantic Homes magazine published the book (Clarkson/Potter, $35; all ages) and describe it as a guide that "gives homes a new dimension: a sense of history and originality." The guiding principle in creating a comfortable home, they write, is decorating with what you love but being careful not to overdo it ... Get lost in stacks at book sale: Bargain hunters, decorators, crafters and hobbyists will want to check out The Great Jacksonville Book Sale from Friday, Feb. 29, to Sunday,... (Florida Times-Union)
Named for a French slang word (it's "cool" spelled backwards), the spacious South End boutique has a minimalist, romantic decor, stocking only special items with an eye toward European elan ... The name should be RACHEL ASHWELL Not-So-SHABBY CHIC. Everything in the store - started during the '80s and now a successful chain - has a left-to-me-by-a-rich-French-aunt appeal, with one-of-a-kind flea-market finds mixed with vintage-look furniture, bedding, and decorative accessories. (Boston Globe)
" The night was also about food, fun and fashion. At City Hall, for $1,000 to $3,500 a ticket, McCall Associates served Champagne, caviar from ice sculptures and lamb chops. Within hours of the end of the workday, event planner Robert Fountain and his workers transformed the government building into a glitzy social club. The silvery decor evoked a moonlit, snowy night in the woods, but the fashions told another tale. The story this year was all about color, in the gowns and in the bling. There... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Two auctions have been scheduled one June 15 to sell antiques and tiki decor, the other June 23 to sell equipment. The building will then be demolished. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
What: Southwestern decor and NASCAR merchandise. Where: 135 South Main Street, Elburn. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
WY wrote on Jan 9, 2008 8:38 PM:" Weezer... I don't think you could trust them. I mean, if this kinda theft went down I wouldn't think the holiday decor isn't safe either. " ... I got my Christmas decor in my storage unit, not my 357 or grandpa's musket. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Visit the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum (211 Main St., 860-529-0612, ; closed Jan.-April) to tour four 18th-century homes, which feature outstanding furniture and decorative arts displays, and offer a peek at how middle- and upper-class families lived in the 1700s and 1800s ... The decor in this 1830s Greek Revival home combines owner Thomas Aufiero's family heirlooms with Victorian pieces and other collectibles but, says Aufiero, "You're not afraid to sit on the furniture here." ... The new Silas... (Boston Globe)
There s a lot to look at for home improvements, home decor and financial investments. Towler said the Civic Center has hosted such home shows once or twice a year since it opened 12 years ago. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Hospitals in the United Kingdom are now being urged to avoid decorating children's wards with pictures of clowns ... Well, state-funded research there found that in a survey of more than 250 children all disliked the use of clown decor and some teenagers even called them "scary.". (Fox News)
Add depth to your bedroom decor with easy pillow embellishments. 400. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Not wanting a stark interior, like so many lofts, McKee and Wright worked with interior designer Carol Mickey of Carol Mickey Designs in Chandler to tailor the home's decor around their artwork ... The second floor is devoted to their photography business, with dual offices, decorated with framed photos, and a darkroom in lieu of a bathroom ... Despite the old home having a different decor, many pieces could be incorporated. (AZCentral -- Home)
"We've really decorated with things that mean something," said Dee Andrews, who works in marketing for a school supply company ... Under the Christmas tree, the Andrews decorate with favorite antique toys or sentimental items such as an old pigskin autographed by NFL great Bart Starr for Jim ... Some of her decor comes from family members who need storage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Bath's top gourmet restaurant is Solo Bistro Bistro, with spare Scandinavian decor and a wine bar. Here chef Esau Crosby serves up eclectic dishes like salmon with yucca root mash or ricotta dumplings. (Boston Globe)
Vendors will be offering a hugh variety of goods, such as magnetic bracelets, yard art, plants, jams, jellies, home decor and collectibles. Concessions also will be available and admission is free. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
With Christmas decor, these three essentials spread holiday cheer ... This season, decorate your home with these latest trends in ornaments, stockings and wreaths. (AZCentral -- Home)
let's build everything we need so we never have to leave (San Francisco Chronicle)
Venice has got a brand-new bag: Shopping / Boulevard's eclectic boutiques add chic to funky beach town. let's build everything we need so we never have to leave. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Same for anything that obviously was meant to coordinate with your peach-and-purple sitting room decor, or relate to whatever hobby you might have. Don't give away anything handmade by someone you know: Handmade items are off the list of possible regiftables for two reasons: First, it was likely given with much more sentimental intentions than, say, a coffee grinder. (MSNBC -- Business)
Jerry and Joan Colangelo's decor debut is in the December issue of Traditional Home magazine. It's the first time the graceful Colangelo home has opened for glossy admiration, and there's a bonus: Pictures of their daughter Krissie Brubaker's home are featured, too. (AZCentral -- Home)
Aric Chen is a contributing writer to such publications as Surface, I.D., The New York Times, Elle Decor, and Metropolis ... Art & Antiques is the preeminent magazine for collectors of the fine and decorative arts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scarlet Coers of Miss Scarlet's Place, located in the Kountry Nook, 212 N. Capital St., is readying her selection of home decor and her new line of Soozies Poochies dog beds and sweaters for the evening. Vendors in the Country Nook will feature special sales and door prizes for the event. (Pekin Times, IL)
This European husband and wife, who are as bad as two former investment bankers can be, have just started an online home decor shop, Deeply Madly Living, that cultivates an outlaw image with its design picks and slogan (" 'Cool' living for the wild at heart"), but doesn't shy away from $9,500 cabinets. Their newly decorated apartment in Manhattan's garment district cost $2 ... There is also a $4,900 coffee table emblazoned with the phrase "Live Hard" (perfect if you're having bikers over for... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The entire project was designed to preserve and salvage the building's decor, ambiance and history. The front portion of the building dates to around 1916, with the rear built around 1940. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The fringed, red and white decoration once hung in the Batterson Building in downtown Muscatine and was part of the inventory that came with the shop when Shouse purchased it from Jerry Jones and Jan Ransom ... Moody said teddy bears, collected by her mother, Betty Breckenfelder of Muscatine, will also be part of the decor. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
jpgul and uniquely decorated homes on the tour ... "This fund-raiser for the Kiwanis Club is a fun way to usher the Christmas season in and offers an excellent opportunity for viewing some of the most bea.jpgully decorated homes in Orangeburg." ... The lovingly restored 100-year-old home will feature four elegantly decorated rooms downstairs and five rooms upstairs. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Despite being the self-anointed Prince of Darkness, her husband has been forced to lighten his Sabbath load as the couple prepare for a minimalist decor in their new pad. Ozzy's full-length black satin cape, bronze devil's head plaque and signature dark glasses are all available to buyers. (Sky News)
Much of the renovation, such as termite damage repair, happened underneath the beautiful decor ... Walters, with help from Storie, chose most of the paint colors and decor for the home. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Decor artist pursued love of vintage sparkle halfway around the world ... Addison grew up in the '50s, she says, when there were fewer store-bought options and more Christmas decorations were crafted by hand at home. (AZCentral -- Home)
Santa Claus and snowmen flow through the home with traditional decorations surrounding visitors as they examine the home ... The Rial home will feature a traditional Christmas decor ... Christmas trees throughout the home are decorated with different themes. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
For your own holiday decorating this year, get inspiration from the exquisite and delightful decor featured at yule-themed home tours and sales in the Valley ... A cozy Victorian-style living room, antiques, a charming backyard and delightful decorations, including a dining room with a gingerbread theme, are highlights of the 1,400-square-foot English Tudor-style house ... She and Greiner have redecorated their home since it was on the tour four years ago. (AZCentral -- Home)
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A large fireplace and Christmas decorations make the most of Todd Roberson's study ... The Roberson's home, with its mix of family antiques and traditional decor, will be on display Thursday through Dec. 2 as part of the "Deck the Halls and Welcome Ya'll Tour of Homes" at Sugarloaf Country Club in Duluth ... While the decorations mesh with the Roberson's taste, Marian Roberson said they have never decorated so extensively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The mercantile has collectible and antiques, cabinets, fresh greenery, Christmas and home decor. For more info, contact Kristin Adams at 367-6982. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
95 each at CB2, the possibilities for enhancing holiday decor are rich ... From simple candlesticks to elaborate candelabra, table centerpieces and even wall-mounted containers, candleholders are decorative accessories that hold their own even when the votives, tapers or pillars they cradle are not lighted ... The ancient Romans and Greeks also used candles as a source of lighting in decorating their homes and banquet rooms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Our Stuga, known for its elaborate Christmas displays, features beautiful home decor items and unique baby gifts that can't be found in department stores. They have a vast assortment of candles in all sizes and colors, and gourmet food items to compliment holiday or everyday dishes. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Infuse your decorations with a color like frosted white or brown or silver. Use edible decorations by stacking up containers filled with snacks ... They look decorative, but they are not the typical floral centerpieces. (Boston Globe)
Close by is Allium (the name means "anything that comes from a bulb," said manager Halle Heyman), which featured a casual-chic decor with a personal choice of Velvet Underground records played by a bartender ... It has a New Orleans feel and a red decor with old-fashioned lanterns on the walls. (Boston Globe)
Rolling your eyes at the thought of a dusty saloon and trite cowboy decor ... The decor varies, with the most noticeable being the garish paint by artist Larry Boyce. (AZCentral -- Travel)
For sale are covered wagons, marshal s badges, boots, chaps, saddles, Wanted posters, letters, photographs, maps, furniture, pottery, decor, artwork, pistols, rifles, knives and more. One item expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars is a bright red Wells Fargo tage coach, still in working condition. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center, a longtime fixture on Peachtree Hills Avenue, is a visibly busy spot, with few open spaces in the parking lot around it. But it's also a mysterious place, open only to the insiders of the decor world the "trade," if you will ... The Art Institute of Atlanta will host "A Taste of the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center," a three-hour tour that takes visitors into showrooms usually off-limits to the general public. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hummel figurines dating from the 1920s and 1930s decorate an antique cabinet ... The decor includes a rawhide horse statue, wrapped wire horse sculptures and a bronze horse statue. (AZCentral -- Home)
Cary s Decorative Painters will present their first Decor and More Holiday Sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1290 Thompson Road, in Coos Bay. The sale will feature hand painted items including furniture, lamps, trays, bowls, suitcases, Christmas decorations and more. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
French decor lends style to boutique in Hereford. 10/26/07 By Pat van den Beemt. (North County News, MD)
has lived in her home with bursts of lavender and mauve for 10 years and wouldn't even consider changing the color, especially since she gets so many compliments from guests about the decor. From her lavender bedroom to her mauve carpet, everything is exactly as she wants it. (AZCentral -- Home)
Though she's noticed a trend in home decor becoming more modern, she says integrating antiques or vintage pieces into an overall home design makes it unique ... "The fusion of old and new within a decor is refreshing.". (Boston Globe -- Living)
Mia Farrow's marriage to Michael Caine may have been faltering, but her Manhattan apartment in Hannah and Her Sisters was an homage to eclectic decor ... Work them into your decor for an eclectic feel. (AZCentral -- Home)
Each room is appointed with the right dose of decor and furnishings. Sandy framed much of the artwork and collectibles herself, harking back to the time she owned of a frame shop. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
The following tips from Matthew Gardner, owner of The Wright Gardner, an interior plantscape company in San Francisco, will help you match plants with your decor ... If you have a favorite decorative pot that lacks a drainage hole, plant in a smaller pot that drains and place it in the non-draining pot. (CNN)
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