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A huge section of the fairgrounds is devoted to what the prisoners call their "hobby crafts," which range from wooden furniture to jewelry, paintings, and all things LSU (Louisiana State University is in Baton Rouge). For Joe Greco, 41, a Louisiana native in Angola for 20 years, it's a chance to sell his furniture and earn some money to send to his family. (Boston Globe)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
Spend your day: Start by exploring the town's 19th century cottages, browsing handcrafted furniture and unique artworks in the smattering of shops and visiting the cemetery two blocks north of downtown. Weekend tours at Harley's farm let you try your hand at milking goats and making cheese. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Fall home trends: natural wood, plum, mustard and warm Oct 24, 2008
Owners of traditional homes are embracing unfinished pale wood flooring, cabinetry and furniture ... SCULPTURAL FURNITURE. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
The Eddie Ross show: Stylist, blogger, reality TV contender Oct 21, 2008
A flea market, junk shop and thrift store enthusiast, Ross also frequently blogs about fabulous and affordable DIY transformations of the furniture he finds ... Everyone's thought of painting old furniture, but what about stripes on a lampshade ... Another way of freshening up your place is to rearrange the furniture. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Transit Avenue reconstruction has tried patience of businesses, customers Oct 20, 2008
Anderson said he has depended upon his furniture and juke box restoration business to keep him afloat. During construction, some basements have flooded, including the basements of Girard's flea market and Drilling Pharmacy. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Twin's death is a tragic tale Oct 20, 2008
"I guess the cold kept everyone away. The guy I thought I'd sell them to wasn't there," said Mr. Lanese, an account executive for a hotel furniture company. Upon returning home around 1:30 p.m., Mr. Lanese said, he hid the firearms in a closet in his bedroom, intending to return to the flea market the next day to make another attempt at selling them. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Tradition returns to S.F. Fall Antiques Show Oct 19, 2008
Nearly 70 antiques dealers will be exhibiting, representing a broad range of styles and periods in American, English, Continental and Asian furniture, ceramics, silver, glass, rugs, textiles, jewelry and fine art ... Peter Lang, senior vice president and director of the English furniture department at Sotheby's, will talk about the role that travel and tourism in the 17th and 18th centuries played in encouraging classical tastes, and author and designer Carolyne Roehm will lecture on the appeal... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Winfrey decorator Nate Berkus coming to S.F. Oct 19, 2008
"People get hung up on large-scale pieces of furniture," said Berkus. "Instead of getting rid of a table, why not make a beautiful new tablecloth for it out of a vintage textile or even a blanket?". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bob, right, and Sharon Clarke, owners of Clarke Inc. on Long Drive in Rockingham donated a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 4x5 pickup for the 53rd annual Rockingham Rotary Auction/Fundraiser at the National Guard Armory. The event will be held Nov. 4. Photo by David Wall/Daily Journal Oct 19, 2008
Some of the items that have been donated include office furniture, televisions, golf clubs, computers and other office equipment, dinner for four from Fatz Cafe and a Traeger wood pellet grill from Jacobs Auto Sales. We are still looking for donations, said Rotary Club member David Harling. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
K Bank suing Gaines McHale to recoup loan Oct 17, 2008
6 million from the shuttered furniture store ... The antiques furniture store closed its Harbor East showroom last month after facing numerous tax liens and a lawsuit filed by landlord Struever Bros. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Wong takes helm of E&O Trading Co. Oct 16, 2008
Falkner has also moved some furniture around the large space. The small dining area to the right of the bar is now additional lounge space, furnished with the couches that previously were in the lounge upstairs, all to cater more to a bar crowd. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sand Creek Pumpkin Fest this weekend Oct 16, 2008
Shoppers can stroll through displays of leather purses, personalized holiday decorations, jewelry, wooden bowls and furniture, quilted and kitchen items, photography, toys, antiques and more. All purchases can be brought to a central cashier station. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Consignment Sales Rise as Economy Falls Oct 15, 2008
Classified ads for furniture and household items on are up nearly 100 percent from last year, spokeswoman Susan MacTavish Best said in an e-mail ... Sales have increased 15 percent over last year at Upscale Resale, a furniture consignment shop in Falls Church. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Gerald Lawhorn, 62, started PetroSouth chain Oct 15, 2008
Filling stations made Lawhorn rich and he lived well, buying rare antiques including ornate furniture by John Henry Belter and 1,777 acres near Albany called Cypress Pond Plantation. The former Eagle Scout from Sylvester also lavished money on the Boy Scouts, purchasing 500 acres for a canoe base and another 200 acres later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder... Oct 14, 2008
More than 70 international dealers will display rare and fine arts items ranging from furniture and textiles to glass and silver ... will display fine furniture and decorative arts in the British Arts and Crafts style, and the Staley-Wise Gallery (New York City) will touch on a collection of fashion photography, Hollywood portraits, landscape and still-life images. (Suite101.com)
Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration Oct 14, 2008
Moved from its original location in town to a wooded 10-acre lot a few miles away, the Lion has the best of both worlds original woodwork, tall ceilings, era-appropriate furniture and modern plumbing ... Its interior features a mix of antiques and reproduction furniture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Truly Nolen ready to move into its new quarters Oct 14, 2008
Office furniture dealer Goodmans Interior Structures has expanded to serve the growing Yuma market with the addition of Christine Polston as an account manager ... Founded in 1954, Phoenix-based Goodmans Interior Structures is noted for quality office furniture, modular systems and customer service. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Random and beautiful Oct 13, 2008
Whether or not they can, they're soon to fulfill a new and palpable function by making furniture ... Julia Lohmann, from Germany, has been experimenting with making objects from them, as has the British designer Tom Dixon, who is "growing" undersea limestone on a steel frame to make furniture that he hopes to exhibit at the Design Miami design fair in December. (International Herald Tribune)
Best of Walker winners announced Oct 11, 2008
Homes ns Neighborhood: Stanford Place Home Builder/Contractor: David Maples Real Estate Agent: Denise Lindsey, Coldwell Banker Teems Real Estate Agency: Jackson Realty Electrician: David Thompson Plumber: Mitchell s Plumbing Painter: TIE-Scott Weber; Rick Jones Lawn/Landscaping Service: Weed Man Lawn Care Hardware Store: Hammond Jones Furniture Store: Stansell s Furniture. Financial/Banking Stock, Investment and Financial Management Firm/Broker: Edward Jones, Jon Dutton Bank Teller: Katie Cooke,... (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
At 75, drive-in movies still draw fans Oct 10, 2008 Update1: Nick Nolte Escapes From House Fire Oct 8, 2008 Candler Park home keeps charm, reduces carbon footprint Oct 8, 2008 Valley events Oct 8, 2008 Damien Hirst Sale Marks Peak in U.K. Art Market; Prices Fall, Says Survey Oct 7, 2008 Click here to read more. Oct 6, 2008 United Methodist volunteers continue to assist storm victims Oct 6, 2008 A big, old, green smorgasbord: Brooklyn Oct 5, 2008 Excavation (10/5) Oct 5, 2008 Newport in the Gilded Age Oct 4, 2008 Students at Vose Elementary School in Beaverton raise money for a college scholarship Oct 4, 2008 Local business fords financial whitewater Oct 3, 2008 Artisans recreate early American furniture Oct 3, 2008 HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008 A grocery co-op for Durham Oct 3, 2008 Southeastern fests for Oct. 3-5 and beyond Oct 3, 2008 Sweating it out: Triad Main Street still waiting for financial storm to hit Oct 3, 2008 Moeller heads Chamber Oct 3, 2008 Art, clothes, food and more; New shop offers it all (2) Oct 3, 2008 Yarger returns to Princeton to open South Main Antiques Oct 3, 2008 Former hospital V.P. charged in hospital thefts Oct 3, 2008 Yellow CultureBus gets the green light Sep 25, 2008 The Rockingham Rotary Club is once again raffling off a new pick-up truck to help raise money for its 53rd annual auction on Nov. 4. Shown is the pick-up truck to be raffled, a 2008 GMC Canyon two-wheel drive regular cab pick-up truck with a sticker price of more than $16,000. Photo by David Wall/Daily Journal Sep 25, 2008 Nearly half of Canadians haul off sidewalk freebies: survey Sep 24, 2008 Doo-wop architecture and '50s music make this shore unique Sep 24, 2008 Cedars fundraiser planned for November Sep 24, 2008 Canadians may be ashamed of their mid-morning activities Sep 23, 2008 The Second Time Around Sep 21, 2008 Folksy fun in Hoschton Sep 20, 2008 News in Brief Sep 20, 2008 Trentonian Community Calendar Sep 18, 2008 Shop till you drop Sep 17, 2008 Entrepreneurial Tightrope Sep 17, 2008 Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008 10 coolest small towns Sep 13, 2008 Antiques and art Sep 13, 2008 Local restorers have yet to gain credibility Sep 11, 2008 Over the back fence: News thats Sep 11, 2008 Weekend Calendar Sep 11, 2008 Unwind at a bed-and-breakfast Sep 11, 2008 Auburn Autumn Days begins this week Sep 10, 2008 RGG resumes monthly meetings Sep 10, 2008 Christie's prices Chippendale hoard at $21m Sep 8, 2008 Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008 Art.view: Let them eat ormolu Sep 7, 2008 Market celebrates first year; vendors agree on success Sep 7, 2008 France in Cloverdale Sep 7, 2008 Speaking your mind can be trouble Sep 7, 2008 Alt and Main: an insider's take on Vancouver Sep 7, 2008 New antiques shop is 'beyond gorgeous' Sep 5, 2008 In Newport, a peek at how the rich garden Sep 4, 2008 Iron County group strives to address pet overpopulation Sep 4, 2008 DOWN ON THE FARM: Antique Tractor and Engine Show highlights S.C.'s agricultural past Sep 4, 2008 Best Bets for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008 Steve Cahalan: Caledonia Street antiques store closes Sep 3, 2008 Auction Central News Launches Online Resource for Arts, Antiques and Collectibles Community Sep 3, 2008 Businesses booming despite economy Sep 2, 2008 Classifieds 8/30/08 Aug 31, 2008 Steve Cahalan: Burnstad’s to begin remodeling, expansion Aug 31, 2008 Antiques in Square Sunday at Clear Lake Aug 31, 2008 Garage Sales Aug 30, 2008 Look for them in your retailer's bier aisle Aug 29, 2008 Antiques and wine preserve history Aug 28, 2008 For sale: 'antiques mansion' to the rich and famous Aug 27, 2008
"I didn't get married until I was 48 because I was so married to the theaters, working 60, 80 hours a week." At the Silver Moon, she says, "you're not just furniture you're people.". Plumlee, a registered dental hygienist in Lakeland for 26 years, came to the Silver Moon two years ago, looking to make some extra spending money. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Beautiful older home featured on Tour Oct 10, 2008
There are collectibles and artwork throughout the home, and the furniture is a mixture of antiques and newer leather pieces ... This year s Holiday Market offers jewelry, home d/cor and furniture, basketry, art works, clothing and accessories, leather goods, beauty products, and more. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Also, AP reported that damages include "artwork, collectibles and the furniture.". 2007 - 2008 - eFluxMedia Tags: , , Share the News. (eFluxMedia)
Family is indeed represented everywhere, as there is a family story related to nearly every piece of furniture or artwork ... Courtenay s mother, Diane McKinnon, owns an antiques business, and the Dusenburys household furniture combines antiques inherited from family or her mother s shop with pieces found in such stores as the Salvation Army thrift shop or gathered from the side of the road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Blankets, clothing, kitchenware, furniture, etc. To make donation or to reserve space, call the post from 4 to 9 p.m., at 410-0142 or from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., call 537-6442. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Prices fell most sharply for antique furniture and traditional paintings, said RICS.. It seems average buyers are reassessing their spending in the current financial crisis,'' said the survey, based on responses from 63 RICS members. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Evina, who works for Michigan-based Woodland Creek Furniture, had concerns about vendor access and amenities, such as parking, rather than the number of visitors. Both want to talk to other vendors about the 2009 conditions before renting space in 2010. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
The family had struggled to purchase furniture and construction materials to get back into their home after Rita and now were back in the same devastating situation they were in three years ago. We prayed with them and gave them comfort gifts and big hugs before leaving, he added. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Continue on for chic home furnishings spots, including Camila Boutique for eco-friendly home goods and City Foundry for mid-century, industrial furniture. Walking tours. (Boston Globe)
Among the guests showing Belter furniture, charming pottery and an exquisite bracelet with a cabochon cut sapphire, was a man with a Civil War-era belt buckle. It was an oval of sand-cast brass, with CS in bold letters and eleven stars representing the confederate states. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Among its features is mother-of-pearl furniture in the bedroom suite ... Hotel Viking, 237 rooms and suites decorated with Queen Anne furniture; includes a pool, restaurant and views of the harbor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
And while students gather stuffed animals and furniture to invest in a piece of someone else's dream, they are also buying into the idea that college is key for them as well. They want to work hard to provide better lives for themselves and their parents, many of whom did not attend college. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Kahians Furniture and Carpet One on Long Pond Road in Plymouth has been in business for 56 years and has seen worse economic times, according to owner Steven Kahian ... If they have a need in their home they ll look to us first now, before going to the large furniture stores. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Antique furniture traditions thrive in Plymouth ... But this beautiful piece of furniture, made from oak and pine, with decorative red and black applied moldings and wooden turned drawer pulls, is not an antique ... Follansbee said the chest, one of several pieces of furniture on display just outside the entrance to the gift shop at Plimoth Plantation in the Craft Center, took a month to make. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Crafter's Faire, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, 3031 LaTouche St. Look for dream catchers, willow furniture, holiday items, beadwork, stained glass, silk flowers, crafted cards, quilts, wall hangings and tree skirts ... Shopping begins at 8 a.m. Look for quilts, painted furniture, arts and crafts, knits and many more items (345-8029) ... Look for holiday crafts and gifts including wooden cars, unique clocks, painted furniture, handmade jewelry, house warming gifts, wildlife... (Anchorage Daily News)
When the retail tenants begin opening, they will include some newcomers to our market: Buy Buy Baby, an affiliate of Bed Bath d that specializes in children's furniture, toys and gifts; Urban Active, a 50,000-square-foot fitness club; and a 14-screen Stone Theatres movie theater. Leases are still being signed for the smaller spaces. (News & Observer)
Tupelo A Gigantic Flea Market and Crafts Show, Oct. 10-12, is held at the Tupelo Furniture Market. 662-842-4442. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In the Triad, Main Street runs through retailers, hospitals, furniture factories and many more sectors of the regional economy. But while nerves are on edge, so far the worst of the rough seas still appear at least somewhat off in the distance to many local observers. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Retiring president Ann Yotty introduced the following officers in addition to Moeller: Lori Mostek, Kalona Furniture, president elect; Bobbi Pfeiffer, Cherry Blossom Boutique; vice president; Jan Peterseim, Peterseim Funeral Home ents, secretary; Norma Yoder, treasurer. Yotty announced that there are two 1-year positions open on the board and asked volunteers to fill those positions. (Kalona News, IA)
Some of the furniture in the shop is for sale, but some pieces are for display only, Morris said. Many items in the shop are things Morris has collected over the years. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Among his treasures, he has old furniture and wooden pedestals for sale, as well as crocks, Sleepy Eye gnomes and primitives in his store at 418 S. Main St. in Princeton. This is only about one-third to one-half of my collection I have at home, he said. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The seized items included a painting worth $200,000, a grandfather clock worth $10,000 and other paintings and furniture. Hospital officials recently contacted Groveland police to tell them they believed the stolen antiques were at Galzerano s home. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Hope and succor: Andy Diaz Hope, a prolific San Francisco furniture designer and arts entrepreneur, is now a full-time artist, and he's praying he'll see his name in lights ... Shedding light: Interior designer Ken Fulk threw a post-show party after the modern furniture fair SF20 closed at Fort Mason recently, and his multistory brick studio in SoMa was teeming with designers and tart observations ... Seen at Fulk's was Jonathan Straley, who still uses the midcentury Alvar Aalto furniture his... (San Francisco Chronicle)
The auction will consist of a variety of items from vehicles to a variety of furniture. Items for the auction are donated from individuals and businesses across the county. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
The poll, carried out by Environics Research Group, also revealed that items taken include everything from furniture (52 per cent) and children's toys (20 per cent) to computers and electronics (16 per cent), and even antiques and art (22 per cent). Nearly two in five people who trash pick said their motivation, at least part of the time, was that the goods are free, the survey found. (CBC.ca)
The circular room holds an impressive collection of Heywood-Wakefield furniture, Herman Miller chairs, a Zenith porthole television set, vintage Schwinn bicycles and 1950-style kitchen range. Neon signs light up the walls and Majestic Z lamps hang from a support column. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
The live auction will once again include a variety of items from handmade, one-of-a-kind furniture pieces to antiques and local gift certificates. Kyle Foster will serve as auctioneer. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The results reveal that items often found by the curb and taken include everything from furniture (52%) and children's toys (20%) to computers and electronics (16%), and even antiques and art (22%) ... Fifty-three per cent of Canadian households with children ages 12 and younger are looking to get rid of household items like old furniture, books, and children's toys and clothes Why are clutter-collectors holding on. (Canada Newswire)
"But we also had a lot of leftover college furniture, mixed with a few good pieces, and those didn't fit in, either." ... So to outfit her new Salem home, she scooped up mid-century-modern furniture that caught her eye during trips to Brazil and then raided the family's remarkable souvenir collection (authentic babushka dolls and Kuwaiti carpets, anyone ... The mix is so appealing, O'Connor felt compelled to introduce the jacaranda and caviuna wood furniture of her hometown of Rio de Janeiro to... (Boston Globe)
Braselton Antique Mall: A wide array of furniture, glassware, books and jewelry; look for the old bank vault inside the mall it s filled with books and you ll probably find a treasure to read. 5134 Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Also needed are bedding, towels, pots and pans, lamps and small furniture. Summer clothing is no longer being accepted at this time. (Amesbury News, MA)
Today 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Clothing, household goods and furniture, toys, jewelry. Grab bags on Friday and Saturday. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Camden Lock has some interesting boutiques and crafts stalls and neighboring Stables Market has more than 400 shops and stalls selling everything from vintage clothes to funky furniture. Hackney's Columbia Road Flower Market takes place on Sunday mornings and is a sure-fire mood lifter. (CNN -- International)
The second incident occurred when a man refused to purchase an item in her shop and accused her of selling ordinary used furniture and calling it antiques ... As for the guy at the antiques shop, he is correct that antique furniture is in fact used furniture, except it's supposed to be very old and valuable ... His comment is his opinion, and he is entitled to it; however, his opinion is not the final word in either used furniture or antiques. (USA Today -- Money)
The couple's two young daughters share a room with white wood furniture against pink and green striped walls. A tiny chandelier provides a girlie touch. (Voices, CT)
"You can own a house with real character at a price that's unheard of downstate," says Mark Washburn, who opened an arts and crafts furniture store, Bungalow Antiques & Unusuals, with his partner, Billy Stephens, last year (80 Front St., 845/858-8021). Cheap commercial real estate also attracted Gordon Graff and Debbie Raia. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Galerie Bers 'Linn" by Victor Vasarely (1956). Text Size Showcasing antiques with a modern flair Published: September 12, 2008 : France has finally made a leap into the contemporary world, and it is at the 24th "Biennale des Antiquaires," which opened on Wednesday in the renovated Grand Palais, that the measure of the staggering metamorphosis can be taken. Gone is the neo-Rococo style of yore with its clutter of trinkets. From Patrice Bellanger of Paris, who displays 18th- and 19th-century... (International Herald Tribune)
"Honestly, I have never heard of or seen their work," said private collector Hauw Ming, who has collected antiques since 1999: furniture, paintings, books, World War II-era enamel advertisement placards, and Chinese-Indonesian artifacts, just to name a few. Director of the Indonesia Contemporary Art Network, Antariksa, held a similar view. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Such products include furniture, millwork, energy-efficient appliances, wine cellars, landscape design and more. Crisp Architects and Arrowsmith Forge invite the public to attend this free event under the tents to meet the vendors and see the ongoing demonstrations. (Millbrook Round Table, NY)
Donations of tag sale items are needed, but no appliances, large furniture or clothing. The Historical Society Building and Museum will be open with many exhibits. (Middletown Press, CT)
The elegant rooms are adorned with hand-carved Mexican furniture, and the private patios swarm with hummingbirds. An excellent birding spot, the inn also hosts art openings, concerts and cooking classes. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Booths rented so far include items for sale such as homemade jellies and jams, home baked goods, Pampered Chef, homemade lemonade, potted mums, personalized Christmas ornaments, Story of Christ Bracelets, pumpkins, gourds and honey, furniture, glassware and crafts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, jewelry, stone crafts and photography ... The raffle for a hand-crafted Cherry Sugar Chest from Auburn's very own Colonial House Furniture is going on now and some lucky person's name will be drawn at the auction. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Of special interest are furniture, linens and tools. The next replica in the series of wooden collectibles will be Galveston Mills. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Artsmart: Christie's in London has come up with another blockbuster sale of Chippendale and other important commissioned furniture, with just 12 major pieces expected to realise some 10 million ($21 million) when they go under the hammer on Wednesday ... Closely following details shown in the great cabinetmaker's best-selling book of furniture designs, The Gentleman And Cabinet-Maker's Director, it is believed to have been made in the 1760s for Sir Robert Palmer and to have stood in his grand... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
n INAUGURAL OLD YORK ANTIQUES SHOW at the Museums of Old York will feature 20 of America's top antiques dealers and will highlight exceptional silver and brass, furniture, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, oriental rugs and art, nautical items, textiles, folk and decorative art, prints and books. Proceeds support the Museums of Old York. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Syndicat provides deco-inspired shop fronts for each of the 95 invited exhibitors, but it does not insure their paintings, porcelain, furniture and jewels ... Kraemer & Cie, antiques dealers showing for the first time, grasped that in this environment, simplicity can be riveting; their fine furniture is displayed in glass cubes. (The Economist)
What used to be a furniture store on Holly Pike is now home to a farmers market, peddlers wares, a flea market and two restaurants planning to open full time. By , Sept. 7, 2008. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
On each visit, when he escaped his San Francisco condominium, Cole added what he found wanting: a simple kitchen in lieu of Foster's two-burner hot plate, rugs over the concrete floor, and furniture with at least 6-inch legs to stay above the flood line. Foster's baronial fireplace with a 5-by-8-foot steel hood in the living room is still the principal heating system; Cole dreams of installing in-floor radiant heating soon. (San Francisco Chronicle)
SERENDIPITY: On my way to somewhere else last week, I stopped at Lofty Ideas, an antique and vintage furniture and collectibles shop on Eighth Street in downtown Augusta, to take a look around and came out with three cookbooks for $9. One of them is The Market Place, a collection of recipes published by the Augusta Junior Woman's Club in 1986. (The Augusta Chronicle)
But I head to Le'Gent partly for the French Provincial furniture, partly for the man who sources it. Owner Masoud Asvadi is a colourful character who arrived in Canada from Iran six years ago, not speaking a word of English. (Globe and Mail)
Upon entering the emporium, one is confronted by a sensory overload where to look next when surrounded by so much unique furniture and other interesting objects ... Whether it is my furniture, paintings, objets d art, or accessories, I want people to know that at Beyond Gorgeosity they will be surprised by what they see and that they can come here to find that elusive perfect side table, important American Impressionist oil painting, or that special vintage Italian light fixture that no one else... (Hingham Journal, MA)
The ocean garden also features amusing 19th-century French garden furniture, including faux tree trunk seating made of concrete. And there is a designated Arts & Crafts woodland garden featuring handmade gates and a carefully tended moss garden. (Boston Globe)
The store contains a wide variety of items, including furniture, clothing, crafts, baskets, books, glassware and luggage. The group plans to add antiques. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Craft specialists in the areas of blacksmithing, basket weaving, chair caning, furniture making, grist milling and saw mill operations will demonstrate their skills and products in the Crafts of the Lowcountry exhibit at the Berkeley County Museum. Funds from this annual event support the Berkeley Museum's operation, educational outreach and the development of new exhibits and displays. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The festival features a show and sale of dolls, doll houses and furniture. Miniature Enthusiasts of Westminster Club led by Romaine Eyler and Helen Sparks will provide exhibits and a children's workshop from noon to 2 p.m.. (Carroll County Times, MD)
The store sold such items as antiques, tea sets, jewelry, soy candles, enamelware, pottery and furniture. The Sullivans will continue to sell at flea markets and antique shows, using their TLC name, Sue Sullivan said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
In addition to breaking news, the site features regular columns written by nationally syndicated experts on antiques and art, including ``Furniture Specific,'' ``Live Auction Talk,'' ``Gallery Report,'' and ``Common Sense Antiques. . (Primezone Releases)
Among the new businesses on Main Street is Antiques Downtown, owned by Janet Rose Harmon, Jean Ferguson and Miriam Clark, which opened two months ago with about 20 vendors selling antique furniture, jewelry, glassware, old coins and currency, records, old books, vintage linens made into childrens clothes and original paintings by Ferguson, to name a few. Open Wednesday through Saturday, the store already has created a buzz in town. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
8/30 - 9/1, 7a - 2p Frankoma/Haeger Pottery, Baskets, Collectibles, Wooden Cheese/Large Boxes, Furniture, Clothing, Mower, Glassware, Cookie Jars, Movies, Music, Lots of X-Mas Deco, 100+ Books ... GARAGE SALES Moving Sale 404 East North St. Antiques, Collectibles, Clothes, some furniture ... 23 to Rowe Rd. turn on Rowe Rd., 4 miles west to 1100 East Rd. go left, 2nd house on left, watch for signs, furniture, antiques, lots of misc. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Duncan rents spaces to vendors who sell such items as jewelry, antiques, glassware, small appliances, furniture, games, books, videos, compact discs, toys, school supplies, apparel, fresh eggs, homemade lefse, caramels, craft items and supplies, pillows, dish cloths, blankets and flower pots. The flea market collects old eyeglasses for the Lions Club. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
There will be some 60-plus dealers of quality antiques, featuring vintage jewelry, pottery, glassware, coins, primitives, furniture and much more. There will be something for everyone. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
23 to Rowe Rd. turn on Rowe Rd., 4 miles west to 1100 East Rd. go left, 2nd house on left, watch for signs, furniture, antiques, lots of misc ... 8am - 5pm Salt rs, jewelry, antique furniture, oak China hutch, antiques, collectibles, newborn thru adult clothes, toys, crafts, plus a 4 horse V Bottom Boat, 5 and 2 horse outboard motors ... Craftsman 21" push SP mower, household girls clothes 6T to Jr. Longaberger baskets, yard decor, bicycles, exercise equipment, commercial picnic table... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Winter home for patio furniture. Stand it upright in the basement like an old fridge. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Several pieces of antique furniture also will be part of the bidding. They include a Southern pine corner chair from a plantation near Charleston, S.C., and a French Provincial oak wardrobe. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More than 700 lots including fine furniture, Asian ceramics and paintings will go under the hammer for between 100 and 80,000 per item, while the mansion itself is expected to reach at least 2m ... "Lady Pidgeon had a very strong eye for classic English furniture and French opulence, and there will be some exceptional pieces in the sale," he said. (Independent)
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