New furniture store coasts into Wenham Nov 6, 2008
His line of hostess gifts includes Dean and de Luca spices and olive oil, 60-hour scented candles, soap and bathroom accessories, including bath kimonos, and Christopher Norman chocolates from New York City; items you won t find easily somewhere else, said Gaucher. The items come in designer packaging, ready for use as gifts. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Nov. 15 Racine Christian School, 912 Virginia St., Racine, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Features handmade crafts, vendors such as candles, Tupperware, beauty aids, etc ... Vendors include Stampin Up, Party Lite Candles, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, and L Bri ... Jewelry making, basket weaving, quilting, ceramics, floral, homemade candles and homemade soaps. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The perfect place for the perfect gift Oct 31, 2008
There are pet gifts and gifts for babies, handbags and Sea and Salt Candles. She s selected handbags and a line of statues that focus on relationships. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Vintage collector revels in holidays (3) Oct 28, 2008
It amazes me that kids would walk around with the candles burning inside the pumpkins, she says. That would probably be considered a fire hazard by today s standards. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past. Oct 27, 2008
Traditionally, candles were placed inside to illuminate the lanterns, although later versions were battery- operated. Roush's collection includes a 1950s-era orange-and-black toy tambourine with a witch's face, tin noisemakers and party horns. (Fresno Bee)
Boo! Bash Is This Saturday Oct 25, 2008
Party Lite Candles - Informational booth. Tastefully Simple - Informational booth. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
Kids wait in another room until they hear a bell then enter to see the tree decorated with candles, ornaments and candies ... At dawn, the youngest child dons a white robe and a crown of (battery operated) candles. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Look for pot scrubbies, beaded jewelry, Christmas ornaments, place mats, table runners, ceramic pieces, warm hats and scarves, gloves and mittens, large variety of towels, floral wall hangings and centerpieces, baby blankets, crocheted doilies, pillow cases, casserole caddies, Alaska animal story book with music (created by one of our members), towle items, ivory and baleen articles, candles, one-of-a-kind purses, unusual rocks, carved antlers and more ... Anchorage Senior Center Fall Bazaar and... (Anchorage Daily News)
* Frances isle of beauty Sep 4, 2008
Outfitted with white tablecloths and candles, the elegant harborside restaurant Le Voilier (Quai Comparetti; 33-4-95-73-07-06) serves a three-course daily menu (37 euros) that includes fish soup (or fish of the day) followed by lamb or fish, rounded out with sorbet or tiramisu. Porto-Vecchio X Whether you arrive by helicopter, megayacht or simple automobile, the five-year-old Casa del Mar (Route de Palombaggia; 33-4-95-72-34-34; www. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Steve Cahalan: Caledonia Street antiques store closes Sep 3, 2008
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)
Feels like Brigadoon Aug 31, 2008
Huge neon arrows overhang shops selling fudge, T-shirts, and candles. The big draw here is the dock at the end of James Street, where tour boats depart. (Boston Globe)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
Wrap up your presents and break out the candles, this week Streetside San Diego is celebrating birthdays. Join Kimberly King and Lorrie Jordan as they both celebrate their big days. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
An Affair to Remember Jul 13, 2008
She picked up on the bright reds in the patio umbrella and seat cushions with vibrant accessories like a striped table runner and her own creation: "planterns." She spray-painted five plastic 5-gallon buckets red, replaced the regular handles with chains, put bright yellow yellow candles on a baking dish on top, and strung them up around the patio. "They can be used as lanterns or planters," she says. (Boston Globe)
Put the 'Eco' in Decorating Jul 3, 2008
Natural fiber rugs, beeswax or soy wax candles can add eco flair to your decor. Or for a unique, elegant and green decorating tip, adorn your home with mosaic bamboo tiles to warm up a wall or add interest to a floor. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Fresh Ideas for Elegant Outdoor Entertaining Jul 3, 2008
You can also place candles of varying sizes on cake plates to create a great accent or centerpiece for evening entertaining. Sizzle With Seasonal Color. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
A beautiful swing, a compromised future Jul 3, 2008
A pretty town, well-kept, especially in the historic district where we tourists congregate - old shop fronts that once sold hardware, dry goods, groceries, now selling candles, collectibles and coffee, and old white frame houses that make you think of large happy families in a Norman Rockwell painting (he lived in Stockbridge, not far from here) with plump women in print dresses putting platters of food on a picnic table for the Glorious Fourth. I liked a lot of Rockwell's stuff because he was a... (International Herald Tribune)
Talk of the Town: You’ve got to accentuate the positive Jun 22, 2008
You either complain, or light some candles and tell ghost stories or jokes to your kids. Spend time talking and telling tales. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
The Other Sleeping Beauty Castles Jun 21, 2008
For the first anniversary the castle became a huge cake with strawberries, icing and candles ... The fifteenth anniversary saw golden Disney characters and candles on the spires with a prominent 15 on a plaque on the front. (Suite101.com)
Your guide to Fiesta del Sol, Friday and Saturday in downtown Alpine Jun 20, 2008
Sale: 25% off all jewelry, 10% off Circle E candles. Complimentary wine and cheese. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Stay in the the coolest design hotels Jun 18, 2008
Hotel Screen, KyotoStrong on sustainability, this eco-deluxe hotel in Japans Kyoto features the so-called Candle Night once a week, when the electricity is turned off and candles are lit to conserve energy. Concierge. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Savvy Snoot in Atlanta Jun 18, 2008
The store carries its own line of scented, three-wick candles in square glass jars that retail for $25. Works by about 10 local artists also are on display. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Habitude: Great deals at sample sale Jun 13, 2008
gallery is having a 2-day summer sample sale with 20 to 60 percent off furniture, glassware and dinnerware including brands such as Nachtmann, Leonardo glassware, and Manuel Canovas candles (FYI: Canovas also recently launched a line of luxury perfumes). Pictured below is a sample of the goods you may find on sale at OL, a Monos footed bowl base originally priced at $300. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Where to hibernate May 27, 2008
Framed by lit candles, twinkling wall lights and shelves of glass beer mugs and bottles, the polished bar stands beside a crackling log fire. Warm your back on the tall wooden chairs at the counter or nestle on the nearby ornate antique sofa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Keokuk's small businesses featured during Small Business Appreciation luncheon May 22, 2008
This business is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and sells candles, primitives and antiques in a cottage setting. Lock 19 Gallery, Seventh and Main streets, 524-6619. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Get up and out May 14, 2008
Safflowers (468 Route 4, 603-632-4700, ) is a small florist that also sells cute little gifts like candles, chocolates, and handbags ... Its selection includes greeting cards, candles, stuffed animals, some specialty foods, and decorative household items. (Boston Globe)
Shopping Travel Guide to Buffalo May 13, 2008
Crafts, house wares and candles are found at Vidler s, too. Fun and Funky Shopping Travel Guide to Buffalo: Wegmans Grocery Store. (Suite101.com)
Intimate Domain May 11, 2008
FAVORITE SPOT IN THE WORLD "Paris, particularly the bar at Aux Gamins de Paris in the Marais neighborhood. There are four massive fireplaces filled with loads of candles dripping everywhere.". FAVORITE PARISIAN BOUTIQUE "Miller et Bertaux []. They had just one long table of objects - soap, notebooks, pencils. It was very pared down, textural.". (Boston Globe)
Classifieds 5/9/08 May 10, 2008
8am to 3pm 11834 E. E. North Rd. Pontiac 815-844-4571John Deere 18hp lawn tractor 48 deck 217; tiller, JVC Stereo w/stand, dressers, sewing table, desk, antiques ctables, girls clothes size 6 thru jr., household patio furniture, precision instruments, lamps entertainment center, shelving units, ladies clothes 10-18, pictures, candles more. GARAGE SALES Garage Fri May 9th 8 to 5 Sat May 10th 8 to 1 808 S. Walnut Pontiac Collectables - John Deere, M Wheels - Cook - Doll - Antique dishes - drink... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Pink Lady dresses up for tour May 10, 2008
The pickle casters are joined by a collection of contemporary and just as colorful wineglasses and candles. Steep, narrow stairs lead to the master suite, which encompasses the second floor. (AZCentral -- Home)
Annual Wine and Dine a hit May 6, 2008
Other items included jewelry, hot air balloon ride, wax doll, gas card, quilt, assorted fresh potted plants, Christmas cards, candles, hog roaster, limo for five hours, eye care, massage, dance classes, tooth whitening, spa pedicures, oil change, giant men's bicycle, Bradley Braves tickets, fishing rod and accessories, spray gun, magna cart truck, ceiling fan, sunglasses, golf for four with carts, Pirates tickets, four upper bowl tickets, and the list goes on. Tentative total for the Wine is... (Pekin Times, IL)
In search of a buffalo's head? John Wayne? Soy candles? Street Faire offered it all May 5, 2008
One of the more unusual booths was one that offered scented candles made of soy instead of oil. They're healthy, environmentally friendly, support the American farmer and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, according to Michelle "Mickey" Navarro, who makes soy candles out of her Modesto home ... Speaking of oil-made candles, Navarro said, "It's the No. 1 pollutant in the American home. It's like starting a car in your house.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Marietta store a global marketplace of gifts and furnishings May 2, 2008
Scented candles in four sizes from the Tyler Candle Co. are hard to keep on the shelves. Designed with one, two or three wicks, the floral and musk scents come with amusing names, from High Maintenance to 24/7 Glam Girl and Beach Blonde. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Find some treasure in Sandy Springs! Apr 1, 2008
A white dresser with mirror ($40) held a mirrored tray with pink roses ($5), two glass candlesticks, also with roses ($10) and a lamp painted in a shade of pale lilac ($4) ... She filled a shopping cart with utensils, china plates, candles, a pie server and green linen napkins to set the table ... A glass and brass coffee table ($35) holds two candlesticks with glass globes ($10). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Today's butler has traditional skills, and new ones Mar 23, 2008
"Proper linen, crystal, china, silverware, and candles; I use centerpieces, all types of things, all up to me. And when it looks good, it looks good.". Employed by a prominent Back Bay family he's bound by confidentiality not to name, Locke is a modern butler, one of a new breed of professionals running the houses of wealthy Americans. (Boston Globe)
Steve Cahalan: Companions Always pet cremation, memorials business opens Mar 16, 2008
It also sells pet caskets, memorial candles and other memorial pro-ducts ... Decorum sells small furniture pieces, lamps, decorative home pieces, candles, wall hangings and unique items, Deml said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
TOWN TRAVELS: Gift shop with a relaxed feel Mar 16, 2008
Items for sale include figurines, antique furniture, "whimsical" toys and collectibles, candles, cards, towels, quilts, rugs, and lots more. Atmosphere Crucial. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Town to bask in glow of Lincoln celebrations Feb 12, 2008
Visitors searching for Lincoln mementos can choose from artwork, music boxes, books, magnets, collectible coins, candles and ornaments. She used to carry talking Lincoln dolls as part of a presidential series, but the Lincoln dolls were retired last year which Davis considers an untimely decision. (Pekin Times, IL)
More of this story Feb 3, 2008
That s a lot of candles to sell. Many of the city s small retailers are not surviving, which is evident by the many vacant storefronts along Thames Street, in the Brick Market and on many side streets such as Franklin Street, Newport s antiques row. (Newport Daily News, RI)
How, where to get away like a star Jan 30, 2008
Bring it back: Blue-suede weekend bag at Conran; new Lulu Guinness jewelry collection (we love the glamour-girl charm); colorful candles or twist tumblers from Nina Campbell ... Bring it back: A string hammock from Tulum for lounging; beauty products, like scented candles and linen spray, made with local ingredients, such as tropical wood and coconut, from chic eco-retreat (Coqui Coqui). (CNN -- Travel)
Best of the New: Shopping Jan 27, 2008
There are elegant soy candles and stylish bamboo serving pieces - even the compost bins look cool. Greenward, 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 617-395-1338. (Boston Globe)
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day Jan 18, 2008
Enjoy dining under the stars on your very own balcony or a swim in your private pool at dusk surrounded by gently flickering candles. For more information and rates, visit. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
36 hours in Hollywood, California Jan 16, 2008
com) where you can have a cappuccino and take in the Moroccan ceramic bowls and candles in the adjacent store. 7:30 p.m. 2) PLANET THAI. (International Herald Tribune)
Eucalyptus trees in Leucadia to be leveled Jan 16, 2008
Residents held a ceremony complete with candles and music. Those same residents expressed outrage after contractors planning to cut down another dying tree in the same park removed a healthy one by mistake. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Small but heartfelt vigil held for tiger who attacked teen Jan 2, 2008
Four people showed up on the beach at dusk to hold candles, huddle by the fire and watch the first sunset of 2008 ... As the sun slipped into the sea, Donna and Paul Fappiano of San Francisco arrived with three small candles and lighted them, one by one. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Looking back at a memorable 2007 Dec 30, 2007
For the next seven days celebrants were encouraged to limit serious business, observe role reversal with masters serving servants, exchange gifts, light candles, visit friends, drink and sing naked in the moonlight. Sounds like a good plan, although between modesty and the law, that last might present a problem. (Florida Times-Union)
Denial irks farmers market vendors Dec 25, 2007
Members of the farmers market committee, who sold organic produce and meats, candles, birdhouses, crafts, and other items, then asked the city of McKinney to use the parking lot north of the Chestnut Square Historic Village and immediately east of the Collin County Courthouse at 210 S. McDonald Street. However, the city would not allow the market to be at the parking lot because of an ordinance that prohibits the sale of crafts, candles and other items at the lot ... But the ordinance does not... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lebold Mansion offers lessen in Christmas lore Dec 23, 2007
In another room there is a small tree made with goose feathers adorned with beautiful ornaments and candles ... The candles on the trees were beautiful but rarely lit, he said, not only because of the risk of fire, but because candle light was precious in the winter time. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Buyer forks out for classic Two Ronnies script at auction Dec 21, 2007
The sketch, written by the late Ronnie Barker, features Barker trying to buy fork handles and being offered four candles by shopkeeper Ronnie Corbett. The 1970s TV script, which turned up in 2006 on BBC One's Antiques Roadshow, was purchased by a private buyer. (BBC News -- UK)
Local shoppers like boots, bling, and ‘anything electronic’ Dec 20, 2007
Home fragrance lines are big this time of year such as Lamperge, Aromatique and Tyler Candles. Nativity scenes and Willow Tree Angels are also big this time of year. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Downtown Lewisburg gears up for big night of shopping Dec 14, 2007
Off the Beaten Path features handmade candles and stepping stones, garden tables and other pottery made out of peat moss, sand and cement that is baked in the sun. It is not something you are going to see at Wal-Mart, said Kerstetter. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Tips for a happy, safe holiday season Dec 12, 2007
Avoid using lit candles. If you use lit candles make sure they are in stable holders ... Never leave the house with candles burning. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Great gifts without the road trip Dec 12, 2007
The Vintage Gypsy in Hailey, in the Old Town Mercantile Building, has classic style Sun Valley glassware, place mats and tea towels reminiscent of a 1950 film poster, along with a collection of mercury glass candlesticks, vases and table acoutrements ... Votivo candles in scents like Black Ginger and Clean, Crisp White, PJs from The Cat's Pajamas, clever robes and toasty slippers and cuddle buddies would be welcome gifts of comfort and joy ... Around the corner at Monkeys and Mangos, most know... (Wood River Journal, ID)
Quick holiday decorating tips Dec 11, 2007
Never leave candles burning in an empty room, even if you are only leaving for a minute ... I love candles, and still use them, but always carefully protected in nonflammable containers and displayed away from danger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Venice has got a brand-new bag: Shopping Dec 10, 2007
let's build everything we need so we never have to leave (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pumped For Shopping Dec 10, 2007
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)
An old-fashioned Christmas Dec 9, 2007
The tree was decorated not with a string of lights, but with wax candles and hand-blown Victorian ornaments. The Daley School held a collection of doll houses, built of paper and tin and some from the Victorian era. (Winona Daily News, MN)
A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007
"Debbie combined whimsical and traditional decorations -- home-made green apple wreaths and an assortment of collectibles and candles for decorating the interior of the house. The assortment of outdoor decorations and luminaries confirm Christmas has truly arrived at this home."I think people will really enjoy following the pathway to the gazebo that features a live tree and lots of lights," Debbie said.Buster, a farm equipment, tractor and irrigation salesman, said there will be a touch of... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hack and Livery in Hope Valley marks a birthday Nov 30, 2007
They decided to try and sell candles at the Washington County Fair in Richmond ... At one point they sold candles out of a small building on Route 138 in Richmond called Chimney Sweep Candles ... At the end of the 1970s and early 1980s they quit the candle business because the energy crisis hit and the price of paraffin wax, the base ingredient in their candles, jumped from 15 cents to 68 cents a pound. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Restored Heirlooms-Memorable Gifts Nov 29, 2007
A silver candlestick you can use is worth more than a broken one, but we find that for most of our customers, if the broken candlestick used to belong to Grannie, than the monetary value is less important than the sentimental value ... Consider brightening your loved one s holiday with the flickering glow of candles set in Grandmother s gleaming silver tapers. (Suite101.com)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Art association announces show winners Nov 27, 2007
" Carlsbad's sister city, Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, is conducting a similar contest. Students from both cities will be featured in an international exhibit in 2008. Entrants must be Carlsbad residents. Maximum submission of three photos per entrant. Deadline for entries is Dec. 14. Entry forms are available at all Carlsbad libraries, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Carlsbad Arts Office, 2955 Elmwood Drive; e-mail ; (760) 434-2900 or (760) 434-2904.AIDS quilt on... (North County Times)
Convenience, time play increasing role in holiday decorating Nov 25, 2007
Large Santas, silk arrangements that can be used year round, Willow Tree Angles, Christmas collectibles like Jacqueline Kent and Drolleries figurines, candles and more are just a few of the items River City has seen grow in popularity this year. We have been doing silk arrangements that come with seasonal and holiday decorations that can be pulled out and the next decoration put in, Adams said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Still got some Hanukkah shopping to do? The Jewish holiday begins Dec. 4. Nov 24, 2007
A tin menorah holds the candles and matches and is very popular for parents to send to their college students. Other menorahs include stained glass, pewter and hand-painted ceramic versions. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Four candles? The Two Ronnies' famous sketch up for sale Nov 24, 2007
It includes the classic opener where Corbett produces four candles when Barker insists he actually wanted fork handles. The script is credited to Barker's pseudonym Gerald Wiley. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Shoppers up early, eager for bargains Nov 24, 2007
No doubt taking advantage of a captive audience, several displays along the line -- from pajamas to holiday candles -- were seeing quite a bit of action. By contrast, a grocery store stop about 6:30 a.m. found a half-dozen cars in the parking lot and not a single shopper in line for the one operating checkout stand. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Emotional attachments: Ornaments celebrate memories, milestones Nov 22, 2007
Paper streamers, candles and shiny metal foil followed ... "Christmas ornaments remind Belhaven resident Ellen McLaurin of her Delta childhood in Belzoni.In 1957, both of her parents died - her mother first of Hodgkins disease and her father several months later of a heart attack.Following their deaths, McLaurin, 10, went to live with her aunt in Greenville, but one of her fondest childhood memories was uncle T.C. Outlaw's annual Christmas Eve visits to her childhood home in Belzoni."He came... (The Clarion-Ledger)
