Love of crafts echoed in home decor Nov 12, 2008
From those groovy roots, Topol and her husband, A. Lee Osterman, have evolved into sophisticated collectors of ceramics, wood, glass, jewelry, photographs, furniture and fiber, both decorative and wearable, and ethnic art. "Things we like, we buy," Topol says. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
The road less traveled Nov 9, 2008
There are decorative home accents for sale as well as kinetic sculptures and mobiles. The Smiths welcome the public onto the shop's 5 wooded acres, which overlook marshland and feature sculpture gardens linked to the gallery by a 52-foot suspension bridge. (Boston Globe)
Two honored for work in bettering Columbus Nov 8, 2008
Antiques patrons walked among the vendors and chatted passionately about town happenings, the food and the theme of this year s Decorative Arts and Preservation Forum Antiques Show and Sale The Age of Jazz, the Silver Screen and the Flapper: Art Deco Style from 1920 to 1935. We support this every year. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
How to Know if it's Blue Willow Nov 7, 2008
Antique English porcelain, such as transfer ware, cream ware, Blue Willow, chintz, and flow blue set trends for many of the makers of both utilitarian and decorative wares. Value of Blue Willow. (Suite101.com)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Elegant fall wreaths, crochet and knits, afghans, baby afghans, Packer items, eyelash scarves, slippers, scarves, kitchen towels, dish clothes, decorative pillows, bird houses, tea pot cozy, tea cup carrier, stocking stuffers, plants and more. CRAFTS AMONG FRIENDS. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Dumpster dive your way to decor Nov 3, 2008
Fontana said framing old souvenir or concert T-shirts with interesting graphics does double duty: It's decorative, and preserves memories long after the shirt itself is unwearable. "I've done it with an old pair of blue jeans," said Fontana. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
There's even a Gottschalk stable for sale, made in 1898, that features decorative finials. A national toy company called McLoughlin Bros. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The perfect place for the perfect gift Oct 31, 2008
There are decorative boxes from Africa, Christmas ornaments and bath and body items. There are wine-related items like painted wine glasses. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Decorators get seal of approval for makeovers Oct 30, 2008
8 million White House Endowment Trust, which is used to refurbish White House public rooms and conserve collections, and the $6 million White House Acquisition Trust, which is used to acquire fine and decorative arts for the permanent collection. Ronald and Nancy Reagan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Love of old houses leads couple to B&B Oct 30, 2008
Slowly they opened up the house for guests, a room at a time, as the decorative work of wallpapering, painting and furnishing was completed. At the end of the process, they had an inn with five guest rooms and baths, and a carriage house that sleeps four. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Reviving a grande dame: Blue Stores Hotel gets a makeover Oct 29, 2008
"I love the property, and there's no place to go here. You can't get lunch." He has rounded up and stripped old stamped tin panels for the bar's ceiling, and he's collected antiques, light fixtures, and other decorative elements for what he envisions as a "Fawlty Towers look," referring to the British sitcom aired on public television in the 1980s and '90s. Bump, who comes from a family of restaurateurs, agreed that the property had tremendous potential. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Transit Avenue reconstruction has tried patience of businesses, customers Oct 20, 2008
New sidewalks, decorative lighting and other streetscape designs will be added, while a 3,000-foot trail will be built across from Transit Plaza, David Carney, the city's senior civil engineer overseeing the project, said ... It includes storms sewers, new sidewalks, decorative lighting, a trail and other streetscape improvements. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Winfrey decorator Nate Berkus coming to S.F. Oct 19, 2008
Behind those cupboard doors - "where I imagine most people keep things like pancake mix," he said - Berkus stashes decorative bowls, vases and other accessories ... If a room needs freshening up, he focuses on the little things - like those decorative accessories he stores in his kitchen cabinets. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* [TRAVEL] Falling for Fez Oct 16, 2008
One of the best is Riad Numero Neuf, a showcase of Moroccan decorative styles, adorned with all sorts of European antiques. The ceilings are cedar, painted by craftsmen centuries ago, the floors laid with mosaics. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sanford Smith Presents ART20, Moder... Oct 14, 2008
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 ... Nov. 13 from 5-9 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales for this show will benefit the decorative arts collection at the Brooklyn Museum. (Suite101.com)
Artisans recreate early American furniture Oct 3, 2008
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 ... is made from oak and pine, with decorative red and black applied moldings and wooden turned drawer pulls, is not an antique ... The originals are on display at Colonial Williamsburg s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
We have the tools, rubber stamps, decorative papers and embellishments to make your projects dazzle. Door prizes and snacks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
" The Chorale has set auditions for a Chamber Ensemble Project, which will perform at several concerts and have its own concert in May 2009. It is also auditioning quartets for Valentine's day performances to go, and planning for a major CD recording. For an audition, contact Joseph D'Eugenio at (203) 288-3021 or e-mail MiddletownChoral@aol.com or see greatermiddletownchorale.org. WESTBROOK - The Westbrook Tree Lighting Committee seeks small vocal and instrumental groups and for single... (Middletown Press, CT)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
Potters began to produce more decorative wares after they lost their traditional market. Prohibition put an end to the jug trade. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Go green with vintage items Sep 16, 2008
Artist Wendy Snider of Nesting on Main uses all kinds of remnants from the past to create new pieces of decorative art. Artists and crafts people have been recycling old things for a long time buying old clock faces, bits of antique lace, old buttons/beads, postcards, picture frames to create something unique and wonderful that will live on, she said. (Concord Journal, MA)
3,000 Antique Doors (and Counting) Sep 14, 2008
The obsessively organized inventory also includes roughly 2,000 window sashes, about 1,000 stained-glass windows, more than 500 fireplace mantels, as well as hundreds of newel posts, shutters, and decorative floor and wall grates. In addition, Joyal estimates that he stocks approximately 14,000 square feet of vintage wooden boards that may find a second life as flooring, wainscoting, or door and window trim, plus 2,500 square feet of bead board. (Boston Globe)
A Revolution In Russia: Art Sep 12, 2008
" Even bastions of conservatism are introducing contemporary art. The Hermitage has a new department focusing on contemporary art and has had annual exhibitions for the last three years. "There is a very aggressive and very competitive art environment in Russia," she reported. Prior to the eruption of contemporary art, Ms. Bullock said most Russian art sold was in the area of decorative arts-rugs and Faberge eggs were prime examples. "The places people were able to get them were from antiques... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
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)
Market celebrates first year; vendors agree on success Sep 7, 2008
Theres more, too: A meat stand that will start offering chicken next week, and one that sells milk in glass jars, and one that hawks wooden and decorative goods. One offers Rada knives and collectibles, another nuts, another Tupperware, and yet another vitamins. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Delft Blue and White Pottery Aug 23, 2008
The Delft in Delft Pottery referrs to the town in which the pottery is made as well as the composition and decorative elements of the pottery itself ... These potters produced "Italian-Antwerp Ware," which was characterized by decorative elements such as pinecones, scrolling stylized foliage, and geometirc patterns that were executed in copper green, yellow, ochre, and dark cobalt blue. (Suite101.com)
Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie Lobby... Aug 17, 2008
Also called decorative lobby cards, these issues were made from the originals and have no collector value. Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie Lobby Cards. (Suite101.com)
Art.view: The great persuader Aug 10, 2008
All were related to design, decorative and propaganda art ... In 1986, he began publishing the Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts, a respected and award-winning periodical. (The Economist)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis.: Home of Half Pint’ and so much more Aug 10, 2008
Decorative metalwork and select perennials; (715) 442-2248. Dockside Mercantile, 304 First St. Clothes, books, gifts and local products; , (715) 442-4009. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Auction houses report weakness in spending Aug 10, 2008
Decorative items are selling for a fraction of what they have in the past, said Gary Braswell, owner of Stamford Auction Gallery in Norwalk. An item that sold for $1,000 last year might fetch only $400 this year, he said. (New Haven Register, CT)
'Back East' style suited to the desert Aug 9, 2008
Thin and decorative, they don't block views. The living room is highlighted by a triangular-shaped fireplace, which is clad in copper and framed in stacked stone. (AZCentral -- Home)
Visitors flock to antiques show at Fairgrounds Jul 31, 2008
Touted as one of the best displayed antiques shows anywhere, it featured both formal and country furniture, decorative accessories as well as paintings, prints, books, pewter, porcelain, blanket chests, and cabinets for housing even more antique treasures. Visitors from all over the tri-state area feasted their eyes and emptied their pocketbooks on artistically staged displays of folk art, vintage posters, hooked rugs, quilts, vintage clothing and jewelry. (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Cultural Heritage Foundation to oversee local history events Jul 27, 2008
We ve now had the merger to where the Cultural Heritage Foundation now has the annual Spring Pilgrimage, the Decorative Arts (and Preservation Forum and Antiques Show and Sale) and the African American Heritage Tour, he said, noting Nancy Carpenter, the former executive director of the Columbus Historic Foundation, has joined the new organization ... It was just a wonderful fit for the Convention and Visitors Bureau, since we work so closely with Pilgrimage, the African American Heritage Tour... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Helen Gardiner, 70 Jul 23, 2008
With Mr. Gardiner's support, she became a mature student at York University and took the decorative arts course at Christie's in London, England. Having acquired professional expertise her impeccable eye for quality was innate she and her husband amassed a huge and very valuable collection of porcelain and earthenware and together built a museum to house it. (Globe and Mail)
Editor's Notebook: I love the smell of free enterprise in the morning Jul 17, 2008
Instead, I went with some decorative bottles and a book of editorial cartoons from 1991. They even threw in a free T-shirt. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Lakewood 400 Antiques in Cumming Jul 16, 2008
Decorative lamps and signs are grouped with furniture, jewelry and other accessories. Phil Skinner / pskinner@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Globe Trotting Jul 14, 2008
Now they are just props in movies dating back to the 1960s or further or are just another decorative thingummy for those after the 'retro look. And rarity only enhances their appeal. (India Times)
Garden Design Tips from Better Homes and Gardens Jul 14, 2008
Every great indoor room incorporates decorative accessories that add interest and a finishing touch to the overall look. You can apply interior design elements to your outdoor design as well. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Crabtree Corner featured in "Southern Living" magazine Jul 13, 2008
And she s not kidding; a large assortment of decorative items, antiques, handmade purses, and costume jewelry entices shoppers to what the magazine refers to as a fairy-tale place. Homey touches help them feel more like guests than buyers. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Talk of the Town: Green Valley artist brings garden to life Jul 6, 2008
Sally is an expert painter, specializing in decorative art and faux finishing. Sally first started decorative painting in 1972, later teaching the craft ... Sally Richards Decorative Art Finishing can be reached at 520-648-3518. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Community : Hoping for nice weather for the fourth Jul 3, 2008
Using a teaspoon or decorating bag with decorative tip, fill the strawberries. Sprinkle with a little more grated chocolate, if desired for garnish. (Forest Republican, WI)
Old-time charm Jul 2, 2008
Harvest Gold Gallery (1082 Main St., 207-925-6502, ) features handmade jewelry by local artisans, decorative art, and contemporary landscape and forest paintings by artists from around the country. PlayThe Brick Church for the Performing Arts (Center Lovell, 207-925-2792, the ) is a preserved 1850 house of worship that has been converted into a theater. (Boston Globe)
Unique store carving its own place Jun 26, 2008
There are paintings, silver, decorative porcelain accessories and antique mirrors, as well as distinctive jewelry and antique Limoges dishes. As Bailey an adorably stout little Yorkshire terrier and the store s official greeter welcomes you in, it is hard to miss the gorgeous, hand-blown glass floral chandelier hanging from the ceiling over the jewelry display case. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Star turn puts pizzazz into Kensington sale Jun 21, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Your guide to Fiesta del Sol, Friday and Saturday in downtown Alpine Jun 20, 2008
Summertime clothing, clearance on leather jackets; jewelry by local artist Nicole Martin; useful and decorative items fashioned from vintage boots. Refreshments, extended hours. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Pat Garrett's sheriff's badge nets $100,000 Jun 17, 2008
He once sold the most expensive gun in the world, an 1849 decorative revolver, for $828,000. But the Garrett badge was special, he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Classifieds 6/12/08 Jun 13, 2008
Antiques, rag rugs, roll tp desk, decorative homewares, bedding and much more. GARAGE SALE Thursday Friday 8-4, Saturday 8-12. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Women's Board raises $2 million for Wolfson Jun 4, 2008
Nearly half the money was raised at the Art ues Show, the annual display of antiques and decorative arts. Karen Wolfson, president of the Women's Board, credited tireless volunteers for the show's success. (Florida Times-Union)
Suzy Menkes Remembers Yves Saint Laurent Jun 3, 2008
I think theres a sort of agony with all intelligent and very creative designers that its only fashion, that in the end its only the decorative arts. I had a feeling towards the end that Saint Laurent and Berg were very keen to attain that immortality that a lot of designers long for. (New York Times)
Antiques and Beyond boasts European furniture, animal heads Jun 3, 2008
Framed art, Oriental rugs, tea sets, platters, urns, painted boxes, pillows, decorative screens, ink wells, mirrors, mirrored chests, planters, clocks, ceramics and candlesticks are displayed throughout. A case is crowded with an array of crystal drops for chandeliers and lamps; another is packed with sterling pieces. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Contemporary art boom brings opportunities, and challenges, for insurers May 31, 2008
"A decade ago, we would review an 'important' collection for risk and premium assessment every two years, every five years for less important collections, and every decade for merely 'decorative' ones," said Cyril Karaoglan, director of Nasco Karaoglan France, an insurance broker. "Today, we have increased the frequency of valuations to every six months for large collections, one to two years for middle-grade collections, and a maximum of five years for the amateur collection.". (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Realtors group goes Antiques Roadshow May 28, 2008
Antiques, decorative arts, flea market finds and attic treasures will be verbally appraised by a Skinner appraiser. Skinner is one of the nation s leading auction houses and their experts regularly appear on an Emmy-nominated PBS appraisal series. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Fine Art Capital Changes Its Name to Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance, Effective May 27, 2008 May 28, 2008
"We have always been a subsidiary of Emigrant Bank, but it was not always entirely obvious under our old name. Our clients appreciate the support, protection and stability that come with an established institutional partner. Our new name underscores our core identity with the public, said Emigrant Bank Fine Art Finance President Andy Augenblick.Along with its new name, the company is launching an updated logo that captures the dynamism of its business melding art and finance. Clients will be... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Time Is Money May 24, 2008
5 inches tall, features a simple design, free of the decorative embellishments associated with the house of Faberg. s famous eggs. (Forbes)
Get up and out May 14, 2008
Its selection includes greeting cards, candles, stuffed animals, some specialty foods, and decorative household items. To find Bearly Used Books (414 Route 4, 603-632-9871, ), look for the gray clapboard house with a sign of a teddy bear reading a book. (Boston Globe)
The hammer falls for the final time May 10, 2008
While he never succeeded in establishing a decorative arts museum at the B.F. Jones Jr. mansion on the North Side, Mr. Regal, who died of cancer in October at 97, amassed a collection that's attracting international attention ... The decorative arts fired Mr. Regal's imagination in the way competition inspires athletes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story... May 10, 2008
By The Water Tower's lush landscaping surrounds the business accompanied by fountains, wonderfully creative decorative lawn ornaments and cooing doves. What a wonderful way to end the Garden Walk. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Framers rebuild from embers of fire May 3, 2008
Beth deals with decorative art. Fine art is very personal. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Artfact Live! Offers Complimentary Access to Art, Antiques and Collectibles Price Results May 3, 2008
com) is the largest global resource for fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, and estate auctions, connecting the world's leading auction houses with a community of the 6 million most active buyers of fine art, antiques, and collectibles ... com is the largest global marketplace of fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, and estate auctions ... com, resulting in more than 100,000 fine and decorative art objects and collectibles for sale at upcoming auctions daily. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
May Days Shop Hop Apr 19, 2008
These shops, located side by side just north of the Frytown on Highway 1, feature country accessories, architectural antiques, painted furniture, decorative art antiques, outdoor lawn and garden, as well as gift items for the country home collector/enjoyer. Your hostesses will be Barb Hochstetler ers". Old Man's Creek Antiques, located 2 mile north of Frytown, on Cosgrove Road will be open both days for the Shop Hop. This shop features quality antiques, polished copper and brass, antique cash... (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Dallas Auction Gallery Joins WorthPoint Apr 5, 2008
"No one is more knowledgeable on the subject of antique furniture and decorative arts than they are, and WorthPoint is proud to include Dallas Auction Gallery's records in its data collection.". WorthPoint is a collector's social network and search engine rolled into one. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Malaysia bustles with diversity Apr 4, 2008
The best site for handicrafts is Kuala Lumpur's Central Market, which features such locally made goods as brightly decorated Chinese clogs, batik, wood carvings and a vast array of decorative T-shirts. The most exquisite souvenir is kain songkit, cloth intricately handwoven with gold threads. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A home that runs in the blood Apr 4, 2008
Both the living and dining rooms have 11-foot ceilings and are linked by a spectacular decorative archway. The MacDonalds also removed the old stained-glass panels from the upper portions of the living room windows which darkened the rooms considerably and replaced them with clear glass. (Globe and Mail)
Jr. League kitchens Mar 26, 2008
Underfoot, Grzeskiewicz and Coursey chose Walker Zanger decorative porcelain tiles in a gray tweed-like pattern. Grzeskiewicz said the different zones work for the couple daily and also accommodate larger parties, allowing them to control traffic and activity while entertaining. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Starting out| Mar 23, 2008
Building decorative wrought iron objects not only inflates the ego, but is also relaxing on the pocket. Excluding the initial outlay for the basic tools, manufacturing decorative furniture and accessories like candle stands is much cheaper than buying their ready made counterparts ... When making a decorative project, strength is of secondary importance to appearance. (iAfrica.com)
Mammography screening offered at May Community Center Mar 22, 2008
One-stroke decorative painting, 9 a.m. Mondays; no experience needed; participants provide their own supplies. Watercolors, 9:30 a.m. Fridays; beginners and experienced painters. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
