Homes for the Holidays tour ready to dazzle Nov 8, 2008
Lane and Cameron s home also serves as a gallery for their art collection, which includes kachina dolls and other Native American art, and work by James Van Nuys, Jon Crane, Paul Jones and Cameron himself. A not-to-be missed piece, which resembles a painting but is created out of wood by artist Kalman Radvanyi, hangs near the entrance to the home s kitchen. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Threshing Bee Nov 7, 2008
Crafts and antiques on display watch lefse baked, rope made, butter churned, corn husk dolls created and more. Bus tours welcome. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
The Olsens: Pint-size ingenues Nov 6, 2008
One can't help but look at the Olsens like animated kewpie dolls, pop culture tchotchkes. Their book is composed of interviews the twins conducted with people they admire such as Lagerfeld, Galliano and Diane von Furstenberg, photographers Peter Beard and Terry Richardson, and writer Bob Colacello. (AZCentral -- Style)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Nov. 1 Racine Lutheran High School, 251 Luedtke Ave., Racine (handicap accessible), 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Handmade crafts, holiday decorations, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, toys, gift items, household helpers, freshly baked goods, caramel apples, home made candy, books, dolls, fresh fruit and vegetables, antique linens and several outside vendors. Buffet lunch of roast loin of pork, green beans, baked apples, pea salad, fruit salad, relishes, Italian bread, cranberry sauce, beverage and... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Exeter/Hampton area community calendar Nov 4, 2008
The program will be Russian Nesting Dolls presented by Marina Forbes. 964-1179. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ms. Gladys Hodge Hayes (11) Nov 2, 2008
She collected antiques, especially dolls, powder boxes and glassware. She was a member of Kellyton Baptist Church. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Out & About: Dolls, bears, books, crafts and the big parade Oct 31, 2008
Out : Dolls, bears, books, crafts and the big parade ... There are 30 exhibitors at the show with dealers selling everything from $10,000 antique dolls to $20 dolls ... One dealer makes clothes for American Girl Dolls another for antique dolls. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Video: Donny & Marie Osmond Headline Hit Las Vegas Show Oct 31, 2008
Marie Osmond Porcelain & Vinyl Collectible Dolls. Official store. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former county resident pleads guilty to stealing mother's jewelry Oct 30, 2008
Former county resident pleads guilty to stealing mother's jewelry. The Greensboro, N.C., resident pleaded guilty to theft by receiving stolen property on the day she was scheduled to begin a three-day trial. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Newsweek: Hot Wheels are a toy craze again Oct 29, 2008
And Hot Wheels suffers none of the age angst afflicting Mattel's other icon, Barbie, the Norma Desmond of dolls. Now Hot Wheels is getting the star treatment. (MSNBC -- Business)
* Big head, big eyes and big heart Oct 29, 2008
Afterwards, the competitors (and their humans) mingled at the event, which was organized by Summertime (LF), a Ximending store that specializes in selling Blythe dolls and accoutrements ... In 2001, CWC and Japanese toy company Takara (now known as Takara-Tomy) re-launched Blythe dolls ... Thanks to buzz created by the Parco advertisements, the initial limited-edition run of 1,000 dolls sold out in one day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
At the Portland Expo Center antique show, people engross themselves (happily) in the past Oct 27, 2008
Dealers, their booths crammed with everything from Bart Simpson dolls to old record players, said they had feared their sales would be off this year but found just the opposite. Buyers dropped hundreds of dollars on silverware, jewelry boxes, empty wine jugs, glassware and more. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Winona businesses gear up for holiday season Oct 19, 2008
Tractors, board games, dolls and more stocked the shelves of Fleet Farm s Toyland, which opened Saturday morning in preparation for the holiday shopping season. While it might be early to be thinking of wreaths and Christmas trees Halloween is still two weeks away, afterall the holiday shopping section was packed with shoppers making early buys and browsing this year s hot toy items. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Consumer Purchase Behavior of Political Products a Mirror of USA's Election Pulse Oct 18, 2008
-- Obama Action Figure and Obama Nesting Dolls are selling 3:1 over McCain (available at ). The only item where the Republican Party is faring better at Signals ) is the Republican Logo Golf Balls. (PR Newswire)
Japanese Items For Sale at JCCH Fundraiser Oct 18, 2008
"Whether you are looking for that one-of-a-kind giftlike an elegant kimono and obi that can be displayed as a wall hangingor precious ningy (dolls) or antique tea and dish sets that were made in Japanthis sale is the place to find everything Japanese related.". Community donations enable the JCCH to present this annual sale. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Connecting through collecting Oct 17, 2008
" Martin also collects kokeshi ("wooden dolls"). Originally from northern Japan, the handmade figures have an enlarged head, no arms or legs and a body that's typically painted with floral designs. "I have a friend in Japan, and he sends me packages every now and then," Martin said. "He included a kokeshi doll once, and I loved it. I only collect the little ones. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Beverly Jeans Gift Oct 14, 2008
She has artwork, wrapping paper and journals by Papaya, out of Ashland; little Momiji dolls with messages inside, Yoo Hoo and Friends squeezable lemurs; short stories by artist Brian Andreas, such as "Hearing Voices" and "Still Mostly True," that were inspired by his family; unique birthday cards; soft, colorful socks and a variety of Hello Kitty paraphernalia. "I wanted to open a Hello Kitty store when I was little," she said, explaining how her mother, Terri Tell, sold those items in her... (Daily Triplicate)
Visitor's Guide to Reno's Best Anti... Oct 12, 2008
Even people not especially enamored with antiques will enjoy looking at the gaming memorabilia and collectibles, such as Coca Cola dolls and Jack Armstrong De-coders. Antiquarian Books. (Suite101.com)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
A variety of merchandise will be available; displays include military collections, dolls, antiques, a black history collection and more, along with a variety of foods. For vendor information, contact Ann Riddic at (252) 398-8192, P.O. Box 397, Murfreesboro NC 27855. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive Oct 6, 2008
Dolls, comic books, socks, hats are among exhibits ... The museum has quickly outgrown its small space, packed to the brim with hundreds of dolls, comic books, socks and posters donated by fans worldwide. (MSNBC -- News)
Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive Oct 4, 2008
The museum has quickly outgrown its small space, packed to the brim with hundreds of dolls, comic books, socks and posters donated by fans worldwide. On one wall hangs a framed menu donated by a fan who had it signed by Laurel and Hardy during a 1942 train trip. (MSNBC -- Politics)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Oct 4, 2008
The Pussycat Dolls with "Doll Domination." A look at it and other new releases. 850. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Reborn Baby Dolls Increase in Popul... Oct 3, 2008
Reborn Baby Dolls Increase in Popularity: Are Unliving (Fake) Babies Collectibles or More ... Reborn Baby Dolls Increase in Popularity ... Reborn Baby Dolls Increase in Popularity. (Suite101.com)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Browse an assortment of gift and decorating ideas, such as quilts, stockings and stocking stuffers, wreaths, swags, hand-blown and -stained glass, jewelry, china dolls, clocks, carved birds, photography and paintings, breads, pies and much more ... This is an old-fashioned holiday event with sleigh rides and Santa, free cookies and hot drinks, Alaska handcrafted items such as jewelry, stained glass, dolls, woodcrafts, baked items, soaps, candles and more ... Shoppers will find traditional Alaska... (Anchorage Daily News)
Treasure Hunters Roadshow comes to Niles Inn and Conference Center Oct 3, 2008
Those items, according to the release, include "coins and paper currency issued prior to 1965, toys, dolls, trains, vintage jewelry, old and modern musical instruments, war memorabilia, gold and silver jewelry, costume jewelry, advertising memorabilia, swords, knives, daggers..." among other items. "Anything unusual is always a good thing to bring in," said Stott. (Niles Star, MI)
Collectible store comes to Albany Sep 23, 2008
A visit to an antique store started a chain reaction of events for Tom LaFlamme, leading him to spend his days surrounded by dolls and teddy bears ... The dolls and bears, along with other plush characters and a few traditional toys, line his shelves and fill his display cases ... The dolls and bears are for collectors who know what they want but there is a great variety and really a unique item for any price range, LaFlamme said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Second Time Around Sep 21, 2008
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. for accessories. (Boston Globe)
SE festivals for Sept. 19-21 Sep 16, 2008
Check out what your favorite entertainers (and scary dolls) were up to last week. Find good and easy recipes with our big Evening Edge database. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Genoa prepares for fall festival Sep 15, 2008
Main Street Museum collection displays: From Sept. 20-27, historic collections of local residents will be displayed outdoors along Main Street and antique toys, dolls, handmade wooden tractors, clothing and other items will be found in business windows. Each display will be accompanied by a sign explaining the items and identifying the owner. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
A Payson getaway Sep 13, 2008
Shelf after shelf is jammed with dolls, dinner plates, teapots and bric-a-brac. After shopping, grab a stool at the soda fountain up front and enjoy a malted or an ice-cream cone. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Fashion Week: Hi/Lo Sep 10, 2008
Their fireplace mantle is decorated with a collection of rainbow-colored My Little Ponies and mermaid dolls. David met Phillipe "eight years ago, one night out," he says. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Portsmouth area community calendar Sep 8, 2008
n MAKING NATIVE AMERICAN SPIRIT DOLLS (or Totem), a workshop, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Eye of the Hawk Holistic Center, 5 Grove Road, Rye. All materials will be provided. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Best Bets for Sept. 4-10 Sep 4, 2008
Artist Lillian Bayley Hoover created the works, which uses toys models and plastic dolls to investigate the realm of national and international political conflicts ... The festival features a show and sale of dolls, doll houses and furniture. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Yankee Dollers meet Sep 1, 2008
Interests range from antique dolls through modern collectible play dolls and one-of-a-kind artist dolls. The monthly meetings for adults include doll study, play and make-and-take how-to sessions. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Garage Sales Aug 30, 2008
Umbrella ons, Rug Shampooer, Vintage Barbie Dolls, Clothes sories. Dishes, Adult clothes, jewelry, Area rugs. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Middleton Doll posts loss, misses stock redemption Aug 15, 2008
Waukesha-based Middleton Doll (OTCBB: DOLL), a marketer of consumer products, including collectible dolls, reported that it lost $722,000, or 19 cents per share, in the second quarter of 2008, compared with net losses of $748,000, or 20 cents per share, the year before. Net sales of the consumer products division were $2. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Classified 8/13/2008 Aug 14, 2008
King size bed w/canopy, French doors, yard decorations, home interior, women's and kids clothing, Christmas stuff, collectible dolls and lumber. Chenoa Variety Store Rt 24 East, Chenoa Customer Appreciation Day, Aug. 17, 10-5 pm *20% off Storewide 815-945-7595 *Some exclusions apply. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Infotainment Aug 14, 2008
Barbie dollsmemphis: Elvis and Priscilla Barbie dolls on sale at Graceland in Tennese. ap. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Elvis Presley Memorabilia And Colle... Aug 12, 2008
The average price of Elvis merchandise on eBay is about US$45 before shipping charges, with many small mementos including mouse pads, photos, calendars, movie posters and Elvis Presley dolls. However, eBay does offer more expensive Pop Culture souvenirs purportedly from Elvis. (Suite101.com)
Kiss 104.1 Flashback Festival at Lakewood Aug 8, 2008
Youngsters can get a taste of the real Olympics in Beijing with a torch relay, parade of nations and celebration of the 2008 Olympic mascots the five Fuwa ("good-luck dolls"). Noon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Redikulus Dae brings crowds to Brown Street Aug 8, 2008
Among the items were dolls made by Carla Fletcher ... The dolls are lifelike and stand by themselves. (Forest Republican, WI)
Outdoors briefs Aug 7, 2008
Olind enjoys researching antiques past and has completed several studies on collections such as buttons and paper dolls. Connie will give off the cuff appraisals with whatever objects are brought to the program, but unlike public television s Antique Road Show where the hosts know what items to research beforehand, she won t give specific price-values. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
25th annual 'Antiques in August' to benefit helpline Aug 7, 2008
Primitive and country dealers from throughout the East Coast will sell furniture, stoneware kitchen accessories, quilts, pottery, brass, iron, dolls, pewter, and copper items found in homes, general stores and farms of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The show, which has a $7 admission fee, is located 1 1/2 miles south of the intersection of routes 78 and 31. (NJ.com -- Times)
* 'Shinjuku' or broke Aug 6, 2008
Shinjuku Plazas namesake is a district in Tokyo that is known for its shopping and nightlife, and many of its stores pay tribute to Japanese youth culture, with imported clothing and accessories and collectibles like Blythe dolls ... Blythe doll adoption fees range from NT$2,000 to NT$3,000 (with the exception of limited edition and rarer dolls, which are more expensive). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on Jul 25, 2008
Interested in collecting Asian ball-jointed resin dolls. Check out Room 8 at 11 a.m. on Sunday. (Los Angeles Times)
1930s doll collection on display at Miller House Jul 18, 2008
Nancy Allerman, Keokuk, shows Works Progress Administration dolls garbed in traditional French clothing. The dolls could be used as visual aids in schools during the 1930s ... Published: Thursday, July 17, 2008 1:08 PM CDT Forty-four handcrafted dolls created by American workers during the Great Depression are on display at the Miller House Museum, 318 N. Fifth St., Keokuk, through Labor Day. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems Jul 16, 2008
- From Alvin Ailey Barbie Dolls to Superhero Cufflinks at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, City Cultural Gift Shops and Online Stores Provide the Perfect Option for Unique Purchases. NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- NYC & Company, New York City's marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors alike to explore the City's arts and cultural offerings for purchasing some of the destination's most interesting and unusual items. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Collectors open up Jul 8, 2008
A COLLECTION of 300 wrenches and more than 200 hand-painted dolls are among the weird and wacky collectibles in a local exhibition ... Belgrave resident Niki Hassold also has a notable collect - second-hand Babushka and Kokeshi dolls which she has gathered over the last five years ... Her dolls will be on display at Belgrave Library in Reynolds Lane, Belgrave. (Australian Star)
Garden benefit to help Center Stage Jul 3, 2008
Performers at the benefit include singers Susanna Fuller and Judy Ann Moulton, The Cascade Jazz Trio and the Valley Jazz Dolls, among others. Tickets are $40. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Community Events Jun 30, 2008
Hours are Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. There will be games of chance, featuring Vera Bradley handbags and accessories, collectible dolls and bears and certificates for groceries. There will be a bake sale, silent auction, indoor flea market, giant cash raffle and live entertainment. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
All that glitters is not old Jun 21, 2008
Zalkin, his wife and daughter are in Raleigh seeking collectible toys and dolls ... Toys and dolls need not be in mint condition to be considered ... "I collected these as a child," Susan McGuire said as she unpacked about two dozen dolls in costumes representing countries around the world. (News & Observer)
Threshing Bee Jun 20, 2008
Crafts and antiques on display watch lefse baked, rope made, butter churned, corn husk dolls created and more. Bus tours welcome. (Mt. Lake Observer/Advocate, MN)
Doris Anne Wolff, 89; restored historic houses Jun 19, 2008
Mrs. Wolff, also well known as a collector of antique mechanical dolls and antique furniture, died April 14 of heart failure at Dean Park Nursing Home in Greenville, Maine ... Mrs. Wolff named it the 1718 Doll House, where she kept her collection of antique mechanical dolls and lived for a time with her family. (Boston Globe)
Corpus Christi covers the waterfront -- beautifully Jun 18, 2008
The Texas State Asian Culture Museum is a small but worthwhile attraction with porcelain, ceramics, textiles, costumes and dolls. As we follow Shoreline Boulevard, sculptures resembling soaring stainless-steel rays shine in the morning sun. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Saving spider monkeys through crafts Jun 18, 2008
Kids donate their own toys, said parent Jan Shoyer, whose daughter, Celia, brought in five of her dolls to sell at the fair. At any given moment, there were about 40 students, in addition to parents and teachers, in the room, making for a hectic, bazaar-like atmosphere. (Newton Tab, MA)
Walnut Antique Walk and Show starts Friday Jun 14, 2008
Starting Friday, the event, being held for the 26th year, draws vendors from all over the country offering antiques and collectibles of all kinds, including furniture, primitives, toys, dolls, sporting goods, glassware, and linens, even antique signs, according to organizers. And for those who get hungry while walking around and shopping, there will be plenty of food. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Classifieds 6/12/08 Jun 13, 2008
Children toys, books, movies, Bratz dolls, Barbies, Barbie house and cars, child kitchen sets, table s and vanity, clothes, movies, books. 25. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Sandwich to Galesburg, bargains await ... Jun 12, 2008
Vendors will be selling collectible coins, dolls, antiques, furniture, collectibles, toys, books and much more. A Lionel Train exhibit will be set up in one of the exhibit halls. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
NDIC ECOA raises more than $6,000 for The Learning Lamp Jun 9, 2008
The fundraiser featured raffles for high-value items, such as fine jewelry, American Girl and other collectible dolls, Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers items, golf packages, a collection of gift cards for local businesses donated by the Cambria Somerset Association of Realtors, a Washington, D.C. grand prize raffle with airfare donated by Colgan Air and a tour package donated by U.S. Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr., as well as moer than 100 theme baskets of quality merchandise and gift certificates. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Collectible Cloth Dolls Jun 6, 2008
Collectors Love Antique & Modern Soft Fabric Dolls. Once disdained by collectors of porcelain dolls, cloth dolls are popular with collectors in both antique and more recent models, and cost from $18 to $18,000 ... Izannah Walker & Early Cloth Dolls. (Suite101.com)
Entertainment guide May 26, 2008
GYPSIES NIGHTCLUB AND LOUNGE, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono: today, Party Dolls. HARRY AND BILLY S RESTAURANT, 1822 Bundy St.: Thursdays, Tony Costa Trio. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend entertainment guide May 22, 2008
GYPSIES NIGHTCLUB AND LOUNGE, Mount Airy Casino Resort, Mount Pocono: today, Double Shot; Friday, Jesse Wade Gang; Saturday, Asbury Fever; Sunday, Party Dolls. HARRY AND BILLY'S RESTAURANT, 1822 Bundy St.: Thursdays, Tony Costa Trio. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mistrial declared in theft case May 20, 2008
The pair also removed 32 antiques, including collector tins, vases, tea sets, dolls and various household items, valued at 2,392, police said. Harkcom sold some of the antiques to Somerset Galleries on June 11 and received a 500 check, police said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
ATTIC TREASURES CAN HELP THE TOY TOWN MUSEUM May 20, 2008
The types of items sought include antique toys and dolls, jewelry and watches, musical instruments, sterling silver, fine furniture, pottery and vintage items. "If an item is donated that we feel has a broader audience and will raise more money online, we will auction it on eBay," explained Tapani. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
No kidding: 'American Girl' movie to cost $20 May 17, 2008
My children have the knock off dolls and have outfits from the store, along with several of the books ... If my kids were still into those dolls ( which are now set aside for the grandkids - they are good quality) and I could afford it, I would certainly take them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
