An old home gives up its secrets Jun 15, 2008
He didn't have to touch most of the bathrooms the original owner had designed them as miniature deco jewels, using unusual Moroccan-inspired coloured tiles and gold-plated fixtures. Mr. Green instead concentrated on opening up the living space and making it shine. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Owners to upgrade two Main Street properties Jun 14, 2008
The Daily Record will also add some lighting fixtures that look like Old City Antique s lights as well. The paper is paying about 18,000 for the project, according to project manager Jason Burnum. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Affordable Argentina: Buenos Aires hotelitos Jun 13, 2008
Costa Petit's Ralph Lauren-gone-estancia aesthetic, wrapped in pale greens and white, carries through its four, large rooms, which are filled with antique armoires and vanity sinks, wainscoting and brass fixtures polished with such dedication that you may have to open your French doors to air the room upon arrival. Set in the hotel's grass-and-honeysuckle-filled courtyard is a serene pool -- a rarity among the city's small hotels. (CNN -- Travel)
Second time around Jun 12, 2008
Their Cheapo Depot includes used furniture, books, vinyl records, appliances, bathroom fixtures and artwork ... The Witvoets have home fixtures, such as bath tubs, sinks, doors and toilets that Jeff, a contractor, saved from the junk yard. (Daily Triplicate)
Entertaining Gatherings: Light Up the Party May 20, 2008
(Family Features) - Bring your kitchen to life with carefully chosen and thoughtfully placed lighting fixtures ... Consider recessed fixtures spaced evenly throughout the kitchen, with additional lighting positioned above islands, working countertops, sinks and ranges ... Mount under-cabinet lighting fixtures on the leading edge on the underside of the wall cabinets to light the front edge of the kitchen work surface in order to define and light your work space. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Classified 5/16/08 May 17, 2008
Girls clothes 2T - 6, Boys 3T - 4T, dresser, ceiling fan, light fixtures, Singer Sewing Machine Cabinet, and Much More. GRAGE SALES Garage Sale1123 PrairieView Ln Fri. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Beauty and the Bairs: Museum a study in luxury May 11, 2008
Equally lively is a bathroom with gold-plated faucets and fixtures in the shapes of swans. Gold Greek gods march along the walls on gilded wallpaper. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The hammer falls for the final time May 10, 2008
"Then he had some light fixtures and sconces out of the Thaw mansion," Mr. Zivko said, adding that the dark black pieces were made by Caldwell, a top lighting manufacturer. "A few of them brought $20,000 apiece. It was shocking. Looking at them, you thought, 'Ah, you might get $500 or $1,000 for that,' " he said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Photo Gallery: Make Empty Walls Works of Art May 8, 2008
Track lighting is a good option for illuminating specific tasks because the fixtures adjust to direct light where you need it ... Choose fixtures of the same color and same general shape from the manufacturer who made the track. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Pamela Anderson selling her French antiques May 7, 2008
The list of items being sold includes beautiful linens and designer bedding, a new Jacuzzi tub and bathroom fixtures, a six-passenger Chrysler electric car, and antique toys. Athletic equipment like fishing and snow gear, bicycles, skateboards and scooters are also amongst the items being sold. (entertainment.oneindia.in)
Developing downtown Apr 17, 2008
To brighten up the hallway, she wants it painted yellow with deep red paneling and hanging blown-glass light fixtures. "I had a lot of opportunities to figure out the style," Tomasini said about coming up with a theme during the time lapse between looking at the building and actually purchasing it. (Daily Triplicate)
A home that runs in the blood Apr 4, 2008
After they removed most of the overhead fixtures, preferring the ambience of lamp lights, the next priority was to redo the three fireplaces. The one in the spacious front hall they converted to gas, so arriving guests are now greeted with a cozy fire during the cooler months with just the flick of a switch. (Globe and Mail)
Restaurant news Mar 20, 2008
Ruby Tuesday's new look includes soft earth-tone colors, upholstered seats, specially commissioned artwork and photographs, and colorful light fixtures ... The makeover replaced the artifacts and memorabilia, the black-and-white tablecloths and the dark-stained wood in favor of a clean, more contemporary look, with soft earth-tone colors, upholstered seats, specially commissioned artwork and photographs, and colorful light fixtures. (The Daily Reflector)
Matilda and mom to be taken care of,Heath Ledgers dad vows Mar 10, 2008
A series of documents filed in Manhattan Surrogate s Court revealed that the actor had less than 145,000 in New York assets at the time, including a 25,000 Toyota Prius and 20,000 in furniture and fixtures. His greater wealth was in trust funds, Australian properties and the Brooklyn townhouse he once shared with Williams. (Boston Herald)
Avant-garde city of Chandigarh, India, loses overlooked treasure Feb 29, 2008
Jeanneret paid extraordinary attention to detail - designing lampposts, municipal light fixtures, manhole covers, even the pedal-boats in the huge artificial lake at the heart of the city. He designed several versions of the basic chairs, with modifications for more senior bureaucrats, like leather backs and arm rests instead of simple cane. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
At home: Tradition meets fashion Feb 12, 2008
Lighting fixtures: No power. Don't be left in the dark. (AZCentral -- Home)
Designer Nancie Chamberlain warms up her new kitchen with old-world stylings Jan 31, 2008
The brown metal fixtures are from Antiques on 5 at the Design Center. A Venetian blown glass chandelier, from Marston & Langinger in Manhattan, hangs over the table. (Boston Globe)
We need people with dirty jobs. They contribute to progress, too. Jan 21, 2008
Its trucks are, of course, fixtures on dirty-job sites. But when Ford first reached out to Rowe late in 2005 offering a Web campaign, he took a big gulp and passed. (FastCompany)
36 hours in Hollywood, California Jan 16, 2008
Stare at the Scientology headquarters across the street, among the more relevant fixtures in Hollywood, and try and see who is coming in and out of its parking structure. 11 a.m. 5) OPEN HOUSE. (International Herald Tribune)
Tag sale marks end of an era for Jane Holmes Residence Jan 12, 2008
There are round oak Mission-style dining tables and chairs, wood card tables and chairs, antique light fixtures, church pews, dishes, pots and pans, linens, blankets, residential and commercial washer and dryers, three John Deere riding mowers, occasional chairs, folding chairs, lift chairs and wheelchairs. Also for sale are organs, beds, chests, dressers, china cabinets, iron and oak benches, glassware, shutters, televisions, tools, office equipment, garden tools and medical supplies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
Matte white lights: Now that the Regency renaissance has brought crystal chandeliers into so many homes, the pendulum is swinging back to simple fixtures. With a nod to lamps made by late sculptor Alberto Giacometti, owners of L.A.'s Bourgeois Boh. (FOX59, IN)
Cape Neddick residents paints mural in home to honor town Jan 9, 2008
That barn is now home to their business, Cranberry Hill Antiques & Lighting, where they design and sell custom lighting fixtures. "When we moved here, people really helped us and took us in." Anni said. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
For Ponce condo, it's all about the view Jan 8, 2008
But Zawacki has kept the bulky box in the corner as one of the original fixtures. Johnny Crawford/Staff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
One market closes as another expands Dec 29, 2007
So far, he s assembled a host of crafters and others, including leather gifts and sales of overstock home improvement items, including power tools and lighting fixtures. He s also expecting a winery to set up a retail store in the market, and Dayton s Coffee, Tea and Confections is expected to expand its booth. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Entertaining at home Dec 9, 2007
() -- For many homeowners, it's an answer to the old, 'Every time I have a party, everyone ends up in the kitchen,'" says Jay Haverson, a Greenwich, Connecticut, architect who has designed half-a-dozen built-in bars in the last year. This bar might only seat two, but it serves dozens when the Pacific Palisades, California, homeowners throw a party. But that mental image of a paneled basement rec room, foosball tables, and Uncle Herman's beer mug collection? Forget it. Today's bars sit in... (CNN)
Gretna Homes Tour Dec 8, 2007
Many original light fixtures are in use and so is the original "heart" pine flooring. In the 1970s there was an addition to the main floor which included extending the kitchen/den area, a wood burning fireplace and an outside deck. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Cressys will close doors mid-December Dec 6, 2007
Dillon is also selling store fixtures to other vendors. He has counters, card racks, glass display cases and pegboards available. (Georgetown Record, MA)
A home office that's not all business Dec 3, 2007
To compensate for limited natural light, we replaced the fixtures that shone straight down with Flos Glo-Ball pendants that diffuse light through acid-etched glass globes, and one gray wall erupted into chrome yellow (ICI Parakeet glazed with clear coat). Still craving a place to strew books, I sit at a pecan wood table with 28 holes carved into one end that was designed and built by master woodworker Philip Agee. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Jahn’s Ice Cream Parlor Closes After Decades Nov 30, 2007
Friday November 30, 2007. Jahn s Ice Cream Parlor Closes After Decades , Editor11/29/2007. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Become acquainted with 'A Southern Charm' Nov 28, 2007
Guests touring the home of Glendal and Charlotte Reid on Dec. 9 will find a home built in the 1890's -affirmed by hardware, doorknobs and fixtures, throughout the home. Charlotte Reid's paternal grandfather, Meek Gaston, built the house as a single story, dog trot style home. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Fuston Home, Academy Hall among sites on Home Tour Nov 26, 2007
Kathie designed many of the lighting fixtures throughout the home. Academy Hall. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
The Bogie Book…Creating the perfect Halloween Party! Oct 28, 2007
From table settings to decorating the light fixtures and ceilings, these books were a hit. They also offered Halloween stories and recipes. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
We'll make big changes over the next couple of years and keep iterating and innovating. Oct 22, 2007
Working out of his home in Portland, Connecticut, the 46-year-old refurbishes fixtures bought wholesale into what he calls "power showerheads" with dramatically more water flow. He's an eBay PowerSeller, meaning his sales amount to at least $1,000 a month and buyers give him high feedback scores. (FastCompany)
Shop and eat in Glendale's historic Catlin Court Oct 19, 2007
The house's old bathtub was sandblasted, and new fixtures were installed. The bungalow's woodwork had never been painted and, after a good cleaning, it and the leaded glass were "still as beautiful as the day they were made 89 years ago," Zomok said. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Queens Antiques: Furniture fit for a king from a down-home atmosphere Oct 17, 2007
When one walks through the wire screen door one might expect to find an old country store with all its fixtures. But instead there is an upscale collection of antiques that could suit the finest tastes. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Preservation purists painstakingly restore Martin and Mason Hotel Oct 13, 2007
Each are complete with original bathtubs placed in intricately tiled bathrooms, period paint colors, new king-sized beds and sofas, with all fixtures and furniture original to the 1890s era, from the restored push-button lighting down to the antique area rugs on the floor ... So impassioned is Haverberg about the intricate details of the historic nature of the building, that he actually relaxes finding period light fixtures, door peep holes, antique exit signs, the list goes on and on. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Mitsui & Co (USA) UK Regulatory Announcement: Annual report & accounts Oct 8, 2007
422,744 379,625 Equipment and fixtures, including leasehold improvements ... The following is a summary of property and equipment held under capital leases: March 31, ------------------- 2007 2006 -------- -------- (In Thousands) Equipment and fixtures, including leasehold improvements. (BusinessWire)
Berlin hotels offer inexpensive option for travelers on budget Sep 30, 2007
The breakfast of German bread, cold cuts and cheese before Marilyn Stotts seems rustic in contrast to the hotel's minimalist gray interior accented by flashes of color in the turquoise seating and silver globe light fixtures. t certainly has the Berlin sense of what's sexy now, said Stotts, a 27-year-old New Yorker on a business trip for a nonprofit organization, who said price was a key factor in choosing Motel One. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Ex-bank was HQ for burglars Sep 22, 2007
And they broke just about everything they could -- walls, doors, light fixtures, plumbing, Wysocki said. "They initially broke into the Prudential building and then they started breaking into these stores and businesses around the Prudential building," Wysocki said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Interior designer Sep 2, 2007
The owner of Daniel DeSantis Interior Design works primarily in homes, designing single rooms and whole houses or consulting on projects to select colors, furniture, accessories, finishes and fixtures ... That may include shopping for art, antiques, fixtures, floor coverings or furniture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Gift triples Gordon's endowment Sep 2, 2007
"It was very dark," said Sarah Ann Fowler, 66, who helped pick colors and fixtures. The couple also has committed $4. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Fine arts gallery being prepared for first auction Sep 1, 2007
Some of the featured items include a Rufino Tamayo painting, a large Roy Allison painting and three abstract light fixtures created by Antoni Arola. Weiderman got into the auction business after having an interest in history and buying and selling. (Herkimer Eening Telegram, NY)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 20, 2007
GREATLAKES (Mittelstaedt, Toronto Globe and Mail) -- TORONTO: Ocean freighters have long been fixtures on the Great Lakes, but they're being buffeted by an unusual environmental storm for all of the invader-species they've introduced. 800. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
ABC seeks that magic touch with 'Pushing Daisies' Aug 20, 2007
They're filming a scene at the Pie Hole, with its pastry-crust roof and cherry light fixtures, rolling dough for a three-berry as a golden retriever who plays Ned's dog, Digby, naps off-camera nearby. After multiple takes, the dough is getting thin and sticky, requiring more flour. (USA Today)
Electronic Game Card, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Earnings Aug 15, 2007
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New Mexico, Oldham style Aug 14, 2007
The stone bathroom's fixtures are equally rustic: The tub is a repurposed galvanized-steel horse trough; the sink is a former dishpan. Jack customized utility lights and faucets to finish off the homemade vanity. (AZCentral -- Home)
World Market Center Reports Brisk Traffic, Strong Order Writing and Key Retailer Attendance Aug 9, 2007
Betty Johanessen, who looks for unique and stylish fixtures for Park Lighting, one of Western Canada's largest showrooms located in Alberta, has been to every Market in Las Vegas and continues to come to see what's new. While at the Sands Expo, she said she found the exhibitors and new product launches she was hoping to see. (PR Newswire)
Mishra: Booming Market of Antiques Aug 3, 2007
wealthy collectors from China, Russia and the Middle East are becoming regular fixtures in auction rooms and giving more established names from Europe and the US a run for their money. . (Zmag.org)
Devotion or dementia? Make the call Jul 27, 2007
I got tired of looking at each door knob and light fixtures. It was toooo much. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Narragansett Bay beauty Jul 20, 2007
Instead, it strikes the perfect balance of formality and comfort, and the vast house easily absorbs the period fixtures and furnishings while remaining roomy and inviting. Website photos of Edgewood Manor make the place look imposing and a bit pretentious, but staying there is the opposite experience. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Maui Ritz puttin' all up for sale, from fine art to forks Jul 14, 2007
The furnishing and fixtures sale, which began Thursday in a packed ballroom, will last even longer. "If you come back, every day will have something different," says Miller. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bainbridge Hardware selling off the past Jul 11, 2007
The J. Durham company will hold an auction on Aug. 10 and 11 to liquidate all stock and sell the building and fixtures. From the looks of the assorted inventory, it looks like the sale should take two weeks instead of two days. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Behind the scenes Jun 29, 2007
When Mickey Short isnt dismantling lunchroom tables, shining mirrors, dusting fixtures, replacing florescent bulbs and otherwise maintaining things at the rambling red brick schoolhouse on the towns main drag, he might be basking on the deck of a luxury ocean liner bound for the Bahamas. He loves cruises. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Robbins house restoration almost done Jun 20, 2007
Some furniture is already in the house and more is to come, along with original Victorian light fixtures. Much of the detailing once in the house was found in a pile in the backyard. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Church briefs Jun 8, 2007
Some of the items available will be old church pews, children s Sunday school chairs, library table, blanket box, lanterns, large blackboard, light fixtures, lots of household and miscellaneous. items. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
True Rustic Old World Home Design Doesn't Come from a Catalogue May 31, 2007
"All the different surfaces--the countertop materials, the flooring materials, the textures on the walls, the hood element, the tiles, the hand hewn beams--it's all of those elements that complete the old-world character of the space. These need to integrate with the architectural features like the arched openings and high ceilings, ironwork and lighting fixtures.". When possible, Larzelere also appreciates dealing with a single resource for the individual elements in a home, because they can... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Rudolph house saved; foundation director coming to Sarasota May 25, 2007
Become a member of HeraldTribune. To be moved A view of the Cerritto House in Watch Hill, R.I. Paul Rudolph designed it for the Cerrito family of Sarasota in 1955. (Herald-Tribune)
Back inn business: Shippan Point landmark to reopen May 14, 2007
After peeling off thick layers of paint, Ruddy found the "Yignia on the back of the hardware, identifying it as the work of the Yale Manufacturing Co., a major employer in Stamford in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. "It's probably one of the nicest aspects we were able to salvage," Ruddy said. The main level is lavishly furnished with chandeliers dripping with crystals. Ruddy rewired and cleaned the light fixtures that his grandmother, Stella Ruddy, bought from Greenwich's Pickwick Arms... (Stamford Advocate)
From two antique buildings, a bed-and-breakfast was born May 12, 2007
The second floor holds two bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath with vintage fixtures. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and overlooks the front yard. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Clarification Apr 9, 2007
In the homes, green features will include paints, carpets, insulation and mastics that are low in volatile organic compounds; low-flow plumbing fixtures; compact fluorescent light bulbs; sealed ducts; and insulated or tinted windows. . (Herald-Tribune)
Taylor Woodrow to build green in Sarasota Apr 9, 2007
In the homes, green features will include paints, carpets, insulation and mastics that are low in volatile organic compounds; low-flow plumbing fixtures; compact fluorescent light bulbs; sealed ducts; and insulated or tinted windows ... In the homes, green features will include paints, carpets, insulation and mastics that are low in volatile organic compounds; low-flow plumbing fixtures; compact fluorescent light bulbs; sealed ducts; and insulated or tinted windows. (Herald-Tribune)
LISTMANIA: Things we wish were still here. Apr 5, 2007
Dustman wrote on April 01, 2007 10:06 AM:"Sorry, things keep popping in my head, gone from CV for so long---the college Bluebird, where patrons could smoke, had interesting employees, I remember a duo "George " (though the names may be wrong) that were fixtures in the step-up level of the 'Bird. Rhoda ran things with an iron hand, scarier even than Hazel Adams was as principal @ Wilson Elementary. More than one loud USU smoker/coffee drinker was tossed out by Rhoda. Other older CV structures... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bucking the trend Apr 4, 2007
At a time when auctioneers are going hoarse trying to sell the region's glut of real estate, at least one investor is gung-ho about Sarasota. "I dont care how much inventory there is in Sarasota," said Steve Ellis, whose company, MyGreenBuildings, specializes in the green renewal of old Sarasota houses. (Herald-Tribune)
Busy Hands’ mostly idle after April 1 Mar 12, 2007
Items are half-price, and furniture and fixtures are being sold at cost. (Joya Ellertson/Special to The Sentinel). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Taste of Woodstock you want in the morning Mar 5, 2007
The Room 9 bathroom was again too small for a tub (other accommodations do offer whirlpools and more luxury), but this one featured a larger shower with nicer fixtures, soapstone and marble tiles, square pedestal sink, and ample shelving. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries are supplied throughout the inn, and towels aren't exactly plush, but they are adequate. (Boston Globe)
