Decorators get seal of approval for makeovers Oct 30, 2008
White House china: The Bushes added to the flatware collection by ordering duplications of the late-19th century gilded silver flatware in the collection for formal dinners. Made by Kirk Steiff of Baltimore. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Arts, craft bazaar set Oct 24, 2008
"I have a lady who makes beaded flatware, and another who makes jewelry out of flatware," Bender said. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will be selling concessions and mini doughnuts will also be available. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
The Eddie Ross show: Stylist, blogger, reality TV contender Oct 21, 2008
He packed a set of hotel silver flatware, a butler's ball, a sterling silver garbage pail and an English toast rack, because, he says, he "wanted something beautiful to keep stationery in.". Ross, 30, is surrounded by beauty and refinement every day at Martha Stewart Living magazine, where he is the senior style editor. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Appraiser helps sort treasure from trinkets Sep 15, 2008
"Most of what people bring here for an appraisal ---- maybe 90 percent of it ---- is pretty good stuff," McConnell said after looking over a flatware collection for a customer. "But there is about 10 percent of the people who don't really like what we have to tell them. Some of the stuff they bring to us just doesn't have much value, and when they hear that, they usually aren't too happy.". (North County Times)
Home: Living In Luxury Jun 19, 2008
Great sources for interesting dishes and flatware are flea markets, and antique and thrift stores. Replacements, Ltd. ( ) and eBay are great places to find fill-in pieces of a pattern you like. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Jr. League kitchens Mar 26, 2008
On the opposite wall, Grzeskiewicz created the "cleanup" zone with a large kitchen sink, two dishwashers and storage for glassware and flatware. "We isolated that activity, thinking that if big groups are there, we want to distinguish the paths," the designer said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Keep it or toss it? Jan 2, 2008
But the used flatware was made of silver plate instead of sterling silver, making it worth a lot less -- about $20 ... Objects worth donating include your Tupperware, end tables that are still usable, flatware and dishes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Antique finds: Weed out fakes, shop for bargains Sep 14, 2007
Dishes, lamps, flatware and collectibles are displayed for sale at Old Glory Antique Marketplace in Frederick, Md. When it comes to shopping for vintage items, it's not that often someone hits an Antiques Roadshow-worthy jackpot at a flea market or yard sale. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Genuine treasures turn up at Oscoda appraisal fair Aug 29, 2007
Items he deemed extraordinary were an Elvis Presley postcard containing a personal message from the star (priceless), a flatware set given as a gift from President Theodore Roosevelt ( 50,000) and a simple, yet very valuable, tin cow ( 750). More common items valued highly were dishware, a doll, books, matchboxes, bowls, an urn, weapons, photos and music instruments. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Narragansett Bay beauty Jul 20, 2007
Its 10-seat table is surrounded by throne-like chairs and laid out with silk tablecloths and elegant flatware. This is an urban Bt around the corner from a bank and two chain pharmacies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
For lucky few, Colonie road show is path to riches Jun 13, 2007
But when antiques expert Roger McKinley pored over Hepp's goodies -- from flatware to brass vases to jewelry -- most of the items were not up to snuff ... While focusing most heavily on coins and jewelry, the company will buy artifacts ranging from antique mechanical banks and flatware to Native American art and historical documents. (Albany Times Union)
Tea Sets and Tea Brewing Accessories Land at TableAndHome.com Jun 8, 2007
com stocks a vast selection, holiday tableware, serving dishes, Judaic collections, formal and casual china, kitchenware, wine glasses, flatware, silver, crystal, espresso makers, coffee grinders, knives, barware, kitchenware, porcelain figurines, toys, stuffed animals, teddy bears, cat cookie jars and even Sesame Street characters. TableAndHome. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
AROUND THE HOUSE Apr 8, 2007
At "Earth," the "Enchanted Forest" collection of twig-legged tables and chairs by Michael Aram provides a foundation for layers of silks and sequins under Kate Spade china, Lenox stemware and Villeroy and Boch flatware. At "Bindi," all is red and gold and contemporary; at "Air" (shown at right), the color is turquoise and the place mats are of peacock feathers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lenox approved for $275M in credit Mar 27, 2007
The company, which makes the Department 56 lines of collectibles stores and its namesake china and flatware, said in January that it to lose $2. 07 to $2. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
