Anew kind of hotel in ancient Italian villages Jul 17, 2008
Then, Daniele's team consulted museums devoted to local traditions and furnishings and scoured the area for door frames, hinges, shelving, and other materials ... Giovanni proudly points out that the builders attached the thick wooden doors to the frames using hand-cut nails and a weaver made the sheets and bedspreads on looms after interviewing local women about their traditional patterns and uses of the textiles. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Absinthe friends Jul 15, 2008
Oil paintings in intricate gilt frames. A set of tin cake moulds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bedbugs Crawl Back Into Iowa Homes Jul 3, 2008
Dismantle and either treat with insecticides or discard any old furniture, including bed frames and mattresses. Use insecticide sprays containing dichlorvos, permethrin or malathion around cracks and crevices in your home. (7 KETV Omaha)
At a Woodbury Gallery, the Frame's the Thing Jun 28, 2008
In Litchfield County, Peter Miller has been defending the faith of frame-making aesthetics for the past 25 years, designing and making frames that are hand-carved, gilded and coaxed into being through other ancient methods. In the spirit of a time when museums treated their star paintings like royalty that must be dressed in only bespoke finery, Mr. Miller specializes in creating frames that are each meant for just one piece of art ... Once offering a selection of manufactured molding, Mr.... (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Classifieds 6/19/08 Jun 20, 2008
Elliptical machine, picture frames, computer games, movies, vacuum, humidifier, coats, CD s, kitchenware, housewares and much, much more. Swing set free to good home. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Salvaged Beauty Jun 15, 2008
He added colorful graphic throw pillows (which he made himself ) in a nook showcasing a collection of old black-and- white photos (he made the frames). The couple inherited an asset in the wall coverings installed by the former owner, a longtime curator at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum. (Boston Globe)
An old home gives up its secrets Jun 15, 2008
"Look at them they still work!" Mr. Green exclaims as he rubs an admiring hand over the large steel frames of the cameras, moved from the original upstairs soundproof movie studio to the home's original 1910 basement. Mr. Green is president of Hi-Rise Group, a real estate development company; his day job consists of building contemporary structures such as the deluxe Regency Yorkville Condominium project in downtown Toronto, whose multimillion-dollar units Ms. Bedder sells out of a home office. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Griffey collectible to benefit Make-A-Wish Jun 13, 2008
The frames will be sold for $99 each, with $7. 50 of each purchase being given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
A coach for all seasons Former Warriors boss Musselman keeps busy Jun 7, 2008
Hanging in his house are more than 100 signed jerseys, championship banners and baseball bats, all encased in frames or cases. He's run out of wall space and stuffs the overflow in a downstairs closet. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
T's: Food lures customers Jun 2, 2008
Inside picture frames are old T's take-out menus, where the milkshakes always cost 30 cents and five stuffed shrimp can be had for $1. 75. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Masters of the brew Jun 1, 2008
Halvorsen has the photos to prove it: one rogues gallery for each batch, proudly displayed in large frames at the far end of his basement. The subjects grin and mug for the camera, flex their muscles and play rounds of beer pong. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
York couple's home featured in Country Living magazine May 28, 2008
Schwarz said they were in New England Home in December, and previously appeared in an article on vintage frames in Martha Stewart Living. Overall, Schwarz said being interviewed and having her home shot was "a fun experience," and the people from the magazine were great to work with. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Time Is Money May 24, 2008
At the height of his career, he employed 500 craftsmen who created over 150,000 objects, ranging from picture frames to stamp dampers. Faberg. (Forbes)
Passion drives rough diamond May 24, 2008
They are full of ancient wooden chairs, skillfully carved beds, beautifully painted window frames, ancient agricultural tools, countless jade wares, jewelry and porcelain vases he has collected over the past 20 years. The somewhat shabby-looking calligrapher, artist and collector has stubbornly stuck to a "traditional" way of life. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ultimate Recycler, or Junk Queen? 05-18-2008 May 21, 2008
I ve thought about cutting out a nice part of a quilt and framing it with some of the old empty frames I ve collected. In the meantime, the quilts are stacked in an old kitchen cabinet in the cowboy room upstairs and the picture frames are artistically arranged in a downstairs bedroom. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Eclectic equality May 20, 2008
European gardens On the Veranda is a sprawling garden shop that transports you to Europe, where its owners go to buy not only garden statuary but antique window frames, arches and cabinets to create outdoor rooms. There's a mix of styles, patterns and objects, such as antique wood tile, $48, which you can find at the store, 4748 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix; ontheveranda. (AZCentral -- Style)
Classified 5/16/08 May 17, 2008
Lots of knick knacks, kids clothes, bikes, sand box, vanity, decorations, kids Gater, frames, plants, fish tank, printers. GRAGE SALES Huge Huge Family of 4 Sale In rowe 21129 N. 1366 E. Rd. Pontiac. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Collecting Newlyn Copperware May 11, 2008
A full range of copperware was produced by the original Newlyn Industrial Class including food and beverage containers such as tea caddys, coffee pots, fruit bowls, plates, chargers, trays and interior design items including mirror and photograph frames and storage boxes. Artists of the Newlyn Industrial Class inscribed their names on copperware and from 1917 onwards, a Newlyn mark was inlaid in the metalwork. (Suite101.com)
The hammer falls for the final time May 10, 2008
A compulsive keeper, he hung on to old auction catalogs, antique fabrics he used to re-upholster Louis XIV, XV and XVI chairs, flocked wallpaper and parts of lamps, chandeliers and old picture frames ... Over time, he became Mr. Regal's eyes and hands, learning how to gild picture frames, upholster furniture, restore paintings and mend porcelain. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Artwalk! events at almost 20 participating sites May 8, 2008
Easy Lane Frames & Select Art Gallery. 3440 Broadway Ave., 756-7638, will hold their two-year anniversary celebration during ArtWalk. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mom's day could provide economic stimulus May 8, 2008
Mother's Day could provide some economic. Mother's Day could provide some economic. (AZCentral -- Business)
Photo Gallery: Make Empty Walls Works of Art May 8, 2008
Be sure to select frames and mats of different sizes and shapes but that complement one another. If you're not sure how to select frames, ask your local arts and crafts store experts or your local framer ... Trace around the frames and mark where the hook should go. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Framers rebuild from embers of fire May 3, 2008
We used to do thousands of frames out of that building, he said. We do less now, but it s more what I like to do. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
April 6 - 12 Apr 6, 2008
How about the movies from 50 years before those, where there was no synced sound, frames jumped with every cut and the projector sometimes started a fire. Probably not, but those flicks are the focus of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "A Century Ago: The Films of 1907," playing tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. In addition to Thomas Edison's "The Teddy Bears," the program includes J Stuart Blackton's "The Haunted Hotel," Kelam Company's "Ben Hur," and Pathe Studio's "Les Kiriki, Acrobates... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Edwardsville man known as guy who rides old bikes Apr 1, 2008
Some of his bikes are rusted; others have flat tires and sometimes he takes bicycle frames. His only restriction on the bikes he collects is that they must be from the 1950s or earlier. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Judy Silver - artist, collector, creative spirit Mar 25, 2008
By Patricia Ann ChaffeePress writer Artist Judy Silver rocks in an antique 'find", one of her many antiques and collectibles. She is an antique dealer in Rhode Island and a watercolor artist. Press photo by Patricia Ann Chaffee. PAWCATUCK When people call The Westerly Sun, they are likely to hear the voice of Judy Silver on the other end of the phone. She directs their calls and finds answers to their questions. But behind her friendly, receptionist role, is a woman with an eclectic and... (Westerly Sun, RI)
BARGAIN-HUNTING PARADISE (14) Mar 15, 2008
They include clothing, appliances, furniture, dishes, books and games, accessories, housewares, electrical, tools, luggage, linens, pictures and frames, Christmas decorations, baskets, china, bric-a-brac, silver and antiques in the boutique almost anything you can imagine. Shoppers will also find many specialty items and collectibles. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Snug as a good pair of jeans Feb 2, 2008
A mix of art: Though he has a special fondness for midcentury French tapestries that he hangs in expensive brass frames, Dahan is equally attracted to paintings found at flea markets and estate sales. "One of my favorite pieces of art is a piece of hand-painted silk that I bought for $10," he says. (AZCentral -- Home)
Country living, remade to order Feb 1, 2008
PART of the beauty of Pali's design is the way it frames each view like some plein-air painting and connects the interiors with the landscape beyond. Walking through the long, narrow master bedroom, Sharpe points to the two parallel glass walls, one facing the front yard and one the back. (AZCentral -- Home)
Thomas Kinkade Honors WALT DISNEY WORLD(R) Resort with Depiction of Classic Castle Jan 29, 2008
Additionally, collectors may order it from the Walt Disney World Resort galleries in a choice of frames. About The Thomas Kinkade Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
OB dismantling unearths vintage seats Jan 13, 2008
Seats are available individually, in custom frames and custom display cases. Other items also available include framed displays featuring a chunk of the Miami locker room and a separate display featuring a chunk of the mural above the west end zone entrance. (Miami Sports -- Rivals.com)
Designers declare where the money is for 2008 Jan 3, 2008
P.S.: "I'm excited about taking something that is old and creating something that is new. I recently found a pair of red gothic church window frames that we are making into a bed headboard and footboard.". Steven Miller. (San Francisco Chronicle)
It was a pretty good year? - Area retailers report fair-to-middling Christmas shopping season Jan 1, 2008
The most popular items at Kmart this year besides the Nintendo Wii included digital photo frames and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) units for cars. Regarding children s toys, There was nothing that big this year, Rowe said, noting that several board games, however sold quite well. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Antiques, comfort can share space Dec 28, 2007
Glints of gold in sconces and frames add sparkle against the house's neutral colors ... It feels tailored and is mostly neutral in color, but you can't miss the glint of gold in the frames and the porcelains, the sconces and the details of the furniture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Georgian manor glam infusion of zebra, color and Chrome Dec 17, 2007
So when designer James McInroe looks you dead-on through his black frames and says to paint the exterior of your 1930s Georgian manor, you just do it. The neighbors on your buttoned-up street will cast nervous glances. (AZCentral -- Home)
Bearer of bad habits Dec 13, 2007
Some people naturally have very small frames. but there is no way a medium framed woman should be a 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Quick holiday decorating tips Dec 11, 2007
Either glue to colorful cardboard or pick up some small frames at the dollar store. Instead of a large centerpiece, which often takes up too much space on a crowded table, make miniature arrangements for each place. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Anything local is usually a hot seller for holidays at Wyoming County shops Dec 6, 2007
The shop sells thousands of items, including a desk from an old schoolhouse in Meshoppen, Nicholson Dress Factory buttons and bark frames made by Nicholson artisan Markella Matheos. As malls and big-box stores entice people with large inventories and sales, Wyoming County business owners are betting on unique items that tug at the heart. (Scranton Times, PA)
Shipping out to Salem for R&R Nov 22, 2007
So on Saturday, park your somewhat larger frames into transportation and head north to Salem to recharge your batteries. What would feel better than a cool, maybe even frosty, walk, to rev up those fat-burning cells. (Boston Globe)
Holiday Calendar Nov 22, 2007
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Tile marks 1936 home Nov 17, 2007
Mexican tile frames the back door. A Mexican fountain, which Poulson purchased in Guadalajara 35 years ago and has carted from home to home, adds a soothing feel. (AZCentral -- Home)
Cambridgeport antiques store to close for good Oct 31, 2007
The basement, once a dank vault suitable for little else besides storage, Weiner said, is now brightly lit, chock full of velvet-lined armchairs, a fleet of dining tables and aged bed frames. At the door, a chalk-white bust of Elvis complete with a fluorescent halo fixed above his head sits atop an old, rich-colored cabinet. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
What's in furniture? It's enough to make you sick. Oct 25, 2007
It is possible to find furniture that is chemical free and made of all-natural material; Finegan has partnered with Cisco Brothers to create residential furniture that uses only sustainable wood frames, pure latex foam and pure wool batting ... Indeed, one furniture manufacturer said that although he upholsters and finishes his chairs locally, frames come from overseas, so he knows only how they are supposed to have been made. (San Francisco Chronicle)
St. Anthony's gears up for annual bazaar Oct 19, 2007
Several antique items are included on the auction as well including an Edison Victrola with a new diamond needle, picture frames, garden tools and other items. This year's 25-item raffle includes cash prizes of 1,000, two 500 prizes, two 250 prizes, four 100 and five 50 prizes. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Crafters at work Oct 17, 2007
s, ceramics, watercolors, candles, hair accessories, hats, sports collage, fiber art, aromatherapy, photography, turned wood, soft sculpture, leather, oil paintings, wooden toys, teapots, stained glass, calligraphy, fleece, scrap booking, knits, poetry, dolls, foot stools, slate, porcelain, country woodcrafts, primitive and folk art, silk and dried floral arrangements, collectible bears, garden stakes, heat packs, bird houses, doll clothes, wearable art, flags, pillow quilts, tile numbers,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Go For A Home Run Oct 11, 2007
Even kids can get into it with carry-out crafts for kids," with Domino magazine art director, Hilary Fitzgibbons, teaching youngsters to make personalized place mats, decorative plates and picture frames. Other special programs include Screwdriver Renovations," quick DIY face-lift tricks - and an opening-night silent auction featuring works from artists such as Keith Haring and Robert Rauschenberg. With so much to see and so many deals to be had, it's hard to know where to start. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Have a Junk Store Christmas Oct 10, 2007
Another item that is plentiful at thrift stores is picture frames. A pretty frame with broken glass could be used to make a mini-memory collage. (Suite101.com)
Fair Creative Arts entry deadline nears Sep 26, 2007
Metal frames must be wired also. No plastic frames accepted. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
Antique-lovers flock to Oceanside festival Sep 10, 2007
Oceanside resident Alexis Lamb said she found a "very strange old spoon and two odd little picture frames," but said she was expecting more antiques and less jewelry. Of the 90 booths at the event, 30 percent were selling jewelry and 40 percent were antique booths, said Cathy Nykiel, coordinator for MainStreet Oceanside, which sponsored the event. (North County Times)
Meet Bruce Littlefield, flea-market king Aug 31, 2007
"Even the photographer trailing us for the day catches the bug. He spots a pair of eyeglass frames and begins the subtle dance of negotiation."Don't call attention to the brand or manufacturer," Littlefield tells him. "You're instantly saying you'll pay more ... "The photographer buys the frames. Littlefield strikes gold when he finds an antique toy, the same style that his mother once owned. He scoops it up for $47 after charming the seller by playing with it and asking about its history. He... (Boston Globe)
New York Discovery Shines Light on Kent Artist Aug 31, 2007
"I've taken courses in frames and there was this beautiful gilt frame sticking out," she recalled. "I asked the people who lived next door where it came from and they said that some people had moved out and that it would be all right for me to take it." The frame may have attracted her attention first but Ms. Kinori knew the minute she looked at the painting that this was not the work of a Sunday artist. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Esporta spoils Halabis record Aug 19, 2007
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A grownup proves decorating in all pink isn't just for teeny-boppers Jul 19, 2007
Just like her mom being a money-saving resource, so is Uptown Country Home, which Grumbles calls a "major perk." The boutique turned up tons of treasures, including two retro metal table lamps, Pine Cone Hill pillows and the geometric mirrors in the dining area, whose frames she made over mod-style with high-gloss spray paint. "It's amazing what a $3 can of white spray paint can do," she says. (AZCentral -- Home)
Others' junk makes artist's home a real treasure Jul 12, 2007
And yes, the frames were a steal from a consignment store. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Relationships are tested in French film festival Jul 8, 2007
Her characters walk into fixed frames, bodies cut off at the waist. Fearless children, dressed in masks and capes, seem to stand in for adult role-playing in this entirely compelling and visually arresting film. (Boston Globe)
Antiques calendar Jul 7, 2007
The sale will include weaving artifacts such as swifts, iron loom parts and cast-iron loom frames, and several pieces of antique, never-before-offered, weaving apparatus, including an original cord winder and an iron-and-wood warping wheel. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Call LLD Specialty Sales at 800-508-0022 or visit www. (Stamford Advocate)
Istanbul: Living with real-life tolerance of diversity Jul 1, 2007
Favorite gifts (beside rugs) * Anything with blue Devil's Eye, believed to cast away evil spirits: Bracelets, necklaces, fridge magnets, mugs, photo frames -- you name it. Ibrik (Turkish coffee grinder). (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Media Advisory - Astronomical "Star Wars" exhibit bold & first-ever for Canada Jun 28, 2007
Let your imagination launch on seeing original production pieces, film frames, autographs, advertising, toys, games, novels, comic books, trading cards, fan merchandise, and a host of other exciting collectibles culled from all facets of this cornerstone of science fiction. "It's out-of-this-world!" remarks Samantha Sannella, President of the Design Exchange. (Canada Newswire)
Cheung Chau Island:fishing village with rich customs Jun 25, 2007
The participants are so quick that thousands of buns are plucked from the bamboo frames in a matter of minutes. The buns are then sold or distributed to anyone who did not join in the competition. (Xinhuanet, China)
LI auction houses Jun 22, 2007
Rugs are unfurled, bed frames are hauled up from the recesses of the galleries, and vases are waved energetically before the crowd. Rita Rose, 56, an author from Amityville who likes to go to auctions, says she loves the excitement. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Checkerboard makes a big move Jun 21, 2007
Checkerboard specializes in ideas and accents to make a house a home and features a large array of jewelry, frames, candles and home dcor items as well as furniture. Some specialty items in the store include Razorback merchandise, hand and body aids, gourmet foods and much more. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Weekend Guide Jun 21, 2007
Fine, Perlow and Weis Gallery: "Seasons," The Fabric Art of Tina Rieger," a collaboration with Louise Silk of the last exhibition created by the late artist, through June 29. Daily. ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM North Side, 412-237-8300. "Carryin' On," a three-part exhibition addressing gender identity, with photos by Teenie Harris, Samuel Fosso and Andy Warhol, through Sept. 2; "Lou Reed: New York," through Sept. 2; "Personal Jesus: The Religious Art of Keith Haring & Andy Warhol," a showcase from the... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Volunteers salvage pieces of Carlisle history Jun 18, 2007
Ellen Hughes saw potential Sunday in a pile of discarded floor boards and wooden door frames. Each scrap of salvage from 25 W. High St. represented another piece of Carlisle spared from disposal. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The art and lore of maps Jun 8, 2007
I papered the walls with a faux-bois wallpaper on which the cherry-veneer frames look wonderful. When matting is necessary, it is acid-free and uniform in color, and all the maps are set under framing glass to protect them from the vagaries of weather. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Like the movie, 'Pirates' game falls flat Jun 5, 2007
Eurocom smartly frames the entire game as a Jack Sparrow simulation that hits favorite scenes from the movie trilogy, but the gameplay itself is just too shallow to engage anybody but the youngest of buccaneers or gamers that don't mind sending $60 to walk the plank for some easy Achievements. 2007 MSNBC Interactive. (MSNBC -- Technology)
