Osborne Offers 'A Christmas Carol' Dec 3, 2008
Banking a window seat in an adjoining room is a garland of magnolia leaves, pine cones, gold ornaments and what appear to be artichokes. The artichokes, Mrs. Jones pointed out, are actually balls covered meticulously by members of the Roxbury-Bridgewater Garden Club with pale green lamb's ear leaves. (Voices, CT)
From Ireland to the Granite State: Downtown shop sells mix of goods Nov 28, 2008
"This is a good time for ornaments," said Codd. "We have faeries made in Ireland, complete with the hidden doors."One woman bought the doors to hide a mouse hole in her house," she said.The Codds also carry Mullinger pewter and loving cups from Scotland."I think people come here to buy memories of past times in Ireland or Wales and Scotland, or to make memories," said Codd. "Much of what we sell is handed down through the generations. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Home tours make it begin to look a lot like Christmas Nov 27, 2008
Lanfranco's favorite tree stands in the family room and is decorated with ornaments made by her children, ornaments of her childhood and 1940s-era ornaments that were on her parents' first Christmas tree ... It takes the right balance of ornaments, lights and garland to make a tree look fabulous ... Linda Sargent, left, chairwoman of the La Comida Guild holiday home tour, admires Lanfrancos Christmas tree ornaments at Lanfrancos home in Fresno. (Fresno Bee)
Unique stores and Christmas markets in NYC Nov 27, 2008
The city is home to several Christmas markets as well, selling everything from mittens to ornaments to arts and crafts and toys. Check out the Holiday Market in the red-and-white candy-striped tents at Union Square (East 14th Street); the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park (42nd Street and Fifth Avenue), where you'll also find a shimmering Christmas tree and a rink with free ice skating; and the 74 vendors at Grand Central Terminal's Holiday Gift Fair. (MSNBC -- Travel)
West Boxford Winter Festival schedule Nov 27, 2008
Enjoy a cup of hot spiced cider while you browse through our selection of unique, quality American-made toys, gifts and ornaments ... Holiday items such as lighted fresh boxwood trees, mini boxwood arrangements in stem glasses and novelty pots, suet birdfeeder pinecones, fresh greens arrangements, hand crafted tree ornaments and beautiful artificial arrangements made by the Boxford Village Garden Club. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
"Make Christmas Ornaments and Christmas Candy" classes will be offered in two sessions, 2-3:30 p.m. or 3:45-5:15 p.m., DEC. 5 and 12 at Twin Falls Creative Arts Center ... Learn how to make personalized tree ornaments, window charms and holiday gift wrap. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Winward International, a wholesaler, has a beautiful array of Christmas ornaments and holiday decor at its recently opened seasonal outlet ... Individual ornaments generally range from 50 cents to about $2, while boxed ornaments range from $1 to $4 ... 50; antique-like printed chair pads and quilts $5 to $25; coir mats $6; needlepoint footstools $25 to $40; needlepoint pillows $8 to $35; tablecloths $8 and $15; all Christmas ornaments 50 cents to $1; all tassels 50 cents to $2 - plus cutting... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Homes for the Holidays tour ready to dazzle Nov 8, 2008
During the holidays, even more collectibles treasured ornaments and decorations are on display. The house overflows with Christmas trees inside and out. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Nov. 15-16 11208 4; Mile Road, Raymond (take Highway 20 west to highway 45, go north on highway 45 approximately 4 miles to 4; Mile Road, go east on 4; Mile Road, long driveway on north side of road), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handcrafted tree ornaments and gifts, lighted trees and arrangements. Door prize. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Kmart Continues Popular Layaway Program for the Holidays Nov 1, 2008
More of the great holiday values exclusively at Kmart include: -- Celebrations by Radko, a unique assortment of boxed glass ornaments exclusively for Kmart. The new collection by Christopher Radko(R), the original manufacturer of handmade glass ornaments and holiday collectibles. (PR Newswire)
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)
Hampton area craft fairs Oct 28, 2008
Featured will be a variety of handcrafted items, knitted and crocheted goods, as well as wreaths, tree ornaments, assortments of baked goods and foods, children's blankets, scarfs, mittens, and more. For information, call 384-3165, 742-9380. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Islamic and other artefacts to be auctioned off Oct 15, 2008
There will also be a 400-year-old Ottoman era manuscript, Eastern ornaments and woven fabrics, diamond and ruby brooches from Malacca, and a floral silk fabric from Johor called cindai, which is claimed to have medicinal properties. Legend has it that the Malay warrior Hang Jebat was able to hold out for seven days after being stabbed by Hang Tuah because he used cindai to dress his wound. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Spoon River Scenic Drive officials invite visitors to enjoy 41st event Oct 5, 2008
Roger Lorance, Ellisville's blacksmith, plans to be in his shop creating plant hangers, candlesticks, wall ornaments, and tools of wrought iron. To fully enjoy Spoon River Scenic Drive, visitors may want to order a program book with maps, photographs, stories, and lists of activities in each of the fifteen areas. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Look for pot scrubbies, beaded jewelry, Christmas ornaments, place mats, table runners, ceramic pieces, warm hats and scarves, gloves and mittens, large variety of towels, floral wall hangings and centerpieces, baby blankets, crocheted doilies, pillow cases, casserole caddies, Alaska animal story book with music (created by one of our members), towle items, ivory and baleen articles, candles, one-of-a-kind purses, unusual rocks, carved antlers and more ... Holiday decorations, great gifts, art,... (Anchorage Daily News)
Bring Back Old World Traditions This Holiday Season Oct 3, 2008
Kids wait in another room until they hear a bell then enter to see the tree decorated with candles, ornaments and candies ... JTV.com) incorporates sparkling gemstones on luxurious, durable glass ornaments handmade in Europe. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Auburn Autumn Days begins this week Sep 10, 2008
Booths rented so far include items for sale such as homemade jellies and jams, home baked goods, Pampered Chef, homemade lemonade, potted mums, personalized Christmas ornaments, Story of Christ Bracelets, pumpkins, gourds and honey, furniture, glassware and crafts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, jewelry, stone crafts and photography. There will also be kids games on the square. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
New antiques shop is 'beyond gorgeous' Sep 5, 2008
I still have many items in storage I want to bring in, and I m constantly acquiring new pieces, so I really need the additional floor space as well as the outdoor area for my stone garden urns and architectural ornaments and some amazing outdoor sculpture which will be arriving soon, Levis said. In addition to on-street parking, there is now a designated parking space contiguous to the building for the exclusive use of BG s customers and clients. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Weekend Calendar Sep 4, 2008
OLD SAYBROOK - Non-auditioned registration/rehearsal for the "Gloria" by Poulenc and "Christmas Ornaments" by R. Bass will be Monday at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School on Route 80 (Exit 5, Route 9) in Deep River ... DEEP RIVER - Non-auditioned registration/rehearsal for the "Gloria" by Poulenc and "Christmas Ornaments" by R. Bass will be Monday at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School on Route 80 (Exit 5, Route 9). (Middletown Press, CT)
How to Host the Perfect Yard Sale Aug 4, 2008
Consider a theme: Do you have tons of old Christmas decorations and ornaments and lots of fun gift items. What about a Christmas in July sale. (ABC News)
Fort Payne, Ala., is scenic, cheap fun Jul 26, 2008
It takes just a bit bright, burning, glowing, pulsing as a dab of the sun to create colorful, delicate pitchers, bowls, plates and Christmas ornaments. It's an entrancing dance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
NYC & Company Spotlights New York City's Museum and Cultural Institutions as Hidden Shopping Gems Jul 16, 2008
For unusual household items, the New Museum () boasts modernly-designed carpets, shower curtains, trophy stands and gameroom chandeliers, as well as "skullphone ornaments," "melting snowman" canisters and a collection of artist-designed towels in partnership with Target and the Art Production Fund. Functional objects, including cameras and camera equipment, can be found at the International Center of Photography's store (). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Galt market woes Jun 25, 2008
"I'm barely breaking even," noted Pat McCandless of Galt, who sells calendars, gift bags and garden ornaments at a stand near Noori. The economy has hit the market so hard that more than 100 vendor spaces have remained open in recent months. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Road to the White House Jun 15, 2008
"This way I don't have to carry ornaments up and down the stairs every December," says Summers. Summers finds that too many accessories overwhelm her. (Boston Globe)
Spots close to ATL Jun 13, 2008
House built in 1885; sells ornaments, decorations, flowers and gifts. 104 W. Moore St. 910-457-5166. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Saturday Market kicks off another season in style May 12, 2008
Vendors hawked breads and pastries, pet beds, birdhouses, garden ornaments and barbecue sauce. Flower sellers assembled lush bouquets of irises, lilies and tulips for last-minute Mother s Day shoppers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Billiken to Throw Out First Pitch at Busch Stadium on Sunday May 2, 2008
By 1911, the Billiken's likeness adorned everything from marshmallow candies to hood ornaments. In his heyday, the Billiken enjoyed worldwide fame. (Slubillikens.com)
Riverfest celebration April 19 Apr 4, 2008
Event vendors will be selling everything from hot wings to crocheted doll clothes to painted Christmas tree ornaments ... Morris says other vendors of interest include Roselane Brummett's beautiful quilts, Evelyn Malone's handpainted glass ornaments and Sam Patel's paintings. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Does stuff really make us happy? Feb 26, 2008
On weekends, he convivially occupies his Westport Flea Market booth, which is stuffed with sports memorabilia, books, records, gold and silver coins, diamonds, designer plates, dolls, Elvis items, religious icons, lingerie, glassware, salt and pepper shakers, Christmas ornaments and loads of jewelry. I ve got 16,000 pieces of jewelry that women have to have, Hartle said. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Pathway Christian School holds fundraiser Feb 21, 2008
From Farmer's Supply John Deere ornaments and a John Deere toy and a John Deere pink cap have been donated. Fireside Grill has donated a gift certificate. (Kalona News, IA)
Town to bask in glow of Lincoln celebrations Feb 12, 2008
Visitors searching for Lincoln mementos can choose from artwork, music boxes, books, magnets, collectible coins, candles and ornaments. She used to carry talking Lincoln dolls as part of a presidential series, but the Lincoln dolls were retired last year which Davis considers an untimely decision. (Pekin Times, IL)
Antiques rogue show over as last of forgers convicted Jan 29, 2008
Another alert came 1999 when Christie's was asked for an opinion on two Roman gold ornaments ... "He used to make these lovely stone Greek statues years ago and sell them on the front lawn as garden ornaments," said another neighbour. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
When you seek antiques, less is more Jan 9, 2008
Luke recently arranged for the sale of a collection of 20,000 Victorian cardboard Christmas ornaments. The collector had bought only the best he could find, which set the collection apart. (Florida Today)
'Lady' lived a life of excitement Dec 31, 2007
Lady' lived a life of excitement - 12/31/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
Last-minute gifts Dec 23, 2007
Alton Cobbof DeLand, who was selling some Christmas ornaments, among other things, said he hoped there were still Christmas shoppers left -- particularly some who are interested in buying the ornaments he had for sale. "People are still looking," he said, "and trying to get their late Christmas shopping done. They're trying to find a bargain.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Tree treasures Dec 23, 2007
They re not ornaments, they re memories ... And a collection of knitted ornaments are seasonal gifts from her best friend ... I ve got Italian and French ornaments as well, she says, also pointing out commemorative ornaments from the U.S. Mint. (Montana Standard, MT)
PHOTOS BY Mario Aguilar | GREEN VALLEY NEWSChristmas enthusiasts Barbara and Jerry Doerr relax in their living Green Valley home, surrounded by seasonal decorations that require about three weeks to set up for the most festive impact, including more than 20 Christmas trees of all sizes. A unique costume jewelry Christmas tree takes place of pride in the Doerr home, lighting up the wall with color and sparkle. Dec 23, 2007
House full of Christmas: GV couple's home features 22 trees, ornaments galore ... Published: Sunday, December 23, 2007 3:40 AM MST There s a home in Green Valley decorated with 22 trees and 49 years worth of ornaments and collectibles ... Immediately after Thanksgiving, Barb said, she begins unpacking box after box of Christmas trees, ornaments, dolls, teddy bears, nativity sets and a plethora of everything Christmas. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lebold Mansion offers lessen in Christmas lore Dec 23, 2007
A 12-foot tree with over 500 ornaments greets people in a library just inside one of Abilene's most well-known tourist attractions ... "Then on Christmas morning the first child to find the pickle ornament received a special treat or gift. The first adult to discover the pickle ornament was said to have had good luck granted them throughout the coming year. Finding the pickle can be a real challenge, since there are well over several thousand ornaments displayed within the Mansion. " ... In... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
A special Christmas at the fire station Dec 23, 2007
Assistant Fire Chief Pat Widolff said Walters teamed up with Small again this year, and the two donated the tree's ornaments - the tiny trucks - for the fire department ... "The tree is also decorated with a ladder, hose and lights and both women handcrafted the little firefighter ornaments. Each one of the volunteer's names are on them," Widolff said. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Looking for stocking stuffers? These car models will wow you Dec 16, 2007
Each comes with a "Grip Clip" to turn them into ornaments, and they all are considered highly collectible by those in the know. Paint finishes for each are shiny, sparkly metallic paint, making them just as eye catching as the other trim on Christmas trees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
3 cheers for the holidays Dec 15, 2007
Wreaths, ornaments and stockings help us get the hang of the season ... Ornaments hanging on a tree lend sparkle to a room ... This season, decorate your home with these latest trends in ornaments, stockings and wreaths. (AZCentral -- Home)
Great gifts without the road trip Dec 12, 2007
They also have some lovely holiday ornaments, including tree trout. The Board Bin delivers expertise and young fashion, including shoes and casual clothing, soft goods and hard goods for boarding, and a very casual approach to shopping. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Never-ending Christmas Dec 12, 2007
Products: Holiday decorations including ornaments, collectibles, trees, lights and garland ... His year-round Christmas store is a holiday decorator's toyland, with a dizzying variety of garland, lights and more than 25,000 kinds of ornaments ... The dimly lighted store is a maze of overstuffed rooms with ornaments of every shape and color. (The Palm Beach Post)
Quick holiday decorating tips Dec 11, 2007
It could be a fabulous wreath over the fireplace, a new take on traditional decorating, for example, going all blue and silver, or checking out the hottest new ornaments. This year butterflies and silk flowers are the trend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
An old-fashioned Christmas Dec 9, 2007
The tree was decorated not with a string of lights, but with wax candles and hand-blown Victorian ornaments ... Students brought in homemade ornaments. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Decorating tips from Bunny Williams Dec 8, 2007
At Christmas: Williams says Christmas is a wonderful occasion to build a collection of "something you love and display it." For her, it is a collection of Neopolitan ornaments and a creche she long admired at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It served as an inspiration for her own collecting. (Stamford Advocate)
China's Big Outward Leap Dec 8, 2007
But what if along with Barbie dolls, Christmas ornaments and DVD players China started sending its capital to foreign shores. What if it became not just a manufacturing but a financial dynamo, with the power to shake international markets, buy up strategic Western firms or undermine Washington by dumping the U.S. dollar. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Pittsburgh's love of the Tudor Dec 8, 2007
By Wednesday's tour, the Fraser fir tree will be decorated with wooden ornaments made by Mrs. Vogus' father, straw ornaments from Austria, and gold balls from Christkindlsmarkt, the Christmas market in Nuremberg, Germany. Some of the family's decorations stayed in boxes last year because of construction. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Parade of Homes Dec 7, 2007
Crocheted ornaments stand suspended in the trees, and the rest of the home is given charm by the antiques spread throughout ... n 497 Black and Yellow Road: Ornaments collected from around the world adorn the ranch home of Michael and Janet Jordan, which features at 7-foot tree with more than 120 Santa Claus ornaments. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Time to confess Dec 6, 2007
I also told you that my beloved Santa Claus collection was missing, as well as the bin holding my lifetime's collection of Christmas tree ornaments ... A new friend, Susie Harper, who since last Christmas has left us for Heaven, gave me a bag full of beautiful ornaments, as well as a warm note of welcome and kindness that I'll always treasure ... Here's the confession: After all this happened last December, we found in the attic, where we'd stashed a bunch of boxes after the move, a box marked... (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Students invited to enter film festival Dec 6, 2007
SAN DIEGO -- Voices for Children is selling starfish ornaments for the 2007 holiday season. There are three ornaments to choose from: A clear starfish with a ruby red ribbon, a clear starfish with an elegant silver ribbon and a festive red starfish with a sparkling red, green and gold ribbon ... The ornaments are packaged with Voices for Children's mission statement inside and a copy of Loren Eiseley's inspirational starfish story "Star Thrower." The story emphasizes how each living thing,... (North County Times)
Peek inside the home of best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews Dec 6, 2007
Tom and Andy Trocheck's love of fishing is also evident in this room's Christmas tree, which is adorned with fishing ornaments. The Trochecks, who were high school sweethearts, enjoy their light-bathed master bedroom. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Something different Dec 6, 2007
The Rio Rancho Public Library will be putting on a Paper Fun craft program for teenagers, with local paper artist Geri Michelli showing teens how to use easy to find in the house materials, such as ribbon, wrapping paper and beads, to create paper ornaments and decorations for the holiday season ... The first, on Dec. 4, will show how to use the star fold to create decorations; the second, on Dec. 5, will teach the lotus fold which will be used to make small book ornaments. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Christmas on the fort: Annual tour of historic homes rings in season Dec 3, 2007
Some of the ornaments hanging on the tree were made by the children ... Inside, Annie had transformed bare tabletops into lovely works of Christmas art with brocades, ribbons, tiny lights and ornaments. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Merry Cayuga County Christmas Dec 2, 2007
Curious Moon on Main Street in Fair Haven and MacKenzie-Childs in Aurora offer ornaments that are not just decorations but are also pieces of art that are sure to become collectibles. Great gifts. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
A touch of Christmas: Candlelight Tour Of Homes features Orangeburg homes uniquely decorated for the holidays Dec 2, 2007
"I incorporated faux peacock and pheasant feathers, along with glass beaded fruit ornaments and gold lame' fabric for a regal, yet festive, look," Jennifer said ... Tour guests can expect to see a majestic tree decorated with a collection of hand-blown ornaments of Santas, candies and nutcrackers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More of this story... Nov 29, 2007
The Christmas tree is decorated with ornaments signifying the gender and age of a lesss fortunate child living in and around Exeter who otherwise may not experience the joy of opening a present this Christmas. Residents are asked to pick an ornament off the tree, register it with volunteers at the tree and then purchase an age-appropriate gift for the child. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Glitter go-getter Nov 29, 2007
She started dusting glitter onto star ornaments and snowflakes, banners that read "dream" and "wish." Her Victorian-inspired work appeared in magazines. She went on Martha Stewart's show. (AZCentral -- Home)
Businesses see mixed sales after holiday Nov 29, 2007
Dalton said the town store sold a lot of small items, including cheese balls, gingerbread ornaments, pictures and lamps. Some sales were related to Christmas, but not all. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Turkey leftovers, packed stores and plenty of trees Nov 27, 2007
Kohl s Stony Hill Tree Farm features thousands of trees, more than 30,000 ornaments, greens and wreaths handcrafted by Kohl s own team of elves. One elf, Dawn Doran of Washingtonville, particularly enjoys the spirit of the season. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Black Friday or Sunny Saturday? You choose Nov 27, 2007
Star Courier Online - News. Tuesday, November 27, 2007. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Convenience, time play increasing role in holiday decorating Nov 25, 2007
The look can be completed by adding a variety of ornaments, silk tree bouquets, beads and sparkling fill, Uffman said. Price said, basically, anything goes. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Passing a gift on this season without an interception Nov 25, 2007
I feel horrible when I do it but I know this person is going to love this, said the woman, who fast-forwards gifts that she thinks someone else would like but are so not me scarves, angel decorations and Christopher Radko ornaments. But not to people on her A-list. (Montana Standard, MT)
Pick a color and decorate Nov 25, 2007
I don t like old ornaments, he said, because he worries too much about damaging them ... In the front room, that means a trio of twisted trees that are so covered in ornaments and decoration that the trees are barely visible. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Christmas cheer resides here: 2 holiday tours Nov 24, 2007
In the living room, a 9-foot tree, decorated in pink, cream and white ornaments and pearl garland, stands at the window ... Three small Christmas trees along the side wall are decorated in ornaments with an ocean theme. (AZCentral -- Home)
