Go green with vintage items Sep 16, 2008
Artists and crafts people have been recycling old things for a long time buying old clock faces, bits of antique lace, old buttons/beads, postcards, picture frames to create something unique and wonderful that will live on, she said. Making something new out of something old is Yankee Ingenuity at its best, adds antique dealer Janet Lang of Northbridge Antiques. (Concord Journal, MA)
Record photo by Jonathan David Phillips The Anson Flea has been approved by the Wadesboro Town Council. Aug 14, 2008
For years, a handfull of people have set up shop in the parking lot of IGA across the street from Wyatts building, selling everything from picture frames to computers. Its getting busy, Wyatt said of the increase in shoppers. (Anson Record, NC)
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)
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)
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)
Ultimate Recycler, or Junk Queen? 05-18-2008 May 21, 2008
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. By artistically, I mean leaned haphazardly against the wall. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
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)
Photo Gallery: Make Empty Walls Works of Art May 8, 2008
Picture frames and matting. Assorted black and color photos (or artwork) in a variety of sizes. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
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)
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)
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)
Styling beautiful displays in a snap Apr 23, 2007
This is where you'll spotlight the miniature pieces that are too diminutive to stand alone, like small picture frames, a sea shell, a set of china boxes or playful figurines. One mistake people often make when building displays is to put these tiny treasures all by themselves. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Beach-cottage chic is comfortable, feminine Apr 20, 2007
"Behind the main cottage at the Rustic Rooster and through the patio is a relatively new addition they call the chicken coop -- a large room filled with vintage children's furniture and tons of darling baby finds, including cable knit sweaters, pillows, picture frames, blankets and warm and cuddly stuffed animals.The von Gymniches say they treat their customers like family. "One of us is here 24/7," said Sally. "We love what we do. I look forward to waking up and coming into the store. (North County Times)
The finest Easter eggs of all Apr 1, 2007
These pieces included cigarette cases, belt buckles, picture frames, letter openers, vanity cases, notebooks umbrella handles and perfume flasks. It also included more practical items such as the electric table bell, which replaced the hand bell as a way of summoning a servant. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
