Great gifts for under $30 found in Newton Dec 17, 2008
Adorned with floral scenes, nature and various other patterns, the glass serving plates created by local artist Brice Booker can make a great gift this holiday season, especially when topped with homemade holiday cookies. Booker makes each plate by hand, blowing powdered glass into a stencil that he then layers with a clear glass piece. (Newton Tab, MA)
Osborne Offers 'A Christmas Carol' Dec 3, 2008
These are on display along with a porcelain Dickens village, Dickens' character dolls and porcelain plates depicting black and white scenes from his stories. The tour starts in "Dickens' office," where he penned his famous stories, and ends in "Bob Cratchit's kitchen," where a cast iron stove of larger than customary proportions and bordered by white brick tiles continues to be used for cooking and heat. (Voices, CT)
Strolling Petaluma Nov 16, 2008
Wooden tables and chairs, exposed red brick walls adorned with ceramic plates and Persian rugs give this dining spot a relaxed atmosphere. Cucina Paradiso Italiano, Golden Eagle Shopping Center, 56 E. Washington St., (707) 782-1130. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
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 boards, decorative plates, handcrafted wooden accessories (bed trays, tissue boxes, wastebaskets) and hand-painted drinkware ... Highlights: The remaining inventory of handmade porcelain plates and cups made by a well-known potter from Jinde Zhen in China... (San Francisco Chronicle)
In the Valley in November Nov 12, 2008
There will also be barbecue chicken plates from noon-until. Tickets are 6 per plate. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Two honored for work in bettering Columbus Nov 8, 2008
Just past this colorful array of patterns, the Trotter Convention Center opened up into a large room full of 12-foot high floral arrangements, sparkly silver plates, bowls, gemmed jewelry and vast, detailed wooden furniture. Soft jazz music played from a live band Thursday night while Harding Catering served pecan-encrusted Mississippi catfish, pork tenderloin with jezebel sauce, brie with lemon curd and raspberry and apricot and coconut macaroons. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Decorators get seal of approval for makeovers Oct 30, 2008
Service plates are decorated with 24-karat-gold images of the White House. Oval Office desk: Resolute. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Valley events Oct 8, 2008
Plates include baked potato, broccoli and cheese, dinner roll and choice of pie or cake for 12 ... Plates include baked potato, broccoli and cheese, dinner roll and choice of pie or cake for 12. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Browse plates, cups, bowl, platters, vases, butter dishes and other useful objects of art by local artists ... Christmas ornaments, garden art, plant stakes, hanging window sun-catchers, vases with flowers, plates, bowls, wall art and more ... Christmas ornaments, garden art, plant stakes, hanging window sun-catchers, vases with flowers, plates, bowls, wall art and more. (Anchorage Daily News)
Top stories for the week Aug 15, 2008
REGIONAL Bidding for low numbered Cape & Islands License Plates is closed for most of the plates, and plate number 1 commanded $147,000, far trumping any previous auctions for low-numbered license plates in Massachusetts. REGIONAL Struggling homeowners, housing counselors and market experts are asking the same question about the housing relief bill signed into law by President Bush last week: Will it really make a difference. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Teluwut - serving up success (Hometown Eats) Aug 7, 2008
Even their sides menu is expansive, offering everything from fruit plates and baked beans to mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. The restaurant employs 40 people another part of their success, both agreed. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Fresh Ideas for Elegant Outdoor Entertaining Jul 3, 2008
(ARA) - When it comes to having friends and family over for summer gatherings, our first thoughts often turn to late afternoon barbecues with sizzling burgers, plastic cups and paper plates ... Stack footed cake plates, fill with appetizers and adorn with fresh flowers ... You can also place candles of varying sizes on cake plates to create a great accent or centerpiece for evening entertaining. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Common gifts couples forget on their registry Mar 16, 2008
For occasions when you prefer to use more casual dinnerware, make sure you have more than paper plates to eat off of. Good everyday dishes come in great styles and patterns that can be dressed up for casual entertaining, while also making your daily dining a tasteful occasion. (Montana Standard, MT)
Do you remember MIA? Mar 15, 2008
had our clothes on backwards and danced to Kris Kross s song Warm It Up Kris We had plates of food & fire acting like we were 2 fat Kris Kross heating up food and eating ourselves to oblivion. LMAO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Stanford News Mar 7, 2008
After every meal, the food and beverages remaining on all of the plates were separated into waste and compost. The waste was weighed and the students were quite proud that during their stay they were able to reduce the amount of wasted food from five pounds the first meal to just over a pound later that same day. (Pine Plains Register Herald, NY)
Trophies-N-More in Kentland offers new services Dec 1, 2007
Engravable gift items for events such as weddings, baby showers, executive pens, desk sets and name plates make for wonderful gifts. Another service that is available is video conversion. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)
Christmas cheer resides here: 2 holiday tours Nov 24, 2007
The dining room has a country-cottage look, with shutters framing the windows, a round outdoor metal table and decorations that include gingerbread plates on round red place mats and a tiered serving platter holding ceramic gingerbread cookies. In the kitchen, a 1935 Maytag stove still serves up dinner. (AZCentral -- Home)
Hot dish: StarLight Café expansion complete Oct 17, 2007
"The bar top is made from recycled heart pine from an old warehouse, and the front of the bar is from antique solid heart pine doors we purchased at Shipyard Antiques in Grimesland. All the elements come together well and create a space that is interesting to look at and feels very warm and comfortable. "At one time in the early history of this building, Mary Ann's Soda Shop resided here," Boutilier said. "Once again the sounds of plates, silverware and clinking glasses fill the air. We feel... (The Daily Reflector)
A cavalier frame of mind Oct 13, 2007
Probably the most important factor was that A Cavalier was vulnerable, its frame secured to the wall by two keyhole plates at the top left and right, the screws clearly visible although painted the same colour as the wall, and accessible. There was no CCTV surveillance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Molly Sims secure in her Murray roots Jul 10, 2007
Maybe the photos that appear in InStyle magazine will include the perfume bottle, textured glass plates, purple vase or pink serving bowl she bought while visiting Murray last week. She picked out the pieces to fit into the French-style interior she's going for in the new apartment, which also includes furniture she bought at a French flea market and recovered. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Pottery, quirky purses among top collectibles Jun 29, 2007
Plates in good condition run from 50 to 250; "hollow" pieces, such as soup tureens or pitchers, will be more ... These Victorian-era pen-and-ink drawings were used for calling cards, bookplates, friendship books and framed art. (North County Times)
Tea Sets and Tea Brewing Accessories Land at TableAndHome.com Jun 8, 2007
Inside there's complete tea service for two, including two teacups, two saucers, a teapot, a creamer, a covered sugar bowl, and two small plates, all in the Polka Dots pattern. About TableAndHome. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
READ MORE > May 21, 2007
Eloise Prichard of Storm Lake, Iowa, is shown with her collection of presidential dessert plates at the Buena Vista County Historical Museum ... This exhibit consists of 12 dessert plates that have been authentically recreated from the White House china pattern used during the administration of each of the featured presidents ... "I first saw these dessert plates at the Dwight Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, Kan. I learned that this series is on sale at all the... (Sioux City Journal)
Venerable eatery off the menu Apr 11, 2007
Tables were pushed to the side of the room and piled high with plates and glasses, cash registers and serving trays. In the kitchen, stainless-steel tables were covered with giant pots and piles of knives. (Albany Times Union)
Forensic team prepares to exhume Houdini's body to determine whether he was poisoned Mar 24, 2007
Smith said he translated the book from gold plates delivered to him by an angel, and first editions of the book were printed in 1830. The hymnal, titled "A Collection of Sacred Hymns, for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints," was compiled by Smith's wife, Emma, and was published in Nauvoo, Ill. (North County Times)
Altered Art Project: Serving Tray Mar 15, 2007
paper plates (to pour the paint out on). sponge brushes (four: one for each color). (Suite101.com)
Akron woman owns one-of-a-kind volume of movie history Mar 12, 2007
The studio regretted to tell her that it was impossible to secure prints of By Mutual Agreement and An Unwilling Separation because ``we are compelled to destroy the plates after a certain length of time on account of the way they accumulate. . (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
North San Diego County Times Community News Briefs: Anger seminar for women slated Feb 27, 2007
Adults can shop for Passover items at the Judaica gift shop, which features unique vintage Seder plates. Special events for children include a Purim pinata and Mexican craft projects. (North County Times)
