Garage Sales Aug 30, 2008
Dishes, Adult clothes, jewelry, Area rugs. HUGE garage sale - 1st house north of I-55 on Rt. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Lessons From a Shopaholic Aug 27, 2008
They call this "throwing good money after bad." Trust me, or else you'll spend weeks shopping for the perfect shade of green throw pillows, accent rugs, and shoes, or throw awaya grand on reupholstering costs. Write about your boneheaded purchase in the most public forum available to you. (MSNBC -- Business)
Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic (R) Partners with Jerry Leigh to Launch Sleepwear and Loungewear Line Aug 23, 2008
Shabby Chic Rugs and Vintage Cottage Decor & Lighting. www. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
From cow horn chairs to pie safes, Bouckville antiques show has it all Aug 17, 2008
While there was no shortage of tables with antique paintings, rugs, jewelry, china and toys, many of Orwig s unique antiques were quick to catch the casual shopper s eye. One such item was a chair built out of linked cow horns originating during the slaughterhouse era of the 1890s in Columbus, Ohio, Orwig said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Bee attitude: Sycamore's annual steam show and threshing bee starts Thursday Aug 11, 2008
Ladies' hobby tent: woodcarving, weaving rugs, broom making, chair caning, basket weaving, rope making, raffle, white elephant sale and bake sale. John Malsch Building (antique building): old cars, old-time country store, living and kitchen sets, farm toy show. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
'Back East' style suited to the desert Aug 9, 2008
Although they planned to buy new furniture and artwork, the couple, who worked with Scottsdale interior designer Susie Hersker of Design Directives, wanted to incorporate a few pieces they already owned - their dining table, a few antiques and a collection of Oriental rugs. "It was important to us to have the rooms designed so the rugs would fit," John says. (AZCentral -- Home)
AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE Jul 31, 2008
-- Use textiles: "You can always use inexpensive furniture but with slipcovers, and inexpensive area rugs, and make it look great.". -- Pay for an hour or two with a designer: "In even just an hour, someone with a good eye could move furniture around and accessorize. And that would be a good time to pick out the paint.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Visitors flock to antiques show at Fairgrounds Jul 31, 2008
Visitors from all over the tri-state area feasted their eyes and emptied their pocketbooks on artistically staged displays of folk art, vintage posters, hooked rugs, quilts, vintage clothing and jewelry. Known as the best antiques fair in the state, Rhinebeck Antiques Fair also runs a spring and fall event at the Fairgrounds, so that those who happened to be out of town last weekend will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the continuation of this magical Americana event over Columbus... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
Plant-balloon business blossoms into vast collection of Lamar Dodd art Jul 31, 2008
Morehead's other collections include pre-Columbian art, nearly 100 Oriental rugs - one appraised at $55,000 - and a 2,000-piece collection of African art that he bought from Alma Henderson of Athens, who built the collection during years of missionary work in Cameroon with her late husband, George. Morehead paid $100,000 for the collection. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Salah Bachir's home astonishes onlookers Jul 26, 2008
Giving the home its due, Mr. Bachir has decorated it with hand-cut Murano chandeliers that he purchased in Venice, and antique furniture and rugs bought in part at Jonny's Antiques in nearby Shakespeare, and Stanley Wagman & Son Antiques in Toronto. Some of the more remarkable pieces include an 18th-century Chinese opium 00001A99 bed in the foyer, and a pair of large wooden angels in the dining room. (Globe and Mail)
Don't splurge to get new look Jul 19, 2008
Accenting the darker floors with area rugs makes a dramatic statement. Window treatments. (AZCentral -- Home)
Time to show off the Decorator Show House in Kittery Point Jul 13, 2008
She's chosen to go with the original deep caramel brown walls and selected fabric and rugs to complement both that hue and the slate. The following Monday is moving day. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Remodel mixes exotic, Southwest Jul 4, 2008
Use accessories, such as rugs, to bring color into a room. find it fast. (AZCentral -- Style)
Put the 'Eco' in Decorating Jul 3, 2008
Natural fiber rugs, beeswax or soy wax candles can add eco flair to your decor. Or for a unique, elegant and green decorating tip, adorn your home with mosaic bamboo tiles to warm up a wall or add interest to a floor. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Top UAE Exports & Imports Jun 26, 2008
Textile floor coverings including rugs ; $1. 8 million (up 376%). (Suite101.com)
Buy antiques ... Green wallpaper Jun 17, 2008
Anything antique is "green," so try to purchase antique rugs, decor and furniture when possible. X.. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Road to the White House Jun 15, 2008
The sisal rugs are virtually indestructible, and the beige twill sofas can withstand a lot of wear and tear. "When the kitchen table gets too wrecked," adds Summers, "my daughter slaps another coat of white paint on it.". (Boston Globe)
An old home gives up its secrets Jun 15, 2008
These include heavy bronze statuary depicting various gods and goddesses in various states of undress, animal-print furniture, crystal chandeliers and rare oriental rugs. All that glitters in this house is really gold, including a hand-painted, gilt-edged Spode table service that once belonged to Gustav Krupps, the Second World War German armaments manufacturer who used the dishes on his yacht, the Esmeralda. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Classifieds 6/12/08 Jun 13, 2008
Antiques, rag rugs, roll tp desk, decorative homewares, bedding and much more ... GARAGE SALE Large household sale 425 Sheridan St. Chenoa, 8-4 Thursday y. Love seat, end table, microwave, rugs, luggage, misc. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Spots close to ATL Jun 13, 2008
Sells furniture, gifts, custom floral arrangements, rugs and art. 113 E. Water St. 229-246-8999. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Casablanca, MoroccoTravel Jun 12, 2008
Traditional Moroccan clothing, jewelry, antiques and handmade carpets and rugs are also available. Quartier des Habbous and the Palais Royal. (Suite101.com)
Antiques and Beyond boasts European furniture, animal heads Jun 3, 2008
Framed art, Oriental rugs, tea sets, platters, urns, painted boxes, pillows, decorative screens, ink wells, mirrors, mirrored chests, planters, clocks, ceramics and candlesticks are displayed throughout. A case is crowded with an array of crystal drops for chandeliers and lamps; another is packed with sterling pieces. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Where to hibernate May 27, 2008
Boutique-sized, The Bar has multiple cosy seating spots, antique paintings, engraved table lamps, Italian silk wall coverings, Persian rugs and a grand piano tucked in at the entrance. Splurge on various high teas or order an Irish coffee or a polar bear (hot chocolate, sambuca and Baileys) while pondering the wintry tree branches beyond this five-star hotel's tall front windows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
French design meets southern comfort May 24, 2008
The muted color schemes she has chosen for upholstery and rugs are enhanced by textural items such as the distressed furniture such as the sofa table, wooden duck and antlers above the fireplace and are a component throughout the house. "My color scheme is all neutrals," she said of low-key greens, browns, beiges that unify rather than compete with one another in the master suite as well as other areas of the home. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Middle of Nowhere Fair' set for June 7 May 17, 2008
More than 24 vendors will be selling Kansas made products and crafts including yard art, pottery, garden accessories, new linens, local authors, hand woven rugs, botanical art, hand made purses and pillows and much much more. You can start your day with a cup of fresh coffee and a goodie from one of the several bakes while you browse the craft booths, collectibles and antiques, Longford's bottled Kiowata and even a display of antique cars. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Preparation for annual Back Mountain library auction under way May 16, 2008
Additions to the auction will include international food vendors and more fine art vendors selling handmade pottery, rugs and glass and oak art. A blacksmith and an Amish broom maker will provide demonstrations, and a handmade quilt sewn by local children will be auctioned. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Summer Classics trendy outdoor store in Roswell May 8, 2008
Around the main pieces, buyers will find candlesticks, pillows, artwork, lamps, outdoor area rugs, umbrellas, wall clocks, fireplace screens, vases, potted silk plants and tile-topped tables. Best sellers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
How to navigate Scott Antique Market May 6, 2008
Shop for china, marble-topped chests, drop leaf tables, cane-backed chairs, paintings, rugs, armchairs, antique bread bowls, benches, iron fencing, crystal sconces, copper pails, bedroom suites, dining chairs, Victrolas, jewelry, mirrors, bird cages, baskets, china closets, roll-top desks, bookcases, antique telephones, collectibles and more. Shopping tips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
May Days Shop Hop Apr 19, 2008
These two rural businesses offer a wide selection of quality antiques, country collectables, as well as a nice selection of quality chocolates, teas, coffees, and rugs of all kinds for the discriminating homeowner. The shop is located just 6 miles south of Iowa City on Highway 1. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Developer John Williams enters self-storage biz Apr 17, 2008
Facilities in dense urban areas are catering to clients with small homes or condos who need more space to store rugs, wine, antiques and artwork, said Wilson Covington, general manager of SpaceMax, which has locations in Decatur and Emory and plans to build a third site in Midtown West on 14th Street. The facility will include wine units, he said. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Rome hotels at a price that's right Apr 12, 2008
Standard doubles with private baths are the most inspired -- decorated in sunflower yellows and terra-cotta reds, with antiques and Persian rugs. Plus: Unlike many budget hotels in Rome, the Mimosa doesn't skimp on comforts like fluffy towels and extra pillows, and it accommodates everyone from solo travelers to families. (CNN -- Travel)
TOWN TRAVELS: Gift shop with a relaxed feel Mar 16, 2008
Items for sale include figurines, antique furniture, "whimsical" toys and collectibles, candles, cards, towels, quilts, rugs, and lots more. Atmosphere Crucial. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Lenox selects IMC Licensing for new product development Mar 8, 2008
Lenox's designs and established brand "can translate extremely well into categories such as bedding, furniture, rugs, decorative accessories and other products that complement Lenox's reputation for entertaining in the home and gift-giving," Bernosky stated in the release. Lenox was founded in 1889 in New Jersey by ceramics designer Walter Scott Lenox. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Cozy cool-air retreat Feb 23, 2008
The interior reflects the laid-back lifestyle with a palette of warm browns, golds and green combined with wood details, old Asian rugs, country-style furniture and antiques. Nancy, a collector for years, prefers antiques to newer furniture because of their history and character. (AZCentral -- Home)
Freeman's Set to Partner with WorthPoint Feb 17, 2008
Its recent sales range from jewelry, to modern art to oriental rugs. With partners Lyon and Turnball of Scotland and England and with a new location in Charlottsville, Virginia, the future looks equally promising for this prominent, historic, American auction house. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
At home: Tradition meets fashion Feb 12, 2008
Floor coverings: Beautiful Afghan rugs help fight against poverty ... That's the answer offered by Arzu, a non-profit, for-benefit corporation that is bringing the traditional rugs of Afghanistan to the Western market while providing stable employment, education and health care benefits to female weavers and their families ... The answer: Afghan wool rugs, which have been coveted for millennia. (AZCentral -- Home)
At home: Beautiful Afghan rugs are splendid poverty fighters Feb 8, 2008
That's the answer offered by Arzu, a non-profit, for-benefit corporation that is bringing the traditional rugs of Afghanistan to the Western market while providing stable employment, education and health care benefits to female weavers and their families ... The answer: Afghan wool rugs, which have been coveted for millennia ... It employs the weavers so far, 700 women, plus their families, in 10 villages and pays them a salary plus bonuses for finished rugs. (USA Today -- Life)
Not so fast! Artisans tout benefits of keeping a sedate pace Feb 7, 2008
" Chanin runs a company, Alabama Chanin, that sells exquisite hand-stitched garments made of old T-shirts or goods such as flea market chairs with seats woven out of Goodwill neckties. Designed by Chanin and her collaborator, Butch Anthony, and handmade by artisans - the ladies, as she calls them - in her hometown of Florence, Ala., her products are examples of Slow Design, which is not so much a metabolic term as it is a philosophical one. Slow means that Alabama Chanin is run on the tenets of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Saturday is ‘Heart’s Day’ at the Bonebrake Center in Salem Feb 5, 2008
The items on sale will include watercolor paintings, woven scarves and shawls, baskets, hooked rugs and coasters, homemade soaps and sachets, dolls, pottery, fabric creations, birdhouses, batik, treenware, jewelry and custom wood pieces. The theme for this sale is Something Old, Something New. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Western Auction Features Civil War Arms and Major Pre-Columbian Artifacts Collection Feb 2, 2008
Indian artifacts include arrow heads, peace medals, hand-woven Indian baskets such as an Apache figural basket, a Navajo wedding basket and an Apache gambling tray, Acoma and Pueblo Indian pieces, Navajo rugs and Indian pottery from the mid to late 1800's. The large antique firearm collection consists of over 100 items such as period engraved Colt single actions, Colt single action Army, also some engraved, Colt Lightning rifles, and of considerable note, all four styles of Winchester model 1866... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Snug as a good pair of jeans Feb 2, 2008
Both floor coverings emphasize the couple's richly colored and patterned afghan carpets and lighter-tone, solid-color area rugs. FEATURED. (AZCentral -- Home)
Blue Mountain Majesties Jan 25, 2008
The antiques - pianos, organs, paintings, grandfather clocks, bedroom suites, rugs, breakfronts and sideboards - are scattered throughout the campus in dorms, the administrative building, the library and the president's home ... Other antique Oriental rugs are scattered about in lobbies and offices on the campus. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Greater antiques Jan 24, 2008
Specializing in country furniture and hooked rugs was Cathy Consentino of Timber River, New Brunswick. Other country furniture dealers included Vermont dealers Joan Korda of Bridport, and Howard Graff of Townshend, Pauline and John Sambain of Foster, R.I., Harry Hepburn of Harrison, Maine, Pru Fraser of Swanzey N.H., and Chris Doscher of Walkill, N.Y.. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
In Japan, a relaxing tradition dips a toe in the 21st century Jan 22, 2008
The combination of old and new begins right away, as one heavy door of stained wood and then another slide open automatically, revealing a lobby adorned with Mies-inspired rectangular couches and rugs made of leather shreds. In the rooms, the modern and traditional are practically indistinguishable among the rice-paper screens, pale wood staircases, tatami rugs, rough granite bathroom surfaces and austere private gardens. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Mary Elizabeth Colby, 93; co-founder of the Port O' Call chain of gift stores Jan 19, 2008
Just weeks before the shah of Iran was deposed, the wife of a high-ranking official had smuggled the rugs out of the country ... "If he hadn't had his wife carry those rugs out, they never would have made it here.". (Los Angeles Times)
Around Town Jan. 3 -- Its finally time to relax Jan 3, 2008
There will be rugs, furniture, pottery, books, maps, art, jewelry and historical documents, to name a few. Don t miss this antiques extravaganza. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Designers declare where the money is for 2008 Jan 3, 2008
P.S.: He'd like to see other things go away - zebra skin rugs and coral, to name two. Cathleen Gouveia. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Lady' lived a life of excitement Dec 31, 2007
Lady' lived a life of excitement - 12/31/2007 - MiamiHerald (The Miami Herald)
From Soviet souvenirs to nesting dolls of Sox Dec 24, 2007
MOSCOW - Izmaylovo Market is the place to shop for souvenirs here, with hundreds of sellers offering wares from rugs to jewelry, fur hats to hand-painted matryoshka (nesting) dolls. This sprawling, three-level, open-air market is located on the Moscow metro line, where its tall fairy-tale towers and a fortress-like wall make it easy to find. (Boston Globe)
He built rug gallery into one of best-known in nation Dec 18, 2007
Charles S. "Johnny" Mussallem Jr., who built Mussallem Oriental Rugs and Galleries Inc. into one of the nation's best-known fine rug dealers, died of congestive heart failure in a local hospital Saturday ... He stopped in St. Augustine because that was as far as the train would take him, and he learned to peddle his rugs there to wealthy people on summer vacation ... Over the years as it prospered, the business moved from several downtown locations to a 45,000-square-foot showroom on Philips... (Florida Times-Union)
More of this story Dec 15, 2007
They get shipments of big name pieces every week, including sofas, dining tables, bedding, tabletop items, lighting and rugs. There are plenty of gift items as well, from journals to vases to throws. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Russ Berrie Announces Options Awarded to New CEO Dec 8, 2007
The Kids Line division designs and markets infant bedding and related nursery accessories, such as blankets, wraps, rugs, mobiles, nightlights, hampers, lamps and wall art. The Sassy division offers products and collections such as bath toys and accessories, developmental toys, feeding utensils and bowls, pacifiers, bottles, bibs, soft toys, mobiles and feeders. (PR Newswire)
Decorating tips from Bunny Williams Dec 8, 2007
"Too many people start their rooms with the windows or rugs or even paint. Invest in quality pieces of furniture. A good seven-foot sofa works in just about any room as long as it's not too deep. And you can take it with you anywhere.". Copyright. (Stamford Advocate)
Olde Stonewall owner joins West End's new design zone Dec 6, 2007
Visitors need only to look around at the thousands of pieces of art, antiques and oriental rugs Rick Hvizdak and his wife, Michele, have carefully displayed in their 40,0000-square-foot showroom for evidence to back up his bold claim. "No one in Pittsburgh has the quality of the merchandise we have here," Hvizdak said of his new retail venture, called Artifacts. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
A home office that's not all business Dec 3, 2007
Proceeds from the collectible rugs, paintings, sculptures and ceramics go to the artists. 355 24th St., (510) 836-2340. (San Francisco Chronicle)
One man's trash is another man's treasure Nov 29, 2007
The tiny shop was filled with old quilts, rugs, music boxes, lamps, salt and pepper shakers, rare cookie jars, antique farm implements, elegant china, hand painted glass, turkey callers, vintage jewelry, old planters, vintage toys - and even some unidentifiable objects that one can only imagine its origins. The crash that Saturday afternoon destroyed hundreds of antiques, collectibles and vintage items that took Hudspeth years to collect. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Shipping out to Salem for R&R Nov 22, 2007
At 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jeffrey and Jerry Arcari of Landry & Arcari Oriental Rugs & Carpeting will unravel the mysteries of how to buy an antique or newer oriental carpet. Admission to their talk is $25 and includes afternoon tea and a chance to win a carpet in a raffle. (Boston Globe)
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Shopping at Eaton's Nov 9, 2007
There's a well-equipped kitchen made for cooking not for show and a sitting room made cozy with thick rugs and burnished antiques. On the main floor, a powder room in hunter green is designated for the male guests and another with pink marble and chintz for the ladies. (Globe and Mail)
Inside the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center Nov 6, 2007
ADAC's five floors are home to more than 78 showrooms and design studios, filled with a range of high-end products for the home, from rugs and bath tiles to antique chandeliers and armoires ... Some of the oldest rugs in store are more than 100 years old ... Visitors can get a quick lesson on how the rugs are made, designs and fabrics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Five hotels: Paris at a price that's right Nov 1, 2007
Orange armchairs sit atop boldly striped rag rugs, and the walls are decorated with local artist Alberto Cont's geometric paintings. The rooms: While four seventh-floor minisuites evoke a kind of minimalist plantation-style aesthetic, with white cotton fabrics and dark wood furniture, the 52 smaller rooms on the hotel's six other floors are more traditionally Parisian, with walls painted in turquoise, rose, or yellow and soft curtains. (CNN -- Travel)
Region isn't sold on auctions Oct 27, 2007
They began a six-month major renovation with general contractor J. Francis Co. of the North Side, who removed walls and created a series of open, contemporary spaces that showcased the couple's impressive collection of antiques, artwork and Oriental rugs. The apartment now has four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
YESTERDAYS: Miniature wedding part of fair Oct 26, 2007
Windows washed, rugs cleaned, house cleaning, painting, gardening, odd jobs of any kind. Tel. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Regional calendar Oct. 25 edition Oct 26, 2007
With 36 exhibitors and will offer a wide variety of antiques such as Victorian pattern furnishings and glass, jewelry, decorative accessories, rugs, fine china, antique maps and prints, and more ... Stop Addiction Studies show that some youth are experimenting with drugs or alcohol as early as age 11 ... Narconon Arrowhead reminds everyone of the importance of getting our youth educated on drugs and alcohol in today s society by offering free addiction counseling, assessments and local... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Titus House, 4 others star in Scottsdale's home tour Oct 26, 2007
In addition, visitors can see a dresser built by the homeowner's grandfather in the 1940s, Western art, Native American rugs, baskets, kachinas, an old wooden jigsaw and a coffee table and end tables made from wood recycled from the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski fire. Arcadia Home: Located on a citrus acre in the Arcadia neighborhood, this 30-year-old Southwest-flavored home has an eclectic collection of European, Latin American, and Native American art. (AZCentral -- Business)
