Woman’s home is a collector’s paradise Dec 30, 2008
And so she collects ironing boards and old irons, vintage tablecloths, china, barbershop paraphernalia, dresser sets and more. She came by this habit honestly. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Strolling Petaluma Nov 16, 2008
Despite its delicate floral cups, linen tablecloths, botanical murals and faux leopard print loungers, this isn't a stuffy, overly formal tea room. It's a neighborhood place to unwind with a pot of tea. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
There's more: a selection of bath towels in neutral colors; classy tablecloths for $30 (napkins $5); sleepwear, terry robes, Italian cotton blankets and super bargains in center aisle boxes ... 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... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Frances isle of beauty Sep 4, 2008
Outfitted with white tablecloths and candles, the elegant harborside restaurant Le Voilier (Quai Comparetti; 33-4-95-73-07-06) serves a three-course daily menu (37 euros) that includes fish soup (or fish of the day) followed by lamb or fish, rounded out with sorbet or tiramisu. Porto-Vecchio X Whether you arrive by helicopter, megayacht or simple automobile, the five-year-old Casa del Mar (Route de Palombaggia; 33-4-95-72-34-34; www. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Losing a landmark Aug 3, 2008
She said the restaurant was fancy, with nice tablecloths, plates and silverware and even finger bowls. Moore said she and her siblings did not know what the little bowls sitting on the tables were, so their mother explained they were supposed to dip their fingers in the bowls and dry them off with a napkin before eating. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Classifieds 6/26/08 Jun 27, 2008
2 kitchen tables w/chairs, dining room table w/chairs, buffet, china cabinet, small folding table w/chairs, lamps, glassware, dishes, pots and pans, tablecloths, straight back chairs, leather chair w/ottoman, bedroom set, desk, electric typewriter, househld items, kids clothing, baby clothes, sports items and much more. SALE Daylily Liquidation Sale. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Classic warm, simple accents inspire Boston's brasseries decor Apr 17, 2008
He omitted the formal white tablecloths and chose not to stencil words on the restaurant's sconces the old-fashioned way, which he said felt affected. "When you're trying to create an environment like this, you need to look at each individual piece and make it unique so it speaks of authenticity and doesn't reek of Disney World," Woods says. (Boston Globe)
Restaurant news Mar 20, 2008
The makeover replaced the artifacts and memorabilia, the black-and-white tablecloths and the dark-stained wood in favor of a clean, more contemporary look, with soft earth-tone colors, upholstered seats, specially commissioned artwork and photographs, and colorful light fixtures. The makeover included new booths, chairs, tables, wall coverings, glasses and plates. (The Daily Reflector)
Ambiance lights up new Grand Hall Nov 2, 2007
Tables are now adorned in white damask and lace tablecloths from the Klein's retail store, The Linen's Closet, as large brass chandeliers - chosen to replace fluorescent lighting for the former office space - now shower light over their small kingdom. "Art glass windows can be seen everywhere in the room and are (used) in all of the heavy wooden doors," said Klein. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Kenwood Towne Centre started as a grocery store Oct 15, 2007
When it's time for lunch and dinner or a shopping break, in addition to The Cheesecake Factory, there's Maggiano's, a family-style restaurant with checkered red tablecloths and family portraits that aims at capturing the nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of pre-World War II Little Italy. A friend and I recently spent a pleasant day browsing at Kenwood. (Cincinnati Nation)
The jazzy Gaslight Inn Sep 28, 2007
White linen tablecloths cover the cafe tables, and votive lights sparkle on each. The concert piano gleams as musicians assemble. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Kitchen collectibles grow in popularity Sep 22, 2007
Kitchen linens: Embroidered flowers are pretty, but much more fun are the towels, tablecloths and pot holders with a sense of humor, such as the hand towel with a rooster and the words "Cock A Doodle Do, chicken in a stew?". Or a 1950s tablecloth with Santa driving a team of reindeer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
'World class' shopping in you own backyard Aug 17, 2007
De Balthazar carries a line of crisp sheets, pillow shams, bed covers, and tablecloths that dates from the 1720s to 1920s. Most are delicately embroidered and embellished with silk or bronze, linen designs and lace work. (Pensacola News Journal)
Narragansett Bay beauty Jul 20, 2007
Its 10-seat table is surrounded by throne-like chairs and laid out with silk tablecloths and elegant flatware. This is an urban Bt around the corner from a bank and two chain pharmacies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Red Hat Society visits Higbee Jun 5, 2007
The ladies were treated like royalty in a special room of the Center with tables decorated with red and purple tablecloths. They enjoyed a chicken dinner with the trimmings as they looked forward to the afternoon tour. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Heed the teachings of this garage-sale guru Jun 1, 2007
He throws in a multicolored striped hammock ("perfect for the farm"), a throw rug for his bathroom ("the floors are so bad"), three tablecloths and some linen coasters, and walks away with the lot for $130. It's then that the roofless car comes in handy, because the skittle board needs to be stood on its end in the back seat. (USA Today -- Life)
Tradition blooms at Flower Mart May 5, 2007
She estimated more than 140 vendors are taking part, bringing more unusual merchandise than in the past, such as linen tablecloths from southern France, antiques from Chicago and flowers from Philadelphia. Ceramics, jewelery and crafts filled in the offerings. (SunSpot.net)
Beautiful, collectible linens deserve the finest treatment Mar 29, 2007
The two former owners left, intact, an incredible assortment of extraordinary linens -- hundreds of sets of napkins, dozens of one-of-a-kind tablecloths, and dozens of sheet sets. There were embroidered, appliqu d, crocheted, tatted, lace-embellished, fringed and hemstitched versions of what dealers of such things call estate linens. (Boston Globe -- Living)
An artist's life in a loft Feb 22, 2007
They're un-ironed tablecloths, acquired at swap meets and hung from a specialized clip and rail system suggested by his ex-wife, interior designer Jackie Terrell. The main room's centerpiece is a heavy-duty rolling picnic table with padded benches of sorts. (Los Angeles Times)
A Magnolia state of mind in Natchez Feb 16, 2007
cor includes paper tablecloths and spectacular views of the Mississippi at this popular restaurant on the banks of the river in the section of the city known as Natchez Under-the-Hill. Grilled shrimp or chef's salad are among lunch favorites. (Chicago Tribune)
My yummy Valentine Jan 27, 2007
The elegant dining room - all pale walls, floor-length white tablecloths and fat candles in the fireplace - has a formal feel, but the food is unmistakably modern. The menus are short, and much effort is evident in both the sourcing of ingredients (many of them from within a 30-mile radius) and the flair with which they are cooked. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Lack of party affiliations on ballot violates rights, lawsuit says Jan 22, 2007
Sales tables would sport matching tablecloths. "I don't want anything low-rentish," Mulder said, adding he even hopes to find a higher-end title for the event than "flea" market. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Last-gasp saloon: Paid leave and free patches for smokers in year ... Jan 2, 2007
Hoteliers and restaurateurs, for example, report considerably reduced linen bills now that burns in sheets and tablecloths are a thing of the past. Perhaps surprisingly the ban has proved almost as popular with smokers as non-smokers in Ireland and Scotland. (Independent)
