Great gifts for under $30 found in Newton Dec 17, 2008
Place them in holiday tins for under $5 each. Where to get it: , 425 Lexington St., Auburndale, 617-928-0577. (Newton Tab, MA)
Every picture tells his story Dec 13, 2008
" One of Whiteley's Archibald-winning self portraits presented Lloyd with another problem. It included a lock of the artist's hair. "I was concerned we wouldn't be able to replace the hair if someone stole it," Lloyd recalls. Wendy Whiteley told him "to get another lump" from her estranged husband the following week. Sadly, the artist died of a drug overdose that very weekend. Fortunately, another lock of his hair was found in his studio. It's now safely locked away, ready for future... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Economy won't deter crowds Nov 27, 2008
Popcorn tins and candy are popular at Maurie's during the holiday season, Bacon said, and the store has already received some large holiday orders. He said the store also carries Jim Shore Collectibles and a wide selection of books, which are popular during the holidays. (Pekin Times, IL)
'Indiana Jones' skull on display Nov 23, 2008
Can do: Food tins become art. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- UK)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Cavallini's products are highly collectible and enjoy a loyal following - always eager to buy its gorgeous antique-looking rubber stamps, postcards in tins, magnets, decorative wrap, leather journals from Italy and a variety of tasteful gifts and stationery at its annual warehouse sale where prices are wholesale and below on discontinued, samples, closeouts and select seconds ... Fan to Pattinson: Bite me; Lohan's Obama remark. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Former county resident pleads guilty to stealing mother's jewelry Oct 30, 2008
Former county resident pleads guilty to stealing mother's jewelry. The Greensboro, N.C., resident pleaded guilty to theft by receiving stolen property on the day she was scheduled to begin a three-day trial. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Rice says US not trying to undermine Russia Oct 5, 2008
Wild rice, instant wild rice, maple syrup, rice flour, pilaf, recipes, hand crafted crocks, North American wildlife collectible tins, gift packages. Our rice is harvested from Canada and MN. www. (Yahoo News)
Tastykake Kicks Off Football Season By Offering Loyal Fans a Chance Sep 3, 2008
Beyond the promotion, Tastykake will work with the Eagles throughout 2008-2009 to implement a fully integrated marketing program including co-branded Tastykake products, advertising for radio, print and online as well as collectible Philadelphia Eagles tins filled with Tastykake products. "We are extremely proud to partner with the Philadelphia Eagles, which share Tastykake's status as an iconic brand within the Philadelphia region," said Jon Silvon, Director of Marketing of Tasty Baking... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
On Your Mind Jun 19, 2008
Skeptical wrote on Jun 18, 2008 11:24 AM:" TO the senior complaining about his chow-down at the old folks rec center: Man, what a bunch of wimps! You oughta be ashamed that you're even there with your lunch tins in hand. Maybe someone there finally found a way to get you leeches off the city's back: Give you frozen TV dinners. Cooking your own chow will finally give you something to do instead of complaining about a questionable activity (unless you can prove you're destitute and/or because... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Classifieds 5/22/08 May 23, 2008
May 24 8 to NOON Formal dresses, sports trading cards, Tupperware, Longaberger, collectible Tins, men s clothing Lg isc household items. Toys, crafting. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Mistrial declared in theft case May 20, 2008
The pair also removed 32 antiques, including collector tins, vases, tea sets, dolls and various household items, valued at 2,392, police said. Harkcom sold some of the antiques to Somerset Galleries on June 11 and received a 500 check, police said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Classified 5/16/08 May 17, 2008
8 - 12 Girls clothes 10/12, crafting items, kids books collectible tins, Tupperware, womens sm, med, large. Longaberger, boys s lego table w/3 chairs. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Old friends promote antiques Mar 22, 2008
Items will range from genuine antiques and collectibles, or "the kind of thing your grandmother had, to "things of enjoyment," said Moore. For a nominal entrance fee to the fundraiser, participants will be able to choose from linens, glassware and jewelry to "primitives," which are handmade items or paintings created by unknown locals, childhood items, books and toys. One vendor always brings in items of interest to men, as well, she said, citing old clocks, tools, and tins. This group of... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
The vinyl underground: For a small, but impassioned group it's not just the sound, it's the experience Mar 8, 2008
You always see the most hardcore wax-heads at these gatherings, with their fireproof tins to hold their 45s, searching for that first printing of "Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine?)" released by the Penguins in 1954. To me alternative, punk, and hip-hop are essential genres that are still being pressed in vinyl today. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
More of this story Feb 23, 2008
LAKE ELSINORE ---- In the hands of artist Chad Mora, doorknobs, old furniture parts and pie tins become headlights, cacti and flowers. Dice from the Circus Circus hotel in Las Vegas are the eyes of a Day of the Dead skeleton. (North County Times)
Lawrenceville townhouse is divine Jan 19, 2008
They exposed a brick wall in the kitchen, which has light maple cabinetry, laminated countertops trimmed in cherry, a translucent glass backsplash and -- here's a creative idea -- wall-mounted spice racks made from framed steel table mats and magnetic tins from IKEA.. The second-floor bath is a delightful marriage of old and new. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Craft Fair listing Oct 11, 2007
Nov. 3 Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, 9-11 a.m. Cookies are sold in tins for $7, $10 and $15. Craft items, mittens, jewelry, pickles, apple sauce and jellies. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Sampler for Sept. 27 Oct 2, 2007
Bring your muffin tins to sample all the offerings. Come hear all about the community projects MJWC has planned for the upcoming year. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Pretzel bakery back in business Sep 9, 2007
" Mr. Morgan couldn't be reached for comment. Tours and retail sales at the pretzel bakery stopped Dec. 31. Mr. Snyder said Lititz Improvement has spent about $100,000 on the bakery building. Mr. Sturgis said the pretzel bakery is also concentrating on what it does best. Its previous owners offered lamps for sale in part of the retail space. No more. "People come here because it is the oldest pretzel bakery in America," he said. For now, no pretzels are being made in the Lititz bakery. But one... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Back to school with lunch box cool Aug 27, 2007
Just as workers hauled their lunches in special containers, so did their kids, sometimes using leftover biscuit tins or lard cans. Containers just for kids followed, but things changed radically in 1950 when Aladdin Industries tried to jump-start slumping sales by putting a decal on the side of a square lunch box -- which already resembled a television -- with a kids' favorite TV cowboy hero. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
New Mexico, Oldham style Aug 14, 2007
The abundant stockpile includes junkyard booty, works in progress and raw materials, such as colorful paints, beads, glazes and wax melted in lobster-butter-sauce tins. While Linda still runs the business side of Todd Oldham Studio (the phone rarely seems to quit ringing), her focus is making art, much of which has transformed the couple's home. (AZCentral -- Home)
A lot to look at Jul 4, 2007
We loved the candy-wrapper-chain handbags by Ecoist and earrings by Annabuilt, made from recycled cans and tins. Escama bags, made from recycled aluminum pull tabs by a women's cooperative in Brasilia, Brazil, look like mail mesh. (Boston Globe)
Like the movie, 'Pirates' game falls flat Jun 5, 2007
Seven of the objects are themed for each level, such as tins of paprika, and finding all of them unlocks achievement points in the Xbox 360 edition. (Gamerscore fiends. (MSNBC -- Technology)
ONE-MAN BAND Apr 30, 2007
" and on KCRA in Sacramento. (A Sacramento gallery, Artworks 21, featured an exhibition of 40 Lunchbox-A-Leles after the gift show in San Francisco.) Wherever there is a lunch box, Ray sees "playable art," whether it's Bugs Bunny, SpongeBob SquarePants or Betty Boop, or for the more macho ukulele players, a Harley-Davidson, Fender or Michael Jordan model. And if someone still has that classic Snoopy pail or Partridge Family lunch box from grade school, he or she can send it to Ray and have a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Collect calling - Meet these collectors of cool Apr 5, 2007
Lawson's passion for typewriters, however, spilled off into another collection: typewriter ribbon tins -- the small tins that were used to keep inky ribbons fresh. Lawson has about 84 tins now, displayed on the metal backwash in his apartment and in an old paint display cabinet ... "One of the first tins that I got -- 'cause I didn't really collect them at first -- it said 'Indiana Typewriter Company.' They're actually still in business. It was just interesting seeing that.". (The Indianapolis Star)
