The house that charm built (87) Dec 23, 2008
What: Owner, J.K. Jackson Upholstery ... Interests: Furniture restoration, upholstery and collectibles especially her 98-year-old handmade dollhouse. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Verde Home promotes locally produced furnishings Dec 5, 2008
Upholstery choices hang above a collection of pillows ... Upholstery fabrics are green and easy on buyers who have allergies. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat Nov 26, 2008
Decorative accessories include new upholstery, fabric, candles, antiques ... He serves that market by stocking several high-end lines that feature green fabrics and upholstery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Female artisans showcase their goods at Needham show Nov 20, 2008
The balls were intended for upholstery, but Masur had a different idea. I bought them, drilled holes in them and use them as beads, Masur said, who noted her jewelry business has been her main occupation for 15 years. (Needham Tab, MA)
Jill the tripper eludes her captors Nov 16, 2008
" As Special Commission Parkplatz cranks up its probe, an intriguing court case is under way. This year police found cells of the suspect's skin after they stripped and analysed all the upholstery, carpets and lint from the car of the man now on trial for a triple murder. The man, a former paid police informant, is suspected with another of killing three Georgian dealers who had come to Germany to buy second-hand cars. Their bodies were dumped in the River Rhine at the end of January. The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
New furniture store coasts into Wenham Nov 6, 2008
At Coast, he sells some of the designer lamps, lighting, furniture and upholstery designed at Icon and also has introduced a number of new lines to the store in Wenham. Coast offers a mixture of custom design furnishings, lamps and fabrics for the home, refurbished vintage antiques, designer lines of home accessories and giftware, and an eclectic range of objets d art that Gaucher has picked up in his travels. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Irwin Furniture Restoration mends damaged pieces Oct 31, 2008
"My wife is an excellent seamstress, and she had begun working with me in upholstery work. It meant we could offer a full line of restoration services," Irwin said. He began Irwin Furniture Restoration on a 250-square-foot patio added to the couple's small home in Maryvale, looking for clients during the day and restoring their furniture at night. (AZCentral -- Business)
Decorators get seal of approval for makeovers Oct 30, 2008
A Blue Room redecoration included new wallpaper, upholstery and carpeting. The State Dining Room was refurbished with new carpet, curtains and upholstery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Essentially modern Oct 5, 2008
The deep-seated club chair sits on a walnut base, its welted, tight upholstery covering a down and foam core. The chair is 31 inches wide, 37 inches deep and 30 inches high, with a 23-inch-high arm and 18-inch-high seat, although custom sizes are available, as are ottomans and matching sofa #2683. (San Francisco Chronicle)
In Newport, a peek at how the rich garden Sep 4, 2008
The tartan upholstery and blankets come straight from the Lauren line. The most fun is the vestiges of the original stable, such as the wood and metal sliding doors to the kitchen and the stall that was converted into a staircase. (Boston Globe)
Lessons From a Shopaholic Aug 27, 2008
By my calculations, eight albatrosses of average girth could sit comfortably on it -- though they, like the dog, are banned, lest their toenails snag the upholstery. You might be thinking this column is merely a 1,000-word advertisement to sell my couch, to which I reply, "Is it that obvious?" and add: "Interested buyers can reach me via email.". (MSNBC -- Business)
'Back East' style suited to the desert Aug 9, 2008
The small but inviting room, with its four facing chairs in dark blue upholstery and colorful cushions, is the perfect spot for conversation. An Oriental rug captures the blues, reds and coppers in the room. (AZCentral -- Home)
AT TAHOE, WHAT'S INSIDE IS ALL ABOUT THE OUTSIDE Jul 31, 2008
Nason used a Donghia animal print upholstery on game-table chairs, and Macfee's upholstery tends to be on the eye-popping side. Bunk beds appear frequently in kid spaces. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Their upscale yard sale has Cape collectors curious Jul 24, 2008
"It's hard to buy great art and affordable art," said Cavallo, whose outfit - a funky skirt constructed of a tablecloth and a piece of upholstery - reflects her artistic sensibilities. In the future, the two are considering asking other antique dealers to join the monthly sale. (Boston Globe)
Antiques for modern lifestyles Jul 8, 2008
Straight lines, little ornamentation, light woods, plain upholstery. (Of course, that would be modern in the architectural sense; most of this stuff was designed in the 1920s. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
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)
Southern Accents Showcase Apr 17, 2008
Fabric, fabric, fabric: Carithers uses repetition of fabrics on linens, upholstery and walls ... And in one of the home's two guest bedrooms, see how Carithers used the same blue-gray toile (Ladies emen by Hodsoll McKenzie) on nearly every piece of upholstery. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
HGTV's 'Green Home' Apr 13, 2008
All of the upholstery, towels and linens are made from organically grown cotton. The mattresses are made with foam from Sri Lanka, which produces natural foam rubber in a fair trade country. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rome hotels at a price that's right Apr 12, 2008
Rooms: The 12 clubby rooms have dark carpets, striped upholstery in rich shades of green and gold, plush furnishings and sound-proof, wood-paneled walls. If this hotel were in the city center, it would easily command twice its rates. (CNN -- Travel)
Something old Feb 5, 2008
G&J offers wood, upholstery, accessories and other product categories. The biggest seller is an antique leather line that has grown to account for 40 percent of G&J's product turnover since its introduction 18 months ago. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Top 10 Romantic Hotels for Valentine's Day Jan 18, 2008
The hotels plush suites, velvet furniture and brocade upholstery perfectly captures the sense of time and place. Take in the sights of the city with a truly romantic gondola ride and loose yourself in the alleyways to discover wonderful Venetian cuisine and treats. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
How to bring the past to life in 2008 Jan 11, 2008
"Like 'I Love Lucy' in Connecticut with new upholstery." Or, perhaps, in the shape of updated Windsor and spindle-back chairs, rockers and benches, such as those made by Thos. Moser. (FOX59, IN)
Designers declare where the money is for 2008 Jan 3, 2008
On the green movement: "I'm educating clients about it, but they're not coming to me with it in mind. I spend all day at the Design Center instead of making many trips; I look for green upholstery textiles and fillers; I tell clients that wool and natural fiber carpeting does less off-gassing. But when I made space for one client to have a recycling bin, he said, 'I'm 74 years old. I've never recycled and I'm never going to.' " ... Hello: Palecek's Woodland collection is crafted in mahogany... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Finding marketing monikers an art form for furniture makers Jan 3, 2008
Kate McIntyre and Brad Huntzinger, the designers behind Oly, a small Berkeley-based furnishings company, have intentionally avoided attaching any slogan or description to hybrid-style products, such as their new Sienna chair, a wingback that could have come from a grandfather's library except for its elongated back and curry-yellow leather upholstery. "They think the furniture tells the story the best," said Sean McIntyre, a company spokesman. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pearl Lam: A champion of China's art, old and new Dec 25, 2007
Pearl Lam at her Shanghai home seated on a Qing opium bed with couture upholstery. The house is a showcase of works Lam champions through her Contrasts gallery and its four branches. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Lifestyle drives design in Woodstock Dec 19, 2007
All the upholstery isn't too overstuffed or curvy. Stand-out items include a bronzed mirrored fireplace and screens that look like they might have been picked up in China. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
(Dan Tress) Owner John Celis helps a customer at Celis Gallery, his antique and fabric store on Cross Bay Boulevard in Ozone Park."> Dec 14, 2007
Queens Chronicle - ‘Antique To New’ At New Gallery. Friday December 14, 2007. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
‘Antique To New’ At New Gallery Dec 14, 2007
Friday December 14, 2007. Antique To New At New Gallery by Dan Tress, Reporter12/13/2007. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Obituaries for Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 Nov 29, 2007
She did custom draperies for Skipperliner Houseboats and did some upholstery work. She knew quality workmanship, and store-bought garments didn t pass muster with her. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Auburn to get doctor Nov 14, 2007
Work is still being done inside the building which once housed an upholstery business but has been empty for several years. The front area will serve as a waiting room and reception area. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Inside the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center Nov 6, 2007
An entire room is devoted to more than 1,000 samples of textiles for upholstery and drapes. IF YOU GO. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
What's in furniture? It's enough to make you sick. Oct 25, 2007
The upholstery might have been treated for stain and water resistance with a finish containing more formaldehyde and also perfluorooctanoic acid, considered by the Environmental Protection Agency to be a likely human carcinogen ... At the fall furniture market in High Point, N.C., green was declared "the new beige." Bernhardt, a leader in contract/office furniture eco-options, introduced an eco-friendly collection of residential case goods; Rowe showed upholstered furniture cushioned in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Greenwich offers ritzy shopping up and down The Avenue Oct 17, 2007
Darien watercolor artist Susan Harris creates dreamy color patterns, which are then turned into the drapery and upholstery fabrics that are the heart of the store. Pillows and curios abound to complement the cloth. (Boston Globe)
Style's Up In Santa Cruz Sep 30, 2007
The ornate, 19th century Italianate exterior now houses nine airy guest rooms with bedspreads (occupied by the inevitable Four Sisters teddy bear) and upholstery in Wedgwood blue and white. Our first-floor room, one of the smaller and least expensive, had a king-size bed, marble-clad bathroom, gas fireplace, wall-mounted flat-panel television/DVD player, MP3 player and high-speed Internet access. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Subdued color, eco-friendly designs highlight Marin Designers Showcase Sep 20, 2007
Big windows and window seats convey that reference in the showcase house's architecture, and the designers kept window treatments subdued - with natural fiber shades prevailing - and window seat upholstery well padded and covered in cushy throw pillows ... "Come on, have a seat. Isn't this just the place you'd want to relax with a glass of wine after work?" said Annie Bowman, whose Sunrise Home team put a fat sofa and chair in front of a fat TV in the library but added interest to what might... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Asian motifs, metallics lead design trends Sep 13, 2007
Asian-inspired home accessories, paler paints, anything with a mirror finish, shimmery metallic upholstery and an avalanche of organic, eco-friendly designs ... New upholstery jacquards are "woven to look like silk, with a lustrous appearance." Williams-Sonoma Home mixes "two big trends in fashion accessories, patent and croc" with $128 shiny faux-croc patent-leather pillows at , says spokeswoman Meredith Mazur ... "Lots of glitter, lots of shimmery, shiny metallics." Wallpaper, paint, tile,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
14th Street Antiques Sep 12, 2007
A set of six Italian painted chairs with peach upholstery retail for $6,200. Sponsored Links. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
At home: Tim Gunn makes it work in his NYC apartment Aug 31, 2007
He keeps the walls and upholstery neutral buttery ochres, grayish greens and warm taupes "because I like the decorative arts to be the things people actually see.". Not that many people will actually do so. (USA Today -- Life)
Taking a walk down Cherokee Aug 26, 2007
Food, cars, a place to sleep, upholstery, groceries, tattoos, piercings and even palm readings can be purchased on this 2. 8 mile stretch through Lodi. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
THE RIDE OF HER LIFE Aug 24, 2007
So, too, is Candy Clark. 35 years after its release, 'American Graffiti' is beloved by hot rodders. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'World class' shopping in you own backyard Aug 17, 2007
Here, you'll find a potpourri of window treatments, upholstery, and antiques and lots of other home decor. 816 E. Blount. (Pensacola News Journal)
Vista gives car buffs their day in the sun Aug 6, 2007
Other awards were: best custom motorcycle, Will Stone; best Woodie, Rich Craven; best graphics, Jim Wayman; best upholstery, Dennis Docey; best paint, David Lewis; and largest club participation, Country Gents. Contact staff writer David Garrick at (760) 761-4410 or. (North County Times)
Built to hilt to blend with setting Jun 16, 2007
Family heirloom, 120-year-old Jacobean chairs, in their original nailhead upholstery and horsehair stuffing, ring Kevin's handmade table. Clear glass doors on opposite walls open onto front and back courtyards, accommodating up to 70 guests. (AZCentral -- Home)
Flea market changes the face of chic shopping May 22, 2007
These little nasties, referred to as fleas, infested the upholstery of old furniture brought out for sale -- and so this much-loved term was born. LaFarge, the author of U.S. Flea Market Directory, also said a flea market is simply a modern version of a phenomenon that has endured the test of time and civilized societies. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Policeman has 'model' hobby May 21, 2007
He does his research to determine the original engine color and upholstery style and spends about 40 hours on each model car. A lot of it is detail work, he said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
LOOKING GLASS SASS May 17, 2007
She also framed her mirrors in a soft blue-green upholstery with nail heads and cerused oak (finished in a white glaze to highlight the grain). The project required six vendors -- and five deliverymen -- to get them up all of the stairs and onto the walls. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Services Directory Apr 29, 2007
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Beach-cottage chic is comfortable, feminine Apr 20, 2007
"You don't have to pay exorbitant prices to decorate," said Alex, adding they also do custom furniture and upholstery. "You change slipcovers, repaint the furniture, change the drapes and move things around.". (North County Times)
Antiques & Collecting: Sometimes it pays to save trash Mar 31, 2007
copyright 1932," 63/4 by 81/4 inches, $695. Royal Products Little King store sign, Little King carrying banner, "Always Reach for Royal," 1950s, 15 by 20 inches, $750. Federal mahogany lolling chair, arched crest, shaped arms, molded legs, black-and-white checkered upholstery, c. 1800, 44 by 27 by 22 inches, $900. Wild-turkey platter, dark green and brown concentric border, woodland Tom Turkey center, Blue Ridge china, stamped, 1940s, 17 by 13 inches, $1,495. Tiffany glass flower-form vase,... (Florida Today)
Welcome to the comfort zone Mar 31, 2007
Finally, after expanding their original upholstery line to case goods and accessories, they agreed to tell their story ... We wouldn't go buy upholstery from another company. (AZCentral -- Home)
Sweet celebration benefits downtown revitalization work Feb 24, 2007
They are available at the Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce, Susquehanna Bank, the Candy Kitchen, TranquiliTEA, Sanders Furniture Refinishing and Upholstery or by contacting any MSW Inc. committee member. Tickets also will be available at the door. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Make yourself at home: Designer helps clients get comfortable Feb 23, 2007
Custom pillows and upholstery turn this love seat into something special. JOHN KOSTER For the North County Times. (North County Times)
Lincoln Bedroom highlights Bush's White House remodeling Feb 23, 2007
There are elaborate new curtains, wallpaper and upholstery. The total bill for the two rooms was $530,000, paid by the nonprofit White House Historical Association. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Lincoln never slept here: A rare peek at the Bushes' White House style Feb 18, 2007
There are elaborate new curtains, wallpaper and upholstery. Neoclassical mantels have been replaced with those of period design. (The Standard-Times, MA)
One man's trash... Jan 26, 2007
ordered booklets from the University of Wyoming that Marge had used, and I had learned how to do upholstery, so I could help other people, Mankin said. Mankin isn't the only recurring face, Gordon Loder, 86, dubbed he Repair Guy, has had a little work station in the middle of the pavilion for several years. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
In Home & Design | Sassy and bold area rugs are redefining rooms Jan 14, 2007
Many designers like to start with the rug when outfitting an interior, pulling out one or more of its colors for upholstery, walls and window treatments, as well as accessories such as pillows, lamp shades and even flowers in a vase ... A fuchsia bloom is repeated in the silk upholstery, and a wall, decorated with elegantly framed flower paintings, takes its teal hue from the leaves in the rug. (The Miami Herald)
Seamstress smooths dillos' rough edges Jan 14, 2007
She has sewn the creatures out of bridesmaid's dress fabric as wedding mementos as well as from fabrics that match curtains or upholstery. She also has made an abundance of dillos sporting tops or "armadillo armor" emblazoned with sports-team emblems. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Decorating duds are regretfully theirs Jan 6, 2007
They did a pretty decent job; they did have to tear the upholstery, but they finally got it in. " I ended up giving them $350.". (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
How to choose flea market furniture Jan 4, 2007
"Refurbish it the right way," says Karger, who has run a custom upholstery business in Los Angeles, for 15 years. Quality restoration involving eight-way hand-tied springs and industrial over-locked seams can be expensive. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
