Art.view: Salvation in Cyrillic Nov 23, 2008
That a Russian painting (Malevich was born in Kiev but started painting in Moscow) can still attract that sort of price is a sure sign, optimists say, that the Russian market has been saved from the downturn that appears to be affecting every other sector, from modern and contemporary art to garden ornaments. All three major auction houses Christie s, Sotheby s and Bonhams have come to depend increasingly on the clients they collectively call RRs (rich Russians). (The Economist)
Staycation gardening Nov 19, 2008
Garden ornaments are either traditional and or rustic. Examples include olive jars and traditional statues. (iAfrica.com)
Believers old and young invite magical creatures to sit a spell in woodland-inspired shelters Nov 4, 2008
The houses take a number of forms - dollhouses like Grace's, whimsical garden ornaments or simple shelters made from pebbles, pieces of bark, acorns or other elements gathered from the earth. Some people who make or own fairy houses consider them just fanciful accents. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
World turner Sep 18, 2008
I love to walk around the wonderful gardens with the ponds, streams and garden ornaments. Not too long ago, during a visit, she drove by her old childhood home at the south end of town. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Helen, home of Oktoberfest Sep 12, 2008
Folk Pottery Museum Of Northeast Georgia: Face jugs, syrup jugs, five-spout wedding jugs and moonshine jugs, big-tailed blue roosters, garden ornaments and other utilitarian and decorative objects shine like semi-precious stones at the Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, in Sautee-Nacoochee, a mountain valley community four miles southeast of Helen. The two-year-old museum and most of its permanent collection were a gift from Dean and Kay Swanson of Cornelia, former owners of the Standard... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Thieves loot cemeteries for metal Aug 19, 2008
Ruth Shapleigh-Brown, executive director of the Connecticut Gravestone Network, which monitors old burial grounds, says in the past thieves made off with angel statues, urns and gates and sold them as folk art or unique garden ornaments. Today, Shapleigh-Brown says, the objects "are absolutely being mutilated.". (USA Today)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Aug 14, 2008
But when they have, it's disorienting - as if they've died and gone to some vast heavenly hardware store to live among the gnomes and other garden ornaments. Yoda has no difficulty in adapting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
English Style Gardens Aug 5, 2008
A wall or a fence would be something else to consider along with a pond, fountain, and/or whimsical garden ornaments. An existing wall to the house, garage, a tall fence can be used to create a garden room. (Suite101.com)
Proposed changes might boost drooping Galt Market Jul 24, 2008
Pat McCandless, who sells garden ornaments, calendars, gift bags and other items at the market on Tuesdays, said she's happy to hear about the proposed rent reduction. Proposed changes to the Galt Market. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Annual Herb Festival on tap this weekend in Greene Jul 23, 2008
There will be plants, herbs, perennials, annuals, hostas, roses, books, soaps, candles, willow furniture, garden ornaments, essential oils, medicinals, aromatherapy items, birdhouses, benches and much more. There will also be a harpist playing and food at the sidewalk cafe. (Charles City Press, IO)
Tickets now available for garden walk and plant sale Jun 30, 2008
A garden boutique section will be at the sale, which may include garden ornaments such as birdhouses, decorative pots and plant stands, as well as labeled plants gleaned from the gardens of Master Gardeners. DeKalb County Garden Walk and Plant Sale. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Galt market woes Jun 25, 2008
"I'm barely breaking even," noted Pat McCandless of Galt, who sells calendars, gift bags and garden ornaments at a stand near Noori. The economy has hit the market so hard that more than 100 vendor spaces have remained open in recent months. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
'Low-input farming,' high success rate Jun 8, 2008
The gift shop features clothing woven of alpaca hair, garden ornaments, handmade soap, and books on gardening and cooking. Ron Smolowitz is proud of the farm's heritage. (Boston Globe)
Around Town May 22 -- Passing time at the airport May 23, 2008
The Scituate Garden Club's annual plant sale will take place at the historical Mann House on Greenfield Lane in Scituate on June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Of course, there will be a wide variety of wildflowers, perennials and unusual plants (mostly dug from members gardens), but this year there will also be a raffle, gift certificates and a white rabbit corner where there will be birdhouses, garden ornaments, and tools available for purchase. The mission of the Scituate Garden Club is to promote... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Saturday Market kicks off another season in style May 12, 2008
Vendors hawked breads and pastries, pet beds, birdhouses, garden ornaments and barbecue sauce. Flower sellers assembled lush bouquets of irises, lilies and tulips for last-minute Mother s Day shoppers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
It's time to look at new plants that we love May 10, 2008
Also, a selection of larger perennials and unique containers and garden ornaments ... Also, a wide selection of pottery, garden ornaments and shrubs and annuals. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Spring has sprung Apr 5, 2008
The market offers a variety of flowers, plants and garden ornaments during the spring, summer and fall. Comments. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
All artists, artisans and crafters called to summer garden show Mar 3, 2008
hand-painted birdhouses and decorative pots and containers; bird baths; stepping stones; garden ornaments and stakes; garden statuary; metal sculptures, trellises; wind chimes; outdoor chandeliers; home accessories with horticultural themes or function, such as decorative pillows, quilts and throws; jewelry. Individuals (noncommercial vendors) interested in selling plant material, such as cut flowers, herbs, plants, bulbs, dried flowers, decorative wreaths, Iowa products such as soy candles,... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Rossmoor security is no illusion Feb 28, 2008
Garden ornaments disappearing. Somebody dumping garbage where he shouldn't be this is the stuff of Rossmoor's security reports. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Fire crew attacks 'on the rise' Feb 11, 2008
"One of the firefighters had six on top of him, punching him. They chucked bottles at us, bricks, garden ornaments.". Bottles and bricks. (BBC News -- UK)
Seven Decades-Old Business Finds New Location in Oxford Feb 6, 2008
The company, which creates garden ornaments of lead, cast stone and other materials, is named for its founder, the late Kenneth Lynch. Started in 1930, it evolved from a small forge shop in Manhattan, moving later to Long Island City and eventually to Wilton. (Voices, CT)
Antiques rogue show over as last of forgers convicted Jan 29, 2008
"He used to make these lovely stone Greek statues years ago and sell them on the front lawn as garden ornaments," said another neighbour. The Greenhalghs were finally rumbled by a piece of stone. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Background: 'The Antiques Rogue Show' Jan 29, 2008
"He used to make these lovely stone Greek statues years ago and sell them on the front lawn as garden ornaments," said another neighbour. "I once said to Olive, 'If your husband was dishonest he could be a rich man.' She just sort of recoiled with a shocked look on her face.". (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Sorry message hangs over Australia Day Jan 26, 2008
In NSW, the Blue Mountains village of Glenbrook held its annual Australian Gnome Convention, with 600 colourful garden ornaments entered in the event. Melbourne's celebrations took a multicultural approach with a colourful procession of Turkish, Vietnamese, Lebanese and Chinese associations, many in traditional dress, through the city. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dangerous beauties Jan 24, 2008
Once they discovered garden ornaments like antique iron gates and goddess-shaped fountains, the concept evolved into something more sophisticated. Strolling past a small metal elephant hiding in the garden's tropical rotunda, Fromme noted the show can educate and delight children and adults. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jane H. Guerin is the owner of Everything Gardening in Fredericksburg Jan 23, 2008
The store, which has a courtyard entrance, sells garden ornaments, wrought-iron garden elements, outdoor-living furniture, Old World fountains, pottery, live topiaries and gifts for the gardener. Seasoned and beginner gardeners are welcome. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Orlando man's message: Buy made-in-U.S. products Dec 28, 2007
com contains Simmermaker's "Buy American Mention of the Week," archives of his monthly feature stories, news updates and links to Web sites for American-made products ranging from Grandpa Joe's All-Natural Deer and Game Lure to Buzzard Towne Garden Ornaments. You also can buy his book online ($18. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Bye bye, brands Dec 27, 2007
Of the few dozen firms that have joined up, Thomas Crapper traditional toilets and Haddonstone garden ornaments are among the biggest names. The superbrands, even those who do manufacture in Britain, rarely seem to feel that advertising the fact would boost their profits. (BBC News -- UK)
Families bring Christmas to cemeteries Dec 24, 2007
There is a sense of calm. You forget the living world. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Santa’s helpers jam arts, craft show Dec 2, 2007
Their Mapleville Fruit Farm booth features jams, jellies and stained-glass garden ornaments. She makes the jellies and jams. (Washington Daily News, NC)
E. Convery: Getting ready for the long, cold winter Nov 28, 2007
Yes, it s time to put away the lawn furniture and garden ornaments, the lawn chair and sun umbrella, close up the sandbox, dismantle and store away the porch screens and stack the front porch furniture. It s also the time to make rakes handy as well as shovels, scrapers, ice melt crystals, oil garage door runners, bring in all perennial hanging plants, raise all house window screens and wash and lower the storm windows, clean gutters, store away all ladders, close up the vegetable garden, bag... (Medford Transcript, MA)
Sulphur Garden Club Landscape Award Nov 13, 2007
Their front flower beds are filled with a variety of plants, shrubs and garden ornaments including Green Beauty boxwood, croton, variegated liriope, Peter Pan agapanthus, pansies, marigolds, kale, ajuga, creeping juniper, dwarf gardenia, and pumpkins. Pictured in the photo from left to right are Jan Scharrier, her dog Gigi and Wava White from the Sulphur Garden Club. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Throw a sophisticated Halloween dinner party Oct 1, 2007
These petite terra cotta busts made darling summer garden ornaments, but when they peered up from the bottom of a soup bowl, they were a bit creepy. The multidimensional centerpiece was also packed with spooky surprises. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Have comedy, will travel Aug 9, 2007
Network logos were fashioned from baby cheeses, emu garden ornaments dotted the boardroom, Fruche and Ferrero Rocher chocolates were served, and smiling pictures of the foxy ladies in their typically tasteless clothing were festooned all over the building. Yes, Riley and Turner might have been back where they started but they'd returned with a lot more clout and accompanied by a lot more fanfare. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mill houses in Bonner likely set for demolition Jul 25, 2007
Mavity's father's house was noticeable from the highway for years because of the collection of flowers and garden ornaments in the front yard. or a long time, I knew everybody, Mavity said. (Missoulian, MT)
Police uncover stockpile of stolen goods Jul 17, 2007
Police also uncovered car tyres, garden ornaments, jewellery, cosmetics, cutlery sets, fake indoor plants, a fold-up bed, linen and bedding. The woman was charged with stealing and will appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on July 25. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Treasure hunt Jul 15, 2007
com is the Waterloo-Cedar Falls homepage for all local news, sports, entertainment and events happening in the Cedar Valley. Archives (past 14 days). (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Antiques calendar Jul 7, 2007
TODAY-SUNDAY: The 11th annual Pound Ridge (N.Y.) Yard Sales Weekend will include antiques and furniture, lamps, a baby grand piano, lawn and garden ornaments and clothing. Sunday, there will be an Antiques rs Market with a dozen dealers set up in the Scotts Corner business district of downtown Pound Ridge, with a selection of furniture, ephemera, decorative accessories, tools and kitchenalia. (Stamford Advocate)
Pottery, quirky purses among top collectibles Jun 29, 2007
Garden ornaments: English and French stone ornaments destined for estate gardens, from about 1680 through 1940. Simple pieces are valued from 325 to 850, elaborate carvings in the tens of thousands of dollars. (North County Times)
Letters to the Editor Jun 16, 2007
The house previously was used by him for business purposes, the selling of garden ornaments, cement sea gulls and such. Julie Truong has lived in Fulton 20 years. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Layout, extras put stamp on style Apr 26, 2007
Using garden ornaments and his great creativity, the garden designer and owner of Lush Life garden shop in Buckhead, turned several areas, including a back terrace, into a place that could be anywhere in Europe. Enhancements: Numerous pots holding trees and shrubs, stone ornaments, metal obelisks, cast-stone balls, an oversize limestone dining table, lots and lots of boxwoods and Japanese maples. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
'Found' art can be a source of creative garden ornaments Apr 16, 2007
Found' art can be a source of creative garden ornaments. By MAUREEN GILMER DIY Network 2007-04-16 00:00:00. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Fresh start: Renovating all (or part) of a garden Apr 15, 2007
Garden ornaments and statuary that can stay out of doors also spruce up the winter landscape. Personality Plus: Time-tested guidelines are certainly a safe way to plan a garden, but where s the zing. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Callers hope to find missing critter art Apr 11, 2007
EAST GREENBUSH News of an orphaned collection of lawn and garden ornaments at the East Greenbush Police Department kept the station's phones ringing Monday, each caller hoping to reclaim a lost treasure ... The lawn and garden ornaments are stored by the bicycles at the East Greenbush police station. (Albany Times Union)
Missing a lawn ornament? Check here Apr 10, 2007
EAST GREENBUSH -- Police are trying to figure out why someone unloaded a collection of lawn and garden ornaments on an unsuspecting homeowner's lawn and who owns the ceramic animals ... Right now the lawn and garden ornaments are stored by the bicycles at the East Greenbush police station. (Albany Times Union)
Gardens bloom in Vancouver's green scene Mar 29, 2007
Now they're a striking backdrop for unusual plants, gifts and garden ornaments. Often found chatting with customers, Hobbs imports Italian terra-cotta pottery pieces from the town of Impruneta that are arranged in tableaux, displaying plant marriages designed to complement them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
- Diary: Jon Henley Mar 29, 2007
In further important Scottish news, BBC Scotland reports that after an 11-day undercover operation involving officers from both Central Scotland CID and the force's tactical crime unit, a Tullibody woman faces jail after admitting the theft of 132 garden ornaments, including 30 gnomes and literally dozens of rabbits, birds and hedgehogs, from a 20-mile radius around her home. Detective Constable Roy Lake comments: "This is a significant achievement made by officers investigating a number of... (Guardian Unlimited)
Woman admits to garden gnome "kidnapping racket" Mar 28, 2007
A court heard Karen Stenhouse took gnomes, flower pots and garden ornaments worth more than 700 from gardens over a 20 mile radius ... The court was told that officers found an "Aladdin's cave" of garden ornaments including a grotto of 30 gnomes as well as dozens of ornamental rabbits, birds and hedgehogs ... A total of 132 garden ornaments were recovered but only a handful were reunited with their rightful owners. (BBC News -- UK)
Garden ornaments add a touch of the unusual and exquisite to a landscape Mar 8, 2007
I have been fascinated with garden ornaments for a long time -- especially those fabricated in cement to resemble wood and referred to as "faux bois," the French term for "imitation wood.". It was sometime in the 1980s when I started to realize the beauty of decorating the garden with things other than plant material. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Resting on innovation Feb 23, 2007
Pete Goria, who is semi-retired but still consults for Goria Corp., came up with the idea for the Eonian vault when he owned and operated Goria Enterprises, which manufactured concrete garden ornaments as well as burial vaults that were distributed in 11 states. (He sold that company to Oldcastle in 1989. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Relics of Atherton's past center of hot debate Jan 18, 2007
We would never take them out of Atherton," Lamb said. The debate over who controls the town's historic artifacts began in the spring of 2005, after a home with a historical fountain was put up for sale. A prospective buyer wanted to move the fountain off the property to make way for a new house. No one seemed to care about what happened to the house, but the fountain's fate caused an uproar. At the urging of the town's leading preservationist, who happened to live next door to the fountain, the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
