Find a clean hotel room Jul 22, 2008
Fling off the bedspread: You've probably heard this one before: Most hotels do not wash bedspreads after each unique guest. The frequency of laundering varies from hotel to hotel, so if the idea of an anonymous stranger cuddling up with the blanket that now lies across your queen bed creeps you out, call your hotel and ask how often they wash their bedspreads. (MSNBC -- Travel)
A date with destiny Jul 20, 2008
Beyond the forts walls, the practically untouched citys ancient ambience is enhanced by vendors selling colourful crafts ranging from toys, patchwork bedspreads and tapestries, to brassware and Rajput paintings. Touts abound, and vendors accost us boldly from their stalls. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Anew kind of hotel in ancient Italian villages Jul 17, 2008
Giovanni proudly points out that the builders attached the thick wooden doors to the frames using hand-cut nails and a weaver made the sheets and bedspreads on looms after interviewing local women about their traditional patterns and uses of the textiles. Because few guests would be inclined to use a chamber pot, however, Daniele made a few allowances for modern amenities. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Freda D. DeCosta Jul 15, 2008
She loved to crochet; she made all the grandkids bedspreads and tablecloths before she became ill. She is survived by daughters Delores Daniels, and Susanne Rhoades and husband Tom, all of Lebanon; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Florence Waltenburg and husband Doyle of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fair results - Open class home furnishings (A-28) Jul 13, 2008
Updated Jul 10, 2008 - 12:56:54 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Spoilt for Choice Jul 8, 2008
A lot of people, cocooned in bedspreads, are watching a movie at a playground at night. They almost encircle the screen, even as the projector beams the black and white movie on one side. (India Times, India)
On Martha's Vineyard on a budget. Seriously. Jul 2, 2008
Walking between the tiny colorful houses, where neighbors enjoyed afternoon drinks on their porches, was free, and the Cottage Museum (a bargain at $2) captured Kate's imagination with its depiction of how camp dwellers lived antique beds, made up with delicate bedspreads and laid out with 19th-century clothes fine enough for the summer's biggest revival meeting. 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Myrtle B. Hardy Jun 21, 2008
She also made her own patterns for her children s clothes, crocheted doilies, tablecloths, bedspreads and baby sweater sets. Myrtle and Lloyd moved to Alden after Lloyd s retirement from General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Breath Of Fresh Air Jun 20, 2008
Maybe you'll feel a little like you've landed in Ikea, but here at "the River," the land of knobby pine paneling and quaint chintz bedspreads, that's just fantastic. Bath and beyond. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Washing dishes in the dark. Jun 18, 2008
It's easy to sort outas you've probably noticed, when restoring the paint on all the old pieces, I color-matched them to the bedspreads and rugs. Oh, and don't worry, I did finally find all the rugs. (Slate)
'THE HEART OF HOSPICE': Hospice of the RMC volunteers honored for care they provide Jun 17, 2008
The cookbooks have sold well and are still available at the gift shop at the RMC, Grove Park Pharmacy, the Prescription Shoppe, Lynnell's Bedding and More, Stroman Appliances, Devin's Flowers, Stephanie's Hair Salon, Ann's House of Treasures and other Orangeburg outlets as well as Hap's in Elloree, Bowman Pharmacy and West Nest in Bowman, Bedspreads and More and Gayle Peagler's Beauty Shop in St. George, Edisto Gas in Holly Hill, Farmers & Merchants Bank and Branchville Pharmacy in Branchville,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A quirky collection awaits visitors to Bayernhof Jun 9, 2008
Bayernhof boasts 22 rooms, three secret passages, three spiral staircases, one indoor swimming pool with a 10-foot waterfall, one roof-top observatory, one canning kitchen (used only once to can sauerkraut) and plenty of Naughahyde, dark wood, heavy tapestries, and matching curtains and bedspreads. There's an indoor cave -- a winding, claustrophobic cloister of (fake) stalactites and (fake) stalagmites that lead to a (real) wine cellar. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Art of the Quilt Jun 8, 2008
Organizers hope it will teach the public that quilting is more than bedspreads. The two other artists included in the exhibit include Tim Harding of Stillwater, Minn. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
90 miles of shopping this weekend Jun 7, 2008
The event promises more than 1,000 sales and a mix of antiques, collectibles, chenille bedspreads and vintage bric-a-brac along a route that heads northwest from Marietta through Kennesaw, Acworth, Emerson, Cartersville, Cassville, Adairsville, Calhoun, Resaca, Dalton, Rocky Face, Tunnel Hill and Ringgold. I-75 roughly straddles the route. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Huge yard sale stretches into Cobb County Jun 3, 2008
Past buyers have scored finds including baked cakes, smoked barbecue, chenille bedspreads even a kitchen sink. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Exploring Identity May 30, 2008
"One of them is smoking a cigarette, and she's got her telephone on the bed next to her. There are two girls sitting on beds with 'Harry Potter' bedspreads. These are contemporary young women that we're seeing in the place where they're most comfortable. Karamli talks about what your room means in Tehran - it's the place where you can retreat and truly be yourself with your other girlfriends.". 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Taco shop owner now joins America's Cinco de Mayo fun May 5, 2008
Her parents divorced, and her mother moved to Los Angeles where there were relatives and a job designing and cutting custom bedspreads. An early achiever, Saucedo started college at age 16, studying business administration. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Shopping in Guatemala's Markets May 4, 2008
From simple knotted bracelets or matchstick dolls at several for a dollar, to elaborate bedspreads and backstrap-woven wall-hangings, Guatemalans produce wonderful items at every price point to remind you of your trip ... You ll find everything here, from household goods like bedspreads, table runners, placemats and pillow covers, to antique knives and machetes, as well as all the inexpensive Guatemala-emblazoned tourist kitsch you could want and more. (Suite101.com)
Quilting for a Cause May 3, 2008
Most chapters cannot accept quilts smaller than crib size (no doll quilts) or larger than teen size, since these are security blankets rather than full-size bedspreads. Use the following measurements as a general guideline. (Suite101.com)
Hotel Dostoevsky in St. Petersburg Apr 21, 2008
Bedspreads, Internet, Breakfast and Other Disappointments. Hotel bedspreads, anywhere in the world, often give the impression they've been around awhile, and all too frequently, they seem not to have been washed nearly enough ... The Hotel Dostoevsky's bedspreads, dingy and worn, are exemplary in this case. (Suite101.com)
Old meets new on Nantucket Apr 4, 2008
The 64 rooms are decorated in a simple, beachy style, with cream-hued bedspreads and pine and cherrywood furniture. 50 Easton St.; 800/445-6574; doubles from $600. (CNN -- Travel)
Clear Creek ISD Robotics team cranks out win Mar 26, 2008
Admission is free, however donations of household items such as drinking glasses, towels, alarm clocks, lamps, toiletries, bedspreads and house decorations will be accepted and delivered to human trafficking refugees. For more information, e-mail globalawarenessfair@gmail. (The Citizen - online, TX)
How green is your hotel? Mar 20, 2008
(As do the Thai silk bedspreads, pillows, and curtains all, of course, locally produced. . (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Marketing Liberace to new audiences with a glitz blitz Mar 16, 2008
Indeed, his bubble-gum-colored "Volks Royce" and mirror-tiled Rolls-Royce could be creations of MTV's "Pimp My Ride." His candelabra, Moser crystal, llama-fur bedspreads, and 50-pound rhinestone - among the world's largest - could easily anchor an episode of MTV's "Cribs.". And he's probably the only pianist in hot pants to receive nods from 50 Cent and Dr. Dre - who brags in the song "California Love" that he's got "diamonds shinin', lookin' like I robbed Liberace.". (Boston Globe)
Orangeburg Elks Lodge plans consignment sale Mar 6, 2008
Items for sale will include adult and children's clothing and shoes, furniture, toys, pictures, appliances, books, dishes, bedspreads, curtains, linens, lamps and more. Items will be collected through Friday's start of the sale. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Caring for Household Linens Mar 5, 2008
Comforters, Bedspreads and Pillows ... Bedspreads in particular are prone to shrinking when machine-washed, so dry clean only. (Suite101.com)
The new look of hospitality Mar 2, 2008
The bold primary-colored bedspreads in the honeymoon suite have been replaced by muted green and cream and gold brocade patterned duvets, fluffy comforters, triple sheets, and more pillows than any two people could ever use. It s renovation time for two of Gillette s biggest, older hotels, the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center and the Best Western Tower West Lodge. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Decorator Industries Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results Mar 1, 2008
" Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that could differ materially from actual results. Primary factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those in the forward-looking statements are the level of demand for recreational vehicles, manufactured housing and hotel/motel accommodations, the general economic conditions, interest rate fluctuations, competitive products and pricing pressures within the Company's... (PR Newswire)
The Moons Brilliant Eclipse Feb 22, 2008
Everyone with old bedspreads, army blankets and sleeping bags waiting for a promised excellent shower. It was so dark you had to watch out for folks tucked into sleeping bags as you found your own spot. (New York Times)
Flip that room Feb 22, 2008
The room s turquoise accent wall matched the black and turquoise bedspreads, which were accented by a black TV, black futon, black and white geometrical designed floor rug, black window and closet curtains, as well as towels. Other accents included a turquoise lap blanket, pink cushions, a pink and silver clock, brushed silver photo frames and white dinnerware with silver flatware. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Spring Cleaning Today's Home Feb 19, 2008
Flip your mattresses and launder or dry clean mattress covers, bedskirts, pillow sham covers, bedspreads, and any other bedding you don t regularly launder. Get Your Kids Involved. (Suite101.com)
Holly Springs man builds his own 'man cave' Feb 16, 2008
"I've heard countless stories of men who've had their posters and wall hangings systematically taken off the walls and replaced by impressionist paintings and other stuff. "How many master bedrooms have lace throws over the bed or floral prints for bedspreads. " Haltzman asks. "What percentage of those do you think were picked out by guys. (The Daily Reflector)
Shopkeeper needed Feb 11, 2008
The home has retained many of the Pierces' belongings: Oriental carpets, crocheted bedspreads, and Marjorie's old typewriter. The two-story Cape has a den, kitchen, bath, and two bedrooms downstairs. (Boston Globe)
Penney pegs future to big brand launch Feb 11, 2008
The merchandise, which started arriving in stores over the past few weeks, reflects the Ralph Lauren aesthetic -- pink cotton polo shirts, floral bedspreads and madras shorts, for example. "American Living will lift the overall look and feel of the store," Ullman said. (BusinessWeek)
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A lot of patients were wrapped in bedspreads waiting to be treated. At one time a nurse said there wasn't one person in the ER that didn't need an x-ray. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
Le Clos Saint-Louis Hotel Review Feb 3, 2008
From the custom-made bedspreads to the matching tea sets in every room, every aspect of the hotel and its 18 rooms has been tasetfully decorated in old world Victorian style. Located just inside the Saint-Louis gate in , Le Clos Saint-Louis is a renovated Victorian town house originally built in 1844. (Suite101.com)
How to Make the Bed Feb 3, 2008
Simple Instructions for Sheets, Blankets, Bedspreads and Pillowcases. Sleeping in a nicely made bed is more pleasant and refreshing than climbing into a rumpled one. (Suite101.com)
Needed items Jan 26, 2008
Eaton said the hospital donated more than 100 bedspreads, close to 100 sheets and various towels and washcloths. Click to vote. (Odessa American, TX)
Sixty years ago, Trumann was growing and prospering in the year 1948 Jan 24, 2008
Martin Furniture Company was having an after Christmas sale featuring Chenille bedspreads at the reduced price of 8. 95, 10. (Truman Democrat, AR)
Home for humanity Jan 23, 2008
The dollhouse took four months to build and includes 3,000 individual shingles, hand-stitched curtains, bedspreads and rugs. The furnishings were ordered from different venues, picked up at specialty shops around the country and were hand made by Dana as well. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
North Americas top rustic inns and lodges Jan 18, 2008
Of this delightful New England property, Cond Nast Traveler writes, They've (the owners) decorated the place in an eclectic country style with found items (antique rocking chairs, hand-sewn bedspreads) but manage to avoid knickknackery. And naturally, they serve up indulgent breakfasts and dinners. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The fun of the hunt Jan 14, 2008
I ve sold everything from John Deere to smoking memorabilia to bedspreads, said Elaine Crooks, a vendor from Charles City, just one of many exhibiting wares at the North Iowa Fair Flea Market on Sunday. Primitives aren t so popular now. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Making The Most Of White Sales Jan 13, 2008
White sales also include blankets, bedspreads, sheets, towels and washcloths, kitchen towels, etc. Watch for the great sales and, while you are at it, organize the shelves in the linen closet, the bathrooms, and the kitchen drawers. (CBS News)
Suite dreams Jan 10, 2008
He is in charge of the construction, and she paints the murals, makes the sculptures and sews the curtains and bedspreads. Fisher cited three reasons for building the hotel: ''First, I enjoy building things. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Meet Me on The Strip Jan 5, 2008
The lobbies now are gorgeous and set the stage for guest rooms that look like stills from an Elle Decor photo shoot: They have a clean, mostly contemporary design with lavish touches--high thread-count duvet covers instead of polyester bedspreads, upscale bathroom amenities, and interesting rather than off-the-shelf artwork on the walls. As a nod to the number of conventioneers Vegas draws, the rooms also accommodate working professionals: Desks are spacious, task lighting is at hand and there... (Entrepreneur)
NYC hotels at a price that's right Jan 2, 2008
The rooms: No-frills rooms are outfitted with basic bedspreads, light pink walls and rattan furniture that carries a faint whiff of the Caribbean. Rooms have sinks, but bathrooms are shared. (CNN -- Travel)
Avoid themes to get professional look Dec 30, 2007
I used to see shower curtains that matched the bedspreads, drapes, etc. but am not seeing that any more. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
A step back in time Dec 30, 2007
You are not logged in. Current weather conditions. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Selling the Good Book by its cover Dec 25, 2007
They find inspiration in vacuum cleaners, polka-dot bedspreads and a slick, hot-pink Juicy Couture purse. This all may sound a bit irreverent. (Los Angeles Times)
Frugal Traveler | Santa Fe, New Mexico: Treating Mom to art, opera and lots of chilies Dec 24, 2007
I was beat, too, so we returned to the Camel Suites (just recently sold and renamed the Santa Fe Suites), the least expensive hotel I could find that still claimed to represent Santa Fe's "rustic charm." So, rustic charm meant the bedspreads were an indiscriminate medley of pink, purple, copper and turquoise, and the wood furniture was factory-made to look rough-hewn. But the beds were soft, the historic district just minutes way, and the rate was $90. (International Herald Tribune)
Have we lost the Christmas spirit? Dec 22, 2007
Dolls lined the bedspreads, and trees adorned all the rooms, including the bathroom. Her favorite tree, the first she ever bought, stood next to the fireplace. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Cheap stays in the Windy City, from $89 Dec 20, 2007
Fodors writes, Rose moir wallpaper lines the hallways, and exuberant floral bedspreads combine with gold- and cream-striped pillows for a rich, colorful decor. Regular nightly rates run north of $300 but you can get away with a steal if you book through Orbitz. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Strand, Cobb Centre get help from veteran fund-raiser Dec 13, 2007
His father was a cotton farmer in North Georgia and his mother earned extra money making chenille bedspreads. He has told his family and friends he will step back after the Strand opens next year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
A touch of Lodi Dec 9, 2007
Other: Crocheted thread tablecloths and bedspreads. Price: Starts at 40. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Stitch by stitch Dec 6, 2007
Many people enjoy piecing together colors and shapes of fabric for quilted bedspreads or wall hangings. Most, though, use a machine to do the finishing touches. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Decorator Industries, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Doris Lee Draperies Dec 4, 2007
Decorator Industries, Inc., founded in 1953, designs, manufactures and sells interior furnishing products, principally draperies, curtains, shades, blinds, valance boards, bedspreads, comforters, pillows, cushions and trailer tents. Decorator is a leading supplier of such products to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle markets and is a growing supplier to the hospitality industry. (PR Newswire)
Seal Rock Inn Nov 30, 2007
Spacious rooms with thick green rugs, comfy faux-leather futon-ish couches, flowery drapes with (almost) matching bedspreads give the room of a homey apartment look. Mike and Carol would probably appreciate the privacy of the folding vinyl wall that can separate the room while the kids sleep; little Cindy could even sleep in the semi-walk-in closet, if it came down to it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
SHOPPERS LAY SIEGE TO STORES Nov 24, 2007
Shoppers sprint to snag everything from big-screen TVs, flannel bedspreads, GPS navigation systems and anything bearing the name Hannah Montana. Black Friday is not for the timid. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Where to help Nov 22, 2007
Ave., Suite 6, Cambridge, 02139For battered women and childrenNeed: Laundry detergent, new towels, new bed pillows, new linens, new blankets, new bedspreads, diapers, food vouchers, arts and crafts, winter wear for children, toilet paper, paper tow els, cleaning supplies, Charlie cards, volunteers, money, clothing store gift certificates, children's toys and board games, women's clothes, new infant clothes, baby itemsContact: Zineb Allou, 617-868-1652. RESPOND INC. Box 555, Somerville 02143For... (Boston Globe)
New businesses add to Camden growth Nov 15, 2007
They are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. They do alterations, clean draperies, quilts and bedspreads and preserve wedding dresses, along with their complete laundry services. Drop off and pick up days are Tuesday and Thursday. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Hardware chain OKs deal Nov 9, 2007
Founded as a specialty retailer of fixtures for older homes, Restoration sells furniture, lights, and bedspreads and had $712. 8 million in revenue last year. (Boston Globe)
Mary Sauceman: Remembering the LaFayette Square Nov 9, 2007
Carpet mills came much later as a result of the tufting of bedspreads by the locals. The Barwick era is another story at a much later time. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
The quilt: An American tradition Nov 8, 2007
"I just love [quilting]. A lot of people are afraid of color, and that's too bad. Don't be too worried about whether or not someone else likes it; the quilt will talk to you."Quilts in the houseQuilts traditionally have been used as decorative bedspreads. "A lot of people still use it for warmth," Elizondo says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Five hotels: Paris at a price that's right Nov 1, 2007
Flowers or checks on the curtains and bedspreads lend a French country style. Four rooms on the sixth floor have views of the dome of Sacr Coeur. (CNN -- Travel)
Furnishing fanaticism follows IKEA Nov 1, 2007
Their comforters are called "bed textiles," not bedspreads - just so you don't embarrass yourself if you ever get inside a store. The line starts here. (The Palm Beach Post)
