Reap some of the rewards, without the Nobel nod Nov 23, 2008
Note the long, narrow Princess Hall, resplendent with large windows that look out onto the water and chandeliers that reflect in gleaming mirrors. This is where a private reception for the honorees takes place. (Boston Globe)
Holiday romance in Newport Nov 23, 2008
"We find that people come again and again to our Holiday Evenings at The Breakers, because there is something very magical about seeing it at night, with its spectacular holiday decorations lit by the soft glow of its chandeliers and sconces, while listening to wonderful live choral music," said Trudy Coxe, chief executive of the society. Holiday Evenings at The Breakers, Nov. 29, 6-8 p.m. Also Dec. 6, 13, and 27. (Boston Globe)
U.S. hotel chain turns upscale for China Nov 23, 2008
Forget the rows of rooms facing a parking lot that's the American version and think instead of a palatial lobby with marble floors and walls and ornate crystal chandeliers. Like hotels built in China by other American chains, Days Inns are almost unrecognizable to those familiar with their American counterparts. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Reuse business is booming Nov 23, 2008
With a presence at the annual home and garden show and some media coverage, word of mouth spread, and contractors, customers and donations of every vintage and condition began trickling in: tubs and sinks, bannisters, brackets, cabinets, flooring, mantels, doors, windows, buckets of hardware, locks and hinges, grinding wheels, gates, lamps, chandeliers, toilets and tank trays, stoves, bed frames, couches, chairs, crown moulding, tile and glass block, even partially used cans of paint. Owners get... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Looking through the glass: Micheal Nourot Nov 23, 2008
The strait provides a cooling visual contrast to the fiery heat of the work inside, as Nourot and his employees turn out blown glass vessels, lighting (lamps, chandeliers and sconces), corporate awards and art glass objects. Even on a chilly fall day, shorts and T-shirts are sufficient inside the studio - along with a pair of sturdy shoes to walk through the brilliantly colored shards on the workroom floor. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Get the Midas Touch on a Minimalist Budget Nov 22, 2008
Chandeliers are quickly becoming a staple of distinguished decoration in every space from the dining room to the bedroom ... Besides providing a beautiful focal point, these chandeliers give your room a cozy, warm glow when lit -- no electrical work required. (Pekin Times, IL)
Gambling getaways from $99 a night Nov 21, 2008
Recapturing some of the areas original glamour, the retro-chic Chelsea Hotel offers guests an indulgent escape with a luxurious Sea Spa, a trendy rooftop pool and lounge, and stylish dcor including terrazzo floors and vintage glass chandeliers. Book the Chelseas Rescue package from just $199/night by November 30, and youll enjoy accommodations and breakfast for two as well as a $50 gas-reimbursement card. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Finding bargains for the home: They can be inexpensive and still perfect Nov 19, 2008
Dining sets, sectional sofas and four-poster beds are crammed next to racks of clothes, big-screen televisions and crystal chandeliers. Hidden gems on a recent excursion included a lamp with a red drum shade, a mirrored bar and Italian leather chairs. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Syrian business Nov 19, 2008
His wife scoured Syria to find antique furniture and fittings and commissioned local craftsmen to replicate centuries-old woodwork and chandeliers. Once finished, he spent six months sleeping in each of the 10 rooms to iron out any problems guests might have encountered. (BBC News -- Business)
Quick cruises to nowhere from $179 Nov 18, 2008
The Cellar Masters experience brings together wines from all over the world for passengers to sample, while the Grand Epernay Dining Room offers highlights like a two-story glass wine tower and sparkling chandeliers. The freshly manicured lawn on the top deck may make you forget that you are floating around on the ocean. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Sci Fi's "Sanctuary" a true Web-to-TV pioneer Nov 18, 2008
Baptistries, steeples, cupolas, solid brass chandeliers wall crosses. Browse a huge selection now. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Word on the street: Fresno ad man feels economy's pinch Nov 17, 2008
The Loft features exposed brick walls, mirrors imported from around the world in ornate frames, modern furnishings and chandeliers. The Loft also includes the artwork of Bob Kliss and Chris Sorenson. (Fresno Bee)
Like a phoenix, Alamo Square has arisen Nov 17, 2008
Seated at a desk in his parlor, he points to a pair of matching chandeliers that he picked up for a song at a garage sale some years back. The kitchen aside, Pecora has managed a remarkable museum-quality restoration. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Shea's sets stage for $10M improvement Nov 17, 2008
25 million restoration of the main theater, including chandeliers, ceilings and the proscenium arch at the front of the stage. Though the historical building is exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the board has approved a plan to install an elevator tower adjacent to the pavilion parking lot on Pearl Street. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
You'll fit right in being poor in Berlin Nov 16, 2008
Clrchen's Ballhaus: Part wedding party, part "Strictly Ballroom," part hipster hangout, it all takes place under arched ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and gently crumbling wallpaper. A Berlin institution since 1913; $3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Strolling Petaluma Nov 16, 2008
Inside Sienna, a spacious, three-story dealer cooperative, is an eclectic mix of 19th and 20th century European and American wares including angelic statues, ornate wood furniture and crystal chandeliers. Cross the street to Pierre's Art and Antiques. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Deanos Brings Italy to Downtown Dublin Nov 16, 2008
Gary Lausch fashioned the tiered chandeliers and curved rods which extend from the wall to hold fixtures which softly illuminate the tables, made by Jeffrey Aaron of AAA Cabinets from the heart pine floor joints which supported what used to be the second floor of the building. David Woodburn is the architect who made the Nichols vision a reality, along with City Manager George Roussel, and Spence Mullis and Jeff Cannon of Morris Bank and Citizens Bank of Laurens County, respectively. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
MiVT: Art from Antlers Nov 15, 2008
He uses them in his home furnishings business making lamps, mirrors, chandeliers and more. Robtoy explains, "You can do almost anything with antlers. As long as you have the right antlers and a little creativity in your mind, you can do almost anything.". (WCAX.com, VT)
Will a Glamorous Hotel Resurrect Miami? Nov 15, 2008
Add to that a new 40,000-square-foot spa (where you can warm the marble of your Turkish hamam bed), an adjoining hotel-condo tower, upscale restaurants, clubs and boutiques as well as spectacular lobby chandeliers created by Ai Weiwei, who designed the Bird's Nest stadium for the Beijing Olympics, and you've got a bash the cast of Entourage would die for. . (Time.com)
Home on the Range: Store specializes in western-themed custom decor Nov 14, 2008
The company was started in 1987 by Koelling s husband, Larry, who still makes all of the lamps and chandeliers in the store by hand. Larry spent 17 years traveling the country selling to retailers, Donna said, before settling down and opening a retail store of his own in Missouri in 2004. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
This yoshoku risks being 'style, no substance' Nov 14, 2008
We actually stop in our tracks, momentarily entranced by the ethereal effect of a pressed-tin ceiling painted white, benches covered in pleats of dove-grey felt and curvy porcelain pendant chandeliers suspended in black-and-white clusters like flocks of birds. It's minimalist and modern, sombre yet whimsical. (Globe and Mail)
Freedom takes a stand Nov 13, 2008
The center s polished maroon-and-white marble floors shone Monday under the hall s 18 chandeliers and two 30-by-70-foot skylights, through which the blue sky and the Capitol dome could be seen. Nearby was the dimly lit exhibition hall where some famous and seldom-seen artifacts of U.S. history were on display. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Shop like it's yesterday Nov 13, 2008
There are sparkly chandeliers, French original upholstered beds, rustic tables and chairs, chintzy wallpapers and crockery downstairs, while upstairs feels like granny's attic, packed to the rafters with gorgeous vintage frocks, slinky nightgowns, fur stoles and more. Big girls can lose track of time playing dress-ups here where, sentimentally, I bought my god-daughter's first vintage dress five years ago. (The Age, Australia -- Opinion)
Downtown 'Deadmonton' no more Nov 11, 2008
Decorated to give off the vibe of an "old English pen shop" chandeliers hang from a tin ceiling and there are original hardwood floors this is the place for people in need of custom invitations. For those passing through town, there are also beautiful writing instruments (shown below) and leather-bound journals. (Globe and Mail)
Analysis: Obama makes an impressive media debut Nov 8, 2008
But there is an undercurrent of anxiety here too - the bad news stories came thick and fast on the day we waited for Mr Obama under the glittering chandeliers of a downtown hotel ballroom over the road from the park where he embraced his destiny. The event was interesting for the clues it gave us about how Mr Obama will manage his relationship with the press. (BBC News)
The Hollywood nightlife is pulsing again Nov 7, 2008
Kress owner Mike Viscuso spent two years and more than $25 million refitting the building with an octagonal bar, refurbished marble walls, six $100,000 chandeliers, an ornate champagne lounge and a sushi bar. "There's nothing like it in L.A.," Viscuso said, gesturing out at the club's panoramic view. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Disney, by design Nov 7, 2008
But now the company also sells $3,900 designer wedding gowns no characters in sight and women's cashmere sweaters "inspired by Tinker Bell." Interior design offerings include $2,800 leather club chairs and $6,000 chandeliers patterned after the Art Deco d. cor in Disney's former office. (International Herald Tribune)
Pieces: Where you can find furnishings from the past Nov 7, 2008
Several chandeliers, in black or white iron, hang from the ceiling. Table lamps feature bases of figurines, brass urns or acrylic blocks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Obama's new home Nov 6, 2008
It is set off from the Cross Hall by a colonnade and is decorated in the same style all made in marble and decorated with cut-glass chandeliers and bronze light standards. The centre and cross halls also serve as the visitors' exit for the White House Tour. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Real Housewives of Atlanta Nov 6, 2008
She goes, Okay, you have a beautiful house, beautiful furniture, beautiful chandeliers, but there s a crack in the foundation. I said, What do you mean. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A new crop of boutique hotels opens their doors in Atlanta, bringing cool designs and hot lounges Nov 4, 2008
The glam hotel (think chandeliers, fresh flowers, twice-daily turndown service) is close to upscale shopping at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza and is the first in the South to offer complimentary tuxedoed butler service to all guests. The white-gloved butlers deliver convenience: selecting cigars, ironing, even personal gift shopping. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Her keen eye built dollhouse collection Nov 3, 2008
So, the auction includes whole tray lots of miniature toilets and sinks, cast-iron stoves, crystal chandeliers, German tin kitchens, upright and grand pianos, cloisonne vases, pots and pans, Jell-O molds, tea sets, cuckoo clocks, mantel clocks, lacquered Japanese bowls, Limoges platters and books. Dr. Clack met her Australian husband, Lindsay, in Scotland at a Thanksgiving dinner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Toast to the richest of spirits Nov 2, 2008
Besides its cognac-making skills, Martells other big pride has to be Chteau de Chanteloup, where it puts up its guests in style this elegant guest house with its marble floors, pictures of long-dead Martell family members, antique furniture and sparkling chandeliers looks like the perfect set for an Agatha Christie murder mystery. The echoing cries of peacocks strutting and deer prancing around outside in the landscaped grounds add to the slightly spooky atmosphere. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Halloween 2008 -- Friday Night Delight Nov 1, 2008
Besides decorating earlier and more completely this year with spooky Halloween scenes of candlelit chandeliers and jack-o-lanterns, many people will use scent as a way to enhance the experience throughout October. Ruffolo adds. (Pekin Times, IL)
Rodent of the week: Eat grapes Nov 1, 2008
Her hero is the biologist , whose jellyfish paintings inspired snazzy chandeliers. Her favorite toast-spread is Marmite, a British delicacy made of yeast extract. (Los Angeles Times)
Mine giant slashes production Nov 1, 2008
Baby grand pianos, crystal chandeliers - this is belt-tightening in tough times at Flemington's Birdcage. "Bespoke" perfume might just be the ultimate indulgence of the senses. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Europe's Largest Shopping Mall Open... Oct 31, 2008
The Westfield Shopping Centre in London s Shepherd s Bush, is home to 265 stores looks something akin to a shopping mall you would find in with its marble floors, crystal chandeliers and hi-tech flourishes. Opening Day - Westfield London. (Suite101.com)
Some tourists don't need advice Oct 31, 2008
Pipa, a tapas bar in ABC Home & Carpet in which diners can also shop for the chandeliers and the mirrors displayed on the walls ... "During the day, it's a store that sells crystal chandeliers," she said that's ABC Carpet & Home ... "At night, they put in tables. It's really awesome." The dozens of chandeliers hanging from the ceiling along with the mirrors on the wall are for sale. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Entertain in style! Oct 31, 2008
Bling-bedecked venues feature everything from Swarovski crystal chandeliers to hi-tech up lighters that change colour throughout the night, while plush Persian carpet lounging areas, late-night fireworks, velvet drapes and very sexy tableware are all part and parcel of today's poshest parties. Where Moroccan and Moulin Rouge were the themes du jour two or three years ago, themes that call for a touch of glamour, glitz or madness are very popular, offering easier dress-up options. (iAfrica.com)
Locking up the system Oct 31, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Brilliance twice recalled Oct 30, 2008
They came to the Harvard Club the other day, to sit beneath the three great chandeliers in the great room off Commonwealth Avenue to remember a great man: Julie Richmond ... Julie Richmond's greatest legacy sat beneath the chandeliers in Harvard Hall: his prot. (Boston Globe)
Timing of London malls opening a bit off Oct 30, 2008
LONDON - With marble floors, crystal chandeliers and a champagne bar, the Westfield London mall is glitzy and big. But when the doors open Thursday, the retail temple faces the most daunting retail environment in recent memory. (MSNBC -- International)
French teenager held over Potter translation Oct 30, 2008
The gilded gallery of 357 mirrors complete with vast chandeliers, glass doors and ceiling paintings symbolised the decadence of the rule of Louis XIV - the Sun King who commissioned it in 1678. . (Yahoo News -- Harry Potter)
'They've killed us' Tales of local hauntings Oct 30, 2008
During those four months, she saw and heard things most people wouldn't believe were possible: lights going on and off by themselves, chandeliers swinging wildly, music playing in empty rooms, banging in the walls, orbs of lights in windows and outside. "I witnessed my dog being kicked by someone I couldn't see," she said, "and I had my covers yanked off me during the night.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
In restaurants on Hill, scandal is the special Oct 29, 2008
The crimes occurred, authorities allege, in settings as varied as the Fill-A-Buster lunch counter on Bowdoin Street, where bureaucrats squeeze ketchup onto the meatloaf special, and Mooo, a modern restaurant with 25-foot ceilings where white gold chandeliers bathe the airy dining room in warm amber light and a 52-year-old single-malt Macallan scotch sells for $425 a glass. One FBI surveillance photograph appears to show Wilkerson grabbing a handful of $100 bills over a starched white tablecloth... (Boston Globe)
President and Mrs. Bush Host Celebration in Honor of Theodore Roosevelt's 150th Birthday Oct 28, 2008
Here in this room, their work is reflected not only in the plaster walls and polished wood floors, but also in the chandeliers above our heads, the gilded benches that are around, flanking the room, the cornices above the draperies, and the light standards bordering the windows -- all of which are original to the 1902 redesign. There have been some additions over the years -- including the portrait of President Roosevelt on my left, which was painted by John Singer Sargent in 1903. (White House News Releases)
Culture: Star wars Oct 28, 2008
Sure they can massage the Moet budget, forgo the odd TV personality and recycle last year's chandeliers, but the glamour of hosting a true A-list star is one ingredient Flemington's top-flight marquees cannot, and will not, scrimp on. The scramble for the crucial "wow" guests, currently being conducted through a complex web of agent negotiations, is an investment in corporate branding predicated on who is hot - and available - right now. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cauldron bubbles with online voters choosing best Ghostwriter endings Oct 26, 2008
Black crepe paper festooned chandeliers, and room after room was filled with nightmarish imaginings conjured up by a particularly fiendish volunteer committee. It was the best haunted house ever, Tamara thought, and would probably make enough money to buy lots of Christmas presents for needy kids this year. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Worlds most exclusive recluse Oct 26, 2008
The place is fantastic with paintings on the walls and chandeliers on the ceiling. I think the train is antiquated. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A Turkish bath, Vegas-style Oct 25, 2008
Inspired, in part, by legendary Parisian nightclub Les Bains Douche, the decor is a study in earth tones set off by imported chandeliers, urns and lattice-like panels. "We want people to come in and enjoy cocktails out on the lounge at 7 or 8 p.m., come inside and have some dinner, then go up to the club for dancing or back out on the lounge for desert or a hookah," says Noah Tepperberg, one of the owners. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Sexiest spots to get a drink, get your groove on Oct 25, 2008
The mazelike space is a study in suggestive decor, one that meshes a Bolshevik-era wooden bar with erotic anime wall art and low-hanging chandeliers. The drinkslisted on menus designed as old-fashioned record coversare expensive, and the music is remixed '80s disco, but what the hell, you're surrounded by the most seductive crowd in eastern Europe. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Twilight of the oligarchs Oct 25, 2008
In the Dolce & Gabbana store - with its chandeliers, black mirror walls and stainless steel D&G logo - a young man is trying on a leather jacket. "It's known as the David Beckham," a shop assistant explains helpfully. (guardian.co.uk)
Helter Shelter Oct 24, 2008
" Conway, who plays the venue on Sunday, is lyrical about his love of the compelling art-deco venue with its wooden floors, walls of mirrors, chandeliers and intimate boxes where patrons sit on velvet seats. For him, as a musician, "there's something sort of spiritual about performing in a space like that. a sense of belonging that I felt immediately I went into the space. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
One of our mistakes was staying, instead of leaving. After we changed the regime, we should have handed over and said goodbye. But we didn't. And the Americans haven't, either." Oct 21, 2008
The compound, ransacked during the warlord turmoil of the mid-1990s and given over for a decade to refugees who squatted amid the rubble, is spanking new again, with fresh marble and sparkling chandeliers, as well as a memorial commemorating the 13,500 Soviet troops who died here. Nearly 20 years after Soviet troops withdrew in humiliation, in February 1989, Kabulov has become a gloomy oracle, warning that the fate that overtook the Russians here may be relived by the Americans and their... (International Herald Tribune)
The Official 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards After Party at Dreamz ATL Saturday, October 18th Oct 17, 2008
As you enter you will find yourself in their main lobby, underneath three glorious chandeliers that are complemented by oversized mirrors and contemporary art. The club's plush loveseats and decor offer a luxurious and intimate candlelit setting where you can have a drink and participate in great conversation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Time for towns ghosts to move on Oct 16, 2008
One is the Wellesley Community Center, which will be undergoing renovation of parts of its building and already is home to chandeliers that were in the Wellesley Inn before it was razed. The second location would be a new senior center, although it is unclear if, or when, that will become a reality. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Not just for the catwalk Oct 16, 2008
Its a stylish outlet characterised by an antique-coloured spiral staircase that leads to the mezzanine floor, chandeliers and gold-trimmed mirrors. In May that year, Alvin Tay Couture showcased its gowns and evening dresses at the Miss Chinese Cosmos Pageant Malaysia Region 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
More of this story Oct 16, 2008
"Get a load of them chandeliers ... if this is the bunkhouse, I wonder what the big house is like?". The boys had barely gotten their brand new shirts and jeans out of the suitcase when Elizabeth was at the door. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Portland's quirky cousin just around the Bend Oct 15, 2008
The parish hall is now a movie theater with comfy sofas and wrought-iron chandeliers, and there's even a Turkish bath on the ground floor. In the mini lobby, guests roam in fluffy robes, making their way to the soaking pool adorned with Byzantine-style tiles. (MSNBC -- Politics)
High-flying hedge fund falls back to earth Oct 14, 2008
He and his crew spent a long, luxurious weekend at the five-star Hotel Bauer, which has Murano glass chandeliers, private gondoliers and a splendid view of a 17th-century basilica. But now, a bit like Venice, Trafelet's hedge fund seems to be sinking. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Whiten up your home Oct 12, 2008
Think reflecting surfaces, pearly white finishes, fresh lilies, chandeliers, clear glass, crystal, contemporary and antique mirrors. White in the kitchen: Although the hygienic white look works well in a kitchen, all the white surfaces can be unwelcoming. (iAfrica.com)
Get the Midas Touch on a Minimalist Budget Oct 11, 2008
Chandeliers are quickly becoming a staple of distinguished decoration in every space from the dining room to the bedroom ... Besides providing a beautiful focal point, these chandeliers give your room a cozy, warm glow when lit -- no electrical work required. (Pekin Times, IL)
Styles hit runway at Women's World Fest Oct 11, 2008
The interior features one-of-a-kind chandeliers, animal print decor and a collection of modern lounge furniture. The store will carry the brand's full line of clothing; 931-6116 or. (Honolulu Advertiser)
It's l'amour for Chinese wedding couples Oct 11, 2008
After a makeup and hair session at a local Tours salon, the Chinese brides join their grooms for the 30-minute ceremony led by Mayor Jean Germain in a high-ceilinged room with red velvet chairs, crystal chandeliers and music. They exchange vows and rings before the groom is told he "may now kiss the bride", just as five trumpet players start blowing their own rendition of "Yesterday" from the Beatles. (India Times, India)
Boontje lights way in world of design Oct 10, 2008
Boontje, who has collaborated with everyone from Alexander McQueen to Target, was in town this week to celebrate the release of a line of dramatic crystal chandeliers he helped design for Swarovski ... You're here celebrating the release of your crystal chandeliers, but it was the Garland Light that's really been a huge success. (Boston Globe)
