Samuel W. Koontz Jr. Sep 20, 2008
He also made burl clocks, coffee tables, sconces and pen sets, which he would sell during Christmas bazaars. He invented 3-D pictures of elk, deer, mountain goats, dahl sheep, ducks and geese made from wood of different colors. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Relaxing in hookah lounge Sep 20, 2008
The main room is a large living room-like lobby occupied with two larger rectangular and round tables and two more smaller spots that have two coffee tables on front of a sofa and futon. In the middle of the room, there is a burgundy-colored stage that occasionally features a belly dancer. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
SFO releases terminal renovation plans Sep 20, 2008
-- Terminal lounges will include a variety of seating arrangements - including armchairs, small sofas and coffee tables - plus two children's play areas. -- Art will be on prominent display throughout the terminal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
What Common Dangers Are Lurking in Your Home? ShopSmart Reveals Tips on How to Fix Home Hazards Sep 16, 2008
Secure furniture over 30 inches tall with anti-tip strips and replace hazardous glass coffee tables. Don't overstuff shelves as items could topple onto a child's head and be sure to secure drapery cords so they are out of reach for children. (PR Newswire)
America's best country inns and hotels Sep 11, 2008
Co-owned by the B-52's frontwoman Kate Pierson, the cabins were done over in kitsch-tastic colors by designer William Stewart, who outfitted the eight rooms with vintage couches and coffee tables, "Ozzie and Harriet" kitchens, and checkered tile floors. Insert your own Love Shack joke herebut each cabin does feel like a slightly out-there home of your own. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Plans off to remodel mansion Sep 10, 2008
New interior paint, draperies, bedroom sets, a dining room table, dishwasher, carpeting, vanities, linens, coffee tables, end tables, side chairs, a stove, refrigerator and technological improvements are all coming. The budget for furniture and appliances is 80,000, with some purchased from R.C. Willey Home Furnishings during a recent sale, Luna said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Pet snakes join La. man for evacuation journey Sep 3, 2008
At his home in Houma, he lets the snakes out periodically to roam around the house and taste the air above various carpets and coffee tables. He even lets them crawl around in his bed. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Green.view: Every little helps Sep 2, 2008
There is stuff for the grungy (carpets made of old belts), the chic (strappy sandals made from recycled rubber), the nerdy (necklaces made from the keys of old computers), the laddish (coffee tables made from worn-out NASCAR tyres) and the hippyish (a ginkgo tree-to-be to commemorate a baby s birth). The fact that many of the wares featured on Great Green Goods are made by women s co-operatives, the disabled and the homeless, often in some terribly benighted country, simply stokes the warm inner... (The Economist)
Double major Aug 17, 2008
And with the array of space-saving furniture many stores make available this time of year, including futons, lofts, minirefrigerators and dorm-size coffee tables and chairs, living space on a campus can be very efficient and comfortable. It's kind of like I have my own little apartment,'' said Tom Looks, a third-year student at Western Michigan University and a residence-hall director for Davis Hall. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Bringing old Madrid to the South End Aug 14, 2008
Four matching, gold-accented coffee tables (all but one purchased on Craigslist) pull the space together, while sheer black curtains and a curious black-and-white poster of a bead-wearing, breast-bearing woman lend the feel of your grandmother's parlor, were your grandmother a 1930s bohemian. In the spacious main dining area, sparsely spaced vintage Spanish posters from eBay overlook tables from Ikea. (Boston Globe)
Mid-century modern style brings back memories Aug 14, 2008
Other items include low, wooden coffee tables; glass and metal tables and an assortment of chests of drawers, drink cabinets and buffets that blend into a decor style as standalone pieces or as support for a flat-panel TV. A Saarinen oval side table in white laminate is $1,350; a polished oak chest with a drop-leaf top is $1,900. A 1950s eight-drawer dresser atop skinny legs is $3,700. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Trade trend: High oil prices are helping U.S. manufacturers Aug 12, 2008
The company decided to open its first U.S. production facility in part because the cost of shipping its Expedit bookshelves, Lack coffee tables and Besta entertainment centers exceeded the cost of making them, says spokesman Joseph Roth. One industry already might be benefiting from near-sourcing, Rubin says. (USA Today -- Money)
Rebuilding a Castle Aug 12, 2008
The coffee tables at each bowling station, rear tables and rear console wall are all topped with black granite. That started getting us over budget, Ontko said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Saugus Police Log July 25-27 Aug 1, 2008
An officer reported three coffee tables, three chairs and a head table were damaged by the wood carving, 4:24 p.m.. A caller reported a Hummer struck a motor vehicle several times in the Best Buy parking lot and fled the scene. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Woodville merchant mariner loved nights at sea Jul 27, 2008
He built lawn furniture, a carport, chicken coops, picnic and coffee tables and a three-tiered bar. Mr. Clark called friends "mate," and accented the first syllable of the word "garage," signs of his time Down Under. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
ISU's alumni get new $6 million place to call their own Jul 25, 2008
Visitors will find a reception area with armchairs, coffee tables and a stone fireplace. The entire interior is accented with oak trim, stained a shade of cherry wood. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
How to Store and Organise Odds and ... Jul 24, 2008
Kitchen countertops, entry tables, coffee tables and desks are hot spots for clutter. Much of this mess consists of small everyday items with no obvious place to belong. (Suite101.com)
Green.view: Can green be groovy? Jul 22, 2008
The bar and the wooden shelves behind it are made from scrap wood, while the sofas, stools and coffee tables are made from unwanted bathtubs, cable drums and the like. Even the d;cor is recycled: it consists of old postcards, newspapers, matchboxes and compact discs, whittled into imaginative shapes or arranged in psychedelic patterns. (The Economist)
Where Geeks Sleep? Jul 13, 2008
The tiny lobby and third-floor Hi-Fi Lounge are styled like midcentury modern bachelor pads, with kidney-shaped coffee tables and thin, boxy couches. There's a whirlpool spa and small pool out back, and a breakfast room serving a free continental breakfast that's a few of notches better than you typically find in properties like this. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Around the House: Sale at S.E.E. Imports Jul 13, 2008
Highlights: love seats starting at $199; lounge chairs at $99; dining chairs at $39; table bases at $99; console, end and coffee tables at $99; chests at $199; headboards at $99; and European armoires retailing for $6,000 will be priced at $1,199. Accessorize with porcelains at $4; candlesticks at $5; lamps at $15; bronze and stone statuary at $100; mirrors at $49; wall decor at $19; trays at $9; decorative boxes at $9; and baskets at $8. (San Francisco Chronicle)
House of Miracles opens in Berlin Jul 8, 2008
Discussions around the coffee tables in Clarke s cafe may not revolve around whiskey taxes like in Philson s time. Clarke said it will be a place where people can pray, drink coffee and eat unique foods. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Mid-Century modern styles a natural fit at City Issue Jul 1, 2008
Also in stock are dining tables, buffets, china cabinets, glass-topped coffee tables, side chairs, hanging lamps, ceramics, daybeds, steel desks, swivel desk chairs and a range of accent pieces, from old globes to platters, glassware and trays. Best sellers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Can the U.S. Bring Jobs Back from China? Jun 25, 2008
Hundreds of factories have shut their doors across the U.S. South, while giant plants churning out beds, armoires, and coffee tables have sprung up in industrial estates that sprawl for miles and miles outside Chinese cities such as Dongguan, just north of Hong Kong. It's true that wages are up, the Chinese plants import much of their wood from North America, and bulky bed frames and mattresses consume a lot of space in shipping containers. (KFOR Oklahoma City, OK)
Savvy Snoot in Atlanta Jun 18, 2008
Tables run the gamut from the traditional carved wood dining sets to glass- or marble-topped coffee tables. Antique gold-gilt mirrors share wall space with wood-framed ones from the 1940s. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Acuecomms offers smart Pronto control solution Jun 12, 2008
He said many people had complained of having their coffee tables at home always cluttered with remote controls for various electronic appliances. Acuecomms business development manager Evelyn Toh with the Pronto remote controllers - TSU9600 (right) and TSU9400. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
How to display that monster TV Jun 10, 2008
My bedroom is 19x48 and we have 2 sofas, 2 coffee tables and a huge tv (unsure of size - i m a female :) I took the tv out of our living room so we have no extra mess from the kids. They both watch tv in their room and hubby & I watch in ours (when we watch tv that is) You pay my 3k a month mortgage and you can tell me where to put my tv deal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jug Suraiya: Let's have launch Jun 8, 2008
There was already a generation who thought that books were things placed on coffee tables to prevent them from flying away when the fan was turned on. That's when book publishers hit upon the device of the book launch. (India Times, India)
Passion for pastry May 20, 2008
He found a site, for the family, just outside the shadow of Westfield in Bondi Junction and decorated it with red and brown ottomans, low coffee tables and a huge counter of pastries and cakes. Pride of place goes to the best-selling, sugar-encrusted, napkin-shaped guardanapos sponge triangles with their yolky custard filling. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Designer reproductions blend with solid styles May 13, 2008
Dining and coffee tables, sideboards, armchairs, dining chairs, beds, armoires and shelves are among the biggest pieces in stock. Many have a similar shape or design, using the same wood and hardware. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Kristine Irving's 5 Favorite Things May 11, 2008
In her studio, you'll find a stool made with an African bowl, old Chinese boxes used as coffee tables, and two 40s-era chairs, all from Reside in Cambridge, paired with sleek tables and contemporary lighting. "I like a space to tell a story, and vintage pieces have built-in history. They add character and a touch of the past to new spaces.". (Boston Globe)
Couple gets married at SunFest May 5, 2008
Chess sets, backgammon sets, coffee tables, card holders and more - all made of wood - were Dave Levy's contribution to the array of artwork for sale under tents along Flagler Drive. "I like to do stuff that's different," said Levy, of Davis, CA, for whom Sunfest is one stop among dozens of festivals he will visit in a year. (The Palm Beach Post)
Home, hearth, hazards: How to childproof your housePosted 4 hours, 24 minutes ago. May 4, 2008
Objects on end tables, coffee tables and entertainment stands can be easily pulled over and onto a child (in particular, Rudasill said newer flat screen televisions aren t very stable). Make sure cords are out of sight and reach of inquisitive fingers. (Lima News, OH)
Artists work, lives grounded in nature May 4, 2008
A master craftsman, Rooster has made much of the furniture, including coffee tables, a Stickley-style desk, and a cherry-and-white oak dresser that Missy apprenticed on. It has a free-flowing grain pattern and open drawer pulls. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Leroy Moorehead: Baseball gave way to history May 4, 2008
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Finding a new home May 2, 2008
The lounge, Jarfi said, has "a little Moroccan flair," with colorful pillows and hand-painted Moroccan coffee tables. Adjacent to the lounge is a sushi bar, which offers a variety of sakis and Japanese beers and appetizers. (Louisville Business First, KY)
If you can't get to the National Gallery... it will come to you Apr 23, 2008
People on their way out of London can now sit down at purpose-built coffee tables in the station and flick through an electronic library of images, ranging from art history blockbusters by Caravaggio, Van Gogh, Vermeer and Titian to more obscure works. They then select an image, which is projected on to a 9ft screen. (Independent)
AuthenTeak a one-stop shop for outdoor rooms Apr 22, 2008
To go around them are dining tables, end tables, drink holders and coffee tables. To soften them are cushions in a range of colors and fabrics that are easy to clean, mildew resistant, colorfast and quick to dry. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
If it's broke, fix it Apr 19, 2008
If you're a coaster-averse family, rings can show up on coffee tables with regular frequency. Banish the marks by rubbing Circa 1850 Terra Nova Liquid Pumice Stone (a Canadian-made, non-toxic product) into them using a gentle circular motion (the label says to use a cloth, but fingers work better). (Globe and Mail)
Jazz up your outdoor living space Apr 17, 2008
These tabletops are higher than coffee tables but lower than dining tables. "It's high enough that you can put a cup there, but it's not like sitting at a dining table," she says. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Brawn or Brains? Researchers Push the Limits of Legged Robots Apr 16, 2008
Dante 2 operated like two overlapping coffee tables (each with four legs) sliding over each other to slink to its destination slow and steady but not very nimble. founder Marc Raibert pushed the dynamic stability concept further in subsequent years as he moved from the Robotics Institute to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) and then formed Boston Dynamics. (Scientific American)
Enjoying Outdoor Living Spaces Apr 12, 2008
A traditional patio set with cushioned seats is a great way to be comfortable, but more unconventional seating styles- from tree-stump kids' seats and coffee tables to a staged 'sandy beach' area with beach chairs or picnic blankets, there are lots of ways to make your guests feel at home. Eating Out(side). (Suite101.com)
IKEA "Time Lapse" Apr 3, 2008
All the while, the furniture in the living room mostly stays the same, with the same blue couch the centerpiece to the changing coffee tables, rugs, and growing picture collection. But when we get to the last scene, the now gangly boy, a skateboard lying at his feet, is sending text messages and can't be bothered with his mother's cheer. (AdWeek)
The Curious Gardener's Almanac Mar 29, 2008
Great for coffee tables, bathrooms or purses this book will be one that can be read in small snippets of time. Gardening Through Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. (Suite101.com)
New apts. for Emory students Mar 27, 2008
Plans are to furnish the units with "designer type" furniture including beds, nightstands, desks, chairs, sofas, coffee tables, entertainment centers and dining room tables. Emory officials said they hoped to have the building ready for the start of the 2009-2010 school year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
New technology, Web sites make uploading cell phone pictures a snap Mar 21, 2008
Even the photo album book, which has been found on coffee tables and bookshelves for ages, has moved into cyberspace. If you prefer to have your Pic Sender photos in a location other than your e-mail or the "My Pictures" folder, you can route them to any of the popular online photo album Web sites, such as Flickr, Photobucket and Snapfish. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LETTER: More people are killed by cars than by guns Mar 15, 2008
HeinekenMan wrote on Mar 13, 2008 12:58 AM:" Okay, dude. You asked for it. No, a car wreck isn't as newsworthy as a shooting spree on a college campus that claims several lives. Car wrecks happen every day. Shooting sprees do not. And, yes, the car wreck was a lesser tragedy. That's undeniable. As for your irrational work matching up car wrecks with shooting deaths, it's difficult to respond to such an irrational assertion. It's like trying to explain why fish don't make good coffee tables.... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
True-to-Life Stories Mar 15, 2008
SomeI'm thinking here of seem designed to decorate coffee tables, not to be read at all. So, why don't the publishers who produce them come in for more criticism. (Slate)
Dispatches From China's Wild West Mar 7, 2008
It has five floors, in ascending order of luxury: The first floor is a chaotic, jumbled mess of couches shrink-wrapped in plastic and coffee tables stacked on top of one another. By the fourth and fifth floors, though, it looks like an upscale American shopping mall. (Slate)
Bow ... wow! Dog chapel draws animal lovers Feb 22, 2008
His sculptures and furniture, meanwhile, range from his Angel Dog statues a black lab with golden wings to coffee tables with sculpted legs that look like dogs, from night tables with dog head handles to rocking dogs. Toby Talbot / APVermont folk artist Stephen Huneck, poses in his dog chapel in St. Johnsbury, Vt. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Weekend Guitar Hero contest benefits FM Food Pantry Feb 13, 2008
But in this case rooms weren't trashed, coffee tables were still intact and the mirrors remained fixed to the walls as local couch rockers turned out to rage for a good cause. The first ever Guitar Hero III Shootout (GH3) video game tournament was held on Saturday afternoon at the Comfort Inn s in Ft. Madison. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Turning a new leafHow consumers can help forest peoples save their woodlands Feb 12, 2008
But those trees are now gone, cut down during 2007 and exported to Europe to make garden furniture and coffee tables. Ngola Baka is a poorer, hungrier place as a result of European tastes for luxury. (BBC News -- Science)
Minimalism rules Feb 12, 2008
In front of the sofa are two clear Lucite baskets that double as coffee tables. Beyond them is an entertainment table made of more storage cubes with a flat-screen TV. Another two sets of windows line the far wall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Finding inner calm Feb 11, 2008
On a Saturday afternoon, several people milled around the coffee tables. A Shih Tzu sniffed at shoes. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Adirondack's rustic charm brought home Feb 9, 2008
Wildwoods will offer furniture items like hand-carved coffee tables with glass tops. That table is great. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Logitech Brings Harmony to Remote Chaos Feb 6, 2008
Over the years, I've tried quite a few so-called universal remote controls that aim to replace the half-dozen or so remotes most people have cluttering their coffee tables. None have come close to meeting my admittedly unique needs; I test new devices so frequently that the time it takes to program each into a universal remote isn't worth the effort. (BusinessWeek)
Part tribute, part tail-wagging whimsy Feb 4, 2008
His sculptures and furniture, meanwhile, range from his Angel Dog statues - a black lab with golden wings - to coffee tables with sculpted dog-likeness legs. Dog lovers hound him for commissioned works. (Boston Globe)
Do you speak Ikea? Feb 4, 2008
Sofas, coffee tables, bookshelves, media storage and doorknobs are named after places in Sweden (Klippan, Malm. beds, wardrobes and hall furniture after places in Norway; carpets after places in Denmark and dining tables and chairs after places in Finland. (Guardian Unlimited)
Baby-proof your home| Jan 9, 2008
Sharp edges on furniture such as coffee tables can also injure a tottering toddler, so soften them with sponge or padding. Obviously, your entire house need not be baby-proof. (iAfrica.com)
Your mission: Find Mesa's front door Jan 9, 2008
It's mostly bigger groups sprawled around the coffee tables, ordering up organic margaritas and blood orange Manhattans, trilling into cellphones and meeting up with friends. The restrooms are unisex: men's stalls on one side, women's on the other, everyone meets in the middle over the sinks. (Los Angeles Times)
Furniture goes green with paper Jan 8, 2008
Apart from sofa sets and beds, there is a good market for coffee tables, arm chairs and mirrors made up of water hyacinth and banana bark worth Rs 20,000 and above. We have clients from Maharashtra and Gujarat, who make purchases worth Rs 15 lakh-18 lakh at one time. (India Times)
Hotels hope quick-eats idea for lobbies sets 'cocktail party' vibe Jan 8, 2008
The menus are placed throughout the living-room style coffee tables in the lobby, and a server takes orders. Other items include banana chips, shrimp cocktail, artichoke dip, Thai chicken skewers, Hoisin chicken stir-fry and rigatoni. (USA Today -- Money)
Super Bowl party play-by-play Jan 4, 2008
Or, if you don't have enough to go around, cover your nice wood or glass end tables and coffee tables with plastic tablecloths cut down to size. If you can find table covers in team colors, you'll look, well, festive. (AZCentral -- Home)
On the hunt for vintage Jan 4, 2008
Finally, wander through the soup bowls and coffee tables that are reminiscent of what might have been in your own home. Vintage Fashion Inc. 602-462-1478 in Phoenix. (AZCentral -- Style)
Get comfortable with Chinese furniture Jan 1, 2008
New dining and end tables, casual chairs, bookcases, buffets, mirrors, lamps, statues, coffee tables, bar stools and area rugs are also in stock. The store also carries an exclusive line of Italian leather club chairs and sofas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
South Portland mayor spurs talk of secession from Maine Dec 30, 2007
"I am stating what's been stated over coffee tables for years and what could be an inevitable conclusion if the Legislature continues to do nothing.". Researchers and residents have long talked about "the two Maines": the region around Portland, with its stable economy, growing population and increasingly urban concerns, and the rural, sparsely populated rest of the state, from the depressed Down East coast to the western mountains and the far northern reaches of Aroostook County. (Boston Globe)
