Colma Cops Catch Metal Theft Suspect Oct 29, 2008
With more than 70 percent of its land covered by 16 cemeteries, Colma has become prime pickings for metal thieves, who steal vases, decorative plates, doors to mausoleums and anything else they can pry loose. Baker was caught with five copper inserts that hold flowers, a bronze vase and a 12-foot length of copper drain pipe she had allegedly ripped from a building and folded up into a foot-wide strip, police said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Fun with color Oct 23, 2008
A variety of decorative plates are shown in Habif s kitchen. A realistic glass mixer sits on her island. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Nancy Kirwan, 60, Samaritan Center chief Oct 3, 2008
She had a kiln in her basement and made decorative plates, pottery and tea sets for grandmothers and their granddaughters to play with, said her husband. She often decorated her pottery with bright colors and angels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Transform your kid's room from toddler to tween May 20, 2008
The mirror, surrounded by decorative plates, is her favorite piece in the recently renovated room. It gives the princess feel without "having to have the crowns and glitter," interior designer Catherine Gregory said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Kennesaw's Painted Butterfly an artsy place to shop May 20, 2008
Jones will paint on just about any surface: end tables, dressers, canvas floor mats, steamer trunks, dining chairs, doors, rocking chairs, jugs, decorative plates, pillows, bar stools. She makes as well as paints some of the items, including an assortment of birdhouses with recycled books for roofs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
The Winner: Blonde over Bond Apr 23, 2008
com by searching "Marilyn Monroe," including Christmas ornaments, decorative plates, purses, duffel bags, address books and mouse pads. 11. (Florida Times-Union)
Resale industry benefits from poor economy Apr 14, 2008
" Bowersock asked. Bowersock modeled Still N Style on the department-store concept. She sells consigned books, artwork, home furnishings, jewelry, purses and men's and women's clothes, including never-worn wedding dresses for $165 and $275. Barbara Slocum, a Chandler accountant and frequent shopper, was inspecting a set of decorative plates from the Hamilton Collection at the store last week. She said she scouts second-hand stores to find unique items to sell on eBay. "I don't necessarily look... (AZCentral -- Business)
The ‘Honey Don’t’ Column Jan 31, 2008
They put those decorative plates on your light switches to keep non-electrician type people from poking around in there with their shiny new screwdrivers. You cannot clean the peanut butter out of the remote control by running it through the dishwasher. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Clients at The Arc create pottery art for sale Jan 28, 2008
Many paintings, vases, decorative plates and other creations are in storage and ready for sale at the celebration. Amanda Bussey did her part to add more. (Florida Times-Union)
Snow boosts Black Friday sales Nov 27, 2007
While customers had much to choose from the big selling items were Christmas ornaments, food, Web Kinz, decorative plates, candles and jewelry. The food, especially the fudge, was selling very well. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Go For A Home Run Oct 11, 2007
Even kids can get into it with carry-out crafts for kids," with Domino magazine art director, Hilary Fitzgibbons, teaching youngsters to make personalized place mats, decorative plates and picture frames. Other special programs include Screwdriver Renovations," quick DIY face-lift tricks - and an opening-night silent auction featuring works from artists such as Keith Haring and Robert Rauschenberg. With so much to see and so many deals to be had, it's hard to know where to start. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A Love for 'Lucy' fills a Room Sep 20, 2007
One display contains 'Lucy' snow globes that play the show's theme song, "Lucy" bookends and decorative plates depicting scenes from individual episodes of the show. Gallagher, a registered nurse at Johns Hopkins Hospital, also has about a dozen "Lucy" dolls still in their original packaging, as well as lunchboxes and license plates. (Catonsville Times, MD)
The marketing of an icon: Elvis as a brand Aug 14, 2007
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Le Mayeur maintains its charm Aug 2, 2007
There are also several decorative plates and ceramics. The museum was originally Le Mayeur's home, but as his fame grew, high ranking authorities including former President Soekarno, former Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and many others came to visit him. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
'PHOENIX' RISING: The latest Harry Potter movie puts a new spin on teen alienation Jul 17, 2007
Her walls are lined with decorative plates painted with cat pictures, although in the Potter world, those images skitter, play with ribbons and mew. But the next moment, Staunton brings a look of crazed menace to Umbridge's eyes. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
The magic is back Jul 10, 2007
We visit the books for the joy of reading, and go to the movies for the joy of watching for seeing Harry and the Order zoom on their broomsticks over the sparkling lights of London under an indigo velvet sky, or hearing Ron and Hermione banter as snappily as a longtime comedy team, or noticing that the kitten-themed decorative plates on Professor Umbridge's office wall are meowing in a cute but vaguely menacing chorus. And we go for the pleasure of watching a top-notch British cast constantly... (Seattle Times)
Decorate Your Home For Summer Jun 15, 2007
Accessorize with other iconic English country accessories, such as decorative plates and bowls runners. BOLD COLOR COMBINATIONS. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Paprika Hussar Jun 6, 2007
The embroidered shirts and tablecloths, the folksy wooden salt-and-pepper holders, and the decorative plates on the walls are an indication that the trio hold Hungarian traditions fast, but their restaurant is no museum piece. The feeling is nimble and modern and, while the menu is traditional, the food sometimes has a lightness and prettiness that leaves old Budapest for dead. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Modern house with a traditional spirit May 20, 2007
They collect Oriental rugs, Lalique objets d'art, Ukrainian ceramics, tapestries and decorative plates from all over the world. They lived in Paris for three years, allowing Lana to indulge her passion for period French furniture. (Herald-Tribune)
Fuego Bistro Apr 25, 2007
Proprietor Jeff Ward hasn't done much to the decor, except for now setting the tables with decorative plates from Indonesia ($18 at Pier 1, according to the unpeeled price tags). It's still cozy inside, with room for maybe 25 diners. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Handmade Mexican imports found at Shapes of Clay Feb 14, 2007
Some of the most popular items at Shapes of Clay include Talavera products, clay pottery, fountains, hand-carved benches and furniture, paintings, jewelry, Mexican chiminea fireplaces, paper mache figures, decorative plates and colorfully painted ceramics in the shapes of lizards, frogs, birds, sun faces and more. Shapes of Clay customers can find many products priced from under 10 to others costing more than 300. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Familys craze for everything Coca-Cola Jan 7, 2007
Other items are T-shirts, jackets, sneakers, trays, glasses, ash trays, buttons, decorative plates, flags, clocks, watches and the list goes on and on. There are also reference books on Coca-Cola collectibles Petrettis Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide, Wilsons Coco-Cola Price Guide and B.J. Summers Guide to Coca-Cola Third Edition. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
