Artwork gives a stylish focus to small quarters Nov 29, 2008
In Amin's apartment, all the personality lives in the art, the lighting, the rugs and the bedding. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Home)
Traffic Up At Coupon Sites Nov 28, 2008
Traffic to Web sites that compile coupons from a variety of stores has increased sharply over the past year, as consumers try to pinch pennies on everything from groceries to laptop computers to rugs. "Shoppers are in a bargain mind set and anything that they can do to stretch their dollars helps," said Lauren Freedman, president of the e-tailing Group, an e-commerce consulting firm in Chicago. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Big Meal = Big Mess? Not Necessarily Nov 28, 2008
That means tablecloths, blouses, rugs etc. Once you have started working on stain it's hard to take go backwards, so take care to look before you leap. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Fall rugs are more art than floor covers Nov 28, 2008
Exciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues ... I love the tactile aspect of rugs, especially the combination of wool and silk ... My rugs are pretty demanding they don t fade into the background of a room, she says. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
First Coast Charities Nov 28, 2008
No sheets, pillow cases or rugs. (904) 725-8766, ext. (Florida Times-Union)
Holiday ornaments reflect fashion and furnishing trends Nov 27, 2008
In home decor, this trend has shown up in Scandinavian-style carved furniture, homespun wool throws, and Nordic patterned rugs. For the holidays, this translates into charming folk-art, stitched-felt animals, stockings, and people, as well as evocations of natural elements in carved wood, painted tin, bark, and even dipped metal. (Boston Globe)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Offers Customers a Safe and Better Way to Light Up the Holidays Nov 27, 2008
Don't place them under rugs, furniture, or other appliances. If covered, cords can overheat or become frayed, increasing the risk of fire. (PR Newswire)
Letters to the editor (11/27/08) Nov 27, 2008
Several historical pieces such as the grand piano, artwork and rugs were being exposed to irreversible water damage. The first family's main living areas were also exposed to water damage from the leaks. (Anchorage Daily News)
Americas best shopping districts Nov 27, 2008
Americas best shopping districts - US and Canada- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat Nov 26, 2008
Rugs, mirrors, artwork and wall hangings abound, along with decor accents from oversized architectural pieces to small figurines. There s also a selection of coffee-table books. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Her world in miniature - Husband shares his wife’s intricate dollhouses after her passing Nov 25, 2008
She hand-hooked all of the rugs in the houses - all of them, he said shaking his head ... Rugs feature thatched patches of pansies, Persian paisley, and shags well-suited to cold bathroom floors ... Membership in a club concerned with all things tiny meant Karen Willis didn t stop at just hooking rugs and bedspreads. (Missoulian, MT)
Billionaire Club Goes Broke Nov 25, 2008
They range from a $32 million Mexican estate, to $306,508 in imported rugs and $70,036 worth of Christmas decorations. At a Nov. 13 bankruptcy hearing, Judge Kirscher commented that there was "probably adequate wealth" for a bailout among the club's estimated 340 members. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hubbard named CEO of Home Legend Nov 25, 2008
Home Legend is a manufacturer and distributor of bamboo flooring, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, handtufted and handknotted area rugs, and other interior d cor products. Classifieds. (Calhoun Times, GA)
More to Middle Earth than imagined Nov 24, 2008
It pops effortlessly over thresholds and hugs the edges of rugs to do a more thorough cleaning job. The 610 is also less likely to twist cords into its brushes than the Red or 400 Series Roombas. (Boston Globe)
Deck the Walls, Dash Through the Malls and Brighten the Season Safely Nov 24, 2008
Never run electrical cords through doorways, under carpets or rugs. Gas fireplaces. (Pekin Times, IL)
Greene: Make a cozy indoor nest Nov 24, 2008
Add thick-piled rugs in rich, luscious colors to keep toes warm and toasty. Hang luxuriously heavy draperies to add to the snuggly atmosphere of your home; they also can insulate against the elements, lowering your power bill in the process. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Experts divided on furnished or unfurnished Nov 24, 2008
Furniture and rugs usually hide the dings and dents. But once the furnishings are removed, the defects are there to see in all their glory - and for the buyer to fixate on and mentally calculate how much it is going to cost to repair them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quick tips for cutting a clay flue liner Nov 23, 2008
Q. My Maytag ringer washer is at least 40 years old and my wife uses it for small rugs and grungy work clothes. We save the good stuff for our more modern washer. (Boston Globe)
Pennywise: For less laundry frustration, follow these important tips (5) Nov 23, 2008
If you wash scatter rugs with rubber backings, use cool or cold water only as heat causes the backing to come off in little pieces in the washer, plugging the pump ... Wash the rugs over the yard fence with the garden hose and sprayer nozzle ... It doesn't hurt the grass; the rugs get clean and dry. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Butte Copper City Artists Annual Gift Gallery Nov 23, 2008
Items for sale include: Christmas ornaments, T-shirts, jewelry, photos, mosaics, note cards, handmade rugs and quilts, ceramics, small paintings and prints, refrigerator magnets, clay figurines and other unique gift items. Artists pay a small fee to exhibit their art to help cover advertising costs and sales people at the event include BCCA artists, exhibitors and other volunteers. (Montana Standard, MT)
Second-hand furnishings that give a first-rate look Nov 23, 2008
Beds, bedding, built-in desk system, desk chair, lamps, desk lamp, glass globe lamp, baskets on desk, trash can, clock, white mirrors, tray table, round rugs Ikea. Accent fabrics King Textiles, (416) 504-0600. (Globe and Mail)
Empty promises in Afghanistan Nov 22, 2008
Other Afghan refugees use their special skills - such as carpet weaving - to produce quality Afghan rugs, which local firms purchase below market price, brand them made in the host country, and then sell them in developed countries for manifold profit. Still, another large segment of the Afghan refugee population, particularly in Pakistan, receives monthly remittances of US$800 to $1,000 from their relatives in developed countries (mostly Europe, North America, Australia and the Gulf states),... (Asia Times Online)
Earthly Things: Giving thanks for the corn Nov 22, 2008
Wallboard, wallpaper, textiles, rugs, carpets, and insulation are made using corn. Most of the foods that you prepare for Thanksgiving also have some ingredients made from corn. (Montana Standard, MT)
The gov's new rug Nov 22, 2008
How long, we can only wonder, do the state's luxurious rugs last before someone decides it's time to redecorate. To suggest, as the governor's office now does, that the mansion should be viewed as a museum that needs constant upkeep and public support, is pretty thin reasoning when the state is talking about cutting millions of dollars in aid for cultural institutions like libraries. (Albany Times Union)
History in the making Nov 21, 2008
The dining room windows were washed, the rugs vacuumed and the floors polished to a like-new shine. The dining room table was set with our finest china, crystal and linens. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Jewish settlers prepare for battle to remain in Hebrons House of ... Nov 21, 2008
In the cozy family units, two sisters crouched on rugs and separated laundry into piles while a young mother prepared her children s supper. Balloons and banners with biblical quotations were strung along the halls. (Times Online)
Whiffle Tree springs back Nov 21, 2008
There are also blankets, rugs, lampshades, paintings and other goods for sale, along with a wall of candy and two barrels of pickles, both dill and sour. It was opened in 1969 by Blinn s parents, Richard and Shirley. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Costly Carpets at Governor's Mansion Nov 21, 2008
Staffers at Huck Finn's Warehouse in Albany say a person on a budget can outfit a home with rugs for a few hundred dollars ... Now, some taxpayers are outraged to learn that OGS spent $37,000 on five new Turkish rugs for the Eagle Street building that serves as both the home of Governor David Paterson and a tourist attraction ... He says he's not surprised to hear that the state is laying laving rugs at the same time Paterson is looking to cut services. (FOX23 News, NY)
Small Design Changes, Big Impact Nov 21, 2008
"Choose one new color for your room and pull it into slipcovers, rugs and tablecloths to create newness and cohesiveness," Schmidt suggests. "Try spray-painting a lampshade as an inexpensive way to tie it all together.". (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Aubrey Beardsley Illustration Sets New World Record at Skinner's Fine Books & Manuscripts Auction Nov 21, 2008
Skinner's appraisal experts regularly appear on the PBS-TV series, Antiques Roadshow, and its specialty departments include American Furniture & Decorative Arts, American & European Paintings & Prints, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, 20th Century Design, Fine Ceramics, Fine Silver, Fine Jewelry, Couture, Fine Musical Instruments, Asian Works of Art, Fine Wines, Rare Books & Manuscripts, Science & Technology, Oriental Rugs & Carpets, American Indian & Ethnographic Art, Fine Judaica, Antique... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Extension Cord Sparks House Fire Nov 21, 2008
Before you start plugging in holiday lights, remember to never cover any part of an extension cord with rugs or other objects because it won't let the heat escape. Extension cords used outside should be specifically designed for outdoors. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
An Australiana revival Nov 20, 2008
" Indeed, it has clearly been a key influence in Martin's recently released homewares collection - the inspiration is visible in her graceful Lyrebirds wallpaper designs and her Eucalyptus and Lace rugs. The film harks back to a time when Australia's European settlers were subconsciously taking design cues from native fauna and flora, including waratahs, wattles and the scrubby green and gold colours of the bush. The results of these labours ranged from the exquisite - for example the stained... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Purchase of Turkish carpet takes taxpayers for a ride? Nov 20, 2008
"This historic landmark requires ongoing maintenance and upkeep," said Maione, who added that a total of four rugs were purchased for the building this year at a total cost of $37,741 ... "When the state is tightening its belt, I think that should apply to expensive rugs, no matter how useful. At the same time that the governor is proposing cuts to education and health care, the symbolic decision is a bad one." ... Described as a "Turkish patchwork collection (made of antique rugs in Turkey)"... (Albany Times Union)
Mazzone's Glen Sanders getting a $1M makeover next year Nov 20, 2008
New rugs, lighting and wall coverings, lobby improvements, and a restaurant makeover are among the interior changes planned. The three banquet rooms will be closed from Feb. 15 through March 6 while they receive face lifts. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Washington D.C. restaurant Marrakesh is a taste of Morocco Nov 20, 2008
Couches adorned with oriental rugs are divided into sections for large groups. The walls are covered with richly colored silk tapestries and golden urns sitting on shelves. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Tour is for fundraising Nov 20, 2008
A Mark Roberts nativity crowns the entryway to the house, the first glimpse of the splendor of the d/cor that includes 14 rugs, hundreds of bows and numerous trees, big and small, two of which are covered in family ornaments collected throughout the years by the Sands. Bliss has made sure every room includes a Santa Claus. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lego project turns into dream home for Wisconsin family Nov 19, 2008
Sunlight floods southern-exposed windows, bouncing brightness off white walls, white cabinetry and pops of color in furniture, rugs and wall art. The remaining rooms, including the children's bedrooms and the master suite, are on the second level, visible only by ascending another work of art, the stairwell. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Finding bargains for the home: They can be inexpensive and still perfect Nov 19, 2008
Great for: Area rugs, bed linens, serving platters and trays. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Tips to preventing house fires Nov 19, 2008
Keep all potential fuel sources (newspapers, matches, bedding, clothing, carpets and rugs) at least 3 feet away from heat sources ... If you must use space heaters, place them on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as ceramic tile floor, not on rugs or carpets or near bedding or drapes. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Diane von Furstenberg's famous dress Nov 19, 2008
Her name and image became so synonymous with style and strong sales that she signed a number of licensing deals that saw the DVF brand stamped on everything from sheets and towels to curtains and rugs. Diane Von Furstenberg's golden touch hasn't always been foolproof. (CNN)
Rug sale stirs controversy Nov 19, 2008
A Toronto auction house is selling off parts of a collection of modern made-in-Afghanistan rugs that depict weapons, warfare and - controversially - aircraft striking the towers of the World Trade Center. The small rug titled Twin Towers Attack is among the most popular of more than 50 handmade rugs being displayed in a weeklong Web auction, run by Ritchies Auctioneers, which concludes tomorrow ... Hundreds of such rugs were produced in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 by Afghan rug makers, who... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Gifts for Winona breaks record for requests Nov 19, 2008
Other items on people s lists include blankets, towels, candles, rugs and sneakers. Nahrgang said the lack of toys and other non-necessities shows how much people are struggling this year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The cheese ball, a classic party food, gets a makeover Nov 19, 2008
So bad is the cheese ball's rap, food writer Amanda Hesser several years ago wrote in the New York Times magazine that "cheese balls tend to be associated with shag rugs and tinsel, symbols of the middle-class middlebrow.". But surely they can be more. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Effects of fire felt by dorm Nov 18, 2008
"But my rugs were sopping wet. And it smells like musty water." ... "I had a dream that my room was gutted," Schaffer said, noting two of her rugs, a hamper and some of her clothes were damaged by the water. (Daily Collegian, PA)
nontraditional projects 'Alternative' artisans bring new eye to crafts Nov 18, 2008
Sara Arnold, who spends hours each week turning old leather belts into sleek, modern-looking rugs, considers herself part of the "alternative crafts" movement. She is one of a growing number of people in their 20s and 30s who are using traditional craft techniques to make nontraditional projects, often employing recycled or unusual materials. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shop oldies but goodies this holiday season Nov 18, 2008
This year's chats will be presented by Charles Adams on "Skates and Skating," Steve German of Mad River Antiques on "Collecting Early American Decorated Stoneware," and Jane Carr of Country Squire Antiques on "Hooked Rugs." These chats will take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a schedule will be posted at the show entrance. Historical Society Interim Director Melissa Josefiak commented that, "The Wethersfield Antiques show has developed an outstanding regional show; we are so pleased to... (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Expat and native, art lives here Nov 16, 2008
Rugs would have quickly moldered in the Yucatn's tropical climate, but heat and humidity did not stop citizens here from living the Belle. poque to the hilt. (Boston Globe)
Get Into The Spirit Nov 16, 2008
This year's artisans include Zapotec weaver Zenon Hipolito, who creates custom rugs and pillows. Other vendors will sell Indian jewelry and pottery, Navajo rugs and Indian-blanket jackets. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Strolling Petaluma Nov 16, 2008
Wooden tables and chairs, exposed red brick walls adorned with ceramic plates and Persian rugs give this dining spot a relaxed atmosphere. Cucina Paradiso Italiano, Golden Eagle Shopping Center, 56 E. Washington St., (707) 782-1130. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Top 10 beards from Karl Marx to ZZ Top Nov 15, 2008
To celebrate the display of Charles Darwin's beard at the Natural History Museum, we pick the greatest ever face rugs. Jack Malvern, Chris Smyth, James Burleigh. (Times Online)
Jake's Gift and WhaT,? give multitasking new meaning Nov 15, 2008
With four mismatched rugs of AstroTurf laid out before himeach with a different costume on itStewart adopts the persona of everyone from his paratrooper father in red-laced army boots to himself at a dance club at 21 years old. Stewarts biggest challenge is trying to speak the text of WhaT. (Georgia Straight)
Untimely Nap Damages Organ's Pipes Nov 14, 2008
The man apparently mistook the pipes for rolled-up rugs and slept on them. He is a homeless man who was in the church for a job counseling meeting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Shop Wellesley First silent auction gala is Nov. 22 Nov 14, 2008
Santa visits from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 9 Central St., Wellesley (in front of Faber Rugs). All our welcome. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Lessard: Area rugs the perfect answer to hardwood floor noise Nov 14, 2008
In your case, area rugs will be a tremendous help ... Because you have an historic-style home, select area rugs that are appropriate for the Williamsburg era - late 18th century and into the 19th century ... These handmade braided rugs, which originated in England and were then produced here to help keep rooms warm underfoot, would be a good choice for casual areas such as the family room. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fall rugs are more art than floor covers Nov 14, 2008
Exciting things are afoot in the world of rugs: Wools and silks are sheared, sculpted, shagged and shaped into virtual works of art, crafted in luxurious textures and rich hues ... I love the tactile aspect of rugs, especially the combination of wool and silk ... My rugs are pretty demanding they don t fade into the background of a room, she says. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Homeless Man's Nap Damages Church Organ Pipes Nov 13, 2008
The man, who had been there for a job counseling meeting, apparently mistook them for rolled up rugs. The Rev. Peter Ives said the untimely snooze Tuesday occurred one day before contractors were to begin putting the pipes back in operation. (CBS News)
Nap damages church organ to tune of $15,000 Nov 13, 2008
Man apparently mistook the organ pipes for rolled-up rugs and slept on them ... The man apparently mistook the pipes for rolled-up rugs and slept on them. (CNN)
The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
Highlights: Comforters start at $25; quilts start at $10; sheet sets will be $15; duvets $10 to $15; bed skirts (including sateen) $10 each; hooked rugs $10 to $35; quilted stool/ottoman covers $5; vintage-like fabric-covered tin wares $5 to $7. 50; antique-like printed chair pads and quilts $5 to $25; coir mats $6; needlepoint footstools $25 to $40; needlepoint pillows $8 to $35; tablecloths $8 and $15; all Christmas ornaments 50 cents to $1; all tassels 50 cents to $2 - plus cutting boards,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
More of this story Nov 13, 2008
The area rugs in the living room and kitchen went flying as 12 feet started racing through the house ... As they greedily gulped down water, I made my way around the living room and kitchen fixing rugs and putting furniture back in its proper place ... One of the rugs was rolled into what looked like a giant cigar. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Scout the Trading Posts in Gallup, ... Nov 12, 2008
Scout the Trading Posts in Gallup, N.M. For Native American Jewelry, Pottery, and Navajo Rugs ... For Native American Jewelry, Pottery, and Navajo Rugs ... Gallup, New Mexico continues to thrive as a trading center for sterling silver Navajo and Zuni jewelry, rugs, painted pottery, baskets and ceremonial Hopi Kachinas. (Suite101.com)
Afield with the Fat Boy: Opening-day rant Nov 12, 2008
They make handsome rugs; it might mess your morning up but that's a small price to pay for more deer next year. Good luck and I'll see you in the stand. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Secure a sale in 10 steps Nov 11, 2008
"It might cost $2000 to $3000 to put your furniture in storage and rent some good furniture or to bring in a stylist to make sure it's filled with nice rugs and vases and lamps to show it off," he says. "But think of it as an investment, rather than a cost.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Two honored for work in bettering Columbus Nov 8, 2008
Hundreds of oriental rugs were stacked near the entranceway. Just past this colorful array of patterns, the Trotter Convention Center opened up into a large room full of 12-foot high floral arrangements, sparkly silver plates, bowls, gemmed jewelry and vast, detailed wooden furniture. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Community : Yesterday, today and tomorrow Nov 7, 2008
Edie Huettl was there with her rugs that are the greatest ever made. I still use the ones I bought from her fifteen years ago. (Forest Republican, WI)
America needs to focus on God Nov 6, 2008
We cannot pray in schools or at high school sporting events, but gay day is OK and Islamic prayer rugs are OK. Our teachers do not accept the Bible as a logical explanation of creation, but evolution is taught as fact. Four years from now I will probably be put in jail for this letter because some gay rights group will call this hate mail. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
