Style icon gets a facelift Nov 16, 2008
Standard features: 10-way power-adjustable, heatable front seats, bird's-eye maple wood trim, Comand APS with hard drive-based navigation, cruise control, heated steering wheel, power tilt and telescopic steering column, four-zone automatic climate control, harman/kardon Logic7 surround-sound audio system, satellite radio, integrated garage door opener, leather upholstery, power windows, mirrors and door locks, TeleAid emergency calling system, media interface (with iPod, USB and auxiliary... (National Post)
Jill the tripper eludes her captors Nov 16, 2008
" As Special Commission Parkplatz cranks up its probe, an intriguing court case is under way. This year police found cells of the suspect's skin after they stripped and analysed all the upholstery, carpets and lint from the car of the man now on trial for a triple murder. The man, a former paid police informant, is suspected with another of killing three Georgian dealers who had come to Germany to buy second-hand cars. Their bodies were dumped in the River Rhine at the end of January. The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Police Beat: Nov. 16, 2008 Nov 16, 2008
A third car had 1,500 damage done to its upholstery. Nov. 11, 1:30 p.m., E. Birch Dr.: Someone entered a home through a window sometime between Nov. 2 and Nov. 9, and stole 900 worth of stuff. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Hyundai Genesis offers luxury for less, may help image, sales Nov 14, 2008
He raves about the leather upholstery, fancy stereo and power that gives him "a helluva time" keeping his speed from creeping past 80 mph on the highway. He says his friends tell him it looks like a BMW or a Mercedes, but says that status is not important to him. (USA Today)
Decorating that won't break the bank Nov 12, 2008
You can have a headboard made at any upholstery shop; most dealers can show you a number of styles. I stick to pared-down shapes squares or soft curves, sometimes with brass tacking. (Globe and Mail)
Bowling scores Nov 12, 2008
Vista Lanes Young Blood, 9-1; Industrial Sewing and Upholstery, 8-2; Vista Lounge, 7-3; Masterson Media, 6-4; Whispering Winds Resort, 5-5; Coors Light, 5-5; Doc Harmon s Rolling Molars, 5-5; Thermal Tec II, 3-7; BC Woodworks, 1-9; Team #4, 0-10 ... Team High Single: Industrial Sewing and Upholstery, 941. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Ditching Kitsch For Chic Nov 9, 2008
The upholstery on the banquettes speaks of luxury; one is a coral polka-dot pattern that coordinates with the coral-colored walls that break up one section of the 220-seat dining room and lounge. The food hasn't made the two-decade transition as easily. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Enlightened windows Nov 9, 2008
You need wood, batting and an upholstery stapler or glue gun. Use contrasting fabric or the panel fabric. (AZCentral -- Home)
Twentysomething: 2008.5 Mazda3 GT Nov 7, 2008
Even with leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof, power everything and that sweet Bose audio system you mentioned earlier, the as-tested price of $26,740 is quite attainable. James, I don't mean to hate on your "car that got away," but I do have some criticisms. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Casual coastal chic Nov 7, 2008
Furniture is available in an array of finishes and upholstery selections (even monograms), so that customers can make it their own. Bright spots in a bad economy: sales of children's furniture, small-scale furniture for condos and downsizers, outdoor furniture. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
New furniture store coasts into Wenham Nov 6, 2008
At Coast, he sells some of the designer lamps, lighting, furniture and upholstery designed at Icon and also has introduced a number of new lines to the store in Wenham. Coast offers a mixture of custom design furnishings, lamps and fabrics for the home, refurbished vintage antiques, designer lines of home accessories and giftware, and an eclectic range of objets d art that Gaucher has picked up in his travels. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Citroen unveils C1 changes Nov 4, 2008
There are new wheels and trims and inside the C1 gets all-new upholstery and materials. Advertisement. (Channel 4 News)
Football: Portsmouth clinches No. 2 seed in playoffs Nov 1, 2008
We couldnt beat the Chelsea School of Upholstery if we play like that, Jones said. Theyre tough enough to beat as it is. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Irwin Furniture Restoration mends damaged pieces Oct 31, 2008
"My wife is an excellent seamstress, and she had begun working with me in upholstery work. It meant we could offer a full line of restoration services," Irwin said. He began Irwin Furniture Restoration on a 250-square-foot patio added to the couple's small home in Maryvale, looking for clients during the day and restoring their furniture at night. (AZCentral -- Business)
Surprise: Hyundai proves it's a master of luxury with Genesis Oct 31, 2008
Standard features include: stability control; anti-lock brakes with brake assist and brake-force distribution; front-impact, head-curtain and side-impact air bags in front and rear; automatic climate control; AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio with input jack; leather upholstery; heated front seats; power steering, brakes, windows, mirrors, seats, locks; rear-window and outside mirror defrosters; cruise control; auto-on headlights; fog lights. How big. (USA Today -- Autos)
Decorators get seal of approval for makeovers Oct 30, 2008
A Blue Room redecoration included new wallpaper, upholstery and carpeting. The State Dining Room was refurbished with new carpet, curtains and upholstery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tips to Make Your Home Sparkle for the Holidays Oct 27, 2008
Since spills can happen, have cleaning supplies on hand so that guests don't feel embarrassed or stressed about a stain on your upholstery or carpet. You can also freshen your carpet right before your friends and family arrive. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Woman ordered out of her chemical-free 'bubble' Oct 22, 2008
Feudale-Bowes says fabric softener, nail polish, perfume, new sneakers, upholstery and many other items can make her body go haywire. She says she has suffered from a range of chronic ailments, including migraines, joint pain, bladder inflammation, seizures and temporary paralysis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Lenoir Council approves Broyhill incentives Oct 22, 2008
Broyhill has said it intends to consolidate its upholstery manufacturing operations, including facilities in Taylorsville and Whitnel, under one roof. The cost of the upfit has been estimated by the company at 5 million. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
New equipment, new look for JCC fitness Oct 21, 2008
It currently sports orange walls, a well-worn black floor covering, and aging weight-training equipment in white with blue vinyl upholstery. While all the equipment is in decent condition, it was time for a total overhaul, says JCC fitness, wellness and recreation director Lorri Slesh. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Lenoir considers incentive tonight Oct 21, 2008
Broyhill has said the money will be used to consolidate upholstery manufacturing operations at the former Pacemaker Furniture plant in Lenoir. The company said it intends to roll operations at three plants in Lenoir, one in Hudson and another in Taylorsville under one roof and could result in the creation of 400 jobs. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Furniture market must go on Oct 20, 2008
"Still, Epperson said, the industry, which has dealt with major blows in the past, will be poised to show new products to ship to stores in the spring. "Almost everybody has something new to get consumers' attention," he said.That includes N.C. manufacturers such as Kincaid Furniture, which employs about 300 making all-wood furniture in its Hudson factory in Caldwell County.Bob Lemons, senior vice president for sales and marketing, said the company will introduce its Rosecroft line of bedroom,... (News & Observer)
On Sunset Strip, grit meets glamour Oct 18, 2008
Hoping to attract an entertainment-industry clientele, the hotel features a rooftop pool lounge and suites with embossed leather upholstery, dual-head showers, and hand-cut mosaic tiles. The Mondrian Hotel has been "rejuvenated," according to the hotel's website, with a white-curtained lobby and "Mondrian marigold." The Hyatt hotel also is being remodeled - and rebranded as Andaz, one of the hotel chain's higher-end resorts. (Boston Globe)
Ford expands use of biomaterials to cut foreign oil need Oct 18, 2008
That includes foam seats, plastic dashboards and door panels, rubber gaskets and floor mats and yards and yards of upholstery. "This is just as important" as improving fuel economy, Mielewski said during a recent interview with the Detroit Free Press. (Trading Markets (press release))
Rossiter: Home, sweet (game-free) home, finally Oct 18, 2008
No more picnic packing the car or crumb-cleaning the upholstery. And, no more cooler lugging. (Athens Banner-Herald)
French twist Oct 18, 2008
The dining room has an upscale feel with an alder and oak parquet-topped table surrounded by French provincial chairs in a crackled finish and garnet-colored upholstery. Dramatic draperies, in a floral print done in celadon and garnet, match the colors in the chairs' upholstery and the needlepoint rug on the floor ... On the other side of the room, a gray mohair loveseat and chair join a paisley-printed settee in cerulean blue, yellow and brown upholstery and matching armless chairs in a gray... (AZCentral -- Home)
San Francisco: From hippie to hip Oct 18, 2008
At Lotus Bleu, she shows off pieces that offer a lively juxtaposition of Asian floral upholstery and lacquers in bright reds and turquoises. Then there's the brilliant Propeller, where you'll find whimsy such as Jason Miller's $925 seconds tea set, needlepoint graffiti pillows and solid gold pig banks amid such minimal, modern furnishings as a cantilevered $2,000 Nova coffee table made from walnut and steel. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Grief and fury as a family buries 'favourite son' Oct 17, 2008
"Who's going to run the [Punchbowl upholstery] business, who will pay the mortgage? "They make $2600 a month in mortgage payments. There are children. (Brisbane Times)
Ferriers set up shop in Park Place complex in Pokagon Oct 17, 2008
Alpha Clean, founded by former Daily News publisher Danny Dean and his wife, Martha (Alpha for her first business, Omega for her second, a photography studio), started out cleaning carpet and upholstery and "dabbled in water and did some fire damage restoration. We also did drapery cleaning back then, too." ... "This technology didn't exist 20 years ago. Even carpets aren't just carpets. You need to know what you're cleaning. Same with upholstery.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
Get the Look: Pierre Deux in Atlanta has drawn shoppers for 25 years Oct 17, 2008
All the material for upholstery, bedding, lampshades and table-top linens is imported from mills in France and produced exclusively for the company. Many of the patterns are re-creations of historical designs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Nano gives A'bad a brand new image Oct 16, 2008
As a former Telco employee in Pune during its start-up phase, in my view it is imperative that several reputable Gujarat companies making automotive flat glass, control meters, electrical wiring, plastic components, rubber parts, sheet metal parts, upholstery, bearings, tyres and machined components get a huge boost as vendors and suppliers. If Rajkot and local suppliers manage 27 per cent of Nanos part requirements, this should amount to a business of about Rs 400 crore annually at full... (Times of India)
ISU design students shine on national scale Oct 16, 2008
He drew inspiration for the bench's wood frame from his "Two-Tone Mantis" table (an oak and maple sofa table that took second place in the 2008 BFA Annual Juried Student Exhibition at the ISU College of Design) and from various concept cars, and for the upholstery from a wingback chair by Alphonse Mattia, one of the country's leading studio furniture makers. Entries were judged on design, manufacturing, marketability and workmanship. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Random death of a breadwinner Oct 16, 2008
"Who's going to run the [Punchbowl upholstery] business? Who will pay the mortgage? "They make $2600 a month in mortgage payments, there are children. What will happen. (Sydney Morning Herald)
For creativity, add a dash of freedom Oct 16, 2008
" class conducted by Chef Jeff Ward at the Buffalo Inn in South Park has been moved from Saturday to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. If you have already registered, e-mail or call 412-835-2112 to say whether you can still attend. Free latte out the window From 6 to 10 a.m. today and tomorrow, get a free latte with a breakfast order to go at Eat'n Park's remodeled Monroeville store, 3987 Monroeville Blvd. The store now has a takeout window, the first for the chain. Order ahead by phone (412-471-1111) and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A comfortable spot on the North Shore Oct 15, 2008
Sections of the walls are covered in patterned upholstery fabric, and round glass lamps hang from the ceiling; there's a little curved bar with carmine velveteen chairs. There, you might overhear a bartender telling a customer that she's a hairdresser by day, as an older gentleman sporting short shorts drinks cocktails with a nicely attired lady friend, a husband and wife in Pats paraphernalia tuck into dinner beside them, and a handsome man in the sportscaster mold spouts about the economy to... (Boston Globe)
Meltdown-free road trips with babies and toddlers Oct 14, 2008
Best of all, it comes off at the end of the trip without damaging upholstery, painted surfaces, or wallpaper. Patti from St. Paul, Minn. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Why GM (still) matters Oct 14, 2008
The automaker has 43,000 suppliers, from janitorial firms to upholstery makers, said Donald Mazzella, chief operating officer of Information Strategies in Ridgefield. CONTINUED 1. (NJ.com -- Times)
Child's outlook good Oct 14, 2008
POCATELLO -- A sofa and loveseat are pushed together, the pastel floral upholstery barely visible through a layer of smoke and soot. The nearby picture window is shattered from the intense heat. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Summit getting new green furniture concept Oct 13, 2008
The store also offers accessories, lighting, rugs, bedding and artwork, and custom upholstery. Owners David Mount and Marc Caparrelli have more than 30 years of retail and consumer marketing experience with Fortune 500 and privately held companies, according to the release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Please leave all ideas about what a family home should look like at the door. Oct 12, 2008
Innovative steel "clip tables" powder-painted orange, McCafferty's design, slide on or off the upholstery. There isn't a vulnerable wood surface to be seen. (Boston Globe)
China Says New Liquid Diary Products Okay Oct 12, 2008
Melamine is an organic compound and can be found in daily-use household items like kitchenware, floor tiles, upholstery fabrics, tables and counters as well as filters. Being cheap, melamine was used by unscrupulous food producers as cheap fillers in foodstuffs with a purpose. (RTT News)
Corolla a capable all-rounder Oct 11, 2008
The furry seat upholstery in my test car seemed somewhat low-rent. But interior storage is good, with a number of nooks and crannies to hold the stuff that Americans haul around. (Boston Globe)
Greene: Zebras, caning top trendsetter list for homes Oct 10, 2008
This is very effective when used with high color contrast between the wood and the upholstery fabric. It is used on both dining and living room chairs as well as on sofas and headboards. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jabs touts right-to-work initiative Oct 8, 2008
But Jabs blamed the union presence in Colorado for scaring upholstery companies and other manufacturers away from the state. The union model is just broken, he said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Interior Designers Add Quality to Build Value Oct 7, 2008
" Tip: Charcoal is replacing chocolate. , an importer of high-fashion fabrics, wallpapers and interior furnishings, presented Christope Guillemot of , who explained the sustainable design principles behind outdoor furniture. The Canadian Tire approach to disposable lawn furniture must give way to long-term thinking about patio living. Durable, stain-proof fabrics, teak frames and designs which are "evolving rather than revolutionary" are the key. By using certified plantation trees, which are... (RealtyTimes)
Broyhill deal approved Oct 7, 2008
Broyhill and Furniture Brands officials have said the money will be used to consolidate upholstery manufacturing operations to the former Pacemaker plant in Lenoir. The company has pledged to have at least 750 people employed in the county by July 1, 2010, and maintain that level of employment through July 1, 2015. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Jetta TDI's draw is function, not flash Oct 5, 2008
The Jetta TDI is comfortable, and it has adequate creature comforts, including a respectable stereo, optional moon roof and leather upholstery. But it's virtually antiprestige. (Boston Globe)
Say it with color Oct 5, 2008
This means looking at rugs, upholstery fabric and accessories and "pulling out a color" from there, Milam says. n Sample the colors. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wallace Barbecue in Austell Oct 5, 2008
So it isn t at all unusual to find yourself comfortably seated on some burgundy tuck-and-roll upholstery, staring at a vintage Coke machine. Phil Skinner/pskinner@ajc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Design Is More Than Packaging Oct 5, 2008
Customers can place magnetized strips of paint samples on Saturn models to see how the finishes look, and they can drape large swatches of fabric and leather inside the cars to check out the upholstery options. Previously, Saturn s showrooms were designed to feel like a home s living room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Essentially modern Oct 5, 2008
The deep-seated club chair sits on a walnut base, its welted, tight upholstery covering a down and foam core. The chair is 31 inches wide, 37 inches deep and 30 inches high, with a 23-inch-high arm and 18-inch-high seat, although custom sizes are available, as are ottomans and matching sofa #2683. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2009 VW Routan far from a Chrysler clone Oct 4, 2008
The Highline ($39,975) brings tri-zone automatic climate control, heatable first- and second-row seating, power tailgate and leather upholstery. The range-topping Execline tested goes whole hog - everything up to and including a navigation system with a touchscreen, 30-gigabyte hard drive and a rear-view camera is in place. (Vancouver Sun)
Go 'green' at eco-friendly fall Home & Patio Show Oct 4, 2008
Revive an old chair with new, recycled upholstery or fresh paint. Local Entertainment. (Florida Times-Union)
Motor Show: Paris 2008: Citroen GT Oct 3, 2008
The cabin is darker, with black leather upholstery, a low-set driving position, head-up displays with red LEDs and four-point racing harnesses; trim is in copper and steel. GranTurismo creator Kazanori Yamauchi says: 'GTbyCitroen shows how the worlds of virtual and real-life motoring can join together to create a truly innovative partnership. (Channel 4 News)
Petiquette for Summer Entertaining Oct 3, 2008
Vacuum carpets, fabric upholstery and drapes just a few hours before guests arrive. Use a pet odor elimination product, like Febreze Air Effects Pet Odor Eliminator, to remove pet odors from the air. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Furniture Today Oct 3, 2008
HIGH POINT Upholstery manufacturer C.R. Laine is the first company to achieve Sustainable by Design environmental certification from the American Home Furnishings Alliance. Advertisement. (Variety)
Feds won't give T.F. money to fight meth Oct 3, 2008
Mickey Tanner (id:crudeco) wrote on Sep 17, 2008 7:35 AM:" Three times the city has sent this bill to the senate, and three times its been rejected.perhaps the effectiveness of the bill should have been whats truly the most important to our community? Considering meth, meth labs and the use of meth has been prevalent in our city for nearly 25 years, maybe the grant should have focused first on those issues instead of deflecting highway 30 traffic away from an area that could actually use... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Blackstone, Apollo Outshone as Sun Capital Acquires Boston Market, Limited Oct 3, 2008
Sun-owned retailers include the Limited Stores; St. Louis- based Kellwood Co., maker of Sag Harbor and Baby Phat apparel; Big 10 Tire Stores; and London-based furniture seller ScS Upholstery. Leder and Krouse are in the right niche at the right time. (Bloomberg)
Thomasville Accelerating Retail Strategy With Marketing Initiatives, Launch of New Collection Oct 3, 2008
Recent enhancements to include next-generation room planning software and a customizable fabric draping program for selected upholstery collections ... The October launch of the Darryl Carter for Thomasville collection is the latest example of this strategy, with coordinated wood, upholstery and accessory products for the entire home. (Primezone Releases)
Allergic to your furniture? Sep 23, 2008
g. ELMO from Sweden) but be sure and do some research before assuming that leather is a healthier choice than upholstery. You can also check out the Sustainable Furniture Council website to learn more about green upholstery choices. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
INTERIORS-HOME Sep 23, 2008
The main house could be bright and colorful while the office is wood-toned with black and tan upholstery and accents. (Rosemary Sadez Friedmann, an interior designer in Naples, Fla. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Underwood: Lodi legend leaving town Sep 23, 2008
Some of his best times were spent in that car, but those days are long gone along with the paint, the upholstery, the door handles, the radio and a rearview mirror. Grandpa's memories of the good ol' days don't quite measure up to the legacy he's passing on, but as far he's concerned, it's still the same car. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Residents urged to properly dispose of hazardous waste Sep 23, 2008
Also included are cleaning supplies, furniture, floor and metal polishes, oven toilet bowl and drain cleaners, rug and upholstery cleaners, spot removers, dry cleaning solvents, septic tank degreasers, swimming pool chemicals, dry cell batteries and aerosol cans. Gannon stressed the importance of not throwing these items in the trash. (Valley News, CT)
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 2008 Moscow Motor Show Sep 22, 2008
Features that serve to enhance levels of functionality and quality appearance include the use of soft-touch seat upholstery and a combination of high-tech brightwork and elegant wood-grain inlays ... Pajero Sport's soft seat upholstery is stain- and water-repellent. (JCN Network, Japan)
Livina X-Gear: The masses cross over Sep 21, 2008
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