Suzy Menkes: Surf and turf at Place Vendôme Jul 8, 2008
Boucheron celebrated 150 years, by lifting the lids of jewelry boxes to reveal a wondrous display of organic jewels. The curvilinear pav. (International Herald Tribune)
Biggest U.S. Pottery Barn to open at Lenox Jul 3, 2008
The makers of everything from sink consoles to jewelry boxes has expanded and relocated to a first floor space near Bloomingdale's. This bi-level store, the only one in the Southeast region, will offer shoppers an unprecedented mix of merchandise. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local artist receives $50,000 Bush Fellowship Jul 2, 2008
Astvatsaturov said he hopes to create at least two Armenian icon pieces and several more metal jewelry boxes. He has additional hopes that his 23-year-old son Mikhail will work with him so he can teach him more about making traditional Armenian art. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Captivating Art from Inside Jun 21, 2008
The pretty jewelry boxes built for wives, and Adel Abdel Bary's cards for his daughter, Rahma, decked with bright hearts, flowers, and "I Love You's" aren't art. But seen as a whole, the show Captivated is as eloquent about the grey, ghostly nature of 21st century warfare as any true artist could hope to be. (Time.com)
Student's kindness is rewarded with computer Jun 17, 2008
She and her extended family searched through toy boxes and jewelry boxes ultimately sacrificing once beloved toys in order to put together gifts for her friend and his family. The donation was made anonymously. (Santa Maria Times)
Pens live to fight another day Jun 3, 2008
Apparently you don't back off when you're down three games to one, even to a iconic hockey franchise still thick with veteran stars whose jewelry boxes are choked with 24 Cup rings. Just as it appeared the Penguins had postponed history with their own little monument to courage, the brilliant Detroit Red Wings put together a sizzling third period that overturned what remained of a two-goal lead. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Burglars strike three residences May 24, 2008
357 caliber revolver, two small jewelry boxes containing two gold rings and miscellaneous costume jewelry were taken. The estimated loss was 1,100. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Burglary string hits Del Cerro, Allied Gardens area May 23, 2008
He stole some cash we had, and rifled through my jewelry boxes, but didn't appear to take any of that then. Sokolowski said police were reviewing evidence left by the burglar, but San Diego police Detective Brad Elow declined to talk about the case. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Gold parties' cash in on metal's high price May 12, 2008
Especially to Paige Rhodes, 40, of Alexandria, who has heaps of unwanted gold baubles cluttering up her jewelry boxes. Rather than wait for bold gold to come back in fashion a return to the '80s, anyone. (USA Today -- Life)
Tough times force many to part with necessities, memories May 8, 2008
Owner Lynda LaBosco said the medieval theme has caused more women to enter the shop, and with the price of gold soaring at nearly $900 an ounce, many are cleaning out their jewelry boxes. "They're shocked at how much they're getting for a small amount of gold," said Natalie LaBosco-Cappiello, who runs the store with her mother. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dealing in scrap gold May 8, 2008
High gold prices and those of other precious metals have caused some people to dig through their jewelry boxes and bureau drawers in search of hidden treasure. Godwin's Jewelers advertises regularly for scrap gold. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Gold rush of 2008 is on May 2, 2008
Jewelry boxes and coin collections across the Puget Sound region are a bit emptier than they were last year. The recent record price for spot gold has folks hauling rings from their long-forgotten boyfriends, coin proof sets from childhood and even gold teeth into their neighborhood coin and collectibles shops. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Pearland Police Action Apr 19, 2008
Two jewelry boxes and a revolver were stolen. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Steppin' out and dining out for FMAAA Apr 8, 2008
Quarry Creek also offers jewelry boxes made from incolay stone, which is a composition of quartz, Carnelian, Onyx and other materials. During dessert, the baby models offered a glimpse into their world by showcasing designs from Baby So Smart. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Non-Profit - KPAX telethon to benefit choral festival Apr 8, 2008
Possible donations include any jewelry you no longer wear, such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, earrings (pierced, clip or screw), pins, men's items, cuff links, bolos, rhinestone, sterling, even jewelry boxes virtually anything related to jewelry. Donations are tax deductible. (Missoulian, MT)
First Friday artist gets rowdy with ravens Apr 3, 2008
Juneau Artists Gallery, 175 Franklin St.: Jackie and Keith Garnick of Lighthouse Glass, the newest members of the Juneau Artists Gallery, will present "A Kaleidoscope of Stained Glass Creations," from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The artists, who have been working together on stained glass for more than a decade, will be on hand to discuss their work, which they describe as "usable art." The Garnicks specialize in kaleidoscopes but also create nightlights, candleholders, jewelry boxes and sun catchers, as... (Juneau Empire)
Studio artist crosses the (town) line Apr 3, 2008
Located at 25 Adams St., the showroom has various usable objects of art such as photo albums, recipe boxes, serving trays, picture frames, jewelry boxes, mirrors, serving trays and clocks. All of the pieces are original acrylic paintings on wood that have been transformed for practical use. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Sellers rushing to unload gold Mar 25, 2008
From corporate executives to retirees, people are raiding jewelry boxes and safe-deposit boxes for heirlooms, coins or anything else that might contain a bit of the precious metal. A customer recently sold a set of 14-karat tooth caps at Gold-N-Pawn in Garner, co-owner Elizabeth Williamson said. (News & Observer)
Battling burglaries Mar 23, 2008
Home, car break-ins trouble local residents. Sharon Paul talks about feeling violated that someone would break into her Coos Bay home and touch her things. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The World Link: Battling burglaries. Home, car break-ins trouble local residents. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oriental Gallery opens on Daniel Street Mar 21, 2008
There is genuine Japanese candy, exotic China teas, purses and wallets from Korea, and jewelry and jewelry boxes and posters. "I call my store the Oriental Gallery because the cultures are so inter-related in Asia," said Jin. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Economy is sparking a nationwide gold rush Mar 19, 2008
White-collar workers, retirees and many others are digging through jewelry boxes and safety deposit boxes to cash in as gold prices flirt with $1,000 an ounce. Coins, old wedding rings, necklaces given by ex-boyfriends, hand- me-down gold pieces everything is fair game when it brings this kind of profit. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
In search of cioppino Mar 16, 2008
Black-shelled mussels open like little jewelry boxes, offering up their salty-sweetness. Crab legs, chucked in the pot shells on, give the soup a chaotic, almost dangerous look. (Daily Triplicate)
Gold rush: Record high turns jewelry boxes into treasure chests Mar 15, 2008
With the price of gold at an all-time high and silver at its highest since 1980, people are raiding jewelry boxes and cashing in coin collections in a modern-day gold rush. At River City, the line was about nine-deep Friday morning as three buyers panned through trinkets for 14 karat nuggets. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Central Texas Woodworkers To Exhibit During SaladosArtfully Yours Winter Festival Feb. 22-24 Feb 20, 2008
Woodworkers from all over the area will bedisplaying their handiworks, ranging from small turned bowls and jewelry boxes to fullsized furniture pieces. While some are re-creations of furniture styles long accepted asstaples for home furnishing, others reflect the unique vision and craftsmanship of theartisan who produced them. (KWTX.com, TX)
Two caught hours after burglary Feb 14, 2008
A closer investigation revealed small jewelry boxes, phone cards and a receipt from the 191 Express near the intersection of Alabama Highway 191 and County Road 25. Faulkner sent Jemison Investigator Shawn Collins to the store, where Collins found broken glass on the front entrance. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
ON OJ, LET'S GO TO THE TAPES Feb 11, 2008
ON OJ, LET'S GO TO THE TAPES. You know about his latest kerfuffle: An attempted sports mem orabilia heist in Vegas. (New York Post -- Gossip)
More of this story Feb 10, 2008
Most of these sellers are local residents who ve been prodded by the gold price to clean out jewelry boxes and storage bins. The price isn t tempting anyone to bring in estate-quality heirlooms, though local dealers are taking the occasional watch handed down from someone s grandfather. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Feel the 'Crunch'? Head to the Pawn Shop Feb 8, 2008
"People are rummaging through the jewelry boxes, and stuff they are not wearing they are turning into cash," said Adelman, who also owns two pawn shops in Atlanta. He said it is the same story from members across the country. (ABC News -- Business)
Chippewa Falls Middle School shop project building thanks to community Feb 1, 2008
Brad wrote on Jan 31, 2008 1:07 PM:" I have fond memories of wood shop when I was a student back in the 80's when Mr. Jeffers was the instructor. Our project was making jewelry boxes. I still have mine. Glad to see the classes have continued! ". MORE News. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Serena Williams Jan 30, 2008
A former security guard with a pass key raided the jewelry boxes of several apartments at Two Breakers Row, where it's hard to get in for less than $4 million. In one, Alfredo Lopez, 31, allegedly took more than $120,000 worth of bling and pawned it for $3,000. (The Palm Beach Post)
Man tells police that his neighbor pointed a gun at him Jan 27, 2008
11000 block of Alexis Forest Drive - Two televisions, a DVD player, computer, two jewelry boxes, seven gold rings, an autographed football, jersey and hat and a digital video camera valued together at $5,050 were stolen between 8:20 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday after someone smashed a window and ransacked the home. 3500 block of Tiara Way West - A computer tower was reported stolen at 6:51 p.m. Sunday. (Florida Times-Union)
Mayer quarry's onyx fascinates customers Jan 26, 2008
The onyx was made into lamp stands, jewelry boxes, church altar rails, tabletops and other ornamental items. In 1927, seven automakers reportedly were using Mayer onyx for decorative detailing in their cars. (AZCentral -- Home)
'Ancient civilization . . . broken to pieces' Jan 22, 2008
At his two-story cinder-block home, he pulls out old jewelry boxes and rummages through spools of thread to find ancient gems of agate and carnelian. His most treasured possession is a thumb-sized cylinder with a man's face carved into one side and a woman's face into the other. (Los Angeles Times)
Youth Focus--Lilia Montes Jan 8, 2008
my family and friends, my collection of jewelry boxes, and my stuffed animals. 12. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Feeling pinch, stores woo lagging shoppers Dec 22, 2007
Wrapped gifts such as silver jewelry boxes, also marked down 30 percent, were stacked high Wednesday afternoon. Home-improvement outfits like Lowe's Cos. (AZCentral -- Business)
A crafty senior Dec 22, 2007
I think we're going to make some jewelry boxes this time. Someone gave us some cigar boxes. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Burglary prompts holiday warnings Dec 19, 2007
Once inside, bedroom doors were forced open, drawers were rummaged through and jewelry boxes were overturned. So far the victims have reported a Winona State University-issued Gateway laptop, a 19-inch flat screen TV and some change missing from one bedroom. (Winona Daily News, MN)
»Local stores begin preparation for holiday shoppers Nov 22, 2007
He said items expected to sell well include jewelry boxes, long sleeve shirts, sweaters, jeans, leather jackets and a new line of children s toys called Webkinz. He expects jewelry to be a hot commodity during the season, especially their dove pendants. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Ina Briney cares for her family as she can Nov 22, 2007
She sits in a wheelchair and crochets religious crosses, patriotic do-dads and jewelry boxes for sale. She endures cold winter mornings and blistering summer afternoons. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A heaping helping of seconds and leftovers Nov 15, 2007
Highlights: oak leaf boxes $10 to $20 (retail $40-$75); serving trays $10 to $40 (retail $40-$150); jewelry boxes at $40 to $60 (retail $90-$130); snowflake design trivets at $15 (retail $50); huge selection of decorative boxes in various sizes and styles at $10 to $30 (retail $40-$100). Details: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thurs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Running on empty Nov 11, 2007
Today, she meets gorgeous men in tuxedos holding Tiffany jewelry boxes as she crosses the finish line by the ocean. At age 27, Lembke (Holets) placed 587 out of 23,000 runners in the Nike Women's Marathon Oct. 21 in San Francisco. (Austin Daily Herald, MN)
2007 Halloween Event Interactive Nov 2, 2007
D;a de los Muertos items for sale: purses, art, puzzles, games, jewelry boxes, etc. Liberty High School Mecha students will be volunteering at the arts and crafts tables. (KERO 23, CA)
Elderly man robbed in home invasion Oct 29, 2007
He reported one man held him down in bed, while the others ransacked his bedroom, emptying jewelry boxes and taking several hundred dollars from his wallet before carrying the safe out. The Air Force veteran said he has emphysema and wishes he was in better condition to have fought back. (Concord Monitor)
At the Players senior center, they're creating art Oct 18, 2007
They've created seashell photo frames, hanging key boxes, hand-painted flower pots, jewelry boxes, decorative T-shirts, ceramic plates, stained glass candle holders and more. One recent Wednesday afternoon in the class at The Players Community Senior Center in Ponte Vedra Beach, they made etched vases. (Florida Times-Union)
Wedding: Stephanie Marie Powell and Matthew Thomas Kennedy Oct 10, 2007
They carried antique mirrored jewelry boxes, one pink for the bride s ring and one black for the groom s ring. Participating as greeter was Mitchell Wooten, a friend of both the bride and groom. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Art in the Park hits the right chord Oct 8, 2007
Also doing well was Rick Weisberg, now in his second year at the show with his original jewelry boxes made from a single piece of exotic wood. He chooses not to use any stains in order to bring out the true colors and textures of the richly grained woods from Africa and South America. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Maple tree that Frost's pen made tall will be brought down due to rot Sep 29, 2007
After it is felled, the maple will be salvaged for jewelry boxes, bowls, and slices to be sold for $10 as a fund-raiser for the farm. Michael W. Thomas, a poet and Frost scholar, said Frost would not have protested the decision. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Laura Ashley Holdings First-Half Profit More Than Doubled on New Stores Sep 17, 2007
Laura Ashley doubled annual profit last year after sales of home furnishings and printed wallpaper advanced, and customers bought more gifts including fragrances and jewelry boxes. Home decorations accounted for about a quarter of sales, and furniture for about 30 percent. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Taste of Italy Sep 6, 2007
Maria Gavenchak displays two jewelry boxes of sentimental value in the living room and master bedroom. The boxes represent a powerful love affair in her family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Homeowner apparently sees burglar driving away Aug 29, 2007
11600 block of Gwynford Lane - Someone pried open a window between 8:25 a.m. and 3:05 p.m. Aug. 22, then stole a diamond pendant, diamond earrings, rifle, high school ring, computer, jewelry and two jewelry boxes valued together at $7,990. 7600 block of Fawn Lake Drive South - A television was stolen between 6:30 and 10:11 a.m. Aug. 22 after someone forced open a door and set off the alarm. (Florida Times-Union)
Brownsville families grateful to be alive after slide Aug 20, 2007
After visiting their parents and kids, they went to the site, rummaging through heaps of debris a television, cable box, a window air conditioner, jewelry boxes, lamps. First, they retrieved a collection of family photographs their mom kept in a drawer. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stolen Property Recovered Aug 2, 2007
Police believe many of the items have already been sold for quick cash -- some of the jewelry boxes were empty. But now that these items have been found, they want to get them back where they belong. (WCAX.com, VT)
What you can do to beat the burglars Jul 19, 2007
Keep two jewelry boxes. Store inexpensive pieces in the nice case on your dresser. (CNN)
School of Mines hosts engineering workshop for girls Jul 18, 2007
The students used computer-aided drafting to design their jewelry boxes and a computer-numerated control drill to carve the box's shape and designs ... In the drafting class in which they made the jewelry boxes, teamwork was essential, and each of the six students had a specific job. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Teens waiting 11 days for Potter book Jul 14, 2007
Rosaries, Necklaces, anklets, jewelry boxes; Sterling Silver, cz, etc. www. (Yahoo News)
Preventing Home Break-Ins This Summer Jul 4, 2007
Keep Two Jewelry Boxes And Lock Up Your Valuables: It may sound obvious, but thieves know we all like to hide our most important things under the bed, in a coffee tin, or behind a bookcase ... Real Simple also suggests tricking thieves by essentially having two jewelry boxes: Store inexpensive pieces in the nice-looking case on your dresser. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Forest Service wants to cut junipers to help sheep habitat May 29, 2007
puzzled wrote on May 22, 2007 2:26 PM:" How can they even consider BURNING as an option? If it's that much of a forest, there must be tons of valuable wood to be extracted. Juniper (commonly called 'cedar' locally) fence posts have been known to last for as long as there have been fences here in NoDak. Not to mention that bigger logs can be sawn into lumber that makes nice "cedar chests" and jewelry boxes, etc. Burn up thousands of dollars worth of (extremely rare) ND lumber just to maybe make... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Elegant Indian marble puts heavy price on miners May 28, 2007
Factories and tiny workshops are crammed with artisans deftly carving jewelry boxes and statues of Hindu gods. A Hindu temple hangs tenuously to a clifftop, which is undermined by the determined but poorly rewarded efforts of 40,000 workers, who toil away for around $2 a day. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Entrepreneurs dip into chocolate trend with cafe May 21, 2007
Artfully Chocolate's Eric Nelson is opening a store at 1529 14th St. NW that screams of royalty with blood-red walls, a chandelier hanging from a gold-painted ceiling, blooming orchids and truffles sold out of jewelry boxes. It will also house D.C.'s first chocolate cafe. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
North County shops gear up for Mother's Day rush May 12, 2007
Casady said she wanted a gift that would be extraspecial for Mother's Day this year, so she has been putting in 12- to 14-hour days at the shop to handcraft more than 20 milk chocolate heart-shaped edible jewelry boxes, which she filled with truffles. "It's the sweet memory that's going to stick," she said of the creations that each take a couple of hours to make. (North County Times)
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Shirley and Erika Bowman and Josh's mother Phaedra Marriott each received jewelry boxes. Josh Marriott, who sang a pair of songs to close the ceremony, received a guitar-shaped coat rack, and Erika's son Adrian received a rocking horse. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
SGGWoodworks Mar 26, 2007
He is also toying with the idea of jewelry boxes and even worked out a design for an efficient solar collector system. "There's always some kind of idea rattling in my head.". (Suite101.com)
Into the woodwork: Shelby man makes crafts personal Mar 24, 2007
The craftsman's repertoire is vast, creations ranging from furniture and jewelry boxes to keychains and ink pens. Shouse also said he likes to juggle three or four projects at a time. (Shelbyille Sentinel-News, KY)
Jewelry takes a big step in a bold direction Mar 19, 2007
"What you adorn yourself with is an expression of yourself," says Waterman, who finds that many of her clients are buying baubles for their own jewelry boxes. "And it's such a great sign that women are wanting pieces larger and more powerful, because it can only mean that we're feeling better about ourselves.". (USA Today -- Life)
