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Cross carver savors joy of creation Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 10:17PMCecil Jones has been a wood carver all of his life, so when his wife first got sick in 2004, he noticed that one of her nurses wore a cross around her neck.
3-day, 390-mile garage sale begins Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 5:55PMIt is a bargain hunter's paradise stretching more than 390 miles from Jackson, Mississippi to Mesquite, Texas: the annual fall historic Highway 80 Garage Sale.
Warm colors, comfortable textures lead fall design trends Saturday, September 11, 2010 @ 3:47AMWarm colors and comfortable textures are leading design trends this fall.
Decorating trend turns toward cottage, cabin charm Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:38PMThis fall, we’re seeing the homey charm of cottages, farmhouses and woodsy cabins as a trend among shelter retailers.
I-95 corridor: From bad to worse Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 11:20PMSUMMERTON -- Every seat in the Clarendon County unemployment office is taken on a typical weekday afternoon, and many of these people won't find new jobs any time soon. That's just the way it is here along South Carolina's poor and rural Interstate 95 corridor.
Decorate with cottage style's cozy charm Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:54AMMany dread the first chilly night that signals fall's approach, but the seasonal shift also can be a welcome relief.
(Not small) Frey: Big treat Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:54PMFrey's "Weeping Woman" The Arts Center has a great exhibit in its main galleries (Wolfe and Rockefeller) that I'm betting will be a huge crowd-pleaser: "Bigger, Better, More: The Art of Viola Frey." Some will compare it favorably to the former show in that space, World of the Pharaohs, which put the Arts Center's finances in the ditch, though the two really shouldn't be compared. I have to say ...
Cottage style's cozy and current Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:35AMAnticipating crisp days and a nice pot of soup on the stove helps shake off the summer doldrums. And this fall, we're seeing the homey charm of cottages, farmhouses and woodsy cabins as a trend among shelter retailers.
Cottage style's cozy charm Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:59PMMany dread the first chilly night that signals fall's approach, but the seasonal shift also can be a welcome relief.
Adeline Street and Ashby Avenue, Berkeley Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 6:45PMDrivers buzz past this intersection in South Berkeley, while others stop to investigate or return to a long-favored neighborhood. Treasure hunters and serious collectors delight in the diverse array of vintage, antique, retro and contemporary wares in the... Shopping - Antiques and Collectibles - Martin Luther King - Gertrude Stein - Knitting
Right at Home: Cottage style's cosiness is back as a fall home decor trend Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 2:13PMMany dread the first chilly night that signals fall's approach, but the seasonal shift also can be a welcome relief. Anticipating crisp days and a nice pot of soup on the stove helps shake off the summer doldrums.
Dream home: Rustic and retro retreat in Harford County Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 3:38AMHarford County couple collects antiques and memories The two-lane, off-road entrance to the Farrand home is easy to miss. A gravel drive almost a quarter-mile long traverses wooded acres up to a high clearing where a large, farmhouse-style dwelling sits like a fortress on a hill in Harford County. "We've got a long road home," said Debbie Farrand, of the trip up the drive on 7 acres she lives in ...
Viktor Schreckengost exhibitions celebrate the life and work of Cleveland's greatest artist-designer Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 8:26AMA large exhibition at Bonfoey Gallery in Cleveland gives an inkling of the creative energy, humor and sheer good will that saturated Viktor Schreckengost’s output. A second Schreckengost exhibition, which opened eight days ago at the Lake County Historical Society in Painesville, explores the artist-designer’s relationship to his first wife,
Renegade Craft Fair Interview: Circa Ceramics Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 12:37PMImage courtesy of Circa Ceramics This week, the Austinist will be bringing you interviews with selected artists who are participating in this weekend's Renegade Craft Fair . Bicycles, smiling faces, roosters and lidded eyelids are just a few of the illustrations that grace the pottery from Chicago based Circa Ceramics . The duo creates lovely, functional ceramic pieces with an added twist - a ...
Judith Harris Solomon: These birds will rule your roost Friday, May 7, 2010 @ 12:14AMRoosters play an important role in barnyards. During the day, they often can be found sitting on high perches, serving as lookouts for their flocks. And they also can add an extra dimension to your home decor. Among other things, we found these fine-feathered friends decorating plates, walls, shelves, tables and even fireplace mantels. Here are some examples to crow about:
Relay for Life silent auction offers wide variety of items Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 9:42AMThe Dyer County Relay for Life plans to offer a unique shopping experience on Friday night. Consider buying a vacation, a round of golf, ladies' jewelry, an electric grill or a newspaper subscription...
Why Willie's ready to resume rep career Wednesday, April 28, 2010 @ 9:00AMHE HAD to smile. "Because mate, can you really believe it?" Willie Mason giggled. "Of all the people to give me a wrap, who'd have thought it would be Mark Geyer?
UK filmmaker documents the work of Cuban artist JosÃ© Fuster Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 12:39AMMosaic palm trees sprout along walls, rooftops are sculpted into roosters, fountains, fish, crocodiles and mermaids emerge in vibrant ceramic colors.
More than just magnets Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:14PMRIGA - In previous issues The Baltic Times has looked at the most famous sights in Riga. Continuing to guide you through, we’d like to mention that historical monuments of architecture have always attracted tourists, but one of the main forms of entertainment, of course, remains shopping.
Pet Parade: Backyard chickens fun and healthy Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:33AMBy MARTY ENGLERT MADISON, Wis., March 7 (UPI) -- Keeping chickens as backyard pets was fairly uneventful until the day a hen inadvertently rode to the mall in my car.
Furniture store maintains European flair Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:57AMIf you have Portuguese roots, chances are there is a Portuguese rooster somewhere in your home. "The Portuguese rooster is a traditional symbol of justice and good luck and is a staple in every Portuguese home," said Luis Tomas , 59, who along with his wife, Filomena, owns European's Furniture & Gifts at 213 Main St. in Danbury.
Exhibits Calendar Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 1:03AMMission San Luis: Permanent collection of Apalachee Indian and Spanish artifacts from the site. Also, Spanish and Colonial artifacts from the Calynne and Lou Hill Collection. Through March 31. Visitor Center Exhibit Gallery. "Images of North Florida" by Charles F. Manning.
Spook-Tacular Savings at Rite Aid to Treat Halloween Shoppers Wednesday, October 14, 2009 @ 8:57AMCAMP HILL, Pa.----To help customers get their spook on for less this year, Rite Aid is offering in-store “Fright Aid” coupons worth more than $30 off select merchandise including Halloween and fall seasonal goodies.
Out with the old ... Monday, July 13, 2009 @ 10:55PMThe Reno County Museum will hold an indoor garage sale this week to unload some old stuff. Not t ...
Bay Area bargains in bloom for spring Thursday, May 7, 2009 @ 4:51PMCandles for a $1 each. Turkish towels at rock-bottom prices. Italian ceramics at 80 percent off. Furnishings found only at 5-star hotels marked down to move. The economic doom and gloom may be bad news for retailers, but for bargain hunters, it's paradise as...
Lee County writer's garden a tribute to life Sunday, May 3, 2009 @ 12:14AMA silvery sun gleams in the deep Byzantine blue, haloed by ray-pierced clouds.