Chamber Chat: Reasons to shop locally Jul 23, 2008
Again, I found myself awed by the locally manufactured rugs, as well as a gorgeous display by Harwich s own Pewter Crafter of Cape Cod and areas showcasing decorative painting, inlaid tables and hand-painted glassware also created by local craftspeople and artisans. A quick stroll up the street took me to local artists and artisans, jewelry makers and gift shops featuring locally made items. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Argument turns bloody, leads to felony assault charge Jul 22, 2008
According to the documents, she said the altercation became physical and during the pushing glassware was broken. During the scuffle, she stepped on some glass, cutting her foot, Brooks told police. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Find a clean hotel room Jul 22, 2008
Avoid the glassware: It's the law in both Missouri and Kansas that hotel room glasses and cups must be sanitized. Kansas' law goes even further to state that washing of glassware must take place outside of the room. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Read more... Jul 22, 2008
Furnishings will include reproduction furniture, ceramics, glassware, hardware, and other items representing the variety of activities that took place there. Reproduction maps, prints, pictures, advertisements and broadsides will adorn the walls, and period newspapers will be available in the main rooms. (PNN Online)
Family vacations turn into series of unfortunate events (4) Jul 20, 2008
The parents want to enjoy a dinner that doesn t include a plastic made-in-China toy, but that feat proves impossible when the toddler bangs on the restaurant s glassware with a fork and a knife. The trips home from our never-restful getaways are always adventurous as well. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Global Sources' New India Sourcing Fairs to Take India's Manufacturers to Hong Kong and Dubai in 2009 Jul 18, 2008
The India Sourcing Fair: Home Products will feature products like these: -- Kitchenware -- Glassware ware -- Basketware -- General household -- Home decor -- Bathroom supplies -- Home appliances -- Oil paintings -- Home textiles -- Sports re -- Garden or -- Laundry ing -- Storage -- Health nal care -- Arts s -- Ceramics lain In Hong Kong, the India Sourcing Fair: Home Products will be held April 20 - 23, 2009, at AsiaWorld-Expo. In Dubai, the India Sourcing Fair: Home Products will be held June... (PR Newswire)
Environment: Free to recycle Jul 18, 2008
com practical recycled products and gifts from glassware to fleece coats. 2) http://www. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Lakewood 400 Antiques in Cumming Jul 16, 2008
Outside the main building, additional vendors line the parking area with glazed planters, glassware, silver, iron hooks, rocking chairs and country furniture. At your service. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Absinthe friends Jul 15, 2008
Along the way, he also developed a taste for old wine labels, 19th-century restaurant menus, vigneron's tools, books on cuisine and viticulture, printed ephemera, copper cookware and crystal glassware. It was clear the man of numbers was a lover of wine and culinary curiosities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Alpharetta store's accessories make old furnishings pop Jul 15, 2008
Teapots and china cups, lamps with fringed shades, serving platters, glassware and more are crowded into the store. Best-sellers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Organize kitchen spaces, avoid a remodel Jul 14, 2008
She also recommends hanging pots, pans and glassware on racks to save space. "If you don't have a traditional pot rack," she says, "get 2-inch dowels. Hang the dowels straight across, put hooks on them and hang up the pots." Carendi says utensils can also be hung on small racks, so they're visible and accessible but not using up counter space. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Alexander Toyota planning new service center Jul 14, 2008
"A little bit of everything," she elaborated, things like furniture, games, dolls, glassware, quilts, Hawaiian items, Oriental vases, Mexican pottery, hats, jewelry, lots of books, even some things like belts for the men. Check out her Treasures at 225 S. Main St. next to Lutes Casino (it's where Peg-tiques previously was located). (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Where Afghanistan's crossroads of cultures meet Jul 13, 2008
They include gold vessels, bronze and stone sculptures, ivories, glassware, and gold ornaments. In addition, the show describes the discovery, excavation, and, in some cases, rescue of these objects. (Boston Globe)
A trip to Taize: Young people from Our Savior's Lutheran Church are preparing for a pilgrimage to the French spiritual community Jul 13, 2008
Sale items will include clothes (infant to adult); infant equipment; toys and dolls; books; household items; glassware; tools and furniture. Hot dogs, brats, chips, soda and baked goods will also be sold. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
HGRM needs the right stuff Jul 13, 2008
We give out sets of dishes, glassware, and silverware, depending on family size. For safety reasons, we no longer accept toys or electrical items without a UL-approved tag. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Owen Lawrence stocks accessories sold only in the South Jul 13, 2008
A line of green-tinted Spanish glassware made from recycled glass has developed a following. "At the same time, buyers are looking for value," said Halpern. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Classifieds 7/07/08 Jul 8, 2008
Paddle Boat w/Canopy - Dining Room Table with hutch - (2) 10 Speed Schwinn Boys bicycles - lamps - 2 Baby blue chaise lounge chairs - Glassware - Much more. CHILD CARE Mother of 3 will babysit in my home, meals provided, indoor, outdoor activities. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Auction time! Jul 7, 2008
The auctioneer dashed a fine piece of glassware to the floor (upon receiving a very low bid) exclaiming, 'Is that all it's worth. . (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Tools, devices help arthritis patients get on with tasks Jul 7, 2008
For example, when selecting glassware, drinking glasses with bumpy exteriors are easier to grasp than glasses with smooth exteriors. Seek lightweight products that require minimal upkeep and are safe to use. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
This week's Town Notes Jul 7, 2008
HGRM provides essential items, such as beds, bedding, bureaus, dinnerware, flatware, cookware, glassware, curtains, and carpeting. To learn more about our specific needs, visit our website at hgrm. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Cocktail museum shakes and stirs history Jul 4, 2008
There will be vintage cocktail shakers, glassware, tools, gadgets and other cocktail memorabilia. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Travel)
Cocktail museum in New Orleans Jul 4, 2008
There will be vintage cocktail shakers, glassware, tools, gadgets and other cocktail memorabilia. "It's a fanciful combination of things," curator Ted Haigh said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Quite the collector Jul 3, 2008
Unlike antique toys, furniture or glassware, they are produced in multiples. Each of these puppets, with the exception of the toy puppets, are individual works of art with varying degrees of quality. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
jazzes up outdoor dining Jul 1, 2008
Since they don't break, he said, acrylic and melamine are ideal for kids because there won't be broken dishes or glassware where feet are bare. Acrylic outdoor dinnerware also gives people a chance to be more daring in their style choices than they would be for their indoor dinnerware. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Mid-Century modern styles a natural fit at City Issue Jul 1, 2008
Also in stock are dining tables, buffets, china cabinets, glass-topped coffee tables, side chairs, hanging lamps, ceramics, daybeds, steel desks, swivel desk chairs and a range of accent pieces, from old globes to platters, glassware and trays. Best sellers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Classifieds 6/26/08 Jun 27, 2008
Glassware, housewares, buffet, bedding, decorations, frames, collectibles ues, furniture, microwave ... 2 kitchen tables w/chairs, dining room table w/chairs, buffet, china cabinet, small folding table w/chairs, lamps, glassware, dishes, pots and pans, tablecloths, straight back chairs, leather chair w/ottoman, bedroom set, desk, electric typewriter, househld items, kids clothing, baby clothes, sports items and much more. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
It's a crafty world: Center exhibits homegrown art Jun 27, 2008
In America, craftsmen originally made all of our table items, glassware, clothing and pottery. But as the machine age raged, these handmade items became scarce. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
Radioactive house 'unfit to live in' Jun 25, 2008
Uranium was used as an illuminating agent - such as for watch faces and glassware, the later for centuries. As an interesting aside, when radioactivity was discovered, uranium was sold in a receptacle to irradiate water for domestic use (ie. (ABC Online)
Places of plenty: Local thrift shops offer all sorts of bargains, often for a good cause Jun 25, 2008
" The shop sells anything and everything, says Mrs. Bussett--dishes, glassware, trinkets, books, clothing and shoes for all, in all sizes. Pricing is simple: $2 for most items, $1 for children's clothing and toys. Hardcover books cost 50 cents, paperback 25 cents. "We have so much to sell, it doesn't make sense to raise our prices. " Nevertheless, some shoppers dicker. "Years ago our customers were mothers shopping for their kids," says Mrs. Bussett. Today shoppers are as likely to be... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Colin Cowie's Cool Summer Cocktails Jun 24, 2008
Cowie says pull out your glassware and wine. Remember to chill your white wine and champagne. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cold science Jun 24, 2008
They need to tie down all their glassware ready for when the ship goes out on the open water. The refuelling means there's no data collection going on today, so it's an ideal time for a clean-up. (BBC News -- Science)
Recycling ministry closed for July 4 Jun 24, 2008
HGRM provides essential items, such as beds, bedding, bureaus, dinnerware, flatware, cookware, glassware, curtains, and carpeting. To learn more about our specific needs, visit our website at , or call 978-635-0135 to ask about volunteer opportunities. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Binge pricing: Restaurants defend 400% mark-ups Jun 22, 2008
Storing wine, holding costs, staff training and replacing broken or stolen special glassware also justified the prices, they said ... Absynthe's owner, Meyjitte Boughenout, said wine mark-ups covered the services of a sommelier, who earns about $50,000 a year, buying and replacing Riedel glassware and the "rarity of the wine". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Japanese tap futon funds to beat inflation Jun 22, 2008
Wako, who manages an Illums Japan outlet, says sales of Iittala porcelain and glassware leapt after the store advertised a price hike on the Finnish wares planned for June 1. With higher shipping costs and the euro's rise against the yen forcing Illums to raise prices by an average of 10 percent, "customers were asking us to set merchandise aside for them", Wako says. (Business Report, South Africa)
Making it happen on Main Street: Couple overcome obstacles, open own restaurant Jun 21, 2008
This is the kind of place we knew we always wanted from the green paint on the walls and the mirrors, to the simple flatware and glassware. This is the type of place we ve dreamed of having. (Courier Publications, ME)
Cooking classes now on menu Jun 21, 2008
For more than a year, Roache has been wowing clientele that changes as often as the food, which he calls "eclectic Creole." Mismatched silver, dinner and glassware as well as interesting objects and art can only be called, well, "eclectic," to match the menu choices. Located in the heart of downtown Ridgeland, which Roache says, "offers the kind of ambience I couldn't find anywhere else," Ro' Chez offers five-course meals cooked on a wood stove that Roache likens to "extravaganzas" that are... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Your guide to Fiesta del Sol, Friday and Saturday in downtown Alpine Jun 20, 2008
All glassware and china 50% off, fresh clothing in stock, great 10 rack. Curva Grande showing off new digs at 201 W. Holland, corner of N. 6th. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Should You Drink with Your Kids? Jun 20, 2008
Not bothering with glassware, we passed the bottle around until it was empty. I remember eating some watermelon Daly had bought. (Time.com)
Musicians, artists unite for a cause First annual block party in Hoboken Jun 18, 2008
In addition, house wares will also be available including glassware, dishes, silverware, and toys and stuffed animals will also be sold. There will be plenty of eclectic items as well including: DVDs, a mini trampoline, some living room curiosities and other bric-a-brac. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
7 wedding gift registry don'ts Jun 17, 2008
For some reason (or lack of reasoning), many brides think they need a , glassware, and appliances from several different shops. And when they receive the gifts and know they won't use them, they feel guilty for returning them. (CNN -- US)
Road to the White House Jun 15, 2008
Summers fills the glass cabinet in the dining room with an assortment of plain white and chunky glassware from Brimfield and the China Fair in Newton, a discount housewares and party supply store. Other treasures include her collection of ironstone pitchers (bought at Brimfield for $10 and up), which line the shelf below the mirror at the foot of the stairs. (Boston Globe)
Just A Little More Effort Jun 15, 2008
The glassware is good, but at times the red wines are served too warm. If you bring your own wine, corkage is $20 a bottle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Tour time: Love of gardening brings group together Jun 15, 2008
Artists who will be showing and selling their work: Rose Colored Glass stained glass sun catchers garden related work; Winter Tree Studio dichroic fused glass jewelry; One by One painted glassware; Figuratively Speaking art dolls by Cheryl Keeffe; Sunburst Soaps handmade soaps ns ... Artists who will be showing and selling their work: Rose Colored Glass stained glass sun catchers garden related work; Winter Tree Studio dichroic fused glass jewelry; One by One painted glassware; Figuratively... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Walnut Antique Walk and Show starts Friday Jun 14, 2008
Starting Friday, the event, being held for the 26th year, draws vendors from all over the country offering antiques and collectibles of all kinds, including furniture, primitives, toys, dolls, sporting goods, glassware, and linens, even antique signs, according to organizers. And for those who get hungry while walking around and shopping, there will be plenty of food. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Island native says museum's art should be returned to Cuba Jun 13, 2008
"On June 4, 1958, two Cuban Air Force C-46 cargo planes landed at Municipal Airport. Along with workers to unload and install paintings, ceramics, photo-murals, a bust of Jose Marti, furniture, a working model of a sugar mill and other objects -- everything for the museum's first exhibit --were crates that did not go to the museum. Labeled "To Senor Presidente, Fulgencio Batista," they went to his home.When the museum opened on June 29, it showcased Cuban culture, from colonial times to 1958.... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Habitude: Great deals at sample sale Jun 13, 2008
gallery is having a 2-day summer sample sale with 20 to 60 percent off furniture, glassware and dinnerware including brands such as Nachtmann, Leonardo glassware, and Manuel Canovas candles (FYI: Canovas also recently launched a line of luxury perfumes). Pictured below is a sample of the goods you may find on sale at OL, a Monos footed bowl base originally priced at $300. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Weekend digest Jun 12, 2008
The flea market will offer household items, glassware, furniture, artwork, books, collectables, holiday decor and more. BAGA members and the community have donated many items. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shopping Sally Socolich's recommended sales Jun 12, 2008
I walked by the bargain corner, full of $10 items, and didn't stop to look at gorgeous glassware and decorative pieces, because it was lamps I was after. According to Socolich, this "spring cleaning" sale would offer lamps, with bases hand-blown right there on the property, at their lowest prices anywhere, $99. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Downsizing: A lesson in editing Jun 11, 2008
A sleek sideboard and a tall chest for glassware and china are nearby. A green sectional that doubles as a sofa bed takes up the main seating area whose main attraction is the high-def flat-screen on a wall between the windows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bargain Hunter: Zocalo, Lunares, Haus Fortuna Jun 8, 2008
Highlights: From Italy - ceramics, copper, table tapestries, Murano fashion jewelry and glassware, table linens, olive oil and more. Also, candles, CDs, framed prints, glassware, urns, painted gourds, greeting cards, oil lamps and oil, lotions, kitchen accessories, teas and Serge Lesage rugs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Titanic life-jacket on auction Jun 7, 2008
Other souvenirs from the ship such as crockery and glassware often go on auction, triggering a lot of interest from collectors. Among the 250 items to go on sale at the end of the month are an essay by 12-year-old schoolgirl Bertha Watt who survived, and a list of second-class passengers which she drew up. (iAfrica.com)
Sold on consignment Jun 5, 2008
Merryanne Bauer of Fresno found this hanging light fixture, mirror and red-and-gold glassware at consignment stores. Share this story: | | Sold on consignment Shopping at consignment stores can be like going on a treasure hunt. (Fresno Bee)
Tabletops That Won't Break The Bank Jun 5, 2008
Place Setting: Set your table with clear glass plates and colored glassware, lime green napkins, and woven, natural-fiber placemats. Centerpiece (Option 1): Arrange several round moss balls (available at flower market for about $3 each) with a mixture of colored glass votives and globe tea-light candle holders (from Colin Cowie's HSN Collection). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Grigory Romanov, chief rival of Gorbachev in 1980s; at 85 Jun 4, 2008
As the story went, one of the wedding guests accidentally dropped a glass, and this was taken as the signal of the start of an old Russian tradition of smashing glassware in the fireplace. In her memoir, Margaret Thatcher, former British prime minister, said that when considering the future of the Soviet Union in 1983, she was at first intrigued by the prospect of a return to the Kremlin of a Romanov, the family name of the czars. (Boston Globe)
From fashion to home furnishings Jun 4, 2008
There is Oscar de la Renta Home and Gianni Versace furniture or even Marc Jacob s collection of glassware and china for Waterford. Here s a look at an Oscar de la Renta red lacquer credenza (which feels a little flashy, but I kind of like it), listed at $10,785 and previously available in stores through. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
400 Mile Sale has something for everyone Jun 4, 2008
Many are multi-family events and some promise specific items Thomas Kinkade art, Fire King glassware, luggage, furniture and much more. The 400 Mile Sale began as a way to get people off the highways and out into smaller communities. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Steve Cahalan: Viroqua flea market doubles in size Jun 1, 2008
We have a lot of primitives, garden items, glassware, books, vintage clothing and accessories, furniture, tools, records and a big selection of everyday housewares, Fossum said. Three things we don t have are food, live animals and large appliances. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
One mans mission May 31, 2008
Donations of all kinds are accepted by the MoD, such as furniture, lamps, pots and pans, linens, flatware, glassware, children s books, and other household items in good serviceable condition. Cash donations are used to purchase mattresses, box springs and bed frames. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Combine Wedding Decor & Favors May 29, 2008
Instead of renting glassware for your reception, purchase cases of simply designed stemware and have them etched with your wedding date. The cost per glass shouldn't exceed the glass rental expense combined with what you'd spend on wedding favors, and at the end the guests can take their glass home for continued use. (Suite101.com)
A bucolic outpost May 28, 2008
You can also find glassware, gourmet food, jewelry, handbags and pet gifts (the Emilios breed Labrador retrievers). If you're looking for antique flooring or custom tables, visit Thomas Campbell's Old Wood Workshop (193 Hampton Road, 860-655-5259, ). (Boston Globe)
Green Lakes State Park Nearby May 25, 2008
A smattering of glass-front cabinets showcases pottery and glassware. A green and black granite countertop, with a rounded edge, richly contrasts with the light cabinets, creamy white glazed subway tile backsplash and dark oak floor. (Syracuse.com)
Bar Essentials for a Wedding Party May 24, 2008
Don t forget bar napkins, stemware, glassware, stir sticks, straws and LOTS of ice. From the above list you will be able to make at least the following drinks. (Suite101.com)
Parker dishes May 23, 2008
By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY NEW YORK She's allergic to parsley, bad manners, boisterous gum-chomping and unsightly lipstick residue on sparkling glassware. "Don't you hate when you see lip gloss on a glass? It just looks awful," says Sarah Jessica Parker, a sigh interrupting a discussion of Manhattan to wipe her tarnish off her water glass. (USA Today)
Prom prep: Planning for the biggest party of the year May 20, 2008
Even if that does mean an afternoon of straining your eyesight and washing glassware. Advertisement Advertisement People. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
The resurgence of 'pocketbook patriotism' May 20, 2008
Seeking out products on Web sites such as How Americans Can Buy American and Still Made in USA, plus auction forums such as eBay, these dedicated shoppers also trade tips on how to find American-made pants and bags, and they lament the loss of American factories that once churned out their favorite pots, glassware and other household staples. American-made items, they believe, are more likely to be safer and higher in quality. (MSNBC -- Business)
