Beads, beads and more beads: The art of beadwork flourishes in Tubac Dec 14, 2008
Items like African trade beads (some over 2,000 years old), amber, chevrons (old), coral (dyed and natural), fresh water pearls (various colors, shapes and sizes), turquoise (Kingman, Nevada, New Mexico, Chinese, African), and metal beads like brass, copper, precious metal and more grace her shop walls on hundreds of strands on display. Her most valuable turquoise bead in stock is what s called sleeping beauty from Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Consign yourself to the hunt Nov 9, 2008
An Eddie Bauer double stroller that owner Amber Dauphinais figures cost over $200 new was tagged at $60. Lunch: Land-Ho, Route 6A, Orleans Center, 508-255-5165, , $5-$20. (Boston Globe)
Weekend calendar Oct 10, 2008
KILLINGWORTH - Firehouse chili, pumpkin carving, face painting and an opportunity to meet local business owners will be part of the first Killingworth Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Junior Volunteer Fire Department Chili Dinner ... Exhibition and admission fees benefit the Junior Fire Co. Also planned are blood pressure screenings from VNA Community Healthcare, a pumpkin carving competition, face painting, an Amber Alert registration and live performance by the Caribbean Beach Bums ...... (Middletown Press, CT)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Bayshore Clubhouse Fall Bazaar, 6-9 p.m. today, Bayshore Community Clubhouse, 3131 Amber Bay Loop. Shop a selection of vendors for Christmas, birthdays or a special gift for yourself. (Anchorage Daily News)
As Seen On Streetside San Diego With Lorrie Jordan Aug 25, 2008
Watch out for a Surprise with Jung-ho Pak of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra ... Amber Chic with stylish options for Save the Date, Invitations, Bridal Gifts and more. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis.: Home of Half Pint’ and so much more Aug 10, 2008
Waitress Amber DeLong, 28, had to be talked into trying the creative culinary dish. But eating was believing. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Ceramics designer created once-novel, now classic, tableware Dec 17, 2007
Overly tall, angular teapots towered over drum-shaped coffee cups and sugar bowls glazed in deep blue, amber and dark green. The mildly counterculture design was so popular with 1960s consumers that Portmeirion Potteries struggled to keep up with demand, and the market became flooded with knockoffs. (Los Angeles Times)
Make noise for turquoise Nov 26, 2007
30-day news archives. The old jewelry is rather clunky looking and not for the average person because it's used for ceremony," McCarthy says. "Of course, a lot of these things, there aren't many of them left -- museums have them, but I was lucky enough to gather up some of them. (Florida Today)
What would you grab if you had to leave in a hurry? Aug 26, 2007
Amber Williams, Mike Snyder, Goodview, Minn. At 7 a.m. Sunday, Amber Williams woke up and looked out the back door of her. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Gem Show this weekend in Centerville Jul 13, 2007
Larimar will be one of the many featured stones as well as amber, sugilite, conch pearls Louisiana opal and numerous types of shells ... For more information, please call the Hickman County Chamber of Commerce at (931) 729-5774 or Andrea Dixon at (304) 825-6421. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Joe Walsh concert to benefit Grauer School Feb 6, 2007
There will be a chance to meet the current Miss Fallbrook, Amber Briggs, and other contestants and learn more about the role of Miss Fallbrook in the community ... Born out of a shared passion for chamber performance and Spanish music, this renowned ensemble specializes in Latin, classical and pop standards ... POWAY -- The San Diego North Chamber of Commerce will host a 5 Minute Networking event Feb. 8 at the Maderas Golf Club, 10660 Old Coach Road. (North County Times)
