The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Highlights: Ceramic Yixing teapots (functional and collectible) $10-$45 (retail $40-$160); porcelain plates and bowls $5-$20 (retail $12-$50); jade bowls (functional and collectible) $45-$120 (retail $110-$400); specialty teas $8-$12 (retail $12-$25). 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Antiques experts The Keno Brothers head to The Music Hall Nov 15, 2009
and we are antique dealers. "Today Leigh is director of American Furniture for Sotheby's. Leslie, worked for Christie's, went on to become a New York City antique dealer and recently launched Keno Auctions. The pair appears on PBS' "Antiques Roadshow" hosted "Collect This. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Honoring service Nov 11, 2009
50 bowls of chili for an annual hail and farewell event. Gomez, 73, continues to cook chili, in mild and spicy flavors, for an annual Veterans Day lunch at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1383, 515 Klamath Ave. He has used his mother s recipe year after year for about a dozen years, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
Miscellaneous-Wilford Yoder Photography- Kalona Amish farm s, Bright Futures, Living Water Graphics, Max Cast, Rediger Service Center, 24-7 Fitness, Yotty's, Jim Hauth- golf items, Jim/Dave Yoder-Pioneer corn an seed, Progressive Grower Solutions- NK soybean seed, Pleasantview souvenir mugs- dated red, Good Used Hobart 20 qt Mixer (Model A 200-T) w/2 stainless bowls, wire whip e, Good Used Hobart Meat 12" Slicer (Model 1612) w/sharpener. Monetary Donation - Beatty seim Funeral Homes, Bontrager... (Kalona News, IA)
Gardening under glass Oct 19, 2009
Nearly any transparent vessel can become a terrarium: cookie jars, vases, apothecary jars, mason jars, aquariums, fish bowls and even chemistry beakers. Among the vessels Geiger uses for her terrariums are recycled chandeliers, globe lights and even glass grapefruit juice containers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Sims 3: World Adventures Hands-On Oct 3, 2009
This isn't recommended, as your Sim may very well wind up getting zapped or fried (as eventually happened to me), but such is the irresistible draw of valuable baubles, which can range from trash and busted bowls to coins and gems to invaluable antiques. Keeping these in your collection can activate moodlets, or you could just sell them off. (IGN PC Games)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
Pronto Slice & Pasta: Sit-down or take-out restaurant with funny-named sandwiches (the whachamacallit comes with ham, turkey and a red wine dressing), salads in bread bowls, pizza, calzones and more. Entrees $4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right. Sep 17, 2009
Handmade ceramic bowls by Burlington, Vt. artist Susan Raber Bray pepper the tabletops. (Boston Globe)
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Pi... Sep 4, 2009
Pottery: Pottery comes in three basic styles: Copies of pre-Columbian artifacts, idiosyncratic and artistic modern renditions on ancient themes, and delicately painted bowls, plates, and cups with geometric designs. Note that it is illegal to export pre-Columbian artifacts (luggage is checked carefully at the airport). (Suite101.com)
Label this reunion revealing Sep 2, 2009
Two bowls on the picnic table tagged were with return address labels, a digital camera slung over a chair had an identification tag attached to the camera case and one wall of the old garage held years of old license plates, each one bearing my father-in-laws initials. When a cousin who had traveled from Minnesota was asked if he shared the love of seeing his name on things, he chuckled and said "yah" he did. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
No room is left bare: Marimekko shower curtains for the bathroom, hand-wrought steel spindle beds and duvet covers for the bedroom, pancake-batter bowls and espresso machines for the kitchen, desks and leather side chairs for the office -- plus patio furniture for the deck. No chance for an empty Batcave after a few hours here. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Atlanta artist one of 50 showing at Ga.'s largest pottery exhibition Aug 27, 2009
Atlanta artist one of 50 showing at Ga. 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
A raised bench containing two stainless steel dog bowls is a great gift. Other examples include a dog-themed tin box filled with homemade dog treats plus the recipe for making them, or an elegant wooden plaque with several hooks attached to hold leashes and collars. (Suite101.com)
See Seoul's ancient sights for less May 13, 2009
If you're new to Korean food, start at Lotte Department store's self-serve food court, where traditional dishes, from dolsot bibimbap (rice and vegetables cooked in stone bowls) to naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) are on mouthwatering display. Note the number of the dish you want, pay at the central ticket booth, and watch for your number on the digital display. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Quality Furniture by Alex Lamont May 7, 2009
The range of Lamont products is limited by the nature of the manufacturing process and ranges from ceramic and glass vases and vessels through limited edition lacquer, decorative accessories lamps to bowls and vases, hand built furniture in traditional and contemporary styles, antiques and modern sculpture. Lamont s artists work with the finest and most rare of materials from shell, silver, lacquer work, chagrin, parchment and even petrified wood. (Suite101.com)
Community Calendar May 7, 2009
Pots and bowls and vegetable and herb plants will also be for sale. The plants are hand-planted by scouts in Cub Scout Pack 350 and Boy Scout Troop 350. (Lebanon Express, OR)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Purchase special trademarked "Mississippi River" plates and bowls at McCartys. 101 S Saint Mary St; www. (Click2Houston, TX)
Antebeullum homes in Washington, Ga. Apr 18, 2009
selling antique furniture, crystal bowls and fine table linens. Retro Cinema. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Weller Coppertone Pottery for House... Mar 29, 2009
Coppertone pottery was made in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and the line included vases, urns, console bowls, candle sticks, oil jars, ashtrays, baskets, flower pots, tiles, flower frogs, figurines, planters, sprinklers, lamps, and more. Figures of frogs, turtles, and butterflies adorn vases, console bowls, candleholders, and lamps ... Frogs hunker down in console bowls; adorn vases and planters, splash in fountains, help water lawns and garden, hold up candles and flowers. (Suite101.com)
Short train trip is quaint, fun Feb 27, 2009
Pottery, paintings, wooden bowls, sculptures and jewelry are all one-of-a-kind items. Across the street, at Allye visitors can shop for flowers and gifts or get their hair done. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Leisure Calendar: Feb. 18, 2009 Feb 18, 2009
Dinner includes homemade soups, bread bowls, breads, desserts and beverages; take out available and a 50/50 drawing will be held. Cost is 7 for adults and 4 for kids 12 and under. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bringing Green Living to Your China Cabinet Feb 12, 2009
Fill tureens, serving bowls or even gravy boats with fresh cut spring flowers to create unique table centerpieces or floral decorations to use throughout your home. Don't throw away broken pieces. (Pekin Times, IL)
Verde Home promotes locally produced furnishings Feb 8, 2009
A collection of hand-turned wooden bowls and candlesticks made by Schneider are formed from salvaged wood. The base of a lamp comes in custom colors made with papier-m ch; from recycled cement bags; another has a base made of recycled blue glass. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
