'Puss 'N' Boots' sends couple on a quest Nov 8, 2009
The firm quickly became a successful mass producer of inexpensive household items such as cookie jars, salt-and-pepper shakers, vases and dinnerware. Phyllis said most were sold in five-and-dime chains and national department stores. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Highlights: Prices range from 50 cents to $25 on wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, topiaries and candle rings in fall, holiday and year-round designs; plus candle holders in metal and glass, candle gift sets, candles, dinnerware and some specialty glass pieces. Many smaller items are boxed for easy gift-giving to teachers or hostesses. (San Francisco Chronicle)
From the HIP Oct 12, 2009
It's not that often than stores have top to bottom, back to front sales, but right now Design within Reach is offering 15 percent off everything lighting, chairs, dinnerware, tables, collectibles during its semi-annual sale, through Tuesday. Spend $1,000 or more and they'll ship your items free. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dazzle your guests with holiday etiquette tips 101 Oct 8, 2009
"One of the most panicked questions we hear concerns what to do if you accidently break a piece of the host's dinnerware," adds Slatter. "You should certainly offer to replace the broken piece especially if it has sentimental value for the host or hostess.". (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Lifestyle briefs, 9-16 Sep 17, 2009
Coneys, drinks and dinnerware will be furnished. Following dinner, door prizes will be awarded with the main prize being worth $50. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Collecting Blue Ridge Pottery from ... Jul 15, 2009
Brightly colored hand painted folk art dinnerware follows a distinctive look. During the 1930 s and World War II years, importing dinnerware from Europe to the U.S. became a difficult task ... The distinctive hand painted patterns, colorful floral designs and creamy white background give the pieces a distinctive appearance and create a challenge for any collector interested in American made dinnerware. (Suite101.com)
Waterloo Antiques Mall expands Jun 25, 2009
Rehm described the display as funky with a chrome kitchen table and dinnerware from the 1950s. Chrome kitchen tables are a very popular item, Rehm said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Travel With Tompkins Jun 23, 2009
Almost anything can be found in Canton: Clothes old and new for women and children; furniture made out of longhorns (good to know); handmade jewelry; purses of all sorts; quilts; bubble machines that spit out over 1,000 bubbles per minute (bought one); candles; lemonade; fake designer sun glasses; tons of western-style furniture; books; gizmos and gadgets a plenty (okay, I borrowed that one from the Little Mermaid); pottery; floral arrangements; birdhouses; dinnerware; antiques and collectables... (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Bringing Green Living to Your China Cabinet Feb 12, 2009
Use broken dinnerware pieces to create mosaic mirrors, tabletops or unusual garden paths or patio areas ... Dinnerware follows fashion trends, and like fashion it seems nothing ever really goes out of style ... Give New Flair to Dinnerware. (Pekin Times, IL)
