The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Most of the antique reproduction clocks are made by hand in Berkeley, with solid, hand-antiqued brass for cases and pendulums, die-cut steel hands with timeworn patinas and beautifully finished frames ... Highlights: Discriminating shoppers love the Italian frames at $10-$20; calendars at $10; easel calendars at $5; notebooks at three for $10; decorative wrap, 10 sheets for $1; file folders $4; and the mystery table - with everything $5 or less. (San Francisco Chronicle)
My New York: Julia Stiles Oct 19, 2009
They took the copper frames from the windows of the Flatiron Building and made them into the frames for a mirror ... They took the copper frames from the windows of the Flatiron Building and made them into the frames for a mirror. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Residents concerned with taxes, jobs as Dems try to take over county legislature Oct 19, 2009
In the Mini Mill at 582 Main St. in New York Mills, across from the No. 3 Mill, 37-year-old Tom Napoli sat in his Hall of Frames Sports Collectibles business. Napoli has been in business for 17 years, including five years at that location. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Barack Obama Gets the Public's Vote Once Again in Magazine Cover Competition Oct 15, 2009
An underwater camera, firing at eight frames per second, provided the only photographic proof of Michael Phelps astounding, come-from-behind triumph over Serbias Milorad Cavic in the 100-meter butterfly at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Harpers Bazaar (March 2009) in Fashion y. The magazines Spring Fashion Issue cover features actress Sarah Jessica Parker, whose silvery gray organza Chanel dress picks up the early-morning light on the Brooklyn Bridge, signaling the optimism of the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
50-$900), picture frames ($15-$75), holiday trim ($2-$50), iron teapots ($40-$100), stemware ($4 ... Highlights: Framed art prints priced at $9 to $159; prints and posters at $1 to $18; framed beveled mirrors at $59 to $99; and readymade frames at $5 to $15. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle ... Oct 4, 2009
Use the same or similar frames for all photographs, use vases that are either similar in size, style or color to create balance, interest and flow. Experiment with Spaces Around the Fireplace. (Suite101.com)
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
The result is an artful merchandising of vintage dressers, antique mannequins, old picture frames, and other relics both found and saved. Her dad s army trunk has new life as a holder of scarves and shoes; a lazy Susan from the 1960s displays hats and gloves; a chair that once belonged to Byam s grandmother is a place for guests to sit (and though she is often asked, Nana s chair is not for sale). (Boston Globe)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
"If you have lots of different-size photos or pictures in frames, lean them against a long horizontal shelf so they all start at the same level," Kloeters says. You can use floating vertical shelves - hung column style - to display a collection of small items such as miniature cars. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
Next is one of Richardsons favorites, El Changuito, which is one of those stylishly cluttered shops that makes you wish you had thought of putting wooden animals along the tops of your picture frames. Highlights included a fabulous collection of old prescription glasses and some silver powder compacts. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Nature Inspired Home Decorating Pro... Sep 11, 2009
This may include seashells and driftwood from a family vacation to Cape Code or a weathered collection of wooden picture frames that were family heirlooms ... Consider embellishing plain picture frames with sea grass, tiny shells, grosgrain ribbon or smooth vitreous mosaic glass squares. (Suite101.com)
Local Industry News & Notes Sep 10, 2009
Until the end of September, the featured artist is photographer George Tolbert, who creates black-and-white studies of nature and architecture in his own handmade frames. Chez Jean a also takes fine art, antiques and collectibles on consignment. (Santa Maria Times)
Q&A with Mystic Valley Elder Services Sep 7, 2009
Carefully inspect all antiques and used furniture (particularly bed frames and mattresses) before bringing them into your home. Telltale signs of an infestation include seeing the small, six-legged insect itself or seeing the dark-colored excrement of the bugs. (Reading Advocate, MA)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
How 'bout some Chrome Hearts glasses frames with a dagger motif, or a Gold pair made with buffalo horn. Crystals could add star appeal as well, in a sparkling Daniel Swarovski design. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Others go a more whimsical route with colorful metal frames and mats. Computer programmer Jeff Collins of Prairie Village, Kan. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
America's best flea markets Aug 26, 2009
Seasoned dealers in formal tents as well as locals unloading the contents of their attics set up shop roadside, hawking crocheted table linens, boxes of fishing lures, weathered iron bed frames, and garden statuary. There isn't one stretch of road that's consistently the best, so let regional attractions narrow your focus: In Tennessee alone, you can stay the night in a tepee or a log cabin and make a pit stop to pick wild blueberries at Pickett State Park. (CNN)
Saving Europe's Art from the Nazis Aug 25, 2009
Frames consume a lot of space, so paintings were literally pulled out of their frames. The Nazis were loading trucks in the open rain and putting art into damp mines. (Time.com)
Cleanup can be a struggle for some Aug 19, 2009
Hamilton Metals will take nearly anything metal, including bicycle frames (no tires), fencing, wire, barbecues, radiators and aluminum window frames. Appliances, aerosol cans and propane tanks have restrictions. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Offtrack betting in S.F.? Not so fast Aug 15, 2009
1940s-era Army bed frames. The Presidio Trust will be hosting an auction to unload the antiques salvaged from the former U.S. Army buildings in the 15 years since soldiers left the decommissioned base. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Community Reaches Out To A Baby In Need Aug 13, 2009
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Old barn home Jul 24, 2009
Collection includes rocket-shaped lamps, old space toys, climbing frames. Family preparing to launch the "Space Age Museum" to display exhibits. (CNN -- International)
Small Biz: Emporium features interior decor Jul 12, 2009
The Finishing Touch Boutique carries a variety of new home accessories such as lamps, small tables, picture frames, candles and gift ware, Simpkins said. Simpkins and Willis hope to attract some interior design clients through the new shop and have done just that in the first week after opening. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Archie Crippen Classic Trucks go to Auction Jul 10, 2009
Archie's love for antiques and classics also include a disassembled 1936 Buick Special waiting for paint, plus nearly two dozen 1920 vintage truck bodies and frames in need of some tender loving care. Plus a fully reconditioned 1979 MCI RV 3-axle bus used twice by Archie since completion, Studebaker Silver Hawk and bullet nose 2-door sedans, plus heavy machinery used in his excavating business and a variety of parts and attachments. (PR Newswire)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
"We collected old frames at thrift stores, painted them and backed them with cork," Fagerstrom said. Pushpins keep the artwork in place until they're ready to swap it out. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rain can't save Lee, Tribe in loss Jul 1, 2009
Baltimore overcomes nine-run deficit thanks to five-run frames. Slugger joins elite group with lofty sum before All-Star break. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Gilbert woman holding off grief Jun 28, 2009
Her family's smiling faces look back from their frames. Melissa's not sure how she will spend Monday. (AZCentral)
20 home decor updates under $20 Jun 27, 2009
Scour thrift and antiques shops and your garage for frames that can be dusted off or painted and hung as is on a wall, or used to frame fabric or a favorite picture. Yellow (they also come in orange) Asiatic lilies ($6. (AZCentral -- Home)
Designer Jeffrey Delvy takes mixing to the max Jun 25, 2009
All the frames in the room come from Marshalls. They have good things if you re willing to go on several occasions, he says. (Boston Globe)
Jasper: Art, music and scenery Jun 20, 2009
61 Main: Farm-to-table restaurant using locally grown ingredients in a country-chic setting with high-backed banquette seating and photographs in old wood frames. The lunch menu includes soups, salads and sandwiches, including tangy chicken salad and pimento cheese on mini croissants. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Making a statement: Frame can complement or announce your art Jun 4, 2009
says she's noticed that black and silver frames are hot right now and gold is not as popular as it used to be. However, bronzed finishes such as antique copper have made a comeback in the last decade. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Demolition denied Jun 4, 2009
byteme wrote on Jun 3, 2009 11:13 PM:" screw this ---backwars town im movin.that just what the doctor should do. he could have picked anywhere to put his nearly 2 million dollar building but he chose butte.imagine the taxes he has to pay.hey butte lets waist some more money on a 7 and half million dollar archive building and paul babb lawsuits. things keep going like this we will turn into virgina city a ghost town that people take a ride to once in a while to get some candy and maybe have a... (Montana Standard, MT)
The Pokemon Company International Highlights Banner Year With Major Burger King(R) Promotion in North and South America Jun 3, 2009
Over the course of the promotion, participating BURGER KING restaurants will be the only places to obtain each of the six different accessories, including Pokemon card holders, lenticular rockers, and card frames. "We're kicking off the summer with a promotion that kids are crazy for," said Cindy Syracuse, senior director, cultural marketing, Burger King Corp., "and we're excited to be able to bring them more of what they want.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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The windows at the back of the main dining room look onto an orchid garden; the side dining room is full of mirrors encased in ornate frames. Diners sit either on sofas or French antique chairs with wine-colored upholstery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Stylemaker: Patti McAdaragh May 18, 2009
Common mistake: "Too many family photographs in bad frames, scattered or clustered throughout the house. Oftentimes, clients will use photographs as decorations because they don't know what else to do. My suggestion is, if you really love family pictures, create a gallery wall along a hallway and keep the table frames to a minimum, pairing them up with interesting objects.". On selecting artwork: "Clients often ask me, 'Will this piece of art work with the room?' My answer is, 'It doesn't... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Across the border from Vermont, a medieval showpiece May 3, 2009
At a scenic elevation, a cluster of haphazardly parked cars frames a pair of iron gates. Beyond is an unlikely sight: a cobblestone path leading to a medieval chapel, the sort you might find in Tuscany or Provence. (Boston Globe)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Part nursery and part antiques nook, the ivy-covered cottage boasts garden containers and birdhouses as well as leather picture frames and baby gifts. 8. (Click2Houston, TX)
Interior designer's digs May 1, 2009
James McInroe opens the door of his apartment wearing a T-shirt that declares, "Black is the new black." His trademark rectangular frames are accented with gold, his belt is vintage Gucci, and his sneakers, yes sneakers, are Puma, trimmed in black patent and yellow. Get ready to rumble. (AZCentral -- Home)
Antiques dealer Ed Hardy - end of an era Apr 30, 2009
Lot No. 1354: Set of five Chinese export painted wallpaper panels in frames. Dates to: 18th century. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mets, Yankees to unveil sparkling new ballparks Apr 2, 2009
Across town in Queens, the red brick exterior of Citi Field frames its arched entries, leading into a massive rotunda that evokes ballparks of half a century ago. The New York Yankees and Mets will play exhibition games on Friday to open their new homes, $2. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Monstrous auction Mar 30, 2009
THE awesome skeletal frames of long-gone monsters are no longer the domain of national museums. You, too, can own a fully assembled dinosaur at the upcoming April 7 sale at Christies showroom in Paris. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
UAB Falls 10-7 To Alabama Tuesday Night Mar 25, 2009
started the game on the mound for UAB, held Alabama scoreless through the first three frames and wound up with two runs charged to him through 3. 2 innings of work. (Uabsports.com)
Need to know: Citigroup appointme... Mar 21, 2009
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Experiencing the real Mexico and Caribbean Mar 20, 2009
Housed in a former convent, the hotel is large and frames a charming central courtyard that's a popular wedding spot. It's a prime location in the seven-square-block neighborhood of Old San Juan, which is filled with forts, museums, and more than a few bars notably Rumba, a salsa club with a Dirty Dancing vibe (152 Calle San Sebastin; 787-365-1418). (MSNBC -- Travel)
Iron Horse Antique Mall back open on Sixth Street Mar 19, 2009
cor, framed art, linens and lace, pottery and pans, prints and frames, buttons and beads, crocks and crates, handcrafted furniture, pantry wares, primitives, railroad memorabilia and vintage metal toys. Throughout the spring and summer, the Iron Horse Antique Mall will also be holding flea markets. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Gardner Museum recalls art heist as 19th anniversary nears Mar 14, 2009
Amore has scrutinized every movement of the thieves, who conned their way into the museum shortly before 1 a.m. on March 18, 1990, by posing as police officers, subdued the two guards, and cut the masterpieces from their frames. They stole Rembrandt's "The Storm on the Sea of Galilee," "A Lady and Gentleman in Black," and a postage stamp-size self-portrait; Vermeer's "The Concert"; Flinck's "Landscape With an Obelisk," five sketches by Degas; and Manet's "Chez Tortoni." They also pocketed the... (Boston Globe)
Central hub helps house run smoothly Mar 3, 2009
Tack pieces of ribbon on the corkboard to create separate areas for each family member, or do individual frames for each person ... It doesn't have to cost much: If you've cobbled together mismatched storage bins, boxes, shelves and frames from elsewhere in the house, spray paint them in a few coordinating shades. (AZCentral -- Home)
'The Gardner Heist' is a real whodunit Feb 27, 2009
They quickly subdued the guards, then swept through the treasure-laden rooms, ripping Rembrandts and a Vermeer from their frames and scooping up other masterpieces by Degas and Manet. Nearly two decades later, the world's largest art heist remains unsolved. (Boston Globe)
Look to the attic for 'frame-able' treasures Feb 20, 2009
Those become heirlooms that will last forever and become tomorrow s antiques, he explains as he matches the items with complementary frames ... McKenzie and Budd explain that the cost is due to the time-consuming nature of building frames to exact specifications, the work in properly mounting and preserving the objects and the quality of the frame itself. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Arctic cruise is harsh, inspiring Feb 19, 2009
It s still common to see women carrying their babies in the hoods of their parkas, known as amauti, or animal skins stretched across frames outside Inuit homes. It was an honor to travel on the ship with Meeka Mike and her father, Jamesie, one of the last generation of Inuit elders who lived in the era before assimilation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Determined DIYer builds budget cabin getaway Feb 18, 2009
The coop, repaired and rolled onto the wooded property, frames their 8-by-8-foot outhouse. They finished the cabin in August. (AZCentral -- Home)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
Pet Adoption League is selling an assortment of humane message car magnets and license plate frames, paw print air fresheners, zipper pulls and stickers. FYI: (219) 365-6235 or. (Northwest Indiana Times)
BETTER LIFE: More on sexual health Feb 11, 2009
In every case, men rated the women in red frames or wearing red as considerably more attractive and sexually desirable than the same women with other colors. The research, online today in the , found the color effect evident only in men and only related to perceptions of attractiveness. (USA Today -- Life)
