Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 22 Oct 22, 2009
The Tollhouse Shop at Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington St., offers gently used china, silverware, glassware, linens, collectibles and gifts for sale ... Jeanette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, appears at 7 p.m., in the Wakelin Room of Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington St. Her new book is Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel ... The Tollhouse Shop at Wellesley Historical Society, 229 Washington St., offers gently used china, silverware, glassware, linens, collectibles and... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Author puts spin on ‘Wonderland' tales Oct 22, 2009
This and his bestselling "The Looking Glass Wars" young adult books are proving to be one very important literary date ... Both of the first two "The Looking Glass Wars" tomes ("The Looking Glass Wars" and "Seeing Redd: The Looking Glass Wars, Book Two,") spent a total of 31 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list ... "ArchEnemy: The Looking Glass Wars, Book Three" (Dial) recently hit shelves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
The Bone Collectors Oct 21, 2009
I was perhaps the only teenager in my suburban Los Angeles town who yearned to see bones and other pieces of sanctified stiffs encased in glass. That was what drew me to ask an ancient woman at my Catholic church's administration office what relic was housed in the church's altara simple question, I thought. (Slate)
Gardening under glass Oct 19, 2009
Terrariums can be open or closed, and are usually made from glass or acrylic ... Among the vessels Geiger uses for her terrariums are recycled chandeliers, globe lights and even glass grapefruit juice containers ... The terrariums have a modern aesthetic - she uses glassware with strong, clean lines and creates miniature landscapes with indigenous mosses, plants like ferns, iresine and creeping fig, and even tiny clay houses that she makes herself. (San Francisco Chronicle)
City Beat (5) Oct 18, 2009
Dr. Charis Eng, director of the Genomic Medicine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses the DNA link between wine and genomics in Take Two Genes, A Glass of Wine and Call Me in the Morning at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage at 7. Reservations at 216-444-6418. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Baltimore: Heady mix heats up Oct 18, 2009
There are 40 wines by the glass and a cellar of 400 northern and central Italian wines. Appetizers $9-$17, entrees $19-$29. (Boston Globe)
Does Fresno man own Ansel Adams negatives? Oct 17, 2009
Buyer tries to determine whether glass negatives are the photographer's early works ... A handful of experts are trying to prove what Rick Norsigian has suspected for years: that his garage-sale find of 60 glass photo negatives are the early works of famed California photographer Ansel Adams ... Rick Norsigian holds a glass negative depicting Mirror Lake. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
I have been trying to find a place to do glass blowing her in the metro ... I have watched shows on TV that show people blowing glass and I would like to try it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Railroad Station Antiques on North Jefferson Street boasts three floors of furniture, books, paintings and glassware. Whitesburg Drive is home to Bulldog Antiques, which specializes in all types of antique lamps and lampshades, and Creative Touch Jewelers, where estate jewelry, art glass and porcelain can be found. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Biblical Law Oct 15, 2009
Law s new neighbors, in a building that features stained-glass windows and soaring cathedral ceilings, include musician/actor ... The building was a church for 145 years until being reincarnated as condos, and it now offers a 50-foot glass atrium and eight residences ... Law s new neighbors, in a building that features stained-glass windows and soaring cathedral ceilings, include musician/actor Steven Van Zandt, who bought a different 3,500-square-foot, three-bedroom penthouse for $6 million... (New York Post -- News)
Angela 'Nellie' Ladewski Oct 15, 2009
Angela also enjoyed dancing, cards, ceramics and collecting Depression glass, antiques and other treasures from estate sales. Angela worked most of her adult life, as a comptometer, keypunch operator, bookkeeper and accountant. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Toy heist probed by police Oct 14, 2009
At 5:15 a.m. Saturday, someone smashed the glass to the front door of Prince s Market and stole 10 cartons of cigarettes and a jug containing cash below the counter. Also on Saturday, a burglary was reported at Price Point Furniture, where someone stole a 42-inch television. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A taste of the Old World Oct 14, 2009
The $5 covers five wines, and for $10 you can keep your glass ... Jaime Dobson is making glass jewelry. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
The hand-blown glass pumpkins from Cohn-Stone Studios - artistic originals sought in the collectible marketplace - are featured in numerous museums, galleries and catalogs ... Expect to pay about $20 for one-of-a-kind ornaments; $20 for glass leaves and $50 for life-size fruits (apples, pears, pomegranates) or $185 for 8-inch fruits ... Union Street Glass has been creating and designing contemporary glass art in the Bay Area for nearly 30 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Book offers a look at thoroughly modern design Oct 11, 2009
The book is organized by design period, and topics include the craft movement, Le Corbusier, Murano glass and funk-ceramics sculptor David Gilhooly. As Miller advances through the century, she presents image galleries of furniture, metalwork and ceramics from different eras. (Montana Standard, MT)
Old World elegance at Clos LaChance Oct 11, 2009
The $5 covers five wines, and for $10 you can keep your glass. Spend $35 and your fee is waived. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Weekend Events Oct 9, 2009
Representatives of Herbert Gold Antiques will evaluate your silver, china, toys, glass and other collectibles. Cost: Free; includes complimentary lunch Info: Call 878-5990. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Around Town: A great, 3-D night with Buzz and Woody Oct 9, 2009
Collectibles remain in boxes and behind glass, whereas toys are meant to be played with, and loved. (Hmmm. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Other famous authors expected to participate include James Patterson, Marilynne Robinson, Judy Blume, John Grisham, Junot Diaz, Colson Whitehead, Jeannette Walls and Julia Glass ... The Blue Ridge Parkway will take you to U.S. 276, where you ll find Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
The Disney Wonder will be outfitted with a 2,500-square-foot cafe with floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows where guests can watch for wildlife and take in the spectacular scenery ... Some of the remaining artifacts include the glass from which Teddy Roosevelt was drinking when he was shot in Milwaukee. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fashionista Iris Apfel finally gets her due Oct 8, 2009
We ve been styling it this week, Apfel says looking over the mannequins, some of which are not only wearing her clothes, but also her trademark saucer-size glasses ... Apfel grew up in Depression-era Astoria, Queens, the daughter of a meticulously coiffed and shrewd businesswoman and a father who specialized in glass and mirror installation for tony interior designers. (Boston Globe)
50 ways to make your holiday gifts homemade Oct 5, 2009
12 Make a batch of fresh pasta, maybe flavored with finely minced herbs or ground pepper, dry it overnight, then wrap it in a paper bag or store it in a glass jar. 13 Mix up a batch of waffle or pancake mix, adding some dried apples and spices. (FOX61, CT)
West Berkeley: Fourth Street Oct 5, 2009
There are lots of ceramics and glass studios, painters' lofts and other artisan cubbyholes scattered throughout the neighborhood ... Beautifully designed, well-lighted showroom with unusual bronze sculptures and glass and metal showcases by Powell; Higashi makes her line of unusual, contemporary jewelry (she calls her style "earthy modern") in a small back workshop ... The goods: Industrial-chic, limited-edition necklaces, rings and bracelets by Higashi and more than 20 other artists who work... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Art in the park Oct 4, 2009
Abeln's most recent purchase was a blue glass chicken that fit in the palm of her hand. She found the 1940s relic among a collection of rare coins, faded art prints and discarded tin signs all items Jeff Baxter has picked up on his travels through the country. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Downtown event ... Probe into death of Ontario man still ongoing ... Idaho Power meeting draws a crowd ... Payments to Oregon pension system to soar in 2011 ... Obama-backed health bill gains ground ... Argus wins advertising awards ... TVCC construction work continues ... EPA fines Boise firm over asbestos ... Nasal spray flu vaccine becoming available ... Amtrak route supporters question study ... Jobless rate climbs ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} A banner announcing the 17th annual Octoberfaire, hosted by the Downtown Ontario Business Association, flits in the breeze in downtown Ontario. This years Octoberfaire will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday in Ontarios downtown. Downtown event Oct 3, 2009
Cruson said the vendors coming in also run the gamut, from food to crafts, jewelry, furniture, clothes, cosmetics, blown glass and more. So there s a nice variety, Cruson said of the vendors and activities. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Nate Berkus turns rental into home Oct 2, 2009
"Even in a building with glass windows to the floor and modern architecture, it's important to have vintage things that have an inherent character to them," he said. He scoured antiques malls and found a men's tennis trophy that now houses kitchen utensils. (AZCentral -- Home)
5 Arizona ghost towns Oct 1, 2009
The general desolation of the area, along with the site's crumbling ruins, spray-painted walls, broken glass and spent cartridges give Sasco an aura of post-apocalyptic decay. Getting there: It's not easy to reach Sasco. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Rental to refuge in 3 easy steps: Nate Berkus shows how it's done Oct 1, 2009
"Even in a building with glass windows to the floor and modern architecture, it's important to have vintage things that have an inherent character to them, when you're working in a space that's very stark. I scoured antiques malls, looking for old books and objects," including a men's singles tennis trophy that now houses kitchen utensils. Step 3: Think long-term, even if the address isn't. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Howard Carroll opens Howard Carroll Sep 24, 2009
I also have glassware, vacuum cleaners, lighting (pole lamps, glass lamps, brass or porcelain). I don;t have antiques or clothes. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Man builds up antiques collection as company tears down Sep 22, 2009
Jeff Bell points to an item in his large glass bottle collection ... His collection started with glass bottles ... The glass soda bottles were some of the first antiques Bell collected. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Design Above All': small spaces, big ideas Sep 21, 2009
Design trick: Bamburg used glass mosaic tiles by Erin Adams to draw attention away from the original granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom. Residence 5302. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
A contemporary fine art gallery in the heart of old Bisbee, specializing in oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, monoprints, etchings, glass, photography and wearable art ... From furniture to jewelry to fine art paintings and photography to leather and metalwork, basketry, stained glass to sculpture, ceramics and much, much more, this festival is a delight for all the senses. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
A panoramic view of every nook and cranny Sep 18, 2009
In something like Rouse Hill House, there is a multitude of mirrors, windows and glass objects that are all begging to feature Murphy's reflection and spoil the pristine effect. No one wants to spend five hours going round a historic house, which is what you could do here,'' Scott admits. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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
Nearly all cocktails are served in glasses that bar manager John Gertsen salvaged from flea markets, eBay, and Etsy ... A green metal water bubbler, its glass jug miraculously intact, leans against a brick wall, like a prop from The Andy Griffith Show ... The bar will be backed with vintage cocktail shakers, thermoses, and glasses gathered from friends, Etsy, eBay, and flea markets, and the walls lined with framed record covers that belonged to Beau ( Fats Domino. (Boston Globe)
The Fives: South Dakota for sale, trinket by trinket and beyond Sep 15, 2009
The real question you should be asking, though, is how is it that soft drink hasn't eaten right through that glass by now. Personally, this item is a bit more intriguing. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
"The case is more valuable than the collection, but for irony, we included a lock on the case." Bigbie shows off her collection of dishware on an open shelf, while the rock buttons and pins have their own wood-and-glass tabletop cases ... The goods: About 25 years ago, Bauer started visiting Berkeley glass artists who open their studios for holiday sales ... "I would buy the boo-boos for sale." These "mistakes" came in different shapes and sizes, but pieces in Bauer's extensive handblown glass... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nature Inspired Home Decorating Pro... Sep 11, 2009
Consider embellishing plain picture frames with sea grass, tiny shells, grosgrain ribbon or smooth vitreous mosaic glass squares ... Cover the entire door with a piece of tempered glass ... Arrange a large grouping of willow in a square glass vase on the floor for visual interest in a corner. (Suite101.com)
Antiques are in his genes Sep 11, 2009
"What he has is a large selection of art, from Currier and Ives to Wallace Nutting. He also sells Mount Washington glass and Waterford Crystal, as well as a wide array of tin toys and antique furniture. Tiffany glass, Lalique, Royal Dalton, sterling silver, Victorian glass and vintage dolls are also offered. Rouleau also sells Byers' Choice handmade dolls from Pennsylvania."I wanted my store to be a real, old-fashioned store," he said. "The Victorian furniture, vintage cash register and antiques... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Green, Easy and Relaxed Interior De... Sep 11, 2009
Sage green, rich ecru and warm taupe are also highly versatile colors and blend easily with wood, glass, metal and a wide range of fabrics ... Weathered, earthy, reclaimed and rustic materials work well in a natural or organic home d;cor such as copper, bronze, wood, wicker, glass, stone and then soften the room with linen, wool, raw silk and natural cotton fabrics ... Accents and accessories that incorporate grasses, rocks, wood, glass, and twigs. (Suite101.com)
Hot Springs businesses collaborate to nab bad check writers Sep 10, 2009
When a husband and wife from Nebraska started piling mounds of merchandise onto her glass counter - including belt buckles, beadwork and other Native American items - Morgan said she didn t think of it as anything unusual. It wasn t until they asked if she took out-of-state checks from Nebraska that she thought something might be amiss. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Let Mother Nature be your guide for entertaining Sep 10, 2009
Winkler says another quick decorating trick is to take a pretty variegated leaf from a plant such as a hosta and lay it flat on a dinner plate, then place a clear glass luncheon or salad plate over the leaf to place food on. You can use various colored plates, leaves or flowers to create different looks for each guest. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Hard Rock Opens New Flagship Cafe on Vegas Strip Sep 9, 2009
Crafted from a single sheet of Stewart film glass, this interactive touch screen is custom made for this Hard Rock venue ... With this display, customers can literally zoom so deep into the images, that things like a scratch on Buddy Holly's glasses can be seen 3 feet wide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Damien Hirst in Vicious Feud with Teenage Artist Over a Box of Pencils, Arifa Akbar, The Independent Sep 9, 2009
Damien Hirst in vicious feud with teenage artist over a box of pencils - News, Art - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (Harper's Magazine)
Award-winning 1963 Chevy Impala is the pride of the family Sep 7, 2009
I cleaned up the broken glass, but the Impala was just pitifully parked there. In 1988 we all decided to start a restoration and return this great car to its prime condition. (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Faulkner Planetarium at Herrett Center for Arts and Science presents "Here Comes the Sun" at 2 p.m.; "Two Small Pieces of Glass" with live sky tour at 7 p.m.; and "Space Jammin" at 8:15 p.m. Education-show tickets are 4 ... Also part of First Friday are paintings by John Pitts at Galeria Pequena, 132 Main Ave. S., and paintings by Ginny Blakeslee Breen and glasswork by Sandy Wapinski at Full Moon Gallery of Art and Contemporary Craft, 132 Main Ave. S. At Jensen Ringmakers, 109 Main Ave. E.,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
Step into a wonderland of tropical flowers in this extraordinary Victorian wood and glass conservatory. Built in the 1870s, the conservatory is divided into sections including lowland and highland tropics and houses a fascinating collection of rare plants that must be seen to be believed. (Suite101.com)
5 nuggets of knowledge about markets Sep 2, 2009
The antiques market will feature 20 vendors of antiques, collectibles, primitive furniture, glassware, pottery and other treasures ... I prefer to keep my pennies in a glass jar. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Lester Glassner, 70, pop culture collector Aug 31, 2009
LOS ANGELES - When Lester Glassner died of pancreatic cancer Aug. 9 in hospice care at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City at 70, he left behind a major part of his life that he had spent nearly 50 years accumulating ... For more than three decades, Mr. Glassner s large and diverse collection filled his four-story, 19th-century brownstone on Manhattan s Lower East Side ... Mr. Glassner s longtime obsession led to his collaborating with photographer Brownie Harris on Dime-Store Days, an... (Boston Globe)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Some customers are floating their children's pieces on white archival mats under museum-quality glass that is trimmed with natural wood or black-lacquered molding ... "That they had given importance to what we did, putting it behind glass, was inspiring. It showed the evolution of what we accomplished.". (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Public safety log (Aug. 27) (79) Aug 28, 2009
Police are examining a print found on a glass candy jar. Door kicked in An intoxicated man kicked in a door in the 200 block of Thurston Street about 7:45 p.m. Wednesday. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
Both officers shined a light in my face as I eyed them through my front door glass. After confirming their bona fides I invited them in the house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
September calendar Aug 27, 2009
Fire it up: Hand-blown glass bead demonstration, noon-4 p.m., Stonewall Gallery, Campbell Pottery, 25579 Plank Road, Cambridge Springs. Also, Sept. 27. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Enamored by ornaments of Christmas past Aug 27, 2009
They were members of the Golden Glow of Christmas Past and they were "room hopping," looking for that special bit of love in the form of a whimsical 1960s Italian glass ornament, a tried-and-true Dresden, a teeny pinecone elf from Japan, Santa on a Coca-Cola ad or anything they could afford ... "You're trying to recapture the best part of previous Christmases," said Tim Bunce of Ojai (Ventura County), who became enamored of Italian glass ornaments at age 5 ... They looked like $5,000 Santas," he... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Everyday a London Antique Market Aug 26, 2009
Shoppers will very likely find what they're looking for here as it has many specialty dealers in glass, jewelry, dolls, vintage clothing, militaria, rare books and more ... You'll find vintage jewelry, ephemera, glass and more. (Suite101.com)
Infotainment Aug 26, 2009
But a glass expert told him, Its an empty. Daily Times - All Rights Reserved. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Click to read: Perfect Potties: America's Best Bathrooms Aug 22, 2009
This year's winning washrooms boast marble fireplaces and glass chandeliers among their luxurious amenities ... This restroom boasts wainscoting, live cut orchids at every granite and onyx pedestal sink, stained glass, chandeliers and a ceiling reproduced from the 1890's Empire Period ... Top Restroom Features: - Marble fireplaces - Hand-carved mahogany pool table - Antiques - Lion's head sinks - Leather chairs - Stained glass - Chandeliers. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
- 16 Dried Beef, 2 oz. glass - 10 Jelly Beans, lb. - 10 Coffee, R-Grocer, lb - 24 Oranges, doz. - 25 Head Lettuce, ea. (Kalona News, IA)
Seminoles Close Out Trip With Commanding Win Aug 18, 2009
"Seeing the joy in their faces and hearing them do the Warchant during the game gave me goose bumps. It was great to see the willingness of my players to give the kids their practice gear. It was just special for me as a coach. Diary #5 - Courtney Ward Today was our first full day in Cape Town. We woke up, ate breakfast, and then headed out to see the countryside. We stopped at a Cheetah Reserve just outside of Stellenbosch. Some of the players went into the cages and petted the cheetahs.I just... (Seminoles.com)
Swapping vows: Couple met at flea market and wed there Aug 17, 2009
We scrounged almost everything to go on the table went around to every vendor I could find, and I got glass, I got candles, you name it, I got it we didn t bring nothin in, Roberts said. Donors included Black Rose Etching, the Lions Club, Food City bakery, and Yucca Moving and Storage. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Recession? What recession? Aug 16, 2009
Economic conditions did not really concern Nancy Campbell when she and Eloise Wood launched their stained-glass store two weeks ago. Their store, Crabbys Stained Glass and Collectibles, is one of the few businesses east of Raleigh that sells supplies for making stained glass. (Washington Daily News, NC)
What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing Aug 13, 2009
In one corner is a glass box encasing a child-size cowboy costume complete with tiny boots and badge from the 1950s. The ensemble is not for sale and is simply a contribution from Garnett s collection of vintage curios. (Boston Globe)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
His vision is realized in a $15 million, 20,000-square-foot project in a three-story building with a transparent glass facade that will reveal a taste of Tokyo's giddy controlled chaos within. Designed by the Japanese architectural firm Torafu as a giant art installation, there's a subterranean cinema (all Japanese contemporary movies, all the time) with a concession offering Blue Bottle Coffee and organic snacks from Delica. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Low and slow with Gair Aug 1, 2009
Matson would not allow the car to enter because of possible liability, so the driver from Dependable Auto Shipping volunteered to search for the phone book for a glass shop to fix the window. He quickly drove it to a local shop he found and the glass employees were so enamored with Gair s classic that they replaced the window in two hours. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Kendall Wilkinson finds interior design niche Jul 27, 2009
Mix it up: "Don't be afraid of mixing different styles. I typically will mix an 18th or 19th century walnut buffet with a Lucite or glass table next to it. ... Clean-lined Parsons tables that have a drawer and a shelf make perfect contemporary bedside tables. Mix them with a more traditionally dressed bed fabricated in floral, damask or silk.". Artful execution: "I love the contemporary artwork of artist John DiPaolo. His work is very abstract with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The large... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Little shop of tools: Area man fills store with rare and unusual vintage tools Jul 27, 2009
Inside the shop, the tools line the walls, fill the glass cases, hang from the ceiling, and hide in every nook and cranny. This here s a camber adjustment for old cars, Gayhart said, picking up a large metal tool. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
