Mayes-Frierson-Fuston Home on Christmas Tour Dec. 4-5 Nov 2, 2009
Both houses were built by Nathan Vaught, Maury County s master builder. In 1845, four bedrooms were added to the upstairs, and the west wing became a double parlor. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
Formerly a place known for crack houses and prostitutes, Village of the Arts started as a grass-roots attempt to reclaim the neighborhood by a few brave artists in search of cheap real estate and a community ... Today, the 100-year-old building houses Bonni Bakes, a friendly spot to have fresh mango lassi, a curried chicken salad sandwich, and a slice of red velvet cake. (Boston Globe)
Explore Savannah's historic squares, parks, homes Oct 30, 2009
Most of the houses remain privately owned, but a few are open for public tours, including the Davenport House. It dates to 1820 and is considered one of the best examples of Federal architecture in the area, with original plasterwork, a cantilevered staircase, a large collection of Davenport china and period furniture. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
$10.9 million Arcadia farmhouse for sale Oct 24, 2009
Summer houses also were used to put up travelers, Martin said ... Don Lo Piccolo, who worked for Superlite Builders Supply, said the home is far sturdier than the stick and stucco houses of today. (AZCentral -- Home)
Lots of Interest in London Oct 23, 2009
London's big three international auction houses Christie's, Sotheby's and Bonhams are where you pick up a Picasso or Cartier tiara. But the city also has auction houses that sell more affordable items ... CHISWICK Chiswick Auctions, located in a quiet suburb among terraced houses and industrial units, is known for fine art, antiques and collectibles. (Time.com)
Events, happenings and Halloween Oct 21, 2009
There will be haunted houses, a trick or treat trail, storytellers, muggwumps, free candy, a haunted farm, pony and wagon rides, headless horseman and carnival games for the children ... Parents and children can enjoy games, bounce houses, clowns, face painting, a mad laboratory and refreshments. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Gardening under glass Oct 19, 2009
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. Geiger has also played around with adding a skull and a starfish. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Residents concerned with taxes, jobs as Dems try to take over county legislature Oct 19, 2009
In this section of the district, pumpkins line porch steps, American flags hang from the sides of houses and white ghost decorations made out of plastic bags hang from a tree on the corner of Main and Elm streets. On her way to a neighbor s house Tuesday, Irene Wlock, 82, of New York Mills, said her biggest concerns are that she maintains health care coverage and that the roads are repaired. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
5 antiquing spots in the Southeast Oct 16, 2009
Park Avenue is home to Aiken Antiques, which houses a large selection of antique and contemporary furniture and handles estate sales as well. Treasure trove: In addition to carrying sterling silver and old silver plate items, York Cottage Antiques also carries equine-themed antiques, says owner Lisa Castles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
* Soul-searching in China as art prices plummet Oct 14, 2009
Auction houses were accused of collusion with artists to inflate prices, critics and curators blamed for hyping up artists reputations for hard cash, and artists churned out works straight for auction, production-style with an army of assistants, rather than going through the traditional primary market of art galleries first. In a Chinese context, the phenomenon of auctions in the art market is a very new thing, said Ingrid Dudek, a contemporary Chinese art specialist with Christies. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Demand is high at free San Jose health fair Oct 12, 2009
The florist outgrew its 10,000-square-foot downtown building and moved to property that houses its greenhouses and distribution center. The move consolidates functions, creates a flower center and improves the shopping experience. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Saint Vincent's Crystal Ball raises $110,000 Oct 11, 2009
Janel Potratz, of Potratz Floral Shop houses, worked for months on the decorations with Gary Cacchione of Dovetail Gallery and Judy Pentz of the Remnant Store. The room transformation began the day before as a crew of 15 employees and many volunteers worked from 8 a.m. Thursday until the time of the event Friday at 6 p.m. The team brought in more than 300 feet of wall sections -- 75- to 100-feet wide pieces, each 15 feet high. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Oct 11, 2009
" In some ways, Toyota is following tracks left online by Lexus, its luxury sibling brand, and by its rival Nissan . Last year, Lexus paid MSN to build and act as host for a site called Luxury for Living, featuring Lexus promotional material but many other offerings, too, including information on topics like luxury hotels and high-technology houses. This month, MSN and Lexus announced that eight million consumers had visited the site by December 2003. The companies agreed to keep the site... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Behind the old-time veneer, see an essential country store Oct 11, 2009
The cellar now houses an extensive selection of Carhartt apparel, which Brownlee says is one of his largest draws. Another attraction is the farmers market he holds in the field next to the store every Sunday in warmer months. (Boston Globe)
Letter Support E. Chatham Fire Co. by attending breakfast Oct 9, 2009
Many of these local fire houses have fundraisers of different description and I would urge all residents to do their part and contribute. On Sunday, Oct. 11, it s East Chatham s turn to raise some funds. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Treehouses for your honeymoon: Playgrounds for newlyweds. NEW YORK Treehouses aren t just for little kids ... Other horror films and characters from the movies featured in Halloween Horror Nights include reimagined classics like Frankenstein and Dracula, along with haunted houses, live shows and costumed actors. (Carroll County Times, MD)
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
The museum that houses them, a former medieval castle built in the 13th century, has built a large international collection of antiques since it was founded in 1825, including Greek and Egyptian items. The museum considered the Alaska masks and Pinart's study of them a part of France's intellectual history. (Juneau Empire)
Fall Focus: John Gast Oct 6, 2009
All the houses in Cape Cod have an older style and they have one TV downstairs. But upstairs in my room there is no TV or Internet so I read a lot of books and watched movies on my laptop. (Seminoles.com)
Peeking behind Stonington's doors Oct 3, 2009
Another residence with period details exemplifies the architecture of Charles Hewitt Smith, who built many lighthouses and breakwaters throughout New England ... Three of the houses on the tour are located on the waterfront, which was an integral part of the village s rich shipbuilding and seafaring history. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Nate Berkus turns rental into home Oct 2, 2009
He scoured antiques malls and found a men's tennis trophy that now houses kitchen utensils. Step 3: Think long-term, even if the address isn't. (AZCentral -- Home)
Stand up to them Oct 2, 2009
We are growing by leaps and bounds, which would be OK if residents could actually afford to buy the houses being built and if we didn't have this air-quality problem. We will not be able to meet air standards like this. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
5 Arizona ghost towns Oct 1, 2009
The story line, for many, is the same - gold (or silver or copper) is found and a rough-and-tumble mining camp suddenly becomes a boomtown, replete with stores and laundries, saloons and houses of ill repute ... Like many a mining town, Jerome had its share of saloons, opium dens and houses of ill repute ... In its heyday, Vulture City held dorms for miners, apartment houses, a blacksmith shop, a mess hall and two schoolhouses. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Something special about the Cotswolds Oct 1, 2009
Moretons High Street has many elegant 18th-century inns and houses. The oldest building is likely to be the 16th-century Curfew Tower. (India Times)
Cinderella story for an Oakland home Oct 1, 2009
The Gorhams bought the two-bedroom home - which is on Sunday's Oakland Heritage Alliance Houses of Fernwood tour in the Montclair district - 13 years ago ... The Fernwood neighborhood boasts one of the most concentrated collections of Storybook houses in the country, and both Montclair's library and its firehouse are built in this style ... The couple have never been drawn to large houses, and this one is no exception. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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)
Selma Koss Holtz; collector with a contagious love of art, people Sep 24, 2009
Selma was a dealer s dealer, said Steve Fletcher, Americana director for Skinner, with houses in Boston and Marlborough. She liked American painters of the last quarter of the 19th century and into the 20th. (Boston Globe)
Man builds up antiques collection as company tears down Sep 22, 2009
The structure houses antique farm equipment, including a gristmill that once turned maize into cornmeal. His collection always is growing as he visits antique shops on the road, wins eBay auctions and goes into more old buildings. (Athens Banner-Herald)
One-room schoolhouse showcases antiques (9) Sep 22, 2009
The Lil Brick Schoolhouse, a modest 12 by 24 space, houses just a percentage of their inventory of antiques and collectibles, though. Old chairs, dishes and toys overflow into two other buildings on the property. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Local lifesaver Sep 20, 2009
It looked like a line of fire was moving behind the houses. Tiedeman called in the fire, but then wondered if she should have stopped and banged on doors. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Trail enthusiast leaves behind lasting legacy Sep 19, 2009
And what is now the Great Allegheny Passage was only five houses away from his home. "That gave him the opportunity to talk to the workmen and monitor the progress of the trail," said Hank Parke, acting president of the Somerset County Rails to Trails Association. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Antiques aplenty Sep 19, 2009
Although it houses one of Indonesias largest collections of Javanese, Chinese and Dutch antiques, this property is not just a repository for collectibles Anhars imagination has run riot in creating the opulent dcor of the public rooms as well as the 49 guest suites and rooms ... In the nations Ibu Kota or capital, the Tugu group operates two strikingly distinctive eating houses ... Dapur Babah is housed in a pair of restored 1940s shophouses on Jalan Veteran near Merdeka Square:... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A panoramic view of every nook and cranny Sep 18, 2009
Parts of the Historic Houses Trust-owned property that had been off-limits, including the upstairs bedrooms, cellars, servants' quarters and underneath the summer house, can be seen for the first time in immaculate detail, albeit on screen. It could be the way many people ''visit'' museums or historic homes in the future, particularly if they are at risk of being loved to death. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A treasure trove in Newington Sep 18, 2009
For research, she has her laptop and Blackberry set up on her table but the wifi connection in the garage is unreliable, so she has a reference guide of 25 years of auction records for rare books from major auction houses stored on a portable memory stick. She and the other appraisers periodically volunteer to do these charitable events together. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009
Arizona schoolhouses reborn as inns, museums ... Arizona schoolhouses reborn as inns, museums ... Lots of old schoolhouses across Arizona have found second lives as museums, art galleries and bed-and-breakfasts. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Historical museum schedules open houses Sep 18, 2009
The Willie Hodges Booth Museum, located at the Patrick Henry Memorial Library, Brookneal, will have a number of special open houses in an effort to make the wonderful treasures more accessible to the community. Dates include September 22, October 6 and 20, November 10 and 24, and December 8, 5-7 p.m. The museum is owned and operated by the Staunton River Historical Society which meets quarterly. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
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
Everything but the chairs was handcrafted by Vermont woodworker Jeffrey Sass out of wood reclaimed from old barns and plank houses throughout New England: hemlock for the 35 tabletops, a mix of pine, maple, and other wood for paneling behind the bar and around the open kitchen. De Magistris kept the firehouse s original ceiling beams and exposed brick walls. (Boston Globe)
Economic downturn provides a breather for preservationists Sep 13, 2009
In April, the Atlanta Preservation Center sponsored its annual Buckhead in Bloom tour featuring eight of Atlanta s most exquisite houses and gardens open to the public. One was the Cocke House, described as a 1934 Georgian Revival on Valley Road with lavish gardens and an interior lovingly decorated with family heirlooms and antiques. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Over 70,000 Hollywood Authentic Movie Props, Antiques, Collectibles To Sell Over 5 Days Sep 12, 2009
Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Auctions () announces the liquidation of over 70,000 items from 20th Century Props, one of the largest memorabilia and prop houses in the world, according to Robert Storment, CEO of Super Auctions ... Storment added, "Unlike most prop houses that use fabricated or artificial items, the majority of the items from 20th Century Props are authentic vintage items dating from the 1940's to the 1990's and appeared in almost any television program or film you can name.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
This is a surprising thing for us to do X neither of us is a big shopper, he particularly dislikes high street fashion, we dont have much money to buy things, and we are in Barcelona for only a couple of days, so should perhaps be following the other tourists to the Gaudi houses or into the Picasso museum ... Plus, you get a real sense of the place X we had both been to Barcelona before and, if it hadnt been for a wedding nearby, we would never have bothered coming again, since after... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Art, rare architecture mingle in Old Louisville Sep 4, 2009
Some houses were divided into apartments that had absentee landlords, he said ... The 1888 Historic Rocking Horse Manor and DuPont Mansion are restored Victorian houses with period antiques and furnishings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Labor of fun in Big Bear Valley Sep 4, 2009
The Children s Fun Zone provides carnival games, a petting zoo and bounce houses. Live outdoor entertainment takes place daily in Southern California s highest elevation beer garden. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
On your marks ...get set ... go! Sep 3, 2009
There will be live music by reggae group Good Creation, folk-roots duo Skeleton Key and singer-songwriter Jory Lyle, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, arts and crafts vendors, late-night dining and shopping. Participating restaurants will offer carbo-loaded meals to gear up for the Sept. 12 race. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
The Elmore County Museum, located at 112 SouthMain Street in Wetumpka, will be open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum houses many artifacts of historical interest. Friday. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
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. Window Shopping in Hayes Valley. (Suite101.com)
Firefighters gain on blaze near Los Angeles Sep 2, 2009
It also houses two giant telescopes and several multimillion-dollar university programs in its role as both a landmark for its historic discoveries and a thriving modern center for astronomy ... At some houses, the only things left on the foundation are metal cabinets and washers and dryers ... Flames burning like huge candles erupted between rocky slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains and the neat farmhouses below. (FOX 11, AZ)
Calif. residents return to rubble as fires spread Sep 1, 2009
It also houses two giant telescopes and several multimillion-dollar university programs in its role as both a landmark for its historic discoveries and a thriving modern center for astronomy. If the flames hit the mountain, cell phone service and TV and radio transmissions would be disrupted, but the extent was unclear. (Albany Times Union)
Nigeria: The Evil Claws of Piracy [analysis] Aug 31, 2009
They have gone ahead to announce September 1st as a no music day in all media houses to further buttress their points. These measures have become necessary because of the daily thriving of the piracy business in Nigeria with reckless abandon on the part of the government. (allAfrica.com)
Brief Cases: Martial arts studio opens on Eastside Aug 30, 2009
The historic, two-story building at 1910 Railroad St. houses 30 antique dealers in 12,000 square feet of space. Myrick has set up some small cafe tables in the front of the first-floor showroom and is serving sandwiches, salads and desserts, many of them prepared by The Daily Deli in Oconee County. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Police Run Roughshod Over Lawful Handgun Owner Aug 27, 2009
This is why what they police did in this situation is wrong: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. The pistol is his personal effect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
America's best flea markets Aug 26, 2009
During each year's three supersize Extravaganzas -- in May, June, and September -- the number of vendors swells to more than 2,500, some operating out of cattle barns and poultry houses. Visit the market's online discussion forum to connect with sellers, preview goods, and even post wish lists. (CNN)
Michael Jackson, Woodstock Spark Surge In Music Memorabilia Aug 23, 2009
Death and nostalgia are proving to be a money-making opportunity for music memorabilia collectors and big auction houses who are hawking everything from Michael Jackson's iconic white glitter glove to old ticket stubs from rock's legendary Woodstock festival ... Indeed, the sudden and tragic death of the King of Pop along with news shows commemorating the 40th anniversary of Woodstock have triggered a surge in the number of music fans frantically scouring the internet and auction houses for... (Time.com)
On the road with Iowa's Bob and Sheila Everhart Aug 19, 2009
"We've had some exceptional shows at our little theater," says Bob Everhart, "Full houses nearly every show. We just had Pat Boilesen, last Friday, who does cowboy and cowgirl songs, and it was a real treat. We're excited about a couple that are coming up, Greta Elkin from Londonderry, North Ireland will be with us on Sept. 11, and a special show on Oct. 9, will feature John and Susan McNeill from South Dakota, along with the incredible fiddle music of little Anna Erickson, and a pie-baking... (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Mansion on the hill Aug 18, 2009
"This town has such a history with boarding houses," she said ... mttrailboss wrote on Aug 17, 2009 10:54 AM:" I am glad that Peggy bought the house and turning it into a 'boarding house'. With the rents the way they are in Butte.., we trully do need more boarding houses in Butte. Nice going, Peggy. I wish you the best of luck and happy days remodeling. ". (Montana Standard, MT)
The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo Aug 18, 2009
"" ANTONIO BERNARDINI, Italian resident whose home in L'Aquila was destroyed in April's earthquake, requesting temporary lodging in one of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's luxurious houses /time/includes/article_video ... "" ANTONIO BERNARDINI, Italian resident whose home in L'Aquila was destroyed in April's earthquake, requesting temporary lodging in one of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's luxurious houses. (Time.com)
Waterloo man hopes to uncover buried treasures Aug 18, 2009
The best sites are always where outhouses once stood ... Often, there is other assorted refuse from the early days of Iowa s saloons and public houses, like a ball and chain, brass knuckles and even a horse carcass. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center wows rodeo fans Aug 16, 2009
The complex also houses the Mattie Goff-Newcombe Conference Center, a meeting facility available to groups. The d;cor features the western and rodeo heritage theme. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Things to Do in Gloucester, Massach... Aug 15, 2009
is a lovely home built by inventor John Hayes Hammond, Jr. Comprised of pieces of medieval architecture that Hammond had sent over from Europe, the Castle houses an eclectic collection of inventions, artifacts, and books, as well as an extensive variety of art ... Rocky Neck Artist's Colony is the oldest artists colony in America and still houses an assortment of shops and galleries that are well worth a visit. (Suite101.com)
Two arrested after drugs found in Galt apartment Aug 13, 2009
My family lives in those newer houses off of Twin Cities and I always see galt police there but when I go to downtown I never see a cop, unless its flea market day. I am sure that most of the police in Galt have houses in the Twin Cities area, could that be why they patrol there so much. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Home, historic home Aug 12, 2009
"Of course, it's not construction methods, but rather beauty and grace that make this house a standout. A plaque beside the front door says the house is a City of Fort Worth landmark, but it doesn't describe the stately symmetry of the roof-terraced arcade portico with projecting end bays. Another plaque says the house is on the National Historic Register, but it doesn't tell the reader that the curved balconies with wrought-iron railings beneath the upstairs window look like a place where... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Aug 12, 2009
" In some ways, Toyota is following tracks left online by Lexus, its luxury sibling brand, and by its rival Nissan . Last year, Lexus paid MSN to build and act as host for a site called Luxury for Living, featuring Lexus promotional material but many other offerings, too, including information on topics like luxury hotels and high-technology houses. This month, MSN and Lexus announced that eight million consumers had visited the site by December 2003. The companies agreed to keep the site... (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Christopher Hitchens and James Cuno debate the Parthenon sculptures Aug 11, 2009
This 1825 property houses. 2 months ago. (Harper's Magazine)
Asbury Park rising blocked by recession Aug 11, 2009
It became a year-round community, with a downtown business district and fine single-family houses ... Patients released from nearby state mental hospitals flooded the old hotels and rooming houses ... Already, the drop in home sales and prices has reduced the speculation that left some houses empty for months until absentee owners resold them at a profit. (USA Today -- News)
Subdivision of the week: Waverly Aug 9, 2009
"It's a wonderful place. It's quiet. There's not a lot of traffic. All the people keep up with their houses and yards.". Mr. Marks said the single-story home was built in 1974 and has been updated over the years. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tips on creating an instant home office Aug 5, 2009
You hang eNook on your wall ($429 in a variety of fabrics and veneers) and it houses your laptop and recharges your gadgets. When closed, eNook is just 7 inches deep, and it opens to offer a 30-by-15. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
The jewelry of Mata Ortiz Aug 2, 2009
One of the houses resembles a small hacienda and is called La Casa del Nopal. It is so named because the roof was originally made of earth and a wild cactus caught root over the front door and grew. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
