Do your homework before home auctions Dec 7, 2008
Auctions of varying sizes, from a handful of houses to hundreds, have sprung up, and industry insiders estimate that about 80 percent of prospective buyers attending are not frequent auction-goers. The process can be tricky for the uninitiated. (AZCentral -- News)
Small-space style living provides comfort Dec 6, 2008
Over the past three decades, the American home has ballooned from a median size of more than 1,500 square feet for houses built in 1973 to nearly 2,300 square feet for homes built last year, according to Census Bureau statistics ... The American Institute of Architects, in a survey of 500 residential-architecture firms this year, found that one-third of those were designing smaller houses, compared with around 15 percent who said sizes were increasing ... He also suggests buying furniture made... (AZCentral -- Business)
Auction companies to implement layoffs Dec 6, 2008
The auction houses' important sales of contemporary, modern and impressionist art last month were the first strong indicators of a slowdown in the fine art market. Many works went unsold and many others sold at or below their estimates. (AZCentral -- Business)
Lights, furniture, art & home trends Dec 4, 2008
Intriguing wood and stone armatures of 13th century lemon houses, for growing lemon trees in winter, stand at one end of Feltrinelli's grounds and similar structures flank both sides of the lake. These ruined three-story-high conservatories must have looked like modern buildings when they were sheathed in glass. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Norcross jewel gets moment to shine Dec 4, 2008
Next Saturday, Pam and Jeff Hopper will open the doors to their 1906 two-story Queen Anne for this year s tour, one of five houses on the route. Kimberly Smith/staff photographer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Winchester Council hears input, tables rezoning Dec 3, 2008
"Croyle noted that the city has longstanding polices of charging fees for use of the municipal pool and shelter rentals.Cockerill said the ordinance goes into effect immediately.Council also decided to get quotes to repair the leaking roof at the Winchester Animal Shelter. Winchester animal control officer and shelter director Melanie Robinson told council at its Nov. 17 meeting the roof is leaking and the insulation is getting wet, creating the potential for mold."I would like to see estimates... (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Personal touches add flair Nov 29, 2008
A farm table, built with a lower storage shelf, houses her collection of mixing bowls. A distressed green hutch serves as storage for her collection of white dishes and serving pieces. (AZCentral -- Home)
Collectible auto prices soften Nov 28, 2008
Most auction houses employ experts in particular types or eras of cars who tend to be surprisingly candid about what their own inspections showed about a car. Buy what you love. (USA Today -- Autos)
Homes made of gingerbread Nov 27, 2008
Donna McNeely drove from Thomson on Saturday just to see the gingerbread houses on display at the Augusta Museum of History ... The houses will be on display in the museum's rotunda through Sunday and will be sold to the highest bidders in the silent auction ... While people viewed the gingerbread houses downstairs, there was a storytime in the upper level and a children's craft. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dr. Annella Brown, Connoisseur of the Exquisite Nov 26, 2008
Auction houses loved Annella Brown ... Her collection of restored homes included five houses in Beacon Hill and a Boston town house. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Hanson tops off an overwhelming year Nov 25, 2008
However, having played in bands for the past 20 years and staying in my fair share of sleazy and disgusting band houses and hotel/motels, I find a move like the Commitments and ESECIALLY Spinal Tap to be much more funny. To each his own. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
North Shore Villa Nov 23, 2008
The home's centerpiece is the fully enclosed "loggia," an enormous entertaining room modeled after the great open porticos common in houses in Europe. During dinner parties, the room can be transformed into a massive dining hall, complete with a 30-foot-long table. (Boston Globe)
Arts & Entertainment Briefs Nov 23, 2008
They prepare for school at one another s houses, meet one another s families, and discuss commonalities and differences ... Maps will be available during the open houses at all locations. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Tastes change under the weight of recession Nov 22, 2008
"Donna Lewington, who runs a tea room in West Sussex, took it further: "A lot of people are getting fed up with national chains of coffee houses," she said." They realise that a pot of tea and a scone the size of a dinner plate is better value than a grande latte and prepackaged, processed food. " : send photos, videos & tip-offs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. Latest Business Coverage Greg Norman's bank balance has taken another $27 million hit. The new 911 Carrera leaps forward in an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
• Events Calendar Nov 21, 2008
Holiday open houses/Buhl. Buhl Christmas Open Houses will be held at several locations, featuring Christmas gift ideas ... Open houses are scheduled at Rivers Edge Antiques ctibles, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (every weekend through Dec. 20), 118 Broadway Ave. N., 543-6538. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Aubrey Beardsley Illustration Sets New World Record at Skinner's Fine Books & Manuscripts Auction Nov 21, 2008
Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- - Skinner, Inc., one of the nation's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art, today announced it has set a new world record for a rare illustration by Aubrey Beardsley ... Skinner, Inc. is one of the nation's leading auction houses for antiques and fine art. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sweet Shoppe joins collection Nov 18, 2008
The Kirshbaum building, which once was downtown's tallest department store and which now houses The Antique Mall, was the first collectible in the series. The Post Office on the State Line, signifying the connection between Union City's two parts, was the second replica. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Like a phoenix, Alamo Square has arisen Nov 17, 2008
7-acre tree-studded knoll in the Western Addition had steadily deteriorated since World War II. Many of its elegant homes - a diverse mix of architectural styles dating back to the 1870s - had been turned into boardinghouses, rest homes, halfway houses ... According to a recent article in Forbes magazine, houses in the Alamo Square neighborhood - bounded north by Golden Gate Avenue, south by Fell Street and east and west by Divisadero and Laguna streets - have, since 1990, the highest rate of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Economy Hasn't Hurt Local Toy Show Nov 17, 2008
The Democrats now control the governor's office and both houses of the state legislature. campaigns, but were they treated differently than their male counterparts by the media. (R News)
Winterfest to make Solvang shine Nov 16, 2008
Many more open houses, holiday musicals and special events will take place throughout the season. For more detailed information and a 2008 Winterfest program, visit or call the Solvang Conference and Visitors Bureau at 688-6144. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Photo enthusiasm brightens gray skies in Paris Nov 16, 2008
Artistic director of Paris Photo, Guillaume Piens, explained that it took over two years to prepare the liaison with Japanese photographers, art galleries and publishing houses. Japan still leads in diversity and originality from the rare vintage photography of the Meiji era through the avant-garde expressionism in the 1930s, the reportage of the 1950s and the explosion of contemporary photography in the last decade of the 20th century. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Plenty of fun events coming to Britt Nov 14, 2008
Holiday open houses will be held the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 28, and that weekend in Britt. Retailers will provide goodies, sales and plenty of festive cheer. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Realty office opens on Galeton Main Street (1) Nov 14, 2008
A listing of properties for sale shows a wide range of choices, from houses in town, business and rental properties, to small farmettes and large parcels of acreage ... The office, located on the west end of the building that houses the CarQuest Auto Parts store, is decorated with antiques and has an expansive view of Main Street. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Board delights in new flood plain maps Nov 13, 2008
When the new maps are compared with the old maps, Evenson said, a lot of houses were taken out of the flood plain. He noted, too, that the maps approved by state and federal agencies are not too much different from what we (Cedar) proposed initially. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
‘Uncovered' house of former first lady's family a stop on Christmas Walk Nov 11, 2008
A member of a longtime farm family from Bainbridge, Rodhe said she's always loved old houses and antiques ... A cozy living room houses the TV set, which is perched on an old kitchen table rescued from the garage ... All the houses are in the Garrettsville area. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Obama's victory is historic, but now the real work begins Nov 11, 2008
edumacation wrote on Nov 10, 2008 6:53 PM:" Which point A) or B)? A: Nice music and puts human experience with a politician. B: With this knowledge, how can Bernanke, Paulson, Frank, Dodd, Feinstein, Pelosi and GW Bush keep pushing the idea of mortgage bailouts and mroatoria on foreclosures. Its only going to stoke the fires of recession, deflation and a possible economic depression. Don't forget that interest amortization tables and the investors that fund the loans depend on the time value of... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Local couples explore alternative buildings Nov 9, 2008
Adams learned to build cob houses by taking a class in Oregon ... Clare Adams learned to build cob houses by taking a class in Oregon ... Cob houses also reminded her of England, where she still goes to visit relatives. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Feelin' crafty: The Journal Times 2008 Craft Fair Roundup Nov 6, 2008
Elegant fall wreaths, crochet and knits, afghans, baby afghans, Packer items, eyelash scarves, slippers, scarves, kitchen towels, dish clothes, decorative pillows, bird houses, tea pot cozy, tea cup carrier, stocking stuffers, plants and more. CRAFTS AMONG FRIENDS. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
What is My Campaign Memorabilia Worth? The American Society of Appraisers Offers Advice to People Wondering what their Campaign Collectibles Might be Nov 5, 2008
Stypeck, an ASA Accredited Senior Appraiser who appraised the holdings of Fords' Theater in Washington, D.C. that houses an exhibit on President Abraham Lincoln, said the history of items plays a large part in an object's value. Items from the term of Willliam Henry Harrison hold particular value, Stypeck said, because the president died only 30 days into office. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
World's top affordable beach resorts Nov 5, 2008
Four colonial beach houses and three candy-coloured tents sit at the water's edge; for the most affordable option, book the latter, outfitted with a muslin-draped four-poster bed, modern bathroom, private lanai (porch) and your own wooden pier ... The rooms are set in two-storey thatched houses that surround a palm-fringed pool ... The museum houses ancient artefacts, including the Coppa di Nestore (mentioned in Homer's Iliad), from the ancient Greek settlement of Pithecusae. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Bronze Buddha, Jade Carving Test Asian-Art Demand in London Auctions, Fair Nov 4, 2008
Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Dealers and auction houses will test demand for Asian antiques and art this week in London with works priced up to 5 million pounds ($8. 1 million). (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Relax at a Jerome B-and-B Nov 1, 2008
Checking out a report by one of their group about "a bad vibe" in one of their houses, they, according to Molloy, encountered a malevolent presence floating at the end of a hallway. They informed the spirit it was time to move on. (AZCentral -- Travel)
9 arrested in Galt Market investigation (1211) Oct 31, 2008
In addition to the arrests, officers served 12 search warrants in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties, searching homes, businesses, warehouses, cars and trailers, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office ... Cogito wrote on Oct 29, 2008 9:14 PM:" Dogs, it's all about priorities. The city is whining that we need more police. We have a measure to vote on to raise sales tax half a percent. The city also whines that we need more business revenue. Who would open a business here when you have to charge... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Love of old houses leads couple to B&B Oct 30, 2008
Can a love of old houses lead to a change of careers. Debbie and Ed McCord had just finished renovating a two-story 1903 home in Atlanta s Grant Park. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Reviving a grande dame: Blue Stores Hotel gets a makeover Oct 29, 2008
He also made a tidy profit on three houses he bought, restored, and sold in the Hamptons, an aspect of his life that was high-profile enough to be celebrated in a New Yorker cartoon. With his largesse and sociability, Hunter seems well suited to a new career in the hospitality business. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
At the Portland Expo Center antique show, people engross themselves (happily) in the past Oct 27, 2008
And then there are the thousands of people who still have jobs, houses and cars and are patiently riding out the economic storm. "Most Americans are doing OK and can afford to buy something for themselves," said Roger Kasner, who sells high-end collectible cameras. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Small Town, Big Options Oct 26, 2008
Pescadero's 19th century houses, groomed gardens enclosed by white picket fences and white steepled church at the end of its two-block downtown recall a tidy New England village. You'll have to do a lot of traveling to find a town with a higher proportion of diversions for its size. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Work Release Program Oct 22, 2008
There are in fact houses near the building where they want to house the inmates ... The school in question has no houses near enough to it to be an issue ... I know where Caneview is and no offense, but the nearest houses are not close enough to the school for this to be an issue. (New Iberia, LA)
Consignment Sales Rise as Economy Falls Oct 15, 2008
"This is the first time in the 16 years we've been in operation that we've seen people bring in whole houses that are part of foreclosures and evictions," owner Bob Willey said ... Local auction houses are bustling. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Historic Meridian tackles ambitious restoration Oct 14, 2008
The former Railway Express Agency building houses the Meridian Railroad Museum ... A second theater downstairs is used for smaller productions, while the former Marks-Rothenberg department store next door houses conferences and trade shows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Roland Berger Sees Rich Russians, Chinese Preventing Art Market Meltdown Oct 13, 2008
Berger said he doesn't expect Hirst's sale to herald an art- market shift whereby artists would go directly to auction houses and leave out galleries. Hirst's Test. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Coverage is crucial Oct 13, 2008
They spent a recent Saturday creating detailed lists of the contents of their houses everything from dishes and bed linens to socks and unopened tubes of toothpaste. When memories failed, they turned to each other's lists to jar their recollections. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Visitor's Guide to Reno's Best Anti... Oct 12, 2008
Two antiques malls, auction houses, thrift shops, estate sales and a huge annual rummage sale offer opportunities to buy relics from times gone by and collectibles, too ... Gone are the days when antique stores occupied quaint Reno houses ... Anchor Auctions (601 E. Fourth St.) is one of the larger auction houses in Reno. (Suite101.com)
Community Notes Oct 11, 2008
The program for the day will be Carol Gunberg on her many trips to America s Great Light Houses. All Bureau County seniors are welcome to attend. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Wagon Wheel Market Day at Rock Ranch Oct 10, 2008
This 40 by 40 tent is full of Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, ceramic houses, pre-lit artificial Christmas trees and other Christmas items - all priced 40 to 60 percent off the original retail price. This is not your typical crafts festival. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Candler Park home keeps charm, reduces carbon footprint Oct 8, 2008
Both George and I grew up in college towns, in houses that were surrounded by trees, says Courtenay. We both love the outdoors and would love to live in the country, but we don t want to live in a place where we have to drive a long way to get to our jobs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Philip Haring, 92, retired professor of political science Oct 7, 2008
"Dinner table conversation was a little different than at most houses," she said. She said he would ask rhetorical questions and then look for debate: "The United Nations is inhibiting rather than promoting world peace. Argue," she quoted as an example. (Boston Globe)
Callaway County Fair Board to host fundraiser Oct 7, 2008
Gates will open at 8 a.m. with children's events -- including a petting zoo, inflatable bounce houses and magic and puppet shows -- starting at 10 a.m. Arena motor sports will kick off with a truck pull at noon and a mud race at 5 p.m. and the Fulton Jaycees will be selling food and beer all day. It'll be a fun day with similar events to what we usually have at the fair -- it's a lot of the same activities we just weren't able to get in this year, Bristow said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Ga. town hosts Laurel & Hardy fest, museum Oct 7, 2008
Laurel and Hardy movies are still shown in European movie houses, making the museum a global destination. Northern Ireland residents Eric Stewart and his wife, Yvonne, recently dropped by as they toured the South, including Helen Keller s Alabama home and Shiloh National Military Park near the Tennessee-Mississippi state line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Damien Hirst Sale Marks Peak in U.K. Art Market; Prices Fall, Says Survey Oct 7, 2008
Auction houses are watching for signs of how their sales will perform in London and New York in the next two months. Even wealthy art buyers may be deterred by the Sept. 15 bankruptcy of , tumbling stock markets and slowing economic growth, said dealers. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Get Your Motor Running: QVC Hits the Open Road with the Orange County Choppers Oct 7, 2008
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Town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive Oct 6, 2008
Laurel and Hardy movies are still shown in European movie houses, making the museum a global destination. Northern Ireland residents Eric Stewart and his wife, Yvonne, recently dropped by as they toured South ern landmarks that included Helen Keller's Alabama home and Shiloh National Military Park near the Tennessee-Mississippi state line. (MSNBC -- News)
United Methodist volunteers continue to assist storm victims Oct 6, 2008
Fish, snakes and rats were found in people s yards and in their houses, Robinson said. Animals were dead everywhere in the flooded areas, and their stench was getting worse day by day, he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Excavation (10/5) Oct 5, 2008
We hear so much about the grand houses and the families who built them. They were privileged people living an elegant life. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Newport in the Gilded Age Oct 4, 2008
More than 400 houses that were built before the Revolutionary War remain, and nearly all are occupied by homeowners who have installed updates such as plumbing and air conditioning. The clapboard exteriors preserve the historic look. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Ga. town keeps Laurel and Hardy's legacy alive Oct 4, 2008
Laurel and Hardy movies are still shown in European movie houses, making the museum a global destination. Deal of the Day. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Woman jailed for 2m auction con Oct 3, 2008
A fraudster has been jailed for six years for bouncing cheques worth 2m in Europe's top auction houses. Shahra Marsh, 52, convinced staff at Bonhams, Christie's and Sotheby's she was part of Europe's "jet set", London's Southwark Crown Court heard. (BBC News -- UK)
Weekend calendar Sep 25, 2008
" The Chorale has set auditions for a Chamber Ensemble Project, which will perform at several concerts and have its own concert in May 2009. It is also auditioning quartets for Valentine's day performances to go, and planning for a major CD recording. For an audition, contact Joseph D'Eugenio at (203) 288-3021 or e-mail MiddletownChoral@aol.com or see greatermiddletownchorale.org. WESTBROOK - The Westbrook Tree Lighting Committee seeks small vocal and instrumental groups and for single... (Middletown Press, CT)
Hip Amsterdam a winning destination for teens Sep 23, 2008
The Van Gogh Museum houses the largest collection of the artist's work in the world ... And there's the appropriate mix of culture, history and quirkiness in a city where marijuana can be purchased legally in coffeehouses and the Red Light District is historic and attracts group tours ... Within walking distance of just about everywhere we want to go, the 59-room hotel is a series of 10 renovated 17th-century canal houses overlooking one of Amsterdam's famous canals. (CNN -- Travel)
A future in green Sep 21, 2008
In the meantime, he set up a shop at the location that houses conceptual art by two of his friends stainless steel and metal sculptures by James Glazer and custom water fountains by Dale Heilmann. Danner wants to include other local artisans' works in the new shop, along with garden supplies and antiques. (Daily Triplicate)
Global Authentication Launches Anti-Counterfeit Certification Label Sep 20, 2008
The company has four primary service divisions: -- Collectible Trading Card Grading -- Un-Opened Wax Products Grading -- Autograph Authentication -- Global Passport Consignment Services Global's company relationships with eBay, CostCo, Cure for Cancer and major auction houses throughout the collectible marketplace is a true indicator of our growing brand. Our development of new and exciting business lines will lead the market, enabling our company and its products to be the most recognized in... (PR Newswire)
Hirst Hysteria Sep 19, 2008
According to them, galleries, not auction houses, are supposed to sell works of art that have never been sold before ... Collectors from Russia, Asia and the Middle East are flocking to contemporary-art sales, and the auction houses couldn't be happier ... They provide an essential support system to artists and collectors, something the auction houses are simply not set up to do. (Forbes)
Shop till you drop Sep 17, 2008
Bond Street is decidedly upmarket, with exclusive jewelers, designer clothes stores and auction houses, including Sotheby's. Carnaby Street may not have the same cachet as it had in its swinging sixties heyday, but it has had something of a revival in recent years and now boasts plenty of trendy names such as Storm, Diesel and American Apparel. (CNN -- International)
A Bavarian storybook setting in Georgia Sep 17, 2008
Old-world clock towers, half-timbered houses, red roofs, cobblestone alleys and murals on stucco walls may baffle, leading up to the question: Why is oompah music playing here. German music, architecture, cuisine and traditions -- replicated Georgia-style -- attract more than 2 million visitors annually to this city of 325 people. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Saturday, October 4;Local Homes Open for Safe Haven Benefit Sep 17, 2008
In the foyer, a massive red cupboard houses an extensive collection of new and old Chinese porcelain ... "We've always loved old houses," Jenna said, "but so often they're dark. When we saw this one, with its high ceilings and vintage fixtures, it was so bright. It had everything we wanted. We hope to be here for a long time." ... As head of her own interior design firm, Maureen Ciriello has spent the past 20 years designing houses from the ground up, catering to a wealthy clientele in lower... (Voices, CT)
