Today in the Cedar Valley Jan 3, 2009
Details: Staff from the Hearst Center for the Arts will be on hand to help children ages 3 to 11 make Chinese lanterns. Admission: Free. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat Nov 26, 2008
Lighting is a big draw, and the space is well-lit by lanterns, basket lamps, lights made of iron, table lamps and pole lamps. Most of the furniture is shown in neutral shades and accented with colorful pillows in various patterns and designs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
An Australiana revival Nov 20, 2008
Source of the Chinese lanterns for the dance scene. "So many people enquire about the lanterns!" Dunn recommends mixing them, as she did for the film, with inexpensive paper ones and tying them onto a festooning string of lights bought from a hardware store. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Vintage Halloween decorations reveal creativity of years past. Oct 27, 2008
Jack-o'-lanterns aren't just for October ... He owns two large paper-pulp lanterns, popular from the 1930s to 1950s, one in the shape of a pumpkin and the other resembling the head of a black cat ... Traditionally, candles were placed inside to illuminate the lanterns, although later versions were battery- operated. (Fresno Bee)
What's new in Atlanta restaurants Oct 5, 2008
Designed by Holeman and 4th designers ai3, the look will be modern and edgy, featuring a dramatic entrance tunnel, a 12-foot Buddha (procured on Catherall s recent Thai trip) poised on a candlelit stone pedestal, and an outdoor bar and dining area illuminated with Chinese lanterns. The lounge area will convert to a dance floor with a DJ after 10 p.m. Plans are to have this Asian party palace up and running this month. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
In Newport, a peek at how the rich garden Sep 4, 2008
Little remained of the Olmsted-designed 1-acre gardens around the house except a few specimen trees, and characteristic stonework such as a bridge and Japanese lanterns in the original Japanese garden. But there were plans and old photos to work from. (Boston Globe)
Hidden Beijing Aug 5, 2008
It is known in Chinese as Guijie, which directly translates as "Ghost Street" because the red lanterns that line the street make it look like a horror movie set. The street is a haven for spicy food lovers. (BBC News)
Spend a couple days in old, and new, Beijing Aug 2, 2008
Scruffy and grey by day, central-east Dongzhimennei Dajie, nicknamed Gui Jie or "Ghost Street" glams up at night with hundreds of red lanterns lining its 2-km (mile) stretch of restaurants ... Open from 4:30 a.m. onwards, its 3,000 market stalls sell everything from cheap Mao watches to Qing-style furniture, ceramics, books, trendy lanterns, clothes, jewelry, silks and more. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Black Bear Inn Jul 18, 2008
The grounds are decorated with trickling fountains, lanterns and pine tree stumps carved into bears, eagles and foxes. Each room has a king-size bed with Ralph Lauren linens and a gas fireplace. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
An Affair to Remember Jul 13, 2008
She picked up on the bright reds in the patio umbrella and seat cushions with vibrant accessories like a striped table runner and her own creation: "planterns." She spray-painted five plastic 5-gallon buckets red, replaced the regular handles with chains, put bright yellow yellow candles on a baking dish on top, and strung them up around the patio. "They can be used as lanterns or planters," she says ... She dressed up an unsightly concrete wall by painting it the same color as her brick patio... (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jul 4, 2008
During the summer the Music Center plaza transforms into a romantic dance floor strung with paper lanterns and packed with revelers. I stopped in for the salsa night, joining about 100 people who came for the free Dance Downtown series. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Minerville railroad to hit auction block Mar 28, 2008
Some notable items to be sold at the auction include a full size steam locomotive, old RR signs, lanterns, Model T Ford depot hack and an antique circus wagon wheel. The auction will sell many other items including more locomotives, railroad cars, hundreds of RR antiques and collectibles, antique vehicles, general store antiques, buildings, modern tools and equipment. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Old friends promote antiques Mar 22, 2008
Items will range from genuine antiques and collectibles, or "the kind of thing your grandmother had, to "things of enjoyment," said Moore. For a nominal entrance fee to the fundraiser, participants will be able to choose from linens, glassware and jewelry to "primitives," which are handmade items or paintings created by unknown locals, childhood items, books and toys. One vendor always brings in items of interest to men, as well, she said, citing old clocks, tools, and tins. This group of... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
10 ways to enjoy season of rebirth Mar 15, 2008
Solar-powered lights, lanterns and yard figures are all the rage this year. And finally, plant something. (AZCentral -- Home)
Playing with dolls Mar 9, 2008
Switch lamps, hand lanterns and other railroad collectibles will be displayed, and there will be numerous booths devoted to furniture, including primitives, Mission and European-style pieces. For more information, visit. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Red Baron's big antiques auction this weekend Feb 19, 2008
There's a nautical theme pub bar with a ship's wheel, stained glass ceiling, brass lanterns and sink. RELATED LINKS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
New faces in old places Nov 14, 2007
There s rough-sawn wood and a hide on the wall, along with several antique shotguns and hurricane lanterns and well as many other antiques. The atmosphere continues when you sit down. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Scenic Berkshires staying alive at night Nov 12, 2007
It has a New Orleans feel and a red decor with old-fashioned lanterns on the walls. The music is an entertaining mix, this night led by Bev Rohler and John Colby, who played soul tunes with panache. (Boston Globe)
Keeping House: Sniffle, sniffle - hankies stir up nostalgia Nov 1, 2007
Another of her designs had chrysanthemums and Chinese lanterns in gray, pink and white - quintessential 1950s colors. Designer hankies. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Bogie Book…Creating the perfect Halloween Party! Oct 28, 2007
literally filling a space as completely as possible) Table Setting (Dennison offered Halloween place cards, nut cups, blowouts, noise makers and centerpieces) Lighting (Paper mache lanterns or floating candles) and Games (It was traditional to bob for apples, string popcorn, pare apples and tell fortunes. . (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Wild, wild West thrives in Buckhead home Sep 25, 2007
The modern conveniences of double ovens, under-counter microwave, six-burner stove and wine cabinet are lit by hanging lamps whose shape reminded Jackson of railroad lanterns. "I've tried to blend contemporary with Western," Jackson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Vintage Halloween Paper Dcor Sep 24, 2007
Lanterns are some of the earliest of the manufactured Halloween decorations, with U.S. made parade lanterns appearing on the scene between1900-1910 ... Lanterns could be one sided, two-sided with identical sides, or two sided with varying sides, (for example a smiling Jack-o-Lantern and a leering JOL), pyramid shape, or four-sided ... Also popular were collapsible lanterns featuring elaborate cut-out scary scenes, paper inserts with as many as twelve sides. (Suite101.com)
A treasured oasis Aug 18, 2007
A mesquite tree and an oversize umbrella offer shade, and lanterns twinkle at night. Opera, New Orleans jazz and other musical varieties add ambience. (AZCentral -- Home)
Eco-Luxury Sets the Tone for the Architectural Digest Greenroom at the 59th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards Jul 24, 2007
Some of the key design features: -- Furniture from Drexel Heritage Walt Disney collection -- Fabrics from Scalamandre -- 100% organic carpeting by Karastan -- Antique Oriental carpet from Mansour -- Sharp AQUOS Full HD 1080P Liquid Crystal Televisions -- Hanging lanterns and wall sconces by Vaughan -- Reclaimed wood from Terra Mai. To follow Timothy Corrigan behind the scenes as he creates the Architectural Digest Greenroom at the Primetime Emmys, log on to his blog at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A lot to look at Jul 4, 2007
We liked the Japanese lanterns and drop lights, and our eyes kept returning to the rhinestone jewelry, tiaras, and hair clips. If you're craving the penny candy of your youth, check out Candy Galore (31 High St., 401-596-3033, ). (Boston Globe)
Pair arrested for recent thefts Jun 20, 2007
The items were identified as a 150 gallon fish aquarium, shelving, a set of McDonald's collectibles and two propane lanterns. The deputy left the victim's residence and went to another residence to interview neighbors. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Nielsen Auction Promises Spectacular Collection of Antique Tractors, Horse-Drawn Equipment Jun 16, 2007
It'll start at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, June 29, with antiques and "primitives," such as kerosene lanterns, beautiful cabinets, hay carriers, hand corn shellers, over 100 steel wheels, license plates from 1922, milk carts, butter churns, old working crank phonographs, steamer trunks, weather vanes and more. From a "human yolk" to old Canadian beer signs, Floyd has amassed it. (Agri-View, WI)
Church briefs Jun 8, 2007
Some of the items available will be old church pews, children s Sunday school chairs, library table, blanket box, lanterns, large blackboard, light fixtures, lots of household and miscellaneous. items. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Galt's Jim Henke hanging up his hat after 30 years on the bench Jun 3, 2007
Some of the decorations include a bridle and collar to harness a horse, two old-fashioned lanterns, his father's old scale to weigh cotton and his grandfather's gas well sign from Oklahoma. If that isn't enough, his home also includes mounted pheasants, bobcats, coyotes even a reindeer from Norway that he and friends hunted (he has a grandson named Hunter and another named Fisher). (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Adorn your garden with clocks, bikes, fountains and more May 3, 2007
In addition to the clocks, Anderson expects the free-standing lanterns to also be popular this season. Although the clocks and lanterns are leading the pack in yard decor trends, there are plenty of other items that garden stores expect to be popular this season. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Revolutionary mix of nature, sights, shops in Concord Apr 29, 2007
The Concord Museum has collected an assortment of items ranging from one of the original lanterns hung from Boston's Old North Church that got Paul Revere in so much trouble to the desk on which Thoreau wrote some of his greatest works. "When people come to the museum and see the lantern," Haines said, "they just stand in front of it and say, 'Is that real?' ". (Boston Globe)
April Fool: House covered with big blue tarp Apr 2, 2007
Blanchet said Horan's front lawn is covered with antiques - from lanterns and wagons to tea kettles. His first plan was to move all of the antiques to another house until he found out they were bolted to the ground, said Blanchet. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Train enthusiast's home just one big depot Mar 28, 2007
His avid collection of trains, "Boston and Maine" signs, lanterns and all things railroad began in the '60s when his wife, Barbara, bought him a $30 toy train set. First, he needed decorations to make the set more lifelike. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Couple enjoys collecting, decorating with antiques sartifacts Jan 22, 2007
The couple s garage is adorned with antique collectables like bow saws, cotton scale weights, and coal-oil lanterns used on trains. Inside the house, there is a wall riddled with old toy-model cars Greg got when a dealership went out of business, and antique clocks. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
On the Street Jan 10, 2007
Foreclosures, Werewolves, and Magic Lanterns ... Collector and aficionado Jack Judson shows off some of his vast collection of antique Magic Lanterns at his Magic Lantern Castle Museum ... Through visiting artist Luke Savisky, who had returned for one final performance at Three Walls Gallery, I was put on the guest list at the Magic Lantern Castle, a museum on Austin Highway that is the world s authority on, that s right, magic lanterns. (San Antonio Current, TX)
