Going native Oct 27, 2009
" They hope that they can pass it on to other cities, too. Future events may include guests from out of town, and "eventually I'd like to see Native in cities across the U.S.," Mr. Supler said. They're planning their second dinner for the spring, with 40 invitees instead of 20. Native's creative team: animation, Stephen Lim; art installation, Alex Etschmaier and Ryan Keene; bartending, Ngai Wharff; food, Keith Fuller; communications, Joel Brown; lighting, Andy Shick; music, Ryan Walsh;... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Like the swallows returning to Capistrano, loyal shoppers return to buy stemware, unique gifts or contemporary lighting classified as hand-blown seconds, discontinued firsts and one-of-a-kind prototypes ... Highlights: Pendant lighting from $50 (retail $300-$1,200); stemware from $10 (retail $80-$90); table lamps at $99 and lamp accessories $35-$50 (retail $660-$700); and candlesticks, bud vases, decanters and beakers starting at $20 (retail $92-$180). (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Design Above All': small spaces, big ideas Sep 21, 2009
Highlights: Michael McEwen's mica pendant lighting fixture pairs dramatically with a Berman Rosetti dining table and built-in banquette. Design trick: The ceilings are painted with a high-gloss finish to "lighten and heighten" the unit, while the white CaesarStone countertops build continuity and help extend the spatial perception. (San Francisco Chronicle)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
"Don't intermix them with other objects or they lose their impact." Lighting the collection is also important. Bauer advises using a dimmable high-voltage system or natural light from windows, as she did with her handblown glass collection. (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Do-it-yourself do's and don'ts Aug 11, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Hollywood prop auction ends owner's 40 year career Jul 31, 2009
In the 1990s, he snapped up lots of lighting fixtures from department stores that went out of business. "For 40 years I've been gathering all the treasures from all points of the Earth to be here for the decorators and art directors to produce a movie in just the way they wanted to," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Class in a glass Jul 22, 2009
On hearing that Burgundy is a region, and all great Burgundian reds are pinot noir and all whites are chardonnay, you could see the bulbs lighting up around the room. Others asked similar questions about Bordeaux, Rhone and Chianti, and within minutes those intimidating European labels were being broken down. (The Age, Australia)
Dare to DIY? Do-It-Yourself do's and don'ts Jul 17, 2009
LIGHTING: Stick to cosmetics. If it involves adding electricity or moving electricity, says Flynn, leave it to an expert. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
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All the lighting fixtures other than the recessed lights are from an antiques and curio shop that Feldman frequents X he designed the bar around a sideboard he found there. Feldman gutted the interior and started from scratch to create an ambient, airy space suffused with amber lighting. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Affordable home design that reflects your style Jul 5, 2009
"Invite your neighbors and friends, and have them bring good condition home accessories, lighting, area rugs and small furniture," she explains ... FlatWire is a new technology (available only online ) that allows you to affix wiring against a wall or ceiling and paint over it - ideal for surround sound systems and sconce lighting. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Waterloo Antiques Mall expands Jun 25, 2009
More than 50 dealers rent space on the floor to display wares, everything from oak, mission, Victorian, walnut, pine and deco furniture to vintage lighting and lamps. There are postcards, books, stoneware, pottery, jewelry and clothing. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Real ghost hunting - not that fake stuff on TV May 11, 2009
Tie up long hair, since stray hairs under certain lighting can appear as strands of orbs. Don't ghost hunt in a freshly cleaned house. (Globe and Mail)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Make your home a showplace with unique lighting, furnishings, and accessories. 345 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE, Suite 100. (Click2Houston, TX)
$22 M wish list for city Mar 8, 2009
Project has been designed by C2AE and includes decorative lighting, trees and signage. Downtown Development Authority special events area ( 1. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Central hub helps house run smoothly Mar 3, 2009
Make sure you've got good lighting and comfortable seating. Mathison suggests using a bold color scheme to create a fun, cohesive look. (AZCentral -- Home)
