The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
SDH luxury European linen warehouse sale ... SDH is a manufacturer and distributor of luxury European linens under the labels Legna and the Purists ... Highlights: Sheet sets in 100 percent Egyptian cotton (Legna and linen blends) that are woven and finished in Italy will be on sale for $125 to $300 (retail $500 to $1,400); duvet sets in Egyptian cotton, Legna, linen blends and cashmere blends will be $150 to $250 (retail $300 to $800). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Their upscale yard sale has Cape collectors curious Jul 24, 2008
Antique fairs, flea markets, yard sales, vintage stores - they hit them all, traveling around Massachusetts and up to Maine, snatching up old wooden furniture, antique lamps and chandeliers, unusual linens and fabrics - anything with potential ... One of their latest ventures is the Feathers bed linen line: new sheet sets purchased on the cheap from a hotel vendor and then embellished with antique buttons, ribbon, and fabric ... At $40 to $60 a set, the sheets have become immediate favorites... (Boston Globe)
What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building? Jun 25, 2008
Busybird wrote on Jun 23, 2008 12:13 PM:" Bed Bath and Beyond or Linen and Things " ... " Mark wrote on Jun 19, 2008 11:24 AM:" Linen N Things is closing in Fargo at the end of the summer, and Outback closed about 3 weeks ago ... " Love To Shop wrote on Jun 19, 2008 8:39 AM:" I'd love to see a Costco - Bed, Bath, & Beyond - Linen & Things " Mike wrote on Jun 18, 2008 11:21 PM:" WHOLE FOODS " cj wrote on Jun 18, 2008 9:07 PM:" i would like to see another hockey arena " Sheri wrote on Jun 18, 2008... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Shopping tips to get you through a down market May 15, 2008
" Margaret Currivan's retail store, just up the block from the Design Center's Galleria, captivated her with its homey feel and unexpected mix of contemporary and antique Chinese furniture, plus pillows and other accessories. "I fill the showroom with things that appeal to me," Currivan said before heading off for a shopping trip to Hong Kong. This spring, windows were full of colorful metal garden stools (priced at just above and below $500), and inside were furnishings of all sizes for living... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Find some treasure in Sandy Springs! Apr 1, 2008
A low patio table was the right height for a child's tea table, covered in two layers of pink from the linen room and a china tea set ... She filled a shopping cart with utensils, china plates, candles, a pie server and green linen napkins to set the table. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cozy cool-air retreat Feb 23, 2008
The room boasts other antique finds: two Hitchcock chairs, flanking the cozy fireplace, were found in Seattle, and an early 1800s pine linen press, which serves as the TV armoire, is from a San Francisco shop. "It's one of my favorite pieces," says Nancy about the linen press. (AZCentral -- Home)
La Petite Maison has expansion plans Jan 25, 2008
Sometime later she sold the one bed she had room for in the small shop and then worried about getting another one right away to feature all her lovely fine linen sheeting, duvets, coverlets, blankets, and bed skirts made from Egyptian cotton, which is the finest available soft and luscious, Walsh said ... There s a nice selection of European linens and decorative accessories. (Hingham Journal, MA)
The jazzy Gaslight Inn Sep 28, 2007
White linen tablecloths cover the cafe tables, and votive lights sparkle on each. The concert piano gleams as musicians assemble. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Subdued color, eco-friendly designs highlight Marin Designers Showcase Sep 20, 2007
Zip through the house too quickly, and it's possible to miss Tricia Sheridan's decorative paintings of clothing articles falling out of real drawers in the linen closet; after all, it looks as if clothes are, yes, falling out of the drawers. Fun and original. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'World class' shopping in you own backyard Aug 17, 2007
BARGAINS: Antiques, spa treatment, furnishings, French linens, china, crystal, silver, fashion wear, gourmet items, unique wines and more ... Pandora De Balthazar's Antique European Linens ence Down ... Don't end your day without stopping by Pandora De Balthazar's Antique European Linens ence Down on the far south side of the district. (Pensacola News Journal)
Beautiful, collectible linens deserve the finest treatment Mar 29, 2007
Beautiful, collectible linens deserve the finest treatment - The Boston Globe ... Beautiful, rare, collectible linens deserve the finest and gentlest treatment ... Some of the linens that Martha Stewart stores in the bedrooms, closets, and attics of her home in Maine. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Have Rooms Reflect YOU Mar 23, 2007
Intricate scripted letters, clean and simple block lettering, elaborate frames surrounding a monogram, all embellish a simple piece of linen, turning it into a work of art ... On bed linens, bath linens, guest towels, table linens, or for your trousseau ... Do you allow children and pets on your bed linen. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Their favorite things Jan 7, 2007
Animals that are not too fragile can be gently vacuumed, but do not vacuum directly on the fabric; use a piece of linen or a vinyl window screen as a buffer. Store in a cool, dry place. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
