Dragon*Con brings out enthusiasts' inner geek Sep 7, 2009
"My living room is completely demolished," she said. Her husband, Dillan, made up as the Batman character Two-Face, said he could attest to the condition of the living room ... "I decorated my living room in antiques and like, old compasses, and I didn't realize that that was Steampunk until we actually got here" to last year's Dragon*Con, she said. (CNN -- Tech)
* Luxury inside: boutique bed-and-breakfast Aug 22, 2009
But if you tidy it up inside, you can come up with a different feeling, she said, sitting in the bedroom and living room of Fancia, a 100m2 suite that blends retro and contemporary styles. But to describe VVG BB+B, which opened in 2006, as tidied-up apartments would be an understatement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UP FOR AIR: Refrigerator magnets get a reprieve Aug 20, 2009
Then came the photos, which would take up an entire living room wall if I had to relocate them: doggies, past and present; great family stuff, Maine stuff, my entire 70th birthday party, a great Ann Kilam poster, and two hand-drawn cards depicting nothing important but are fantastic, and a few unmentionables including an older lady flipping the bird from her convertible. Suddenly the Red Sox season seemed easy to deal with, so I gave my old fridge a loving pat on the way out of the kitchen and... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Builder, designer created a home that grew up a hill Aug 19, 2009
A prime example is the ornate cast-stone fireplace mantel in the living room. Watts says he found a picture of an 18th-century mantel in a castle and showed it to Neil Randel, who asked artisans at North American Stone Co. in McKinney to create it. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Home, historic home Aug 12, 2009
" The house was inspired by Italian Renaissance villas, and from the green tile hip roof to the green spiral columns imported from across the ocean, it projects an image of Old World grace from the approach. Step inside, and the feeling that you're not in contemporary Kansas anymore continues.The entry room is too large to be called a foyer. "It's very possible it was intended to be used as a ballroom; people entertained in their homes in that way in those days," Hallum says. The marble floor is... (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Subdivision of the week: Waverly Aug 9, 2009
Previous owners removed a wall between the living room and den, providing a more open floor plan ... Other family memorabilia include paintings in the living room of Mr. Marks and his mother that were commissioned in New Orleans when Mr. Marks was a child. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tips on creating an instant home office Aug 5, 2009
If all you have is a living room, you can get an ottoman that opens up for storage, and by nighttime put everything away again. Brun is a big proponent of getting transformer furniture that looks right in a living room but with a few magical moves opens into a workspace ... com) offers more classic-looking designs that fit right into a living room. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Historical Society hosting antiques appraisals Sept. 19 at museum Aug 1, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009 12:07 PM EDT GAYLORD -- If you have been wondering just how much that antique butter churn, candy dish or any other old items taking up space in the attic, or on prominent display in the living room, dust it off and make your way to the Otsego County Historical Society s Fifth Annual Antique Appraisal Sept. 19. The annual fundraiser will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum, 320 W. Main St. Appointments are not necessary but there will be a 10... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Cool meets quirky in stylist's home Jul 27, 2009
In the living room, a couch from DWR is surrounded by flea-market finds. Three mismatched side tables serve as eating and work surfaces as well as extra seating. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stay-at-home mother becomes decorating star Jul 25, 2009
In the living room, add pillows or lamps. A new coffee table can usually greatly improve a living room. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
For some, tiny houses are just the right size Jul 24, 2009
Paul Moseley/MCT Brad Kittel, of Tiny Texas Houses, sits in the living room in one of the display houses he builds. Most sleeping areas are lofts, leaving valuable ground floor space for living areas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
HouseWorks: Marriage of then and now Jul 17, 2009
In the living room of that same apartment I had a coffee table I had made by cutting the legs off an old library table. I d never do such a terrible thing again, but it definitely was a married piece. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Italian nights Jul 17, 2009
Orlandini takes breakfast seriously, baking homemade tortes and cakes and serving them alongside cheeses, preserves, and fresh fruit in a living room hung with more than 50 works of art ... Orlandini takes breakfast seriously, baking homemade tortes and cakes and serving them alongside cheeses, preserves, and fresh fruit in a living room hung with more than 50 works of art. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Small Biz: Emporium features interior decor Jul 12, 2009
Classic City Consignment sells decorative accessories, artwork, some rugs, living room furniture, bedroom suites, dining room sets and some antiques such as Haywood-Wakefield pieces, Simpkins said. Those who are consigning items through Simpkins' shop sign a 90-day contract and will get half the selling price. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Italy: 6 ways to spend the night Jul 10, 2009
Orlandini takes breakfast seriously, baking homemade tortes and cakes and serving them alongside cheeses, preserves and fresh fruit in a living room hung with more than 50 works of art. Orlandini is in love with her hometown and eager to help guests experience it, whether that means securing reduced-price tickets to museums or suggesting off-the-radar highlights, such as an unmarked palazzo with newly restored Renaissance frescoes. (CNN -- Travel)
» Readers pay tribute Jul 7, 2009
"Michael Jackson was the first person I ever wanted to marry, I still have home movies of me dancing around my living room with my Thriller record. I feel that we lost an amazing artist today... Michael went through alot of trials and tribulations in his life. He was forced to be in the spotlight at a very young age, and gave up his childhood in the process. By giving up a part of HIS life, he graced the world with some of the best music ever written. Twenty five years after hearing his music, I... (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Affordable home design that reflects your style Jul 5, 2009
Host a furniture swap: Stager Kate Hart recommends a return to the barter economy as a fun, free way to get new furniture and accessories delivered straight into your living room. "Invite your neighbors and friends, and have them bring good condition home accessories, lighting, area rugs and small furniture," she explains. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
The coffee table in the living room is a newer project ... A corner of the living room is adorned with two signed Charley Harper prints, a gift from the late artist ... Store-bought white curtains were hand-stitched with the words "hello sunshine." In the living room, the media unit is a project from Oldham's "Handmade Modern" book; the door fronts are decorated with colorful wood veneer cutouts. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tour it » Jul 1, 2009
The Wilford Brimley look-alike led me into a sitting room, which has been converted into a museum, and the living room, with a tiled fireplace that depicts the legend of King Arthur. Next, Harness took me through the kitchen, which had separate areas for dish storage and food preparation (White practiced an essentially vegan diet). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
20 home decor updates under $20 Jun 27, 2009
If you've put off redecorating your living room until you've saved for a new sofa, take $20 from your piggy bank and perk up the space with pillows, or drape a table with a sheet. There's more to freshening a room than spending a lot of money, say Valley interior designers Judith Mahlin-Carter, Charlyn Burrows and Ren Summers. (AZCentral -- Home)
Designer Jeffrey Delvy takes mixing to the max Jun 25, 2009
THE LIVING ROOM is a mix of French and Chinese antiques ... In the living room, a chair that would have sat at an altar table in a Chinese home flanks the fireplace. (Boston Globe)
Happy birthday songs Jun 21, 2009
"I was like this innocent little person," Norris says in the living room of her home in Pacifica. "I had a big star scene. I was discovered by John Hammond, who started Columbia Records, and I recorded an album called 'The Beginning.' I was on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Decorating Small Rooms May 28, 2009
Living Room: This is the room where you kick back and relax; it may also be the room where a guest spends the night. Versatility is key. (Suite101.com)
Piedmont teen - from traffic signs to furniture May 28, 2009
His projects fill the living room, line the hallway and inhabit the outdoor decks at home. Sometimes a sign shape or color will inspire him; sometimes a design idea sends him to the traffic sign store looking for metal signs that will fit the project. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Antiques fill PV ranch remodel May 22, 2009
The living room most captures that sense ... With soft, filtered light, rich furnishings and a stained glass window, the living room has a chapel-like feel. (AZCentral -- Home)
Stylemaker: Patti McAdaragh May 18, 2009
What's splurge-worthy: "A good sofa. I'll use my own as an example. I bought it over 20 years ago and it is still in great shape. I spent about $2,000 on it at the time - a lot for a working college student. I change the pillows out every so often to create a different feel in my living room and also use various collected textiles and throws as a way to create a fun bohemian look.". Good buys: "My favorite places to shop include the Alameda Flea Market (antiquesby bay.com) and Past Perfect (2230... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vintage Cottage Goes Modern May 17, 2009
"We just pulled out one main wall between the staircase and the living room and added a skylight overhead," Feldman said. The new light well, which makes the home feel grander, and modern, also bathes a slate-lined floor-to-ceiling backsplash in the kitchen with light. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
S.F. Decorator Showcase spotlights art May 11, 2009
In the living room, alongside John Dickinson furniture, Hoefer showcased husband Wade Hoefer's moody landscape paintings (which provide scenic vistas in the shuttered space) and sculpture made of discarded plaster casts they found in a garbage bin. In the family room, Leverone borrowed art from galleries in downtown San Francisco: Kristen Stolle works from Dolby Chadwick and a large Squeak Carnwath canvas from John Berggruen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
THEN & NOW II: More reflections from Winchester's Great Depressions May 8, 2009
The small community that I grew up in is gone, said lifelong Winchester resident Dan Chane, while sitting in his living room surrounded by antiques and stacks of historical manuscripts. There was a lot of community back then, we ve lost that now. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Restoration effort brings Lord mansion back to its old glory May 2, 2009
The Olmsteds have repainted the house s exterior, exposed the original hardwood floors, uncovered a pass-through fireplace between the living room and dining room, rebuilt the kitchen and south porches, demolished a dilapidated garage that was not originally part of the house, and done much more work at the house. Community members have aided in the restoration in surprising ways. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Brookline's purveyors of high-style changing how they do business May 1, 2009
Maureen Grace, owner of M Grace Interiors, said she s seeing more customers ask for help redesigning a single bedroom or living room, rather then doing the whole house. It s kind of like they re taking on smaller chunks at a time, she said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Antiques dealer Ed Hardy - end of an era Apr 30, 2009
Story: Stood in Hardy's living room window for 25 years. Topped by chinoiserie, the table features massive legs and bone claw feet with a masculine feel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clear out your clutter and maybe even make a buck Apr 28, 2009
An unused treadmill in the bedroom, living room or family room is a problem, she said. Those same items in a home gym or exercise room is no big deal. (Winona Daily News, MN)
THE CLIMATE: Our weekly look at what's good, not so good Apr 28, 2009
This year's obvious highlights (in no particular order) included: the 47 ESPN analysts trying not to swear/laugh when the Raiders took Darrius Heyward-Bey at No. 7; Brian Cushing's early '90s record executive ponytail; the slow retreat of Mel Kiper's hairline; UConn's Donald Brown being the only one in his living room (like he just happened across the draft); the realization that Alex Mack looks alarmingly different than he did on his old Nickelodeon show; the ESPN touch screen that almost never... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Birds of a feather - in this case, scavengers - gather together Apr 19, 2009
Their living room furnishings are a testament to this. A huge Madonna and child artifact, found in a dump in San Leandro, sits in a corner; it was made in the 1920s. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Should overweight passengers pay extra to fly? Apr 17, 2009
Consider this: If we are neighbors, both paying rent or owning our homes, would you tolerate my piling up my belongings in your living room because I can t fit them in my house. Mel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Shop owner sees and sells beauty where others saw just a pile of junk Apr 11, 2009
The window peers into the living room and floods the entryway with light ... An 18-drawer oak filing case serves as a living room end table ... Even her living room daybed, purchased from an upholsterer, was constructed from mix-and-match parts. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Relics of a former life Apr 7, 2009
We sat in his living room with our coats on, four adult orphans wishing we were anywhere but there. It would have been more comfortable if we could have taken our coats off, but all the windows were open to let in fresh air. (Globe and Mail)
Devoted music fans pay top dollar for deluxe sets Mar 28, 2009
And one fan willing to shell out 5,000 will get the "superfancy" package, plus a private concert at the venue of his choosing -- even if that's a living room. But very few artists can sell a deluxe edition of any kind. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Theme nights and costume parties are all the rage in club land Mar 28, 2009
Acid Wash, Honolulu's most popular '80s party, which began in 2006 at NextDoor, has reopened after a few months' hiatus at The Living Room at Fisherman's Wharf ... The Living Room at Fisherman's Wharf. (Honolulu Advertiser)
best in the Bay Area Mar 28, 2009
Entering the new reception atrium evokes the feeling of being in someone's luxurious but comfortable living room with Napa Valley fieldstone, Douglas fir floors, comfy couches, a fireplace and European antiques. Men's and women's quarters are opulently designed with rustic wood-beamed ceilings, Italian-style tile, polished marble counters and outdoor thermal soaking tubs along with Swiss showers and steam and dry saunas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Judge allows statement by boy who shot twin Mar 18, 2009
Stephen told Cpl. Klein that the boys took the guns into the bedroom and began to load and unload them while their father read a book on the living room couch. The boys, Stephen told the officer, knew where the ammunition was kept. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
In Woodbury Barn Club Features Social Club Gym Mar 18, 2009
A sitting area for club members resembles an antique style living room, with a very up-to-date, flat screen television. Members can enjoy the comfortable wireless lounge and caf. (Voices, CT)
Bishops' mansion blessed with art Mar 14, 2009
Near a bay window in the living room was a Belgian watercolor titled "Christ in Bluejeans." The picture, a modern interpretation of Michelangelo's famous "Pieta," was done in 1922 by Antoine Carte, whose best known work is another painting called "Holy Thursday." ... The McCahill family's living room furnishings were part of the gift, including a 19th-century square cabinet called a taboret, decorated with a Chinese rosewood design. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Traditionally beautiful Mar 13, 2009
There's a decidedly European flavor to the living room with its tea-stained walls, creamy upholstered furniture and arresting antique chests and tables. A faded Persian rug sits atop a larger sisal area rug. (AZCentral -- Home)
Stick It to the Recession: Wynn's Vegas Encore Mar 5, 2009
The living room in the suites, designed by Todd-Avery Lenahan of ABA Design Studio, have houndstooth wall coverings, warm-toned carpet and the requisite flat screen TV, which you can watch from a comfy couch. There's a wet bar and fridge for entertaining we invited some friends over to share the view, and the room easily accommodated a dozen visitors. (Time.com)
Central hub helps house run smoothly Mar 3, 2009
If the work area is in your great room or living room and includes a desktop computer, designer Mallory Mathison suggests concealing it inside an armoire. "No matter how good a computer looks," she says, "you don't really want it sitting out during a dinner party.". (AZCentral -- Home)
Family threatened in 1.7m Lowry raid, court told Feb 18, 2009
She said The Viaduct was leaning on the wall by the living room, where it had been hanging, and she saw one of the men walking past her holding Tanker Entering the Tyne. She told the court one of the robbers asked her: "Where's the big one?" - thought to be a reference to The Viaduct - but her husband replied: "You've already got it." The men also demanded money and access to a safe, but Aird told them there was no safe and he only had 3 cash. (guardian.co.uk)
Father of boy who shot his brother charged Feb 17, 2009
He told police he was in the living room reading a book and thought the two were playing video games when he heard the gun go off. Mr. Lanese was arraigned Saturday morning on charges of involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kids facing new nemesis Feb 17, 2009
the desktop stays in the living room 2. no wireless access at the house. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
EDGEMERE HOUSE GETS CLEAN SWEEP Feb 13, 2009
After determining which three rooms were most in need of cosmetic surgery (the living room, master bedroom and basement), the Clean House crew and the Beuchler family sorted through the mess and compiled heaping piles of trash and treasure for a giant yard sale, held Saturday afternoon at the North Point-Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department hall. As Clean House cast members Nash, Trish Suhr, Mark Brunetz and Eugene Long gave autographs and posed for pictures, a swarm of people bargained for the... (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Arizona homestead tradition Feb 13, 2009
A sofa that once anchored their living room would become a love seat in the great room. The table that had anchored their kitchen would become a sofa table/desk. (AZCentral -- Home)
Places to propose Feb 11, 2009
Richard loves to tell the story of how he proposed to her in the comfortable living room of her home, in front of a blazing fire in the woodstove. It was all planned, he said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Verde Home promotes locally produced furnishings Feb 8, 2009
The current trend of going local that s sweeping the culinary world is now spilling into your living room. Just as restaurants and grocery stores promote locally grown goods, the owners of the year-old Verde Home on Atlanta s west side want buyers to consider eco-friendly furnishings and accessories created largely by local artisans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
