The Bargain Hunter's guide to holiday shopping Nov 13, 2008
There's more: a selection of bath towels in neutral colors; classy tablecloths for $30 (napkins $5); sleepwear, terry robes, Italian cotton blankets and super bargains in center aisle boxes ... will be $20 to $80; Belgium cotton-linen tablecloths with hand embroidery will be $30 to $60; and Italian linen napkins will be $2 to $3 ... Sonoma Tabletop sells wine accessories, decorative glassware from Romania, martini glasses, wine chillers, decorative pewter stoppers, ceramic tableware, holiday... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vintage collector revels in holidays (3) Oct 28, 2008
Even as a child, Bartlesville resident Janie Kirkpatrick found enjoyment in collecting odds and ends, including colorful napkins left over from her friends birthday parties. Her childhood hobby has followed her throughout adulthood, and today she has gathered several unique collections of vintage decorations for holidays and special occasions. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
The Eddie Ross show: Stylist, blogger, reality TV contender Oct 21, 2008
Among other things, he scouts locations and picks color palettes for photo shoots, arranges flowers and accessories, sets tables, styles bookshelves and finds the perfect props, from cocktail napkins to fireplace logs. This fall, Ross launched his own blog, , which has propelled him to rock-star status among design bloggers across the country. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Gun fired as Maine burglary suspect arrested Oct 16, 2008
"I finally got a chance to eat at Mojo's..As far as I am concerned it is a sin to use napkins. The meat fell off the bones. Everything was...". posted on 10/13/2008 VIEW MORE. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
HOLIDAY BAZAARS Oct 3, 2008
Look for scarves knitted with hand-dyed, hand-spun yarn, knitted mittens, crocheted dish cloths, felted wool handbags and ornaments, Go Green cloth napkins, hand-tied fishing fly ornaments, Humbug Bags, baby quilts, coloring bags, Tooth Fairy pillows, beaded jewelry, braided rugs, birdhouses, greeting cards, Pet Boutique. The Country Store showcases jams, jellies, fudge, soup mixes and a variety of baked goods. (Anchorage Daily News)
Apples take center stage at Terhune Orchards Sep 17, 2008
Participants need to bring their own dishes, utensils, drinks, napkins and a blanket to sit on. Festival of the Sea. (NJ.com -- Times)
Anita Home and Garden Club Annual Flower Show Sept. 8 Aug 28, 2008
Fifty bags of treats will be given to those who find a special sticker on their lunch napkins. Organizers say, "Everyone is welcome and please bring a friend.". (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Superheroes truly get under some peoples' skin Jul 18, 2008
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Home: Living In Luxury Jun 19, 2008
There's a gracefulness and elegance to the simplest of things: The decor is calming and relaxing, table napkins are folded just so and falling leaves disappear almost before they hit the ground ... Instead of using paper napkins, purchase cloth napkins that go in the washer and come out of the dryer wrinkle-free. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
How to navigate Scott Antique Market May 6, 2008
Finding that period piece, a few additional silver spoons, a set of dining chairs, antique linen napkins or an armoire for the guest room is possible with a one-stop trip to the market that fills two adjacent showrooms at the Atlanta Expo Center off Jonesboro Road. But unless you want to spend hours wandering aimlessly, digging out your treasure is going to take a bit of know-how. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Marietta store a global marketplace of gifts and furnishings May 2, 2008
"People really like to see their own initials!" said Welch, who stocks a variety of monogrammed items: stationery, napkins, soaps, linen coats and soda can wraps. While they're shopping for home items, they're also looking for baby items, said Welch, who sells plush towels, toys and blankets with teddy bear heads attached. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Classic warm, simple accents inspire Boston's brasseries decor Apr 17, 2008
Simple accents include crisp, white coffee cups and dishtowel napkins, which "you do not have to fold in a triangle and dab your pursed lips with," Woods said ... Dishtowel Napkins: Cheap cotton kitchen cloths are repurposed for a casual table setting. (Boston Globe)
Find some treasure in Sandy Springs! Apr 1, 2008
She filled a shopping cart with utensils, china plates, candles, a pie server and green linen napkins to set the table. She fashioned a sideboard from the base of an older Singer sewing machine and topped it with the table's extra leaves. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Amman, Jordan: All the foods of the mideast at its stable center Jan 16, 2008
Hashem has no menus, napkins or utensils. And dinner, 1. (International Herald Tribune)
Three cheers! Nov 15, 2007
TIPS FROM A PROEmma Roberts, owner of Capers Catering in StonehamFor a formal cocktail party, use antique cloth cocktail napkins ... 99 for 12Paper napkins, the Paper Annex, $3. (Boston Globe)
2007 holiday bazaars Sep 28, 2007
Look for scarves knitted with hand-dyed, hand-spun yarn; crocheted dish cloths; felted wool handbags; quilted table runners; Go Green cloth napkins; hand-tied fishing fly ornaments; humbug bags; beaded and braided jewelry; Anglican rosaries; greeting cards; Christmas ornaments; fabric-lined baskets; tooth fairy pillows; rag rugs; birdhouses; Pet Boutique; and the Country Store, which sells vinegars, jams, jellies, fudge, soup mixes, candy kabobs and a variety of baked goods. Live music is... (Anchorage Daily News)
Montreal's moment Sep 8, 2007
At Joe Beef (2491 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest; 514/935-6504; dinner for two $140), the interiors (a boar's head trophy over the bar; rustic wooden tables; checkered napkins) verge on irreverent, but the food is anything but. The emphasis is decidedly Qubcois -- heavy on meat, with healthy doses of foie gras and boudin. (CNN -- Travel)
Paris lives for decadence Jul 21, 2007
When we finally wave our napkins in surrender, I find myself wondering how I'll top a day like today. It's a tall order, but if there's room in my stomach and a few bucks left on my credit card I'm willing to try again tomorrow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Beautiful, collectible linens deserve the finest treatment Mar 29, 2007
had very few closets, so I found two big mahogany linen presses, fitted with large sliding drawers, in which to store white-work sheets, chintz coverlets, and monogrammed napkins ... The two former owners left, intact, an incredible assortment of extraordinary linens -- hundreds of sets of napkins, dozens of one-of-a-kind tablecloths, and dozens of sheet sets ... Not all of my linens are museum quality, but when the table is set with heirloom place mats and beautiful, large napkins, everyone is... (Boston Globe -- Living)
Shopping Greener in 2007 Jan 8, 2007
Paper towels and napkins, which are often made largely with virgin wood pulp. Instead, buy nice cloth napkins and use washrags, dish towels or at the very least recycled paper products. (Suite101.com)
