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    The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals  Nov 19, 2009
    Prices will be 75 percent and more off retail on first-quality merchandise (most in original packaging) ... Highlights: First-quality overstocks and deeply discounted seconds at 50 to 70 percent off original retail pricing. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Clovis exempts 7 events from new fee plan  Nov 17, 2009
    The result was an increase in developable acreage from the original city estimate of 10,000 acres to almost 16,000 acres. The amount of infrastructure the city first said needed to be completed was almost $700 million. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Toys in the attic are golden memories  Nov 16, 2009
    Collectors are looking for dolls in good condition, preferably in their original packaging, Mr. Leinberger said ... He doesn't think collectors 30 years from today will seek out an original Nintendo Wii the way they search for Redline Hot Wheels now. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Vintage toys  Nov 16, 2009
    Stuff wrote on Nov 15, 2009 4:48 PM:" I still have a collection of Barbie dolls and GI Joe (with their original clothes ) from 1964-1966. And original Breyer horses from the same vintage - 1965- 70 (about 20 of them).Also our kids original Cabbage Patch dolls. My husband has a couple year's worth of Mad Magazines' from the 1950's.Why do I still have this stuff???? Maybe a visit "How Clean is your House" is in order! ". not so old. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    C00002CD2ity Guide  Nov 15, 2009
    The waterfront industrial sites have been converted into homes for hundreds and the old cottages have been renovated to create residences that would be unrecognisable to their original owners. The old bloodhouses are gone but you can probably get a vodka and blood orange in the pubs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    * On the secondhand prowl  Nov 12, 2009
    Treasure Hunt started as a chain of five stores, but Lin merged all of them together into her Roosevelt Road location when an additional 300 pings of property became available to rent behind the original storefront. To add to the flea market atmosphere, even antiques are placed out in the open instead of behind glass. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    What's it worth? Get collectibles appraised today  Nov 7, 2009
    orgAlso: A silent auction for baskets of original art and more will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. One of the baskets is from Disney and worth about $800. The highest bidders will be announced about 5 p.m. The winner of the Brevard Cultural Alliance's share drawing for the FAB (Fund for the Arts in Brevard) Fund will be announced about 5 p.m. Tickets to the share drawing cost $20 each and will be available until the drawing. (Florida Today)

    Mayes-Frierson-Fuston Home on Christmas Tour Dec. 4-5  Nov 2, 2009
    Pictured on the wall are the original portraits of Ellen McGuire Mayes and Roger Bradley Mayes, placed in the home by Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Brown Frierson ... Through paint analysis, the original colors were found ... A fragment of the original etched and reverse painted glass that surrounded the front and rear doors was found during the renovation that confirmed the paint analysis results. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Tour home features antiques  Oct 29, 2009
    Buttrick's original gaming table sits behind an elegant French-empire period sofa. The piece looks like a regular console table, until its layers are folded out, revealing a surface for playing cards, one for chess and backgammon, and storage for the original game pieces ... Jeff Barnes, who built the original structure in 1997, also built the small addition with a beamed ceiling. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Norwell's Black Tie Barbershop is a place for guys, shaves and haircuts  Oct 24, 2009
    Original content available for non-commercial useunder a license,except where noted. Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. (Norwell Mariner, MA)

    Man thinks he has Picasso painting  Oct 17, 2009
    Mr. McRay, of Aiken, said he believes a portrait he bought at a flea market for $14 in 1998 is an original work of Pablo Picasso and could be worth millions ... "The original works are selling in the range of $11 million to $13 million." ... Ms. Bender, who has viewed photos of the artwork, said she does not believe Mr. McRay's painting is an original Picasso. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Fresno store vandalism may bring felony charge  Oct 10, 2009
    Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)

    Stunning sepia snapshots  Oct 10, 2009
    Sultan Sharafuddin bought the rare, original box set of German photographer Charles Kleingrothes Malay Peninsula portfolio of photogravure prints circa 1900 in London decades ago ... By buying the original prints, I was not just adding to my collection, but also helping to preserve the nations photographic history ... The sultan is also pleased to note that most historic buildings have been saved, preserved or re-used, either in their original form or given a new lease of life as a theatre,... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    ‘Back to life  Oct 9, 2009
    The chair s original design is still in full view and features an eagle prominently painted on the chair s back. He kept the chair s original structure in tact, but repaired the square seat using the reliable seven-stop process that has worked so many times for Barrick before. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Sept. 18: Travel Briefs  Oct 9, 2009
    An original script from the movie Casablanca, a journal from the Lewis and Clark Expedition and one of the world s first atlases are among the new items at the Wisconsin Historical Museum s exhibit of odd items. Odd Wisconsin opened last fall at the Madison museum, with more than 60 artifacts. (Carroll County Times, MD)

    Wyo co. recycles vintage phones, seltzer bottles  Oct 6, 2009
    It takes the original parts from three to six phones of the same style to make one restored phone, Johnson said. Each family starts out refurbishing 100 this month, 200 the next month. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Collecting Vintage Sewing Patterns  Oct 3, 2009
    The pieces inside the envelope will be uncut (unused) and have their original factory folds ... Some Vogue Paris Original Patterns are priced at $100 or more depending on the designer ... Recently an Yves Saint Laurent Vogue Paris Original pattern sold for over $300 on eBay. (Suite101.com)

    Charge filed for stolen van Gogh art  Oct 2, 2009
    Although Laird's receiving stolen property charge relates solely to what the criminal complaint refers to as "an original Van Gogh painting" - the item in question is actually described by its owner as a charcoal drawing on which van Gogh later based his famous painting "The Night Caf?" - investigators last month seized more than 130 items from various locations in Raton as part of their investigation into the Santa Fe burglary that involved a lot of art-related items taken from the house of an... (Raton Range, AL)

    A Woodbury Church Is Seeking Guidance  Sep 25, 2009
    The original project plans called for an expansion that would take the church from 3,200 square feet to a 7,800 square-foot footprint. It would increase seating from 220 to 604. (Litchfield County Times, CT)

    One-room schoolhouse showcases antiques (9)  Sep 22, 2009
    (older than 14 days). Article rated a 5 by 2 users. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Antiques aplenty  Sep 19, 2009
    Anhars travels across Indonesia in the 70s nurtured in him an appreciation for his countrys much-neglected cultural heritage, and he began to acquire antiques and artefacts, often cast aside by the descendants of the original owners. The time came eventually when Anhars burgeoning collection began to demand a proper home in which it could be shared with the world at large. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010  Sep 18, 2009
    Exquisite Designs Originals Gallery ... Exquisite Designs Originals Gallery is located in Old Bisbee ... And while you re in the gallery, sit and relax in one of the antique chairs and enjoy unique, original paintings. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Flea market finds. Scrap lumber. Rusty castoffs. Retailers and restaurant owners are going rustic, creating quirky, homey spaces that just feel right.  Sep 17, 2009
    De Magistris kept the firehouse s original ceiling beams and exposed brick walls ... At Coppa, an Italian-style neighborhood wine bar set to open next month, the bar and tables are made from reclaimed lumber, some of which are scraps rescued from the space s original baseboard moldings. (Boston Globe)

    Mississippi biting  Sep 13, 2009
    Ball, who won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar in 2000 for the film American Beauty, created and produced HBO's Six Feet Under and True Blood. "I am working with the writers now, and we are creating the story arch," said Ball by phone. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Garage Sales Could Land You In Jail  Sep 12, 2009
    The original purchase cost was $499. 00. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Local Industry News & Notes  Sep 10, 2009
    Items offered in the store include vintage dolls, commemorative plates, Chinese art, handcrafted art dolls and art pieces, original watercolor and oil paintings, black-and-white art photography, hostess serving trays, wine glasses, crystal and Oriental porcelain. Every month, Chez Jean a will feature a local artist s work. (Santa Maria Times)

    Rolling toliet among unique features at Threshermen's Reunion  Sep 6, 2009
    He's only had the vehicle for a short time, but so far it's accomplished his original mission. "When I came driving up in this thing, I got more giggles out of anyone else in that parade," he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    • Events calendar  Sep 4, 2009
    The musical revue includes original script by Jan Benson and Derek Furch, with music arrangements by Furch ... The musical revue includes original script by Jan Benson and Derek Furch, with music arrangements by Furch ... He was a regular concerto soloist with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony for 16 years, is an original member of Edgar M. Bronfman Chamber Series and also is on the faculty of ISU Piano Institute. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Go to Southeastern festivals  Sep 1, 2009
    Charleston The Original Charleston Beach Music and Shag Festival, through today, includes dance classes and live music at multiple venues. 843-571-3668, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Preserving history in Rockwood  Aug 31, 2009
    Now the building features the town s history while catering to a new tourism-based economy (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Mansfield man recreates vintage gas station  Aug 31, 2009
    He does modernize his cars, even though they look original ... He shapes and paints the metal to look like it belonged on the original model. (The Pantagraph newspaper)

    Dutchess County Fair opens for days of delight  Aug 26, 2009
    Agriculture brought the original founders of the fair together and it continues to play a vital roll there ... Boer goats are double-muscled animals originally raised in South Africa for meat ... Weston-Burt, originally from Zimbabwe, hails from Wilmington, N.C., where the entire carnival, Powers Great American Midways, is from. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    * Luxury inside: boutique bed-and-breakfast  Aug 22, 2009
    Yet for all of the top-to-bottom renovations, soulful traces of the original apartments remain. In the Evon suite Wang kept the original parquet floor tiles ... In Fancias dining room and kitchenette area, one wall is stripped to the original brickwork and painted black. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    The X Factor: Manila's Footwear Expo  Aug 18, 2009
    Built in the 1970s, at the behest of the Philippines' footwear-loving former First Lady Imelda Marcos, who wanted to promote local shoemakers, it seemed on the brink of dereliction when its original tenants began to close down due to cheap Southeast Asian competition. Rents plummeted and, in 2004, a different type of resident moved in. (Time.com)

    What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing  Aug 13, 2009
    Urban Outfitters has surpassed its original purpose as a clothing store. It s now selling the hipster lifestyle in one convenient, moderately overpriced location. (Boston Globe)

    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)

    'Ribbon Ladies' adorn her world  Aug 9, 2009
    East Volusia News - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)

    Bucks County PA - NYC Day Trip  Aug 4, 2009
    As one of three original counties in William Penn s Quaker colony, Bucks County is filled with history and touring its quaint towns is almost like stepping back in time ... Thousands of Mercer s own original crafted tiles adorn the walls, floors and ceilings of the castle. (Suite101.com)

    Cool meets quirky in stylist's home  Jul 27, 2009
    "It definitely needs some TLC," he said, "but I think that's why I love it. It was mainly intact, with the original intent of the house still there. There wasn't an awful '70s redo." ... In the master bedroom, the bed is flanked by unique nightstands: wooden crates originally used to store tea. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    One-tank trip: Warm Springs  Jul 24, 2009
    In one corner one of the museum's best scenes recalls the famous motorcycle jump in "The Great Escape" A Harley-Davidson bike, outfitted with an original Thompson machine gun, is situated to look as if it's trying to jump a wire fence, just like in the film ... Guests can visit President Roosevelt's six-room house, completed in 1932, and find exhibits with original furniture, automobiles and an unfinished portrait of the president, who suffered a stroke while posing for the artist. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Private passion  Jul 24, 2009
    " Under the hammerThe couple believe early computer games, and even early computers, could well be the next big thing for collectors as 20 and 30-somethings grow nostalgic for their first digital experiences. Their advice to anyone getting into collecting is to seek out items in mint condition, complete with the original packaging, as these are more likely to keep their value. Ms Lovell advises parents to hang on to the boxes. She said: "Even if you think it's rubbish, just stick it in the loft... (BBC News -- UK)

    Life in the past lane  Jul 22, 2009
    The persistent chug of the diesel engine that once ran the original Ironton Ferry echoes through the grounds of the Northern Michigan Antique Fly Wheelers (NMAF). Years ago we started out as a group of individuals who shared a common hobby and interest in how life used to be, says Dave Korthase, NMAF club president, on how the organization spread its roots. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    French connection  Jul 19, 2009
    Sitting Room The oak-framed settee dates to the 1800s and still has its original velvet upholstery ... Master Bedroom Originally from a French cruise ship, the mahogany armoire has three mirrored doors that open to create a dressing area. (Boston Globe)

    HouseWorks: Marriage of then and now  Jul 17, 2009
    In antiques parlance, these were married pieces, or one that combines two or more parts from separate pieces or that has been altered from its original function. The ice boxes met both criteria: Not only had they been considerably altered, but the refurbisher happily swapped parts among them to get complete units. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Letters to the Magazine editor  Jul 12, 2009
    It s filled with vintage furniture, window treatments, mirrors, and original art, plus china, glass, silver, and vintage linens of all types. The prices are reasonable, and there s truly something for everyone -- much of it under $100. (Boston Globe)

    Our homes are full of valuables  Jul 11, 2009
    "I think an antique shop is the original recycler," she said. "Mom and Dad were ahead of their time.". (Sioux City Journal)

    East Missoula: Curiosity shop - Family puts father's antique collection on auction block  Jul 9, 2009
    Standing out among the many objects of curiosity or interest, Roshon said, is a '48 Chevy truck (which Wayne attests can still run), an anvil with its original swedges (molding tools), a Hoosier cabinet with a flour bin, and a solid brass scoop shovel. I've never seen one of those before, Roshon said, referring to the shovel. (Missoulian, MT)

    Frontier Times Museum announces Texas Heroes Hall of Honor  Jul 9, 2009
    Her brother, Travis Marks, was an original board member with that organization. The Marks' herd of Longhorn cattle is one of the 7 foundation herds of the Association. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)

    Clarkesville is artisan-friendly  Jul 3, 2009
    Grace-Calvary, a white columned church with the original hand-blown glass and old-fashioned box pews, also claims to have the oldest pipe organ in Georgia. Annual events include the Grace-Calvary Heritage Festival on Sept. 25-27. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Fourth of July festivities around the area  Jul 3, 2009
    Original content available for non-commercial use under a license. Somerville Journal | 20-40 Holland Street, Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 | | Copyright. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    On the hunt for treasure - Customers flock to antique shops as Columbia Falls rediscovers itself with help from the past  Jun 30, 2009
    Sometimes antiques are a bit chipped and gouged, and the original finish is worn off by countless hands, but that just gives them character. Columbia Falls is a lot that way. (Missoulian, MT)

    Gas-saving getaways can provide family fun  Jun 27, 2009
    The site also contains more than 25 unique gardens, more than 30 works of original outdoor sculpture and miles of paths. The Gardens feature the largest public horticulture library in the United States, conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens, the Southern Living garden and Japanese gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    Farm Power show coming to Ionia  Jun 21, 2009
    Ionia Sentinel-Standard - News. Saturday, June 20, 2009. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    * FEATURE: Man finds treasure in trash, dreams of old home  Jun 19, 2009
    Although Im now living very close to the original site of the Tunghsing Building, I have not been able to return home all these 10 years. This is my greatest regret, Chen said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Summer Fun events 2009  Jun 4, 2009
    This is a juried art fair exhibiting and selling mostly original artwork, all priced under $250. Children s corner, music and food. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Brand new or hardly worn, it's at Saturday Flea Market  May 28, 2009
    And, that table has all sorts of things to put on it from coin purses to shopping bags to a duffel bag, from sewing kits to tools, from new things still in the original package to well-worn items ... The most expensive items are two eight-piece silverware sets (one was never used and is still in the original box) and Herbert wants potential buyers to make him an offer. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)

    Swampscott High School TV auction under way, listing of items by time is right here  May 27, 2009
    C&L Package Store gift card for people 21 and over, $25 Three hours of babysitting by Dina Navon, $30 Chyten Tutors and Test Preparation SAT, PSAT, ACT plus assessment, SAT/ACT comparison test or one hour of tutoring on any subject, $75 to $145 Luke and Yoda Star Wars plate donated by Edye and Bob Baker Original Mike Walsh pastel painting donated by Kennedy Studios, $249 One hour of therapeutic massage by Susan Cadigan of Nahant, $80 One month of Paradise Gym membership, $80 Raina s Hair Color... (Swampscott Reporter, MA)

    Antiques fill PV ranch remodel  May 22, 2009
    The job, which took nearly 18 months to complete, retained much of the home's original footprint with the conversion of some garage space into a family room and guest room. The master-bedroom suite was expanded, and a three-car garage was added. (AZCentral -- Home)

    Price isnt right: Mansion owners say bids too low  May 17, 2009
    Original content available for non-commercial use under a license. The Observer-Dispatch | (315) 792-5000 | 221 Oriskany Plaza Utica, NY | | Copyright. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Pan for gold in Dahlonega  May 12, 2009
    The Mountain Flower Art Festival, May 16 & 17, 2009, features juried original fine art and fine craft of regional artists and also celebrates the local and area mountain wildflowers ... There are a number of fine artists and crafters displaying their original handcrafted art, ranging from watercolors, painters, and potters to silversmiths, photographers and weavers ... The Mountain Flower Art Festival, May 16 & 17, 2009, features juried original fine art and fine craft of regional artists and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Antique toys stolen from area museum  May 8, 2009
    Among the missing items are a number of antique cast and metal toys, including fire trucks, a police patrol wagon, a stage coach and a 1930s Marx Merrymakers wind-up mouse band in the original packaging. The value of the items is unknown. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Estate of grace at Hudson historic home  May 2, 2009
    Original content available for non-commercial useunder a license,except where noted. Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops  May 2, 2009
    Antique pieces are mixed with modern home and garden accessories in the town's original hardware store ... This small boutique has been known to sell original Matisse lithographs from their basement. (Click2Houston, TX)

    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 ... Salisa Olmsted said they removed the metal hardware from the windows, boiled the paint off, scrubbed them with steel wool and polished them while restoring the original windows ...... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Video: See this old house  May 2, 2009
    Original content available for non-commercial use under a license. The MetroWest Daily News | 33 New York Ave. Framingham, MA | | Copyright. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Brookline's purveyors of high-style changing how they do business  May 1, 2009
    Original content available for non-commercial use under a license. Brookline TAB | 254 Second Ave Needham, MA | | Copyright. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Carlton Hobbs 'Gem' Acclaimed in Fine Art Connoisseur Report on Palm Beach  May 1, 2009
    (including the original gilt-composition frame). We were delighted to see the painting chosen for publication by this important art magazine from amongst 'the more than 200,000 items' offered at the prestigious fair, said Carlton Hobbs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Eclectic shopping  Apr 30, 2009
    Original artwork adorns the walls with most being created by local artists. Vintage clothing and memorabilia items are also available. (Brewton Standard, AL)

    Antebeullum homes in Washington, Ga.  Apr 18, 2009
    The site, which was part of a 3,000-acre plantation, features three homes and other structures used by the Callaway family, including the original barn, a smokehouse, a log cabin and a pigeon house. The site has plenty of items that might have been used by the occupants, including a rocking butter churn in the brick warming kitchen connected to the manor house by a breezeway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Feminine Fancies closing sale begins Thursday  Apr 12, 2009
    Kim and Tim Fiebig own the business, which moved from its original location at 1438 Main St. in Onalaska ... Corinna Todd has started Welcome Celebrations, which she said is modeled after the original 1928 Welcome Wagon concept of old-fashioned hospitality and personal visits. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Kinneys Kar-Kare offers repairs, towing and more  Apr 8, 2009
    Since the business started in 1980 at its original location on Route 5 in Oneida, Kinneys has built a reputation for honesty, quality, and value as their offerings have expanded to now also include towing services, a sign shop, trailer sales, and even race car fuel and parts ... When the plans were made for the building of their Route 365 facility, an addition was added on to house the shop, although the original owners only ran the shop for four years. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Kalama woman breaks silence over lifelong relationship with Brando family  Mar 30, 2009
    Corrales farm had several buildings, including the original 1886 house, a carriage house she converted into a guest house for Marlon Brando, the bungalow Christian lived in, a shop, barn, chicken pen and the main house built in 1924. Corrales also set up his business office on the property. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Weller Coppertone Pottery for House...  Mar 29, 2009
    Founded in 1872 by Samuel Weller, the original pottery was located on Weller s Ohio farm and consisted of one cabin and one kiln. Weller was a farmer who dug the clay on his own land. (Suite101.com)

    Theme nights and costume parties are all the rage in club land  Mar 28, 2009
    "I think people by nature have a sense of perception for beauty or aesthetics, whether it's comical, tragic or the sublime," said DJ Nocturna, the promoter behind this weekend's Elixir of Love Venetian Mask Ball and one of the original organizers of the '80s-themed Acid Wash. So whether you want to dress up like an alien, a character from the movie "Grease," a 16th-century noble or your favorite animal, here are some theme parties to pique your imagination. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    best in the Bay Area  Mar 28, 2009
    Opened last April, the 13,000-square-foot, Mediterranean-style spa replaces the Villagio Inn original 4,500-square-foot retreat, which grew too small too quickly ... If that doesn't do it for you, detox in the infrared sauna and then head over with your honeybun for a couple's massage in the original 1905 underground bank vault once used by Bank of America founder A.P. Giannini (80 minutes/$250). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Visit Solvang for Danish Treats and...  Mar 17, 2009
    One of the original buildings in the town is the Bethania Lutheran Church that is reminiscent of similar churches in Denmark. A model ship hangs from the ceiling and the pulpit and altar bear beautiful wood carvings. (Suite101.com)

    It will be fun, fun, fun  Mar 12, 2009
    White Stone The Rappahannock River Waterfowl Show, March 21-22, showcases original and antique waterfowl art, including oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, taxidermy, handcrafted jewelry and more. 804-435-6355. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    The big list of festivals  Feb 20, 2009
    Shop for fine art and original crafts. Also enjoy music, food, a wine tasting and entertainment. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    One-tank trip: Cornelia  Feb 20, 2009
    An airy log lodge atop a ridge has chandeliers from the original Atlanta Macy s, flooring salvaged from a pencil factory burned by General William T. Sherman and custom-painted murals adding to its charm. Five guest rooms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Weekend in Newport, R.I.  Feb 19, 2009
    The romantic White Horse Tavern (circa 1673) is one of America s oldest taverns, with original giant interior beams, cavernous fireplaces and period antiques. During the Newport Winter Festival (Feb. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Leisure Calendar: Feb. 18, 2009  Feb 18, 2009
    It s been patched a number of times but the current effort is to replace it with a weatherproof design while reusing some of the original stonework and bronze plaques. The memorial commemorates veterans of World War II to Vietnam and recognition of service in more recent conflicts will be added. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Jaipur: Film crew drilled holes in fort  Feb 16, 2009
    The court observed, "Unfortunately, not only the public but especially the concerned (sic) authorities have become blind, deaf and dumb by the glitter of money. Such historical protected monuments have become a source of income. The very basic structure, shape and original grandeur of the fort has been massively tampered with under the pretext of development, where huge funds have been pocketed by people who do not even have a basic knowledge of history and architecture. The entire fort, palace,... (India Times, India)

    Philadelphia ... City of Brotherly Love ... & Romantic Love Too!  Feb 14, 2009
    Rittenhouse Square -- One of William Penns five original city parks, it has grown into a lush urban park flanked with interesting statues, a fountain and plenty of cozy benches ... Society Hill -- A picturesque residential neighborhood with the largest concentration of original 18th and early 19th century architecture of any place in the United States. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Take a Valentine's Day trip!  Feb 8, 2009
    Drayton Hall is preserved in almost original condition after more than two and a half centuries ... Original plantation buildings include nine 18th-century slave cabins, built with bricks made on the plantation, and a gin house, used for processing cotton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Mid-century modern style brings back memories  Feb 8, 2009
    (The original retail price was $269. 95. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)


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