The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
At its first warehouse sale, the owner is trying to clear out 20 years of accumulated estate sale merchandise, including furniture too big for its store, Oriental rugs, sets and individual pieces of glass and china, some costume and silver jewelry at 50 to 70 percent off its usual retail store prices. Highlights: About 20 furniture pieces from $25 to $350; about 20 small Oriental rugs $95 to $300; individual collectibles from $5 to $100. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Historical Society to hold annual antiques show Nov 16, 2009
The dealers will be showing furniture, decorative accessories, textiles, pewter, jewelry, fine paintings and prints, oriental rugs, glassware, ceramics and more. Sellers are coming from all over the Northeast and some from the mid-Atlantic region, so it draws collectors from all over the region, Josefiak said. (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Antiques show at St. Georges always a hit; set Nov. 13-15 Nov 12, 2009
Antique art work, rare books and maps, oriental rugs, American and English silver and silverplate, antique and estate jewelry, porcelain, pottery, vintage Victorian majolica and premier English pottery, English and continental furniture, tall case clocks and dcor accessories and will be among the dealer wares. Funds raised go to local charities and this years beneficiaries will be BRIDGES, Church Health Center, Emmanuel Episcopal Center, MIFA and the Samaritan Counseling Centers. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Furniture stores opening in housing-challenged economy Nov 10, 2009
and Oriental Rugs, a carpet and flooring dealer with several showrooms around Birmingham, recently ventured into furniture. It has opened in Pelham on Highway 119. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Lots of Interest in London Oct 23, 2009
There are monthly specialist sales for things such as lighting, mirrors or rugs and Russian art sales are held three times a year. The atmosphere is casual, with people coming in and out, and bidding is brisk. (Time.com)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
She has, she says, become obsessed with knitting what she calls "granny squares" to make "heirloom rugs". And in her 86th year, after a period in which fashion sidelined her, Fulton is enjoying something of a second coming. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
‘Meant to be’: Torah that survived Holocaust finds new home in Miami in time for new year Oct 9, 2009
My parents just walked out of our apartment, which was beautifully furnished with antiques and Oriental rugs, and we just walked out and that was it, she said. Since then, I ve thought material possessions don t mean anything. (Carroll County Times, MD)
A Woodbury Church Is Seeking Guidance Sep 25, 2009
Parishioners were presented with another option Monday, according to Karen Reddington-Hughes, owner of Abrash Galleries, Rugs and Antiquities, in Woodbury and a parishioner. The church is also looking at a property on Main Street North, a 12-acre site that could be used to construct a postand-beam church. (Litchfield County Times, CT)
Romance on a budget - enjoy the great outdoors Sep 18, 2009
"To capitalize on enjoyment of outdoor living experiences, spending a little more on durable, quality finishes and furnishings will save space and maximize all-season potential. Many surprising materials and products are available for more volatile outdoor situations, such as furniture made of teak and outdoor rugs made of colorful recycled plastic bottles.". In addition to utilizing existing home furnishings, the budget-conscious can also acquire items at flea markets, garage sales or through... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Torah that survived Holocaust finds home in Miami Sep 17, 2009
"My parents just walked out of our apartment, which was beautifully furnished with antiques and Oriental rugs and we just walked out and that was it," she said. "Since then, I've thought material possessions don't mean anything." But a Torah, Lerner said, is different: It's not just the central symbol of her faith, but something used in actual prayer and worship. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Companies unveil expense policies under TARP rules Sep 15, 2009
2 million last year renovating the office of its chief executive then, John Thain, work that included pricey rugs and antiques. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Bailed-out companies detail new expense rules Sep 15, 2009
Thain later said he would repay the company now part of Bank of America, for the refurbishing that reportedly included pricey rugs and antique furniture. Bank of America wrote that senior management would have to approve renovations that were considered out-of-the-ordinary, including the purchase of antiques and customized finishes. (MSNBC -- Business)
Green, Easy and Relaxed Interior De... Sep 11, 2009
With a neutral foundation, start layering and building by adding linen slip covered furniture, rich wood accent pieces, sisal and pure wool area rugs in rich botanical patterns, and house plants and greenery. Weathered, earthy, reclaimed and rustic materials work well in a natural or organic home d;cor such as copper, bronze, wood, wicker, glass, stone and then soften the room with linen, wool, raw silk and natural cotton fabrics. (Suite101.com)
Overseas Chinese influence on trade Sep 5, 2009
We also collect antiques and have a nice collection of old Persian rugs. Other than that we research, write books and academic articles, teach, give many talks and seminars around the world. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Sensitive fooball predictions Sep 4, 2009
But keep selling the sweaters and rugs you made from braiding your back hair at the flea market. I hear they re a real smash with the people that actually find your writing entertaining. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Souvenir Shopping in Peru, Machu Pi... Sep 4, 2009
Alpaca Rugs and Throws: Made of different colors of alpaca skins sewn together in geometric patterns, these rugs and throws make lovely gifts. They fold down into a surprisingly small package for travel. (Suite101.com)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
In March, she opened City Girl in a historic house near Flamingo Park, painted the walls pink, plopped a purple velvet couch by the door and laid down animal-print rugs and pretty much every stick of furniture and piece of art is for sale, too. Im always going to be thrifting, Rowe says, but my house cannot hold another item. (The Palm Beach Post)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 8, 2009 6:47 PM EDT Antiques. Grand Champion Donna Kramer. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Down days for Baghdads antiques dealers Jul 19, 2009
"I can sell all this if tourists were coming to Iraq," al-Shikhli said as he gestured toward the rugs. "The prices are very reasonable, but people don't have money to spare.". (MSNBC -- International)
Small Biz: Emporium features interior decor Jul 12, 2009
Carolyn Spurlock walks across an Oriental rug inside Athens Oriental Rugs, located inside Classic City Consignments on Prince Avenue ... Name: Classic City Consignment; The Finishing Touch Boutique; Athens Oriental Rugs Owners: Debra Simpkins; Simpkins and Phoebe Willis; and Carolyn Spurlock Type: Furniture and home decor consignment; new home furnishings and decorative items; Oriental rugs Address: 1368 Prince Ave. Phone: (706) 543-9333 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (open until... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Big Bear kicks into the holiday mode Jul 9, 2009
Local nightlife spots are waxing their dancefloors and putting strategically placed cuts in rugs to accommodate your dancing shoes. Big Bear Mountain Brewery has Bear Bones, B s Boathouse on the lake has live music and dancing, at Chad s Place it s Damn Lyars, Murray s has the usual karaoke crew, and Nottinghams is hosting a barbecue and live music. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Affordable home design that reflects your style Jul 5, 2009
Buy high-quality furniture, real art, antique collectibles and fine rugs under the tutelage of a professional who charges a fee and a margin on all your purchases, and you just can't go wrong ... "Invite your neighbors and friends, and have them bring good condition home accessories, lighting, area rugs and small furniture," she explains. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Appraisal event set for Saturday in Marlborough Jun 20, 2009
In all, appraisers will represent Skinner's 20 departments including ceramics, jewelry, musical instruments, clocks, Oriental rugs and carpets, antique vehicles, weathervanes, toys and dolls, Murray said. Skinner's will even appraise fine wines, she said. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Plains Indian powwow pageantry this weekend Jun 18, 2009
In addition to viewing the dancing, powwow attendees have the opportunity to visit 43 arts vendors and purchase jewelry, beadwork, basketry, rugs, paintings, hidework, and collectibles. Food concessions include traditional frybread and Indian tacos along with burgers, brats and buffalo burgers. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Beacon Street condo displays Moroccan flair May 21, 2009
The floors beneath the couches are layered with three patterned rugs ... For all of the room's ornamentation, Levin and Lazarus wanted it to remain inviting and accessible - to visitors, to real estate clients, even to the couple's two Weimaraners, Cleo and Zoe, South African expats who spent a recent afternoon dozing contently atop the room's beautiful rugs as Peggy Lee crooned through an in-ceiling sound system. (Boston Globe)
Living stylishly on a budget May 14, 2009
Take up to 75 percent off on rugs by Tufenkian, New Moon, Emma Gardner, Couristan, and others. Floor sample furniture will also be available at steep savings. (Boston Globe)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Family-owned for 75 years, the place stocks unbelievable Oriental rugs and porcelain ... Its upscale showroom is an interior decorating mecca with an entire room dedicated exclusively to rugs. (Click2Houston, TX)
Brookline's purveyors of high-style changing how they do business May 1, 2009
By simply rearranging easy chairs and rugs, and bringing in a few side tables and plants, she turned an awkward and virtually unused room into an inviting garret. You can get a very expensive look with very little money, she said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Adelaide Osborne; put style into Marblehead homes; 97 Apr 30, 2009
During her free time, Mrs. Osborne used her needlepoint and embroidery skills to make rugs and pillows. She found color inspiration in the sunset or the plumage of exotic birds, not in the colors provided in sewing kits. (Boston Globe)
Did knife belong to Lincoln? Apr 20, 2009
He also has examples of Lincoln ephemera displayed in and around his massive collections of Persian rugs, oil paintings and porcelain figurines. His interest in Lincoln started as boy who when he took field trips to Springfield and New Salem. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Design dilemmas: Hang those rugs and clean those drapes Apr 19, 2009
Question: A close relative recently passed away and left me an enormous number of area rugs ( in great condition) and beautiful hooked rugs ... Answer: There are so many different ways to use your rugs ... The hooked rugs can be used as wall hangings in any room. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Artfact Live! Monthly Auction Roundup - Important Sale Results from the Artfact Live! Staff Apr 12, 2009
Ritchie's Auctioneers, "Ritchies Select - Rugs, Furniture, Decorative Accessories, Asian Art" -- March 11, 2009 - Apple Green Glazed Scholar Brushwasher, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Mark and of the Period 1737-1795 This 18th century glazed brushwasher, sold on Artfact Live. for CAD 12,300 (USD $10,020), represents the highest lot sold for Ritchie's (Canada) during its "Ritchies Select" 3-day sale. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Full Body Hippo Among Seven Hundred Taxidermy Mounts for Sale to Highest Bidder Fort Worth Big Game Trophy & Western Auction Apr 10, 2009
The hunting trophies, animal rugs, fish and bird mounts being offered to the general public at the World Class Big Game Trophy & Western Auction are from private collections of three renowned big game hunters and two natural history museums ... The hunting trophies, animal rugs, fish and bird mounts being offered to the general public at the are from private collections of three renowned big game hunters and two natural history museums ... There are numerous high quality hides: Zebra, Springbok,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Bids for Kids Auction is Saturday Apr 7, 2009
Other items include: cases of Cuff-n-Collar, 26 collectible belt buckles, Explorer fish tank, folding knife, 70-piece tool set, drill bit kit, 38-piece insert bit kit, screwdriver kit, full sheet collector stamps, 1999 Newsweek John F. Kennedy Jr. series, Blue Willow dishes, Historic America dishes, oil changes, baskets, turtle foot stool, Wheel of Fortune package, two hand-tied bookend oriental rugs, Build a Bears/Going to the Prom and a set of wall mirrors ... More items that are available... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Portsmouth area community calendar Apr 7, 2009
Furniture, Victorian, Country French, cupboards, wicker, garden, clocks, lamps, early Portsmouth, N.H. advertising, maps and photographs, sterling, estate jewelry, oriental rugs, ceramics, etc. www. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Treasure Market kicks off at Stanford Mar 27, 2009
The sale also features Oriental rugs and carpets, jewelry, books, fine china, silver, linens, crystal, furs and jewelry. The March 26 champagne preview is a view-only (no sales) event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. There will be a panel of experts to give guidance on collecting trends and a silent auction. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Bishops' mansion blessed with art Mar 14, 2009
After a decade of working with Cardinal John Wright in Vatican City, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl developed an appreciation for fine art, Oriental rugs and antiques ... The history describes some of the art, antiques and Oriental rugs that furnished the home during Bishop Wuerl's tenure. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jacko Flea Market Finds Mar 10, 2009
Vases, furniture, you name it all in the "style of" all of it, shall we say, "eclectic." , for example is just one gigantic flea market, a swap shop of rugs, runners, tables, and, yes, more sculpture. Prop houses for theater and movie companies should go wild here. (Fox News)
Freeing the spirit in Morocco Mar 4, 2009
With a dimly lit interior, the casbah had low-slung couches, Berber rugs, metal lamps and rooms with 360-degree views of mountains, valleys and waterfalls. Before coming, I'd read this on its Web site: "The Kasbah du Toubkal is not a hotel in the traditional sense, it is more an extension of the hospitality that stems from the home of the Berbers who run it." In reality this means that the service is slow, the food inconsistent and, as the Berbers are Muslim, there's no alcohol license, meaning... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Thrifty instincts run through her family Mar 1, 2009
The cheapest is 49 cents, which includes vases, toys, and stuffed animals; the most expensive are handmade wool rugs, ranging in price from $600 to $1,200. That might seem like a lot of money, but the original cost is thousands of dollars. (Boston Globe)
Harvard paying tribute to FDR Feb 28, 2009
They depicted cluttered rooms with pillows inscribed with Harvard mottos, beer steins hanging from mantelpieces, pipes, gas desk lamps, and rugs layered upon rugs ... Much of the furniture, rugs, and curtains for the room came from Jordan Marsh department store and Paine Furniture ... His mother wrote asking whether the cushions on his Morris chair are high and fit well, and whether his "two big rugs, blue and red, and the small rugs" had arrived. (Boston Globe)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Shop for cowboy and Indian antiques, Western decor, jewelry, bead work, vintage firearms, hats, spurs, saddles, bits and rugs. Also browse the collectible show and participate in an auction. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Find frameable objects at flea markets Feb 19, 2009
Standing at the entrance to Scott Antique Market, a 366,000-square-foot jungle of furniture, rugs and home and garden accessories, an enthusiastic Eddie Ross rallies his troops of flea market fiends. During the weekend, nearly 80 fans from as far away as Louisiana, Alabama and North Carolina will go on a shopping expedition with Ross, a New York-based designer and former contestant on Bravo s Top Design. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Arizona homestead tradition Feb 13, 2009
Shields used embossed-leather furniture, antique metals and needlepoint rugs to meld the old with the new. Salvaged floors. (AZCentral -- Home)
Antiques show, sale set for Feb. 26-28 Feb 12, 2009
Dealers from as far away as Michigan and New Hampshire and everywhere in between will be displaying the best in furniture, silver, pottery, textiles, art, oriental rugs and more at the 8th annual Madison Antiques Show & Sale, which begins Feb. 26 with a preview party and continues through Feb. 28 with two public sales and a pair of lectures on silver and silversmiths. The Show & Sale will be held at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on S. Main Street in Madison. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat Feb 8, 2009
Rugs, mirrors, artwork and wall hangings abound, along with decor accents from oversized architectural pieces to small figurines. There s also a selection of coffee-table books. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
Verde Home promotes locally produced furnishings Feb 8, 2009
An entire room is devoted to fair-trade area rugs in a range of sizes and patterns ... Rugs can also be completely customized, from size and color to pattern. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
