The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Tourance Silk, Linen Fur ... Highlights: Silk quilts (handmade in Vietnam in a variety of colors and styles) $25-$120; satin cotton/linen sheet sets (400-600 thread counts) $39-$45 ... The goods: For a modestly priced yet elegant gift, it's hard to top Goody Goody's beautiful handcrafted silk slippers ($20) or travel accessories including jewelry rolls and tote bags ($10 to $20). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
- the family returned to Bradenton and bought a dilapidated house in what used to be called the Silk Stocking District. It was quite posh at one time, before it got run down, she said. (Boston Globe)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
Fabrics range from rich, textural blends to smooth, iridescent silks in an array of colors from fresh neutrals to vibrant jewel tones ... This importer of silk floral design and small home-decor items covers the retail spectrum - selling to major catalogs, boutiques and gift stores, TV shopping networks and major Internet sites ... Silk Botanica's products are pricey at retail but will be hard to resist at 40 to 70 percent below wholesale. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cutting the threads Oct 5, 2009
Karen Augusta, whose Augusta Auctions company will hold the sales, says she is still unpacking the first truckloads of clothing from Brooklyn and was blown away by some three dozen pairs of 18th-century silk and brocade women s shoes ... Karen Augusta, whose Augusta Auctions company will hold the sales, says she is still unpacking the first truckloads of clothing from Brooklyn and was blown away by some three dozen pairs of 18th-century silk and brocade women s shoes. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
* Fire strikes at Chiang residence Sep 30, 2009
Decorations in the houses ballroom include furniture from the Qing and Ming Dynasties, western sofas with silk covers and the familys collection of antiques and valuables, including framed family photos, crystal ash trays, vases, antique lanterns, Soongs hand-drawn paintings and the delicately carved wooden screens that were part of her dowry. In April 2007, a fire partially destroyed Grass Mountain Chateau, a summer retreat used by Chiang, with arson suspected in the blaze. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Silvas 68 Mercury Cyclone GT Sep 26, 2009
Richard Aki was very important in making sure that 4-barrel was installed and tuned up correctly so my GT now runs as smooth as silk, said Silva. Almost everything on this Mercury Cyclone is stock, including the paint job, interior upholstery, 4-speed stick transmission, with a nine-inch rear end, a 390-cubic-inch engine, front end disk brakes. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Spam collector goes whole hog to help arts group Sep 25, 2009
The celebration and auction of all things Spam -- which will include the debut of local musical group the Spiced Hams -- is organized by Support Performing Arts and Music, or S*P*A*M, a committee that supports the arts and music in Storm Lake schools. The collection of memorabilia of Hormel's world-renowned canned meat product is being donated by Storm Lake resident Andriette Wickstrom. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Design Above All': small spaces, big ideas Sep 21, 2009
Highlights: The panoramic aquarium in the entryway is the perfect complement to Sloane Miyasato's Fishes wall-covering and silk organza in the guest bathroom. Design trick: The acrylic kitchen table (DWM Interiors) and chairs (Skaar) allow for continuous, unobstructed views of the water. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Green, Easy and Relaxed Interior De... Sep 11, 2009
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. Choose furniture and accents that blend easily into a natural d;cor design and offers an appealing and distinctive charm. (Suite101.com)
Hearts stay in Reidsville Aug 25, 2009
By the time the WPA breezed through, 10 million cigarettes a day were made in Reidsville, along with silk, rayon, cotton and shoe polish. Reidsville is notable now for what it has kept and what it has shed. (News & Observer)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Silk ribbon No entries. Miscellaneous. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Kendall Wilkinson finds interior design niche Jul 27, 2009
Mix it up: "Don't be afraid of mixing different styles. I typically will mix an 18th or 19th century walnut buffet with a Lucite or glass table next to it. ... Clean-lined Parsons tables that have a drawer and a shelf make perfect contemporary bedside tables. Mix them with a more traditionally dressed bed fabricated in floral, damask or silk.". Artful execution: "I love the contemporary artwork of artist John DiPaolo. His work is very abstract with bold brushstrokes and vivid colors. The large... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Clarkesville is artisan-friendly Jul 3, 2009
com) a recent addition with pottery, painted silk banners, gourds, unusual paper quilts and other items by regional artists. Search for furniture and collectibles at Washington Street stores such as Once Upon a Time Antiques, Parker Place Antiques and Dixie Galleries. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Heirloom Machine QuiltingEssential... Jun 16, 2009
For quilts that won t get hard use or be washed often, she recommends Radiance by Robert Kaufmann, a 55% cotton/45% silk blend in that comes in 27 solid colors ... While silk is expensive, it creates very fine, fluid stitches that make it possible to backtrack over an earlier line of stitching without creating a bulky-looking line of thread ... Silk thread also makes it possible to create very small, intricate stipples. (Suite101.com)
Decorating Small Rooms May 28, 2009
Try pale blues and gray tones, muted greens or corn silk yellows, blending in various hues of the same in the accents and bed linens. This is not the place for large chests of drawers, bulky desks or accent furniture. (Suite101.com)
Beacon Street condo displays Moroccan flair May 21, 2009
Two custom-made couches - one red and one orange - are piled with pillows, also custom made from wool and silk materials from Italian textile company Etro. The floors beneath the couches are layered with three patterned rugs. (Boston Globe)
Seoul's ancient sights on a budget May 16, 2009
Carve out an afternoon for the alleyways, antique shops and galleries of Insadong, where you can pick up a ceramic charm, rice paper fan or silk satchel for a few dollars. Small independent shops also have jewelry, handicrafts and calligraphy materials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Living stylishly on a budget May 14, 2009
A sampling: Frances McSherry's handbags, including casual totes and silk evening bags (cost, on average, $20-$35); jewelry designer Lauren Berman's line of freshwater pearl earrings and necklaces, which sell for around $60 and $100, respectively; and weaver Hetty Friedman's scarves and shawls (including light, brightly colored summer pieces), which sell for $70-$225. (Through her organization, Crafts for a Cause, Friedman donates sales proceeds to charity. (Boston Globe)
Thrift shopping offers bargains May 13, 2009
ELLENSBURG A silk tie with red polka dots for 2. 99. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
International Spy Museum; Washington, D.C.: Visit this awesome museum store for walkie-talkie watches, silk houseplants that have hidden cameras, or safes that look like peanut butter jars. 41. (Click2Houston, TX)
Design dilemmas: Hang those rugs and clean those drapes Apr 19, 2009
You wouldn t toss your silk gown into the washer and dryer, and you certainly shouldn t do that with your window treatments. They should be professionally dry cleaned. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
* Designer dialogue Mar 18, 2009
Upon closer inspection, complex dressmaking details like a sparkling cascade of jet beading on black silk or the scalloped edge of a sheer white blouse reveal themselves in each outfit ... Chen and Quo worked together on her last fashion show, which took place in Taipei Arena (x_J) and ended with real snow drifting onto models as they walked in long, ethereal gowns of tulle and silk. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Best cities for shopaholics Mar 6, 2009
High-quality silk, jewelry and traditional crafts everything, really, from sizeable bling to tailor-made suits at a fraction of stateside prices draw millions to this Thai capital every year ... Hong Kong Hong Kong has a lot more to offer shoppers than electronic gadgets these days, and visitors will find street markets, designer boutiques and mega malls laden with everything from jade to silkn in addition to cutting-edge technology, of course ... Local designers like Vivienne Tam,... (MSNBC -- Travel)
What's available at consignment shops Mar 5, 2009
We're told sale items will include an electric blue and light gray silk and cashmere cardigan with a ruffle panel ($70, originally $216) and a crepe de Chine tuxedo tank dress, complete with tie ($75, originally $290). Check out for a taste. (Boston Globe)
Uniforms & More moves to new site Feb 27, 2009
The uniforms have both embroidered and silk screen logos. The company has been operating at 3263 Candelaria Road NE.. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Cities captured by master strokes Feb 22, 2009
Barbican Centre, Silk Street, 011-44-20-7638-4141, gallery. MARCH 21-MAY 25. (Boston Globe)
Management: Is luxury dead? Feb 12, 2009
Australian luxury shirting company Herringbone went into receivership in December and the Silk Shop in Sydney is closing its doors permanently next week after nearly three decades in business. Despite swathing prime ministers' wives and Brunei princesses in fine fabrics, the founder of the Silk Shop in Sydney, Herbert Cocks, has opted to bring his retirement forward a few years after realising he could no longer compete in a market where women want fast fashion at budget prices ... "Years ago... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Verde Home promotes locally produced furnishings Feb 8, 2009
About 90 percent of the stock comes from Nepal and is made with wool or wool and silk blends. Rugs can also be completely customized, from size and color to pattern. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)
A sense of intimacy, reflecting life Feb 8, 2009
"Some of them look good. Others I think, 'I really should have moved that leaf.' " Campbell's Persimmons and silk ... "Some of them look good. Others I think, 'I really should have moved that leaf.' " … Campbell's Persimmons and silk ... "Some of them look good. Others I think, 'I really should have moved that leaf.' " … Campbell's Persimmons and silk. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
