The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
99 and up, teapots starting at $7 ... The goods: Connoisseurs of fine teas and distinctive Yixing teapots take note: At Red 's warehouse sale this week you can save 50 percent off retail on discontinued inventory and unearth very nice discounts on regularly stocked inventory ... The company's imported teas, teapots, ceramics and rosewood products are staples on shelves of fine department, specialty, gift, gourmet and museum stores throughout the United States and Europe. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Puss 'N' Boots' sends couple on a quest Nov 8, 2009
Phyllis said prices for vintage examples range from $10 for smaller items to $600 -- or more -- for rare cookie jars and teapots. Reproductions are plentiful, and Chuck advises novice collectors to be cautious. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
50-$900), picture frames ($15-$75), holiday trim ($2-$50), iron teapots ($40-$100), stemware ($4. 50-$50), barware ($3-$30) and tabletop ($5-$90). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Exhibit takes visitors back to 18th century afternoon tea Oct 6, 2009
"It was probably created as a commemorative piece of the signing of the Constitution, because there are three other teapots that were created in the same year, which is unusual," Pencek said. Along with the furniture and tea settings, the students and Pencek have arranged for distinguished guest Chip Henderson to speak on Wednesday, Oct. 7. (Daily Collegian, PA)
How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantle ... Oct 4, 2009
Plants, sterling silver compotes, Royal Doulton teapots, a stack of antique books or a collection of knickknacks can all look great on the fireplace mantle, when displayed with restraint and balance. However, for those with a busy lifestyle and active family, the added chore of watering plants, polishing silver and dusting figurines might not work. (Suite101.com)
Any good party suggestions for 6-year-old girl? Aug 31, 2009
All the girls were allowed to use real china tea cups and teapots that I had collected over the years (you could get cheap sets at a thrift stores. No the sets did not match, and that made it so much easier for the girls to claim their own spot/seat. (Florida Today)
20 home decor updates under $20 Jun 27, 2009
Vintage teapots, kitchen canisters or cocktail mixers can become surprise plant holders to dress up a table, shelf or countertop. Never underestimate the ability of new hand towels ($4. (AZCentral -- Home)
The Final Word Mar 25, 2009
My friend Maria collects teapots ... So now her teapots, which come in a variety of shapes think Queen Victoria are doing some collecting of their own. (USA Today -- Life)
