Research and Markets: Quarterly Report on China's Import and Export of Art Works, 2009Q2 Oct 28, 2009
Research and MarketsLaura Wood, Senior Manager. U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
I-90 visitors center needs items for exhibits Oct 27, 2009
Wooden barrel (large) ... Wooden barrel (small) ... Petrified wood (large pieces). (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
"There is something about antiques that I define as having a soul - the patina of wood, the wear of stone, the softness of gilding," she said. "Every room needs something old in it. If everything is sparkling and new, it has a tentative quality to it - like it can be easily changed out.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 26, 2009
Boy aged 10 found hanging in wood. S Korea clone scientist convicted. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Norwell's Black Tie Barbershop is a place for guys, shaves and haircuts Oct 24, 2009
The amenities include old-fashioned barber s chairs, a fireplace framed by a mahogany wood mantle, a large plasma TV on the wall and inset shelves chock full of antiques and interesting knick-knacks ... In the shop, Murray pointed out a John Quincy Adams shaving mug, a collection of old wooden golf clubs and advertising signs for barbershops dating back to the 1800s. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Pleasantview Benefit Sale Friday, Saturday Oct 22, 2009
Kalona Business Specialty Items - Appliance Barn- 14/15 cu ft freezer, Cedar Grove Fabrics-family cookbook, Buzz Miller Distributor, Eastside Feed, Everybody's Clothing, Farmer's Electric-tabletop grill, Farmer's Supply- John Deere toys, Gehman Photography-inspirational canvas wrap, Radio Shack- amplified cordless phones, Niff's Nature Nook-Roman Co angel statue, 1st Class Apparel-Red Hat Society bag w, Cherry Blossom-candle ing can, Willow Creek-Pumpkin Spice candle sories gift basket, Creative... (Kalona News, IA)
My New York: Julia Stiles Oct 19, 2009
I bought a dining room table that was made from reclaimed wood, then they put a giant industrial sewing machine part as the legs ... I bought a dining room table that was made from reclaimed wood, then they put a giant industrial sewing machine part as the legs. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Alexander Autographs to Offer Rare Michael Jackson Memorabilia, Including His Donation of "We Are the World" Rights and Royalties, at Auction Benefiting VH1's Save the Music Foundation Oct 17, 2009
Among them is , , , Don Henley's "Hotel California" acoustic 1950 D-28 Martin guitar, Johnny Cash's treasured carved wood "snake and owl" walking stick, a one-of-a-kind as well as many sets of Beatles signed items, a Britney Spears film-used outfit, Bob Dylan signed harmonica, a 1969 Woodstock poster, , a suggestive Freddie Mercury letter, and much more. All types of memorabilia from dozens of important bands are included in the sale. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Get Creative Oct 17, 2009
I love people watching and dog watching at Piedmont, going to see the lighting of the Christmas tree (both Macys and Atlantic Station), any type of festivals such as the dogwood festival etc ... But I do love the sound of the burning wooden crackling in my old-time fireplace ... I like a REAL fireplace, the crackling of the wood, the smell. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Margaret Fulton turns 85 Oct 15, 2009
Stephanie Wood, the (sydney) magazineOctober 14, 2009 ... Stephanie Wood meets the woman who tells it like it is, whether she's giving advice to Rupert Murdoch or talking about sex ... auSydney Morning Herald2009-10-14Queen MargaretStephanie Wood, the (sydney) magazineEntertainmentGoodLivinghttp://www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Uncommon Woman Oct 14, 2009
I wanted to rip out the carpet upstairs and put in wood floors too but in the meantime I warmed it up with old things. I did get to put windows upstairs to open up the rooms. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Store owner hammers out a simple living Oct 14, 2009
Yet the plain-living Amish who travel there by buggy in search of things no one else sells in person -- a wood-burning cookstove or hand-crank mixer, perhaps, or a rebuilt Maytag wringer washer that runs on gasoline -- probably have a different view of Mr. Lehman: that of a savior ... Pulling anecdotes from this modest, unassuming King of Hardware is kind of like yanking a 31/2-inch nail out of petrified wood ... Back in the late '70s, there were still Amish who insisted on plain-black cast-iron... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Holiday sales events at warehouses, outlets Oct 12, 2009
The high-quality wares with clean modern lines use exotic wood veneer inlays, fabric inlays and unique lacquer color and are sold to better stores, museums and hotels. Highlights: Serving trays in many sizes and styles will be $12 to $75; lacquer boxes in many sizes, functions, and finishes will be $9 to $45; bath collections in a variety of finishes and colors will be $5 to $45; coasters will be $14 for a set of four; occasional tables will be $40 to $450, and table lamps will be $40 to $120. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Community Bulletin Board: Oct. 8 Oct 9, 2009
Co-hostesses will be Nancy Erni and Peggy Wood, with assistants Jo Dermer and Ruth Andress. Guests are welcome. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
‘Back to life Oct 9, 2009
Shauck gave the 19th-century ladder-back chair and wood rocking chair to his brother-in-law, Rick Barrick, of Westminster. Barrick accepted them, even though the seats were in desperate need of repair. (Carroll County Times, MD)
• Reclaiming tradition Oct 8, 2009
There is still knowledge of the spirit faces carved in wood. - excerpt from page 1 of Giinaquq: Like a Face, University of Alaska Press, 2009 Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Coffee klatches are not always about having a cup of java Oct 1, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:12 AM EDT Palmer Wood. Visit any town and you ll find coffee klatches sprinkled around in any store that will allow their presence to evolve. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Cinderella story for an Oakland home Oct 1, 2009
Pay a visit to Julie and Gerry Gorham's home on Fernwood Drive in Oakland, however, and that "Storybook" label barely begins to cover the charm of their beautifully restored 1924 cottage ... The Gorhams bought the two-bedroom home - which is on Sunday's Oakland Heritage Alliance Houses of Fernwood tour in the Montclair district - 13 years ago ... The Storybook architectural style was popularized in 1920s England and the United States and echoes Hollywood design sometimes known as Fairy Tale or... (San Francisco Chronicle)
• Community news Sep 22, 2009
Rendezvous at the River, a community discussion about riparian and floodplain enhancement alternatives along the Big Wood River, will be held 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, at Hulen Meadows Riverway Drive North, 1 ... Information: Wood River Land Trust, 788-3947, or ... Barn Wood Holiday Scenes and Signs will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, Oct. 8 to 29 at the North Side Center in Gooding. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Man builds up antiques collection as company tears down Sep 22, 2009
com WATKINSVILLE - The collecting bug bit Jeff Bell when he started going through old buildings across the South, picking up antique wood for his refurbishing mill ... WATKINSVILLE - The collecting bug bit Jeff Bell when he started going through old buildings across the South, picking up antique wood for his refurbishing mill ... Bell began collecting a decade ago, when he started finding bottles and other whatnots while searching for lumber for his company, Legacy Wood Products. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Design Above All': small spaces, big ideas Sep 21, 2009
Instead, succulents, cork and petrified wood are among standout furnishings. Wallpaper is used generously to punch up the bathrooms, and thick Kravet drapery hides unsightly tubs and closets. (San Francisco Chronicle)
One-tank trip: Eatonton Sep 19, 2009
The museum also includes wood carvings and artwork of Harris characters, including Br er Rabbit and Br er Fox, photos from Disney s Song of the South, newspaper clippings, photos, portraits and a first edition of Uncle Remus. Ga. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Court finally closes books on Vizard case Sep 19, 2009
SIX-AND-A-HALF years after the bizarre and convoluted tale of Steve Vizard and his crooked bookkeeper blasted into the open, the saga appears finally to have come to an end. Roy Hilliard, who during the 1990s was the close financial assistant of the now-disgraced Melbourne businessman, yesterday lost his appeal against a Victorian Supreme Court decision of 2006 that allowed Westpac to claw back more than $2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
At long last, court denies Vizard bookkeeper's appeal Sep 19, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. SIX and a half years after the bizarre and convoluted tale of Steve Vizard and his crooked bookkeeper blasted into the open, the saga appears finally to have come to an end. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Antiques aplenty Sep 19, 2009
The hotel forms a private walled estate, its lobby housed within the Wantilan Agung or Grand Ceremonial House in which a high-domed timber ceiling soars above a platform enclosed by teakwood columns. At one end of the platform stands a gigantic Garuda, carved from the local ironwood ... Everything modern, such as light switches, is concealed or masked by old world housing, usually in stained wood. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Let the festivities begin Sep 19, 2009
Items include jewelry, quilts, blankets, pottery, wood crafts, dried floral arrangements, soaps, candles, books, coffee, jams and jellies. The show opens at the Great Northern Fairgrounds today at 2 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m., opening again from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Kick off to the arts: A listing of local arts organizations and events for 2009-2010 Sep 18, 2009
BizzArt Gallery is an artists cooperative featuring more than 20 artists that work in a variety of media photography, water color, oil painting, acrylic painting, etchings, jewelry, woodwork and fabric art ... Sculptures of wood and other materials are also presented ... The Huachuca Mountains, Washington Camp, Cottonwood Canyon and Deming, N.M., are some of the sites that are visited. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
New on DVD: A 'Master' Western, 'Trumbo,' 'X-Men Origins' Sep 18, 2009
Revered screenwriter became one of the blacklisted "Hollywood Ten," went to prison and later won Oscars under pseudonyms ... In shop class, my buddies and I flopped just trying to make a pencil holder (two tiny chunks of wood glued together, one with a hole) ... In 1928, well before conquering Hollywood, tried filming 's play about marriage and scandal. (USA Today -- Life)
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
For a third location she ll open next month just outside Inman Square, Byam recently picked up some vintage tin advertisements to hang on the walls as jewelry displays, and an old wooden ladder at New England Salvage to showcase accessories ... Everything but the chairs was handcrafted by Vermont woodworker Jeffrey Sass out of wood reclaimed from old barns and plank houses throughout New England: hemlock for the 35 tabletops, a mix of pine, maple, and other wood for paneling behind the bar and... (Boston Globe)
Auctionpalooza coming Sept. 27 Sep 15, 2009
Also some rather rare things including a vintage SPAM recipe box, a wood burn design cutting board, and an actual SPAM can, featuring the original detached key opener, will be offered to the highest bidders. "There are so many Classic SPAM items that it is almost obnoxious, and you absolutely need to see it to believe it," exclaimed Andriette Wickstrom, S*P*A*M* Committee member. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
List of upcoming church bazaars Sep 14, 2009
Auction items include woodcrafts, large quilts, baby quilts, wall hangings, table runners, etc ... Where: 420 Harwood Ave. ... Where: 420 Harwood Ave.. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
HOMEMergers & acquisitions Sep 14, 2009
"The case is more valuable than the collection, but for irony, we included a lock on the case." Bigbie shows off her collection of dishware on an open shelf, while the rock buttons and pins have their own wood-and-glass tabletop cases ... "We decided to add a flat piece of a wood material to the wall with acrylic shelves that clip into small slots in the wood. I was able to give her a mounting system that was flexible so she could add or take away shelves.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nature Inspired Home Decorating Pro... Sep 11, 2009
This may include seashells and driftwood from a family vacation to Cape Code or a weathered collection of wooden picture frames that were family heirlooms ... Find an old colonial style paneled wood door at a garage store or flea market ... Clean it up and sand it back to its naked wood beauty. (Suite101.com)
Green, Easy and Relaxed Interior De... Sep 11, 2009
Sage green, rich ecru and warm taupe are also highly versatile colors and blend easily with wood, glass, metal and a wide range of fabrics. 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... (Suite101.com)
Hard Rock Opens New Flagship Cafe on Vegas Strip Sep 9, 2009
"For more than 38 years, Hard Rock Cafe has offered guests classic American fare in a rock 'n' roll atmosphere. Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas features a hardwood smoker, which uses the very best Hickory wood chips to slowly cook Hard Rock's classic ribs, chicken and pork to perfection. Hard Rock's Legendary Experience menu is just that - legendary - offering six different mouth-watering Legendary Burgers made from Certified Angus Beef. In addition to its food, Hard Rock offers unmatched specialty... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Threshermen's reunion in Pontiac is a place for entertainment and education Sep 4, 2009
Framed by a log that will soon be cut into sections of wood, Tom Runty of Maple Park operates his restored Port Huron Steam engine, which is using a drive belt to operate the sawmill during the 61st annual Central States Threshermen's Reunion west of Pontiac Thursday. The Pantagraph /STEVE SMEDLEY. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
Great Wagon Days Duck Race begins with a party with music and kids activities, 1-4 p.m. at Rotary Park, followed at 3 p.m. with thousand of rubber ducks released in the Big Wood River from the Warm Springs Bridge and finishing at Rotary Park ... Open Mic Night with Josh Summers, 9 p.m. in the Blue Room at Woody's, 213 Fifth Ave. S. No cover ... Ice cream and crepes will be for sale, benefitting Wood River Valley nonprofit organizations. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Labor of fun in Big Bear Valley Sep 4, 2009
At United Wood Craftsmen, stop in and say hello to local artisans who sell their work at the gallery and showroom in the Village ... Have a chat with the artists and discover what goes into creating the wooden masterpieces ... United Wood Craftsmen is on Pine Knot Drive in Big Bear Lake. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Events, BBQs part of Labor Day weekend Sep 3, 2009
The Seman Volunteer Fire Department will also have a Boston butt sale Friday and Saturday at the Seman Community Center on Highway 9, beginning at 10 a.m. All meat will be smoked over a hickory wood fire ... For information, call Haywood Robbins at 567-5456. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Exploring San Francisco Sep 3, 2009
Step into a wonderland of tropical flowers in this extraordinary Victorian wood and glass conservatory ... Many of the graves date back to the 1950s and feature heartwarming inscriptions such as 'Our Knucklehead: Parakeet to Paradise' and 'Woody: One Great Wiener Dog. (Suite101.com)
Woodbury Selectmen Slate Town Meeting On Property Purchase Sep 2, 2009
WOODBURY - A special town meeting, during which residents will be asked to approve the town's acquisition of the Fleming property on Cowles Road for open space purposes, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17, at the Senior Community Center, 265 Main St. South ... During correspondence at the regular Board of Selectmen meeting, Selectman Charles Bartlett said he will talk to Woodbury resident Theresa Sherwood about how to help her daughter, Lt. Victoria Sherwood ... Lt. Sherwood is... (Voices, CT)
Luxury for less Aug 30, 2009
Vic Wood ostrich handbag, $180 ... Theyve run an eBay store since 2003, and in June opened a chic Antique Row outpost (think white furnishings and wooden clothes hangers). (The Palm Beach Post)
Display kids' creations to add color and whimsy to a room and to boost their self-esteem Aug 29, 2009
Some customers are floating their children's pieces on white archival mats under museum-quality glass that is trimmed with natural wood or black-lacquered molding ... Collins appreciates Briarwood Elementary School teacher Patty Baker's innovative art projects. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Antique stolen from ghost town Aug 26, 2009
BLM is asking the public especially antiques dealers and pawn shops to keep a look out for the metal register, which has a wood base and drawer. It was manufactured by the National Cash Register Co. in Dayton, Ohio. (Montana Standard, MT)
Amish seeing therecession as a sort of blessing Aug 20, 2009
Now, a severe downturn in the RV industry has pushed hundreds of Amish people out of the factories, forcing some to pursue more traditional but often less lucrative work such as baking, woodworking, making jam and selling homegrown produce ... I think maybe thats what the good Lords trying to teach us, said Cletus Lambright, whose business, Lambright Woodworking, has seen a big drop in demand for custom-made cabinets and other items ... Since the layoff, he has been making... (MSNBC -- Business)
Cleanup can be a struggle for some Aug 19, 2009
Ho by Andrew Mariman Old vehicles, wood scraps, rusting metal and other items fill Clara Foster's Hope Street yard ... Tuesday, August 18, 2009 11:34 PM PDT Clara Foster s Hope Street home is surrounded by lawn debris, wood scraps, rusting metal, vehicles in different states of repair, and random items such as a high chair and coffee cans ... Yard debris and wood. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Mansion on the hill Aug 18, 2009
Its wood floors are a deep-red oak and many of the doors and fixtures are original. Other rooms, like the servant's quarters, share baths and are smaller. (Montana Standard, MT)
Recession? What recession? Aug 16, 2009
Economic conditions did not really concern Nancy Campbell when she and Eloise Wood launched their stained-glass store two weeks ago ... She said the number of customers in the store has steadily increased since she and Wood opened its doors, and they are optimistic business will continue to improve. (Washington Daily News, NC)
• Do-it-yourself do's and don'ts Aug 11, 2009
Brian Patrick Flynn suggests covering up popcorn ceilings with Armstrong's do-it-yourself tongue and groove wood plank systems instead of messy scraping and drywall repair ... You can attempt to paint the ceiling, says designer Brian Patrick Flynn, but there may be a better route: One of Flynn's favorite new products is a laminate plank system for ceilings (he loves Armstrong's Woodhaven collection). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
A household name Aug 10, 2009
Refinishing is a more elaborate system now and doesn't require workers to take the finish all the way down to the wood ... Where there were wood floors over dirt, now there is concrete ... "I've always told the boys to do what we're good at, that's wood furniture," Bill said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Knox County Fair Open Class Results 2009 Aug 9, 2009
Wooden Item No entries. Luggage/handbag No entries. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Threshing show is set9:53 am | (No comments posted.) Aug 6, 2009
The weekend will kick off early Saturday morning with breakfast being served from 7 to 9 a.m. before the live music gets started at 10 a.m. Things get rolling around the show grounds at 11 a.m. with the saw mill firing up and other activities including threshing, baling, corn shelling and wood carving the way it was done decades ago. The tractor parade will be held at 1 p.m. followed by more music from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the country school re-enactment at 2 p.m. At 6 p.m. there will be a... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
The jewelry of Mata Ortiz Aug 2, 2009
However, one is furnished entirely with wood furniture by a local artist named Roberto Hernandez, using natural forms from cottonwood and black walnut root. He was inspired by the work of George Nakashima and was personally mentored by Sam Maloof, who visited Mata Ortiz on several occasions. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Fire rips through Forney store Jul 30, 2009
The company specializes in Texas pine reproduction furniture made from vintage wood. Forney, a city of about 11,000, is known for its numerous antique businesses. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Wildlife artists seeking success with stamps Jul 28, 2009
Entries for the 2010 stamp are due Aug. 15, and Turenne has been hard at work in his basement studio on a painting of two wood ducks. "It's been a long time since the wood duck has won," he said hopefully ... "Every time you walk into a rural gas station you see a painting of a duck on a piece of wood," Dumaine said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Kendall Wilkinson finds interior design niche Jul 27, 2009
On patterns and color: "Too much pattern and color doesn't feel calming or orderly. As a general guideline, I use solid and textured fabrics on the sofa to ground the room. Add a pattern to matching upholstered chairs and stripes to one or two chairs that are wood and upholstered. To throw pillows and footstools, I usually add a smaller pattern to coordinate all the colors of the room." ... This expansive, Tuscan-style residence offers sweeping views of a Cabernet vineyard and wooded canyon -... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cool meets quirky in stylist's home Jul 27, 2009
A wood credenza purchased at the Alemany Flea Market was just $25, while the mirror above the fireplace set them back $30 ... In the master bedroom, the bed is flanked by unique nightstands: wooden crates originally used to store tea ... This expansive, Tuscan-style residence offers sweeping views of a Cabernet vineyard and wooded canyon - and all it will cost you is $28,000 per month. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Life in the past lane Jul 22, 2009
In the arts and crafts barn, women and men, clad in costumes from another time, lean back in their rocking chairs as they carve little wood figurines, card wool and spin it, weave cane chairs, or piece quilt blocks together ... Some of those same tractors will take wagons loaded with people on a safari through the woods to view sites around the area every evening at 7 ... Just south of the museum children can fish for pennies in a large box filled with wood chips. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Youth Soccer: Dahl scores three to lead Bryant over Clemson in college division Jul 17, 2009
Victoria Bachman and Gabrielle Wood each scored two goals ... Noelle Rockwood led the defense. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
HouseWorks: Marriage of then and now Jul 17, 2009
If the cabinets were too damaged (often, which is why they were being trashed), he replaced them with wood or marble panels ... I installed plywood shelves and lined them with small wicker baskets I found at an import shop that was going out of business. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
* RESTAURANTS : Toasteria (RqQ) Jul 10, 2009
The restroom is nearly the size of the first Toasteria and is beautifully outfitted with a wooden bench, huge mirror and a sink made from a refitted wok ... What hasnt changed is the stylish color palette of mustard and earth tones, the use of copper and reclaimed wood, an open kitchen layout and the delicious comfort food on offer ... All the wood furnishings are made from reused word, except for the chairs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Even Odds: One for the scrap books Jul 8, 2009
I went to the show and had a blast, but I have to say my favorite act of the whole bunch was one made in Montana the Mission Mountain Wood Band. Another very local act got some good exposure in the mix. (Montana Standard, MT)
Furniture store moves to Northway Mall to boost sales Jul 6, 2009
Robin Wood can be reached at rwood@bizjournals. com. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Services Directory Jul 5, 2009
Experience, Affordable Specializing In Bathrooms, Kitchen, Hardwood floors, Ceramic tiles, (321) 223-2323 ... Ceramic Tile and Wood Installations 90 /Sq. (Florida Today)
Store owners create a custom lifestyle Jul 2, 2009
With some wood and pegboard left over from their store renovation - Smith, Fagerstrom and their friends built all the display units in the Curiosity Shoppe - husband and wife devised a wall-mounted magazine holder in their entryway ... The inexpensive wooden legs are the screw-on variety, readily available at most hardware stores ... "Whether it's knitting, wallpapering or woodworking, just try. Give it a shot.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
