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Art from the heart — a timeless gift Tuesday, December 2, 2008 @ 9:24PM At Ah Haa, make your gifts
Tours benefit county nonprofit organizations Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 5:09AMOver the next two weekends, several Chester County organizations will be offering tours of homes decorated for the holidays.
Books in Brief Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 2:52AMThe Lump of Coal By Lemony Snicket; illustrated by Brett Helquist
Three communiites open homes for tours Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 11:12PMFrom the historic mansions of Scottdale to the array of designs featured in both the Uniontown and Mt. Pleasant areas, holiday home tours have become a popular draw and this year all three communities will once again open a handful of lovely homes for tours.
Dungeon Maker Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:28PMIn the stocks
Thrifty giving Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 7:04AMConsider an environmentally responsible giftthisyearlike Carolina PlantationRice, grown onthe first South Carolina Green-e certified farm. The plantation sells white, gold and brown riceaswellascorn meal,fish fry, rice flourand cow peas foryour New Yearshoppin’John or a giftcertificate if you can’t decide which tasty treatto try.
The secret of hygge Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 11:06AMScandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design. They are world famous for their inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production.
Tangiers: mosques markets and mint tea Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:36AMA mix of cultures imposing sights and fine food give Tangiers its vibrant charm says Anthony Jefferies.
50 years ago this week Monday, November 24, 2008 @ 1:33PMHave you ever wondered what stories made headlines in Jacksonville 50 years ago? It may have been a different era of history, culture and politics, but there are often parallels between the kind of stories that made the news in 1958 and today.
Keeler: Simply put, Iowa’s Greene is one of the nation’s best players Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 4:21AM“Like I’ve said, we’ve still got a bowl game to go to,” said Greene, who ran for 144 yards Saturday night in a 55-0 romp over Minnesota, setting a Hawkeye single-season record of 1,729. “I want to finish that up and we’ll make some decisions after that.”
Home Tour Benefits Charities Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 11:07PMThree local families are busy dusting the mantels, decking the halls and preparing to welcome a gaggle of holiday guests.
Geisha House Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:11PMThe Geisha House is about as authentic to a Japanese okiya as Grauman’s Chinese Theater is to an imperial palace. However, what do you expect? This is Hollywood, and crossing over Mr. Miyagi’s (Pat Morita) star on the Walk of Fame is part of its draw.
Norwalk Furniture opens with new owners Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 5:49PMThe new owners say they can best serve their customers by getting back to basics and just making good old-fashioned furniture.
Margo C. Palud: A Jewel of a Filipina Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 11:42PMIT is said that one could find a Filipino in almost every corner of the world. This includes a charming little corner of southwest Brittany, France called Quimper, where a provincial lass from Mauban, Quezon sparkles.
Architectural Styles—The Bungalow Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:31AMHelping folks purchase old homes is like taking a walk through history.
Architectural Styles—The Bungalow Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 9:31AMHelping folks purchase old homes is like taking a walk through history.
St. Elmo pastor, wife fill home with ‘finds,’ family heirlooms Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 11:01PMSusan Boroughs describes the decorating style of the St. Elmo home she shares with her husband, Cal, as “finds and family.”
Election results divide voters Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 11:02PMAfter a long Election Day, Jimmy Buxton went home, slumped into his favorite chair in his den and watched President-elect Barack Obama give his acceptance speech.
Idahoans flock to Ore. border town Monday, November 3, 2008 @ 2:57PMAbout 18,000 people can be found inside this Snake River farming town on a typical weekday afternoon. But when Ontario residents put on their nightcaps and blow out the bedside candles, figuratively speaking, the population will have dropped to 11,000.
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 5:30AM(ARA) - As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression.
Sumner embodies ideals of small-town life Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 4:13AMSumner has all the charms of a small town, knock-out views of Mt. Rainier and easy access to the city via its new Sounder train station.
Knicks have only one thing in mind: Summer of LeBron Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 1:22AMThe New York Knicks are going to trot out a team every night that plays hard, scores a lot of points and perhaps is even competitive.
Friday, October 31, 2008 Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 4:05PMLooking for unique ways to spruce up your home? The first thing coming to mind is furniture. Plastic chairs? Metal cots? Minimalist designs? But, if you are yearning for furniture with an aesthetic appeal and a natural charm, nothing can beat cane furniture!
Strand Hotel is luxury draped in the past Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 2:15AMThe Myanmar hotel was once a favorite haunt for luminaries such as Rudyard Kipling and George Orwell, and more recently has accommodated the likes of Mick Jagger and Oliver Stone.
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 5:42AM(ARA) - As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression.
Rooms with a view and space to showcase antique collectibles Saturday, October 25, 2008 @ 2:27AMThree months before they married in June, Joe and Kathy Heisler found a house with, they said, "the right feel." That perfect fit, however, meant different things to each of them.
That’s love actually Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 11:45PMCOMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! As if on cue, his memory recalls a joke they had cracked that night. Then he laughs aloud, all alone...
Antique heaven in Vermont Saturday, October 18, 2008 @ 9:43AMVermont shops offer good deals and an appreciation of the past
Local artist spruces up downtown building Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 10:58PMFrom one window, a silver-haired dog peers outward. From another, a yellow cat watches the world go by. Nearby windows feature flowers, a dream catcher, a bird cage and an Oriental sculpture.
Local congregations. 10.18.08 - 10.23.08 Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 4:56PMAME PETERS CHAPEL, African Methodist Episcopal, 7902 Fern Mountain Road. Information: 687-4438.
Playing by Sydney rules Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:54PMAfter saving the best of Sydney and NSW from destruction, Peter Watts is putting his feet up - for a while at least.
Niche craft: Local artisans taking part in Fine Furnishings Show Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 10:28AM High-quality craftsmanship is a given at the 13th annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show coming up next weekend at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.
In tune with God Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 6:32AMCOSHOCTON, Ohio -- It all began with a home-built wooden box and some leftover string. Joel Hostetler wanted to play some kind of a musical instrument so, in the absence of one, he rigged one himself. Not long after that experiment, his parents decided that perhaps he could use something a tad more sophisticated as a 16th birthday present.
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 5:33AM(ARA) - As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression.
In tune with God Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 3:00AMCOSHOCTON, Ohio -- It all began with a home-built wooden box and some leftover string.
History and hammers part of TIF walk Friday, October 17, 2008 @ 1:09AMMATTOON — Hues of local history and rumbling of renovations were key parts of the 2008 Mattoon midtown walk Thursday afternoon.
Oktaha loses in title game Sunday, October 12, 2008 @ 1:04AMOKLAHOMA CITY — An optimistic Oktaha High School baseball fan walked by before the Class A fall baseball state championship game and said, “Maybe the third time will be the charm.”
Cozy charm not always costly Saturday, October 11, 2008 @ 12:02AMAKRON, Ohio — Patty Kerr doesn’t need a lot of money to decorate her house. All she needs is imagination and effort — and a whole lot of white paint. Kerr’s Firestone Park, Ohio, home is the embodiment of frugal fashion. She has given the house a romantic style with the help of hand-me downs, flea market purchases, trash finds and other thrifty sources. It’s a cottage look, complete with lots ...
Readers share special memories of stadium Thursday, October 9, 2008 @ 12:37AMAS A PLAYER ON THE 1958 ZIPS football team, the final football game of the season was played before a sparse crowd at the Rubber Bowl on a field void of any vegetation.
2009 Nissan Murano LE Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 11:30PMThe 2009 Murano is all new, but you might not realize it at a glance. Nissan apparently wants to retain the look of the first major "crossover" SUV, while still offering something fresh.
Our Town Butler: Pride and Progress Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 6:31PMIn conjunction with Butler Fest this week, Newscenter 11 is highlighting Our Town Butler.
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Monday, October 6, 2008 @ 4:32AM(ARA) - As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression.
Big wheel: 100 years of the Motor City Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:15PM John F Kennedy died here. Not in this building, though; not even in this state. He died here, in this car. A 1961 Lincoln. Black. Sleek. Massive. The bonnet gleams under the electric lights, the chrome glitters brightly, the white-rimmed tyres look brand-new. An American flag hangs limply at the front bumper. I fight in vain against an awful urge to peer at the interior and check for ...
Sit Down and Have a Blast with Modern Sofa Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 2:18PMCan a home survive without improving its physical appearance such as its overall outlook? The answer is yes, but do you really want to take the risk of having a dull home?
High-rise havens rise in Mactan Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 11:26AMMANILA, Philippines—If you happen to be on Padre Faura Street in Manila, there is an interesting showroom—located at the ground floor of Robinsons Place Residences’ Tower 2—that tries to take you to another place, 600 kilometers away.
BEST OF ORLANDO 2008 - GOODS AND SERVICES Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 11:10AMGetting glasses shouldn’t mean getting geeky (unless that’s the look you’re going for); nor should it cost a packet.
Under the Needle: Stand for a 700 percent jump in rent in South Lake Union? Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 8:13PMTwo businesses that called South Lake Union home must find new space or close, because of new development that calls for higher rents.
What makes an ideal woman? Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 6:16PMOnce upon a time, a man on the hunt for a wife would set great store by a woman who could cook. But things have changed. And to be honest, I’ll settle for a woman who can eat.
Custom Stairways Add Distinctive Style to Home Interiors Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 8:15AM(ARA) - As one of the most prominent interior architectural features, custom staircases are an increasingly popular way for homeowners to make a captivating first impression.
Trading Spaces: LC students and their neighbors Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 10:32PMOver the weekend, two groups swapped homes for 30 hours and were given $950 to completely redecorate a room in the other’s home, with the help of a team of designers, sponsors and helpers.