Antiques and wine preserve history Aug 28, 2008
Historic Augusta's annual fundraiser, Perfectly Aged: Antiques and Wine, is crucial to the group's operations. "This is one of our biggest fundraisers," Julia Jackson, Historic Augusta's programs and marketing director, said of the Sept. 11 event. (The Augusta Chronicle)
For sale: 'antiques mansion' to the rich and famous Aug 27, 2008
For sale: 'antiques mansion' to the rich and famous - This Britain, UK - The Independent ... For sale: 'antiques mansion' to the rich and famous ... An aristocrat who turned her country mansion into a luxury antiques showroom frequented by the rich and famous is putting the house and its entire contents for up for auction. (Independent)
Code of silence Aug 27, 2008
With her to celebrate: featured artist Max Skeen; president of Holland & Sherry Bryan Dicker; New York antiques dealer Nicholas Brower; Ralph Lauren Home sales director Tham Kannalikham; and Dyer Jones, former commodore of the New York Yacht Club. Pegged as a good guySimon Pegg, of "Shaun of the Dead" fame, was at the Liberty Hotel yesterday promoting his new flick, "How to Lose Friends & Alienate People," in which he plays a celeb-obsessed critic who makes a fool of himself. (Boston Globe)
Farmland building gets egg-centric rehab Aug 27, 2008
The eclectic space includes a diverse collection of art and antiques, a collection of trophies won by his grandfather Roe Miller in the early 1950s for a 1929 Packard he restored, and personal touches he calls "goofy stuff" - such as a door that opens to reveal a brick wall and a large fragment of an old billboard with a photo of his daughter, Lindsey Cox. The loft is also home to a smattering of chalk boards and furnishings from the old Winchester High School, an elevated stage he built to... (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Past and present Aug 26, 2008
Within a few minutes' walk of Meyer's home is Liulichang, Beijing's 750-meter (half-mile) antiques street which has flourished since the Yuan dynasty 800 years ago. During the past eight years, the government put in $146. (CNN -- International)
Decor: What is southern style? Aug 26, 2008
And one shopkeeper, Sim Harvey of Arcanum Antiques, noted that Savannahians devote their attention and money to extravagant garden decor both in furniture and sculpture ... What you describe is more along the lines of antiques/21st century import shop meeting IKEA. No thanks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 26, 2008
Members of the public can also contribute to the auction by offering their own valuable items, such as books, clothes and antiques. Further celebrity items will be added to the auction as the sale goes on. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
A lifetime in 4/4 rhythm Aug 24, 2008
UPDATED: :37 a.m. PDT, August 24, 2008. By Benjamin Brink Gilbert Gomez, assistant curator, left and Dimas Dominguez, elephant keeper, support the 280 pounds of the new elephant calf that Rose Tu just gave birth to. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Delft Blue and White Pottery Aug 23, 2008
Miller's Antiques Encyclopedia. Miller, Judith. (Suite101.com)
Art Walk on Friday Aug 22, 2008
Studios and galleries which have committed to participate are: Center for the Arts at Fourth Street and Market; Shaded Lane Arts and Gifts on Market at Lions Park; the Galleria Ste Genevieve, Studio de Michel, Lulu s Studio & Antiques, Studio 221 and Only Child Originals all on Main Street; the Stained Glass Shop on Merchant and the Mo'sArt Studio at Southern Hotel on Third Street. Walking maps for the event will be available at any of these locations during regular business hours and on Aug.... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
The Ikea idea Aug 22, 2008
Some lines head back even further, paying homage to Swedish antiques and old-time country furniture. A tiny handful of pieces, however, echo current trends on design's neglected cutting edge. (AZCentral -- Home)
Wild scenes at glimpse of what's on offer Aug 22, 2008
On Tuesday, as part of a big two-day sale of fine art, furniture and antiques sale, the auctioneer has lined up several Blogg panels ... As a thoughtful report in Britain's Antiques Trade Gazette reminds us, it was only a generation ago that Old Masters occupied a seemingly unassailable spot at the top of the art market hierarchy - before art fashions abruptly changed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Historic building finds new use Aug 21, 2008
Both will offer everything from sofas and beds to chandeliers and antiques. Prices range from about $2,000 to $8,000 for a sofa and from about $1,000 to $50,000 for antiques. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
A last hurrah Aug 18, 2008
They're next to peaceful pictures of California missions by Harrington, while McLean's photos explore a factory that makes architectural terra cotta pieces with the look of antiques. Zivkov's boardwalk photos capture a "last hurrah" of summer feeling not only for young gallery visitors, but also for Zivkov, who will be back in the classroom shortly, teaching beginning photography at Menlo School in Atherton. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
ESCONDIDO: First sidewalk sale draws light traffic Aug 17, 2008
Lisa Gulliver, owner of Architectural Relics, sells architectural salvage, antiques and vintage gifts from a restored, 120-year-old building on Grand Avenue. "It's been going good, we've been very busy," she said. (North County Times)
Presidential election memorabilia is already showing up in antique stores Aug 17, 2008
The election isn t until Nov. 4, but John McCain and Barack Obama for president buttons and other memorabilia already are available in antiques stores. Watch for even newer memorabilia to appear in antiques stores and Republican and Democratic campaign offices once the two presidential candidates name their choices for vice president ... La Crosse is not a hotbed for political memorabilia, said Jack Starr, who sells presidential campaign buttons and other items at the Antique Center of La Crosse... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Steve Cahalan: Boot Hill Pub opens in former Footwear complex Aug 17, 2008
Owner Pat Ellenz said she opened her antiques and gift business at 1507 Caledonia St. in 1992 and later moved it. She has moved it back to the original location, and downsized her antiques and used books selection a bit. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis. Aug 17, 2008
Lakeview Art ues, 912 First St. Collectibles and antiques. (715) 442-9000. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Collecting French antiques Aug 17, 2008
We know you're out there, you lovers of fine French antiques. Maybe you've got an expert combing shops and Web sites for your next find, but if you love the hunt, you'll want to consider these tips from Mary Helen McCoy, one of only 15 U.S. dealers belonging to Syndicat National des Antiquaires. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hang on to summer at these affordable lake towns Aug 16, 2008
While away the time by strolling among the azaleas and magnolias at the , browsing antiques shops and galleries, or trying your hand at pottery painting at. Long before Bill Clinton spent his childhood here, Hot Springs was famous for its restorative thermal waters. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Auffrey: Chowing down on Charles Street Aug 16, 2008
Plus, if you are into art or antiques, you will also find plenty of stores catering to that interest. Chocolate: Beacon Hill Chocolates (92B Pinckney St., at the corner of Charles Street, www. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Go & Do - fingerpickin' good Aug 16, 2008
Also available are baked goods, jams and jellies, dairy products, fresh flowers, antiques, vintage clothing, and artwork, all from local vendors. Each Sunday through mid-October brings new activities under the tents, such as children's art projects, karate demonstrations, and live music. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
* RESTAURANTS: Butterfly () Aug 15, 2008
Chinese antiques rest comfortably among the vintage-looking sofa and chairs. A bar in the front offers a passable selection of cocktails, beer, and red and white wines. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Girls just wanna have fun: 'Free spirits' keep Juicy Couture hip Aug 15, 2008
What they'd bring home: Antiques, paintings and vintage linens. By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES With their nearly waist-length hair, sky-high heels and matching outfits, the two co-founders of Juicy Couture look more like some of their high-style customers than their fellow corporate executives. (USA Today -- Money)
Infotainment Aug 14, 2008
1553 MasterpieceSalzburg: This undated photo provided by organisers of the antiques fair in Salzburg shows an illuiminated manuscript from 1553 in the form of a Fleur de Lys, with 11 miniatures by Charles Jourdain. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Orange City restaurant offers three dining experiences in one Aug 13, 2008
"As a semi-private club, the atmosphere offers patrons rich visuals, substantial furnishings and delectable foods to help guests "relax the body and enjoy the spirits," Korver said. The Passport Club is filled with art, artifacts, and antiques from six continents -- from treasures of ancient Asia to tapestries from Turkey to fossilized trilobytes from prehistoric Africa.The club features a selection of fine wines, import beers, and high-end liquors, along with a menu of tasteful hors d'oeuvres,... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
A forger's masterpieces Aug 12, 2008
It's probably cold comfort, but the owners of these brand-new antiques are in good company. Even history's most discerning collectors have sometimes fallen prey to fakes and forgers. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
CARLSBAD: City caters to art lovers Aug 11, 2008
Originally an antiques show, the event has moved more toward arts and away from crafts to keep the event an art festival rather than a street fair. "The whole point is that it's absolutely an art fair," Young said. (North County Times)
Daughters of original Oilfield general store owners help keep landmark a community gem Aug 10, 2008
Antiques, baseball hats, photos from Gene Beasley s days as a stock car racer, and a working record player decorate the dining room. There are also pen and ink drawings on cardboard of the building and other Oilfield history by the late Lee Newlin, son of the store s first owners. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Art.view: The great persuader Aug 10, 2008
They d stop to go to the opera and trawl for antiques. And more antiques. (The Economist)
Art for art's sake Aug 10, 2008
Some, I suspect, may be valued one day for their creativity, like decorated snuff boxes and tea caddies in the Antiques Road Show, or even Toulouse Lautrec's theatre posters, long after the product they were plugging is forgotten. Passively gazing in galleries isn't always what we want. (BBC News -- UK)
Antiques line the streets of Somerset Aug 10, 2008
On Saturday that bicycle joined thousands of other antiques in the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce s 38th annual Antique Show event ... In addition to antiques, several groups such as Faith Lutheran Church, set up food booths. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sioux City couple at center of gay marriage debate Aug 10, 2008
"I think we have a lot in common. We have similar goals. We both love antiques and love old movies. We have a lot of fun collecting and traveling," said Swaggerty. "Our biggest hobby is, we buy and sell antiques on the side. Our dream job would be to own an antique store," Morgan said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Auction houses report weakness in spending Aug 10, 2008
STAMFORD A slow economy and changing tastes are resulting in smaller crowds at auction houses and more conservative bids from buyers of antiques and collectibles, the operators of several facilities say ... Christine Downing, who operates C. Downing Antiques in Norwalk, said not all items at antiques auctions are producing disappointing numbers. (New Haven Register, CT)
Steve Cahalan: Gallery La Crosse to open around Labor Day Aug 10, 2008
Gronbeck-Peterson describes her new business as a sort of hybridization of a traditional gallery, cooperative gallery and antiques mall. Artists, fine crafts artisans and sellers of antiques and fine vintage wares will pay a lease fee for space to exhibit, and a low commission will be taken on the selling price of their wares. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis.: Home of Half Pint’ and so much more Aug 10, 2008
Lakeview Art ues, 912 First St. Collectibles and antiques; (715) 442-9000. Tn, 412 Second St. Metal works and traditional works by other artists; , (715) 442-2419. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Outdoors briefs Aug 7, 2008
Olind enjoys researching antiques past and has completed several studies on collections such as buttons and paper dolls. Connie will give off the cuff appraisals with whatever objects are brought to the program, but unlike public television s Antique Road Show where the hosts know what items to research beforehand, she won t give specific price-values. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Antiques for modern lifestyles Aug 7, 2008
I m not a big fan of antiques. I generally find such stuff fussy, rickety and overpriced past all understanding. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Home tour offers ideas Aug 7, 2008
CASSOPOLIS - Lovely gardens, antiques blended with various fabrics, all blend to add beauty to our homes ... On sale will be photography, antiques, pottery, jewelry and items with a Diamond Lake theme and more. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Fair has a lot to offer Aug 7, 2008
Adults have a chance to celebrate growing a productive garden, collecting interesting antiques, using their creativity in photography, art and handicrafts, and making delicious chili. But this year the fair itself is celebrating, too. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Hidden Beijing Aug 5, 2008
"You know there are very few antiques at that market," my cab driver said. True collectors go at the crack of dawn on weekends. (BBC News)
Weekend in ... New Orleans Aug 5, 2008
Rooms have beamed ceilings and Audubon prints and are fitted with period antiques ... Stay: Tucked away in a quiet spot of the French Quarter is the elegant Soniat House, a collection of 1830s townhomes that is now a boutique hotel with fine antiques and a delightful courtyard. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Farmland hosts Three Friends show Aug 5, 2008
Dalton originally intended to be an art conservator, but life intervened and she instead worked with conserving furniture and buying and selling antiques. A series of tragedies led her to do focus on creating art, art that is not, she says, for the casual viewer but for someone who is willing to take the time to appreciate her work. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Path to enlightenment - Buddhist monk, wife to open Little Zen Museum Aug 5, 2008
The couple purchased the rare statue 10 years ago from an antiques dealer in Seattle. The 100-year-old statue of Fudo, the Buddhist divinity for wisdom and fire, sits on a dresser in the couple s room. (Missoulian, MT)
Friendship Day Aug 3, 2008
Hottie Brad Pitt gifted wife Angelina Jolie some antiques from Switzerland's Art Basel fair worth $50K. Arty steal this. Well, it's not just in Hollywood. (India Times, India)
'Andy Warhol for the Psychologically Disabled' Aug 3, 2008
His antiques never taken out of the packaging, his house a mausoleum, his mother living-in -- all are classic symptoms, say those who. His mother installed in the basement apartment. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Find a cruise to match your hobbies Aug 2, 2008
Find a themed cruise on new Web site, ThemeCruiseFinder. Find a themed cruise on new Web site, ThemeCruiseFinder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Spend a couple days in old, and new, Beijing Aug 2, 2008
Take the 300 bus around the 3rd ring road to the southeastern antiques mecca of Panjiayuan. Video. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GALEN HOLLEY:A mixture of the horrid and the florid in Savannah Aug 2, 2008
The most famous - or infamous - resident of Mercer House was Jim Williams, an antiques dealer who in the story shoots his young assistant then dies of a heart-attack shortly after being acquitted. I know absolutely nothing about antiques. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
NC Wine Country: South Coast Wineri... Aug 1, 2008
More than a winery, Lu Mil Vineyard is an agricultural tourism destination offering Muscadine wines, blueberries, blackberries, pond fishing, farm tours, an antiques museum, vineyard cabins for rent and a calendar of events. La Belle Amie Vineyards. (Suite101.com)
Hot hotels, from $175 Aug 1, 2008
The New York Times writes, The bedrooms are surprisingly stunningly large by London standards, with furnishings that are a mix of modern pieces and antiques. Rooms start at $480/night. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Saugus woman celebrates 100th birthday Aug 1, 2008
She and Lawrence collected and sold antiques while Mary pursued her love of creating stain glass art. She attributes her long life to her intense love of God, which she emphasizes with a gesture pointing skyward, eyes lifted and with a knowing grin. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Mo. museum works to save Becky Thatcher House Aug 1, 2008
On Aug. 9, the museum will hold a benefit auction of antiques and collectibles that were displayed in the house for more than 50 years. Museum officials note they have no direct tie to the Hawkins family or Twain. (Yahoo News)
In love with the 'Dub' Jul 31, 2008
Vendors sold auto parts, model VW cars, antiques, food and more. The Lions Club hosted the beer and beverage group. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Fort Payne, Ala., is scenic, cheap fun Jul 26, 2008
Walk off lunch by wandering through White Elephant Antiques also known as the Mentone Mall. The White Elephant (256-634-4529) is an old hotel filled with a wonderfully baffling mix of stuff: new straw hats and antique glassware, homemade wild plum jelly and custom-made furniture, used books and hard-carved walking sticks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A Troy tradition: businesswomen Jul 26, 2008
Other woman-owned businesses include a barber shop, bookstore, pottery store, gift shop, galleries, cafes and several antiques shops. Pilar Dexter, who will open a Mexican crafts and food store on River Street next month, pointed Thursday to several pieces of furniture she has purchased from antiques dealers on the street, all women, and said they've been very supportive ... An antiques store operated by Astri Bryce has taken its place. (Albany Times Union)
In Appreciation Jul 26, 2008
Other sponsors were Dallas Knights Car Club, The Filling Station, Nissen Ford, Todays, Vintique, Aromatique, For Yours Gifts, Pastime Antiques, Lavender Wyatt s, Koons Family Racing, Wine Depot Go Figure. Toki Teriyaki, Boccherini s, Movies , Spearit Beads Whispering Willows, Swanson Lock Co., Goin Postal, The Shipping Annex, Blane Construction, Loyaltee, Jordan Jewelers, Szabo and Loafers, The Berry Basket and 1st Church of God of Albany. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Jul 26, 2008
Members of the public can also contribute to the auction by offering their own valuable items, such as books, clothes and antiques. Further celebrity items will be added to the auction as the sale goes on. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Real ghost hunting - not that fake stuff on TV Jul 26, 2008
Situated in a suburban neighbourhood of Richmond, B.C., her house has been remodelled to look like a medieval lair - gothic antiques everywhere, stained glass on all the windows. It seems an apt location for discussions about otherworldly phenomena. (Globe and Mail)
Salah Bachir's home astonishes onlookers Jul 26, 2008
Giving the home its due, Mr. Bachir has decorated it with hand-cut Murano chandeliers that he purchased in Venice, and antique furniture and rugs bought in part at Jonny's Antiques in nearby Shakespeare, and Stanley Wagman & Son Antiques in Toronto. Some of the more remarkable pieces include an 18th-century Chinese opium 00001A99 bed in the foyer, and a pair of large wooden angels in the dining room. (Globe and Mail)
Collector's found things don't lose their appeal Jul 26, 2008
Antiques, many of them "finds" at flea markets and yard sales, decorate rooms. There are few curtains. (AZCentral -- Home)
Eek a mouse and other points of order Jul 26, 2008
" (Thomas Christensen is director of publications at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.) -- Foster-Gwin Antiques, which occupies an 1880 brick stable in Jackson Square, is owned by Victoria and Collier Gwin, who have decided to build an apartment for themselves on the top floor. So they're selling off 200 items - estimated to be worth at least $4 million, at Sotheby's in New York this fall. -- On Sunday, the periodicals Meatpaper and Gastronomica had a sold-out celebration of their summer... (San Francisco Chronicle)
BocaRaton.com and The Bites! Network Holds First of Series of Atomic 79 Parties(TM) Saturday Night at DELUX Nightclub in Delray Beach to Benefit Charity Jul 26, 2008
"Spadaccini thanks Community Partners that have graciously provided goods and services for the first Atomic 79 Party(TM), including: jewelry by Aletto Jewelery, Yofi Designs and LeatherRockBands.com; artwork by Reyes Fine Arts & Antiques and Cerj Lalonde; decorations by Party Perfect and Victoria Park Flowers; elegant hors d'oeuvres by Gol! The Taste of Brazil, The Chef's Table, Shallot Sushi & Thai Bistro, Boca Skewers, Taverna Eros, DADA and So Sweet It Is; Cocktails by Presidente Light, Three... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Jul 26, 2008
Filled with family pieces, antiques and a collection of colorful McCoy pottery, the eclectic space is a haven in the city that they share with their cat Happy. Photo by Gary Leonard. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Jewelry dazzles in MFA exhibit Jul 25, 2008
Read the short but excellent catalog, or better still, an article by Markowitz and her colleague Susan Ward in the July issue of The Magazine Antiques, if you want to learn more about these techniques. Failing that, just look. (Boston Globe)
