Jackson Street growth Restaurants, shops coming to district Sep 2, 2008
Smitten has been in business about three weeks, selling home decor, candles, funky jewelry and purses and baby gifts. The gift shop also does monogramming, Hassel said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Miriam Jewels Signature Wire Crochet Jewelry Opens Online Jewelry Store - MiriamJewels.com Sep 2, 2008
Miriam Jewels Signature Wire Crochet Jewelry Opens Online Jewelry Store - MiriamJewels ... Miriam Jewels Signature Wire Crochet Jewelry Opens Online Jewelry Store - MiriamJewels ... Online shoppers are now able to access finest quality handmade wire crochet jewelry from the comfort of home at. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Casper briefs Sep 2, 2008
Among the works available during the three-day event -- scheduled for Nov. 6-8 -- will be paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, photography, fiber art, ceramics and glass. For a complete listing of artists participating this year and continued updates about the event, visit. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Port City furniture store aims for hip image Sep 2, 2008
Orlando is also a jewelry designer and her store will showcase some of her own designs. For now, it's all about very cool, very hip, modern furniture, with a bent to the traditional. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Norst Hostfest Scandinavian Fest in... Sep 1, 2008
Shop at the international marketplace for silver jewelry, Norwegian sweaters, fine art, Scandinavian gifts and souvenirs. Scandinavian Fare. (Suite101.com)
Budgeting leads to entrepreneurial kids Sep 1, 2008
Her ideas have included cut out paper cars to sell; and this weekend, colored paper clip jewelry. I enjoy her sense of entrepreneurial gusto, but I also like the fact that the useless clutter in the house has diminished somewhat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Fundraiser to auction animal works at Miller Park Zoo Aug 31, 2008
Bremers Jewelry has designed an original piece of jewelry valued at $4,500 to raffle at the event and Dr. Katherine Crockett donated a lasik surgery. The Zoo Lady, Mickey Lower, who normally focuses on painting faces, will do a full-body tiger painting on a model who will greet up to 300 guests who will receive passports containing a map to events, food, beverages and activities on the zoo grounds and at the nearby pavilion. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Crafty Ways to Keep the Kids Busy This Summer Aug 31, 2008
Homemade jewelry is a favorite gift of grandmothers, babysitters and teachers. Create a scrapbook to highlight the school year or a summer family vacation. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Fashion forward Aug 30, 2008
In jewelry, gold is really in, Gerakas said, even if it isn t real gold. Jewelry is gold and black a gold necklace with black beads, a gold bracelet with a black leather strap. (Amesbury News, MA)
After 70 years, The Oasis Aug 30, 2008
The Oasis became a gift shop offering hundreds of items of merchandise for members of families -- stuffed toys, toiletries, greeting cards, cookies, candy, books, magazines, perfume, jewelry and other items. Candy and snacks are very popular. (NJ.com -- Times)
Last Grandpa’s Barn’ art show set for Sept. 6 Aug 30, 2008
Nancy Tanke, sea glass jewelry. Howard Von Ruden, decorative decoys. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Arts and entertainment Aug 30, 2008
The work of about 25 artists encompasses painting, pottery, glasswork, sculpture, photography, jewelry and installation. The exhibition will continue until the end of August. (Daily Gleaner)
Branching out Aug 29, 2008
The Back Bay store, which opened in April, represents 200 local and not-so-local artists and designers who make bags, wallets, jewelry, clothing, and bath and beauty accessories. The store's clocks, including a black one in the shape of a queen's head (left) and a red one shaped like a weiner dog ($45), will really keep you ticking. (Boston Globe)
Auburn's wonders Aug 29, 2008
We know that, the blue box and expensive jewelry and New York City. . (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Jeweler, painter featured Aug 29, 2008
In her jewelry, she works with cloisonn wires in enamels and gems with gold or silver ... She has exhibited in numerous juried shows, including "Good as Gold: Alternatives to Gold in American Jewelry," a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition that was shown in the U.S. and South America ... Of her work in painting and jewelry, she said, "The light, space and mountains of the West have permanently settled in my soul and it is the spirit of the place that finds its way into my work, whether the medium... (Montana Standard, MT)
Marietta Art fest Aug 29, 2008
Works include sculptures, pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, wood furniture and more. Family fun: The Marietta Cityscape Project by Keep Marietta Beautiful lets children and parents create their own town using boxes, tubes, paint and other art materials. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jewel box of a home Aug 29, 2008
Artist J. Fernando Ochoa began with a blank canvas and transformed his Buckhead townhome into a personal jewelry box of color. Sean Drakes / AJC Special. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
At the Senior Center: Aug. 28-Sept. 4 Aug 29, 2008
We can use new or nearly new jewelry, bric-a-brac, men s gift items and never-opened toiletries. Sorry, we cannot accept electric appliances. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Football boosts economy Aug 29, 2008
The store offers pretty much anything fans would want including all types of shirts, novelties, jewelry, purses, as well as any type of beverages and snacks. The store creates a lively atmosphere with traditional Auburn music playing and tents set up offering the wide variety of merchandise they have become known for. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
'Nature Calls' art exhibit at Nature Center Aug 28, 2008
Jana Peterson is last year's featured artist and creates unique jewelry by blending sterling silver, natural prairie stones, gem stones and natural accents in her handmade creations. Barry Knapp, another past featured artist, specializes in hand-turned wood bowls using wood harvested from his century farm in the loess hills near Westfield, Iowa. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
California's rich keep on giving Aug 28, 2008
As you start to think about writing bigger checks, you want to do your homework, said Kohl, whose family s $300-million business includes the popular Brighton jewelry line. Kohl loves music, so when he went searching for a charity to support, he ended up at Little Kids Rock, a Montclair, N.J.-based nonprofit that provides public school students free guitars and lessons in rock and roll. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Tribe to host art show Aug 28, 2008
The store has a variety of Native American arts and crafts, including custom embroidery and silk-screening, cedar hats and baskets, carved masks, jewelry, drums, a children's corner, and more. For more information, call Paddle at (425) 888-2218. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Sheep & Wool Festival Has Something For Everyone Aug 28, 2008
The Country Store will feature over 120 exhibitors from across the country, offering everything from baskets to drop spindles; yarn to jewelry; rug looms to roving. New expanded shopping hours: Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.. (Agri-View, WI)
Buon Giorno! - Loyola Women's Basketball Italian Countryside Tour - Day Six Aug 27, 2008
Lined with some of the finest jewelry shops in the world, the bridge provides high-end window shopping. Other attractions were shopping in many of the clothing shops and for souvenirs to be given to those at home. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Keeper of the keys: Cordalis runs FLC gallery Aug 27, 2008
And she was instrumental in helping to coordinate the traveling exhibit of "The Jewelry of Ben Nighthorse" in 2005. With an undergraduate degree from Fort Lewis and master's in museum studies from University of Colorado-Boulder and her own creative aesthetic as a jewelry designer, Cordalis wears many hats. (Durango Herald)
Gossip Girls set fashion trends Aug 27, 2008
"I bet Serena will wear a lot of chunky jewelry because she always wears those simple tees with a pair of skinny jeans and boots," predicts Jessica Rowe, 19, from Rosedale, N.Y., of the show's take on this fall's trends. While many television shows like "Sex and the City" have captured the hearts of fashion's In crowd in the past, none have done so with the impact on the teen set and its emerging buying influence as "Gossip Girl" has, says Gloria Baume, the fashion director of Teen Vogue. (AZCentral -- Style)
A portable mini-motel Aug 26, 2008
for 20 years, decided to refocus their business on crafting gifts and jewelry out of reclaimed materials after realizing how much environmental damage was being caused by the materials and process used to create their ceramic wall sculptures. $38 By. (CNN -- Money)
What the Heck? "The New-Wave Mai Tai" Aug 25, 2008
The cat bottles came painted, sprinkled with glitter, draped in jewelry, sprouting palm trees and on and on ... It was created entirely by my 21-year-old daughter Mallory, for whom in return I bought a cat decorated in rhinestones by jewelry maker Greg Gasper. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
14 nights in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras Aug 25, 2008
Take in the Spanish colonial architecture as you stroll cobblestoned streets, make your way to Central Park, or go shopping for textiles, jade statues, and silver jewelry. Art lovers shouldn't leave Antigua without stopping by Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, which showcases colonial, pre-Colombian, and contemporary Latin American artwork. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bamboo inspires annual fest Aug 25, 2008
"I discovered that the branches are hollow between the joints and decided to make beads and jewelry out of them.". Meckes' beads were central to the sea of handmade bamboo crafts, garden and home accessories, watches, clothes, knickknacks and instruments available for purchase. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Art appreciation begins with an open mind Aug 24, 2008
Check out the Art Nouveau jewelry show at the MFA. Spend a whole day at the Peabody Essex Museum. Don't, in short, feel daunted by everything you don't know. (Boston Globe)
Home tour features many ‘hidden Nogales’ highlights Aug 24, 2008
The Parish Hall will also host a raffle with a number of prizes: telescope, Southwestern paintings, jewelry, quilt topper, glass motorcycle, and DeGrazia needlepoint. The Gourmet Table will have a variety of homemade goodies for sale breads, jams, cookies, candy, etc. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Whatever way you say it, we pronounce Alma one fun little town Aug 24, 2008
Mississippi River Pearl Jewelry Co., 125 N. Main St., is an amazing shop that specializes in one-of-a-kind jewelry crafted from pearls found in the Mississippi River ... The Commercial, 305 S. Main St., contemporary art, glass, ceramics, textiles and jewelry. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Onawa Arts and Craft Show set Sept. 14 Aug 23, 2008
Ventures features paintings, fabric bags and other items for adults and children, apparel, rugs, stone jewelry, carved walking sticks, wood items and more ... The Burgess Auxiliary also operates the ACT II consignment shop which sells used men's, women's and children's clothing, jewelry, housewares and toys. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Festival of the Arts comes to Palo Alto Aug 22, 2008
The festival, which goes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, features the creations of some 300 artists and artisans, including ceramics, photography, jewelry and mixed-media works. Musicians will perform on street corners and three stages, and food and drink will be sold. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sizing up an eclectic crowd Aug 21, 2008
AMY CASHER, 24Residence: CambridgeProfession: Halftime jewelry designer, halftime management consultantAre the bracelets and rings your designs. Yes, it's all me, Amy Kasher Designs. (Boston Globe)
Arts calendar Aug 21, 2008
ART ON BROAD: 1028 Broad St.; paintings; jewelry; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; (706) 722-1028 ... ZIMMERMAN GALLERY: 1006 Broad St.; paintings, sculptures, jewelry, glasswork and pottery; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday-Monday; (706) 774-1006 ... BROADSTROKES GALLERY: 601 N. Belair Office Square, Suite 4, Evans; paintings, photographs, pottery, handmade jewelry; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; (706) 860-6055. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Anjasmara discovers art investment Aug 21, 2008
"In the last seven years, I have been following the developments in painting. I think there is no harm getting involved in this business," the actor said after hosting a talk show on art and jewelry investment, which was held by Mitra Seni Indonesia and Yayasan Seni Rupa Indonesia at the Kartika Chandra Hotel on Tuesday. "I collect paintings as a hobby, because since I was a kid I have been taught how to love art," said the former teen heart-throb. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Last 2 stolen art pieces by Bill Reid recovered Aug 21, 2008
The three Mexican jewelry pieces, which were heavily damaged, remain in police hands. Story Tools: | | Text Size. (CBC.ca)
> Indian Market rules are strict for a reason Aug 21, 2008
For example, items not allowed in jewelry include color-treated materials, imported or non-Indian handmade stone or shell beads and fetishes, and items assembled from non-Indian or manufactured components ... Artist Shannon Carr-Stevens is unable to enter at all because her jewelry involves pre-cut or pre-made beads ... Some categories, such as pottery and jewelry, are more common and are thus held to higher standards since more people work in those mediums, Torres-Nez said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Designing their own path Aug 21, 2008
Bold jewelry sets family apart from traditional Native art ... Native jewelry was seen as a curio, not fine art, he said ... What has emerged is a body of work in jewelry that is extremely contemporary and has challenged traditional notions of what is Native art. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
New Southbury Tack & Gear Owner's Dream Come True Aug 20, 2008
There is equestrian-themed jewelry, Western and English earrings, beaded purses, visors and hats from Eponi. Fine art lamps by Life Shade and a variety of quality riding hats in different prices by LAS and Troxel are part of the inventory. (Voices, CT)
Nina Garcia of 'Project Runway' picks her fall 10 Aug 20, 2008
This Monday, June 16, 2008 file photo shows Designer Nina Garcia at the 67th Annual Peabody Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. In Garcia's new book "The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own", she advises on what to buy and what to keep. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Artist offers work in gift shop Aug 19, 2008
After living in Santa Monica for 21 years, Lompoc native Chris Ward returned home and is selling her handmade jewelry, gift cards and picture frames in conjunction with a new gift shop. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Wearable art at Art-A-Fest Aug 19, 2008
Sara Sharp of Charles City checks out the earrings on display by Dragon Fly jewelry during Art-A-Fest on Saturday in Central Park. Pottery, painting, jewelry, books, photography and much more were on display and for sale at the annual art festival. (Charles City Press, IO)
Method behind the madness of cruise design Aug 19, 2008
For example, for the two main dining rooms Gold Pearl and Black Pearl he came up with the idea of splendid jewelry. For the El Morocco night club and bar he thought of splendid night clubs and drew inspiration from old photos of the famous New York City hot spot of the 1930s and 40s the El Morocco. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mary Crandall, 96, helped start Emory's Senior U Aug 19, 2008
She was beautiful and would have been attractive to any man, no matter what age she was always well-groomed and well-dressed, with jewelry to match, Ms. Smith said. After she fell in love with a fellow retirement community resident, it was marvelous to see the joy in her heart, Ms. Smith said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Artistic bent is realized in jewelry Aug 19, 2008
Haveson's current artistic focus is jewelry-making, and a selection of her works is on display this month at the Ewing branch of the Mercer County Library on Scotch Road ... While the styles and materials differ, Haveson's handcrafted jewelry (her company is called "Elle gance") shares an architectural quality and a common theme ... A few years ago, Haveson began working on jewelry with her stu dents. (NJ.com -- Times)
Madison West Interiors Has Been Contracted to Design the 2008 Pre-Awards Celebrity Gift Suites Produced by DPA the Week of the Emmy Awards Aug 19, 2008
The 2008 gift suites will showcase exclusive high end and newly launched products from companies around the globe such as couture gowns, handbags, sunglasses, Tahitian resort vacations, jewelry and spa experiences. Sabina Vavra will be designing these aesthetically pleasing gift suites specifically for the comfort and relaxation of the celebrities and their entourages. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Critic's picks - visual arts Aug 18, 2008
Drawing on objects from dozens of disparate cultures, it includes wedding cakes and imperial crowns, origami and gowns, dresses, caskets, chests, jewelry, textiles, paintings, photographs, and fans. At its best, it's intimate, private, even erotic. (Boston Globe)
Connecticut powwow to salute food, arts, culture Aug 18, 2008
In the Indian Marketplace, artisans will work on crafts such as beaded jewelry, sweetgrass baskets, and moccasins. A juried art competition will recognize the finest compositions in pottery, sculpture, painting, and other fine arts. (Boston Globe)
Asian market projects 20M annual visits Aug 18, 2008
To draw some of those visitors and attention to the retail center, Ridgeway said there will be an event and exhibition area for fashion shows, product launches, jewelry expos and the like. There also will be an indoor and outdoor sculpture garden and a food court with a large Chinese restaurant, he said. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Tory Burch makes her splash in S.F. Aug 18, 2008
I like bold jewelry on her ... A: I love rare vintage jewelry, especially pieces by David Webb. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Milan Runway Fashion Trends for Fal... Aug 17, 2008
Neck jewelry is also big and over-the-top, from the runways of Prada, Burberry, Emilio Pucci and Just Cavalli. Luxe Sportswear with a 70s sporty-suited look come from Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino and Just Cavalli. (Suite101.com)
HOW TO BE A STUDENT STYLISTA: Color, creativity rule for back to school Aug 17, 2008
Chunky jewelry and beaded necklaces in contrasting and multi-colors are all the rage ... Etheridge said chunky and layered jewelry are very much in demand as accessories. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
ESCONDIDO: First sidewalk sale draws light traffic Aug 17, 2008
Mary Victoria Arathoon of Victoria's Travels sells jewelry Saturday during the Escondido's sidewalk sale. (Photo by Waldo Nilo - Staff Photographer). (North County Times)
Steve Cahalan: Boot Hill Pub opens in former Footwear complex Aug 17, 2008
But she has added paintings, watercolors, jewelry, scarves, garden items and pottery made by area artists including paintings by Ellenz. I m retirement age but love my store and the interaction with customers, Ellenz said. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Get out of town: Day trip to Pepin, Wis. Aug 17, 2008
BNOX Gold 404 First St. Hand-crafted jewelry and ornamental ironwork; , (715) 442-2201. Lakeview Art ues, 912 First St. Collectibles and antiques. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Wedding artifacts from kimonos to crowns on exhibit at Peabody Essex Aug 16, 2008
It includes wedding cakes and imperial crowns, origami and gowns, dresses, caskets, chests, jewelry, textiles, paintings, photographs, fans, and even a Jewish wedding contract. The premise is simple: Weddings inspire art. (Boston Globe)
Festival helps women artisans gain self-sufficiency Aug 16, 2008
In addition to rugs, women artisans will be selling baskets, clothing, jewelry, weavings, dolls and numerous other creations ... One artist makes jewelry out of computer circuit boards. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Extension connection: Preserve garden flowers Aug 16, 2008
After flowers were dried, Victorian women would create two- and three-dimensional pictures, bookmarks and even jewelry. Many of these pressings survive today. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Local logs grace new shop Aug 15, 2008
When the doors opened Thursday, surprised shoppers embraced Charlie Russell-branded coffee, an expanded book collection, and Montana-crafted jewelry. The space is good, said store employee JoAnn Meredith. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Girls just wanna have fun: 'Free spirits' keep Juicy Couture hip Aug 15, 2008
The 2003 acquisition by Liz Claiborne gave the women the capital needed to create a "Juicy World." Along with jewelry, dog accessories, baby clothes and school supplies, Juicy has moved into. Actual couture. (USA Today -- Money)
Promega Art Showcase Features Works of Pedro E. Guerrero and Family Aug 15, 2008
Pieces include profound, wooden carved masks by nephew and award winning artist Zarco Guerrero and intricate beaded and carved jewelry by Carmen De Novais Guerrero. Additional artists include Pedro Guerreros son Ben, grandsons Alexander and Antonio Guerrero, granddaughter Hannah Guerrero and grand- nephew Quetzal. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former Maynard teacher on a mission to aid education around the world Aug 15, 2008
Rodgers, a former Maynard High teacher, runs Global Goods, a non-profit that sells native and indigenous jewelry, purses, scarves and other items to fund educational and community projects in developing nations in Central and South America, Asia and Africa. She first got the idea in 1996, when she and her husband traveled to Tanzania, on the east coast of Africa. (Beacon Villager, MA)
