New Subway ready to offer customers new menu, decor (The Canton Daily Ledger)

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

A trip to Italy is no farther away than the corner of Fifth Avenue and Linn Street in Canton. That’s according to Subway owner Scott Lucas and regional manager Lesley Ponder.

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Mary Carol Garrity: Try the hottest looks for the holiday season (Detroit News)

Friday, October 16th, 2009

When you’re a home-decor retailer, it’s a bit like living at the North Pole: It’s always the holiday season. As soon as the decorations are down for the season, we’re off to market to pick out next year’s.

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Karena’s is a full service, professional studio (Parksville Qualicum Beach News)

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Karena’s Frame Art Photography is a new business in the Oceanside area. Step through the door and your senses will be engaged with the beautifully displayed works of art in the gallery. Not only is this quaint little shop the ideal place to find that perfect gift, it is also a full service picture framing studio offering outdoor portrait photography, dry mounting, laminating, needlepoint …

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Keeping Waterfront Homes Safe & Secure: Breakthrough in Metal Finish Technology by Pennsylvania Dutch Craftsmen … (PRWeb)

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Compass Ironworks, experienced Pennsylvania Dutch craftsman, have made a major breakthrough in the metalworking industry by creating a finish that combats the effects of ocean air on metal railings, gates and décor that adorns beautiful waterfront homes. Many waterfront homeowners prefer the timeless elegance and rigidity of wrought iron to other metals, but its composition can’t withstand the …

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Recycling becomes a work of art (Miami Herald)

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Tara Ackerman is a professional recycler. Empty wine bottles, used paper and old record album jackets are among the tools of her trade. With artistic sensibility and a passion for reducing waste, the Plantation woman transforms toss-aways and second-hand items into pins, bracelets and home décor.

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Art auction is highlight of Citem 2009 (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Foreign and local visitors to the 50th edition of the Manila FAME (Furnishings and Apparel Market Exchange) International this month can not only look forward to getting the best value for their money in houseware.

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Christmas Thyme at Sycamore Height’s Farmhouse Craft Show (The Capital)

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Located in an 1860 farmhouse. Featuring handmade furniture, primitives, country, folk art, and Christmas decor. Admission is free. Credit cards accepted.

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Zap! Pow! Home decor gets a pop art punch (The Standard-Times)

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Texan collector and decorator Andrea Reed grew up in a home filled with Pop Art, but it was the film “Tommy” that really made a lasting impression.

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Decadent fundraiser features chocolates, wine (Daily Herald)

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Elgin’s Holy Trinity Lutheran Church has more than 100 reasons why you should come out on Saturday to its fundraiser – and they’re all sweetly decadent with a dash of milky goodness.

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Great Finds: Halloween’s fun factor is frightening (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

As a child, Great Finds hated Halloween. Maybe it was the Flipper costume, or the year she dressed up in her brother’s football gear, but she really never got the whole costume thing down. Now that Great Finds is all grown up, she loves Halloween, perhaps a bit too much. There will be no inflatable decor in her yard, but each year she’s thrilled by the prospect of scaring up something new …

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