Archive for July, 2009

Herter Furniture Stars at American Furniture and Decorative Arts Sale - Maine Antique Digest

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Maine Antique Digest
Herter Furniture Stars at American Furniture and Decorative Arts Sale
Maine Antique Digest, ME
A late 19th-century carved oak architectural figure of an Indian princess, 37" high, brought $42700 (est. $3000/5000). The buyer was Alan Granby of Hyland-Granby Antiques, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. A large cast-iron eagle from the Daniel Meeker

Home Makeovers Without Much Money - CBS 4

Friday, July 31st, 2009
Home Makeovers Without Much Money
CBS 4, FL
A real money saver was a wall unit which was once a light, antique country pine. Donna referred to it, saying "Instead of paying money to buy a new wall unit, Brad said 'Let's stain it to go with our new look', and then we could afford the furniture.

AKA teams its ProMedia desk up with Euphonix Artist series (6/3/2009) - SYPHA

Friday, July 31st, 2009
AKA teams its ProMedia desk up with Euphonix Artist series (6/3/2009)
SYPHA, UK
The desk which is shipped flat-packed is available as a stock item in either Grey with Crown Oak or Blue with Crown Maple and sells at a price of £ 1028. "AKA is a recognized leader in studio furniture design and we are excited to be exclusively

A castle made of logs - National Post

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

National Post
A castle made of logs
National Post, Canada
Whether it was the soaring two-storey living room or the vast pine logs, some of them between 18 inches and two feet thick, or just the fact that it was surrounded by woods, she quickly shifted from "No" to "Yes." "Sam sold me on the whole lifestyle

Resale Shops Hit By Lead Restrictions - CBS2 Chicago

Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Resale Shops Hit By Lead Restrictions
CBS2 Chicago, IL
Read more in our Privacy Policy The Economy Shop in Oak Park is pulling children's clothing and toys out of fear the business could get fined for lead content in the used products. The government's crackdown on dangerous toys comes at a big cost to

Bargains galore and lots more - Irish Independent

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Irish Independent
Bargains galore and lots more
Irish Independent, Ireland
The store manager Paul Houlihan points out a pine dining table for €30. "Obviously it's had some use," says Adams, "but you could easily sand that down. In terms of dining room tables, €20 or €30 would be the cheapest." If you're looking for something

Northwoods hold an answer to slowing effects of climate change - Minnesota Public Radio

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
Northwoods hold an answer to slowing effects of climate change
Minnesota Public Radio, MN
"There's a basswood tree, there's a red oak tree, there's a maple tree, there's a birch tree. Off in the distance I see some white pine tops," Rajala said. That kind of diversity is unusual in Minnesota, and it's great for his business.

Gallery At Knotty Pine - Antiques and Arts Weekly

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Gallery At Knotty Pine
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT
small Duncan Phyfe-style drop leaf table; custom mahogany 2-door cabinet; custom tall post bed; custom mahogany inlaid 2-drawer stand; wicker furniture; selection of Victorian & custom chairs & rockers; brass beds; pine stands & bookcases;

Delon ready for French clash - Reading Chronicle

Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Delon ready for French clash
Reading Chronicle, UK
TABLE POLISHED PINE 35"diameter very good condition £20. Tel. 0118 9424228 CONSERVATORY FURNITURE Cane, 1 x 2 seater, 2 x 1 seaters, glass top coffee table, good condition, £15. Tel 0118 961 8349. COMPLETE GERMAN COURSE 8 cds, Michel Thomas German

MC folks recall tough times - Madison County Eagle

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Madison County Eagle
MC folks recall tough times
Madison County Eagle, VA
When Madison County native Dorothy Weaver, 87, was growing up during the Great Depression, her brothers—who eventually took over their father EA Clore’s furniture company—would trap muskrats and rabbits along White Oak Run and sell the hides for extra