Log homes open on Morris tour Friday
Chicago Sun-Times
Visitors to the Grundy County Corn Festival often have noticed a distinctive log home during the ride out to the country. That log house -- plus a home converted from a barn -- will be among the residences opening for touring on Friday duri...
Holiday Gifts With a Story to Tell
New York Times
Despite a punishing retail climate, merchants and makers of the decorative arts reported that anything that hints of the hand — indie crafter, artisan or sculptor — is still selling.
At this auto repair shop, every car is a superstar
The News Journal
When longtime professional boxer Bernard Hopkins wanted to restore the 1966 Lincoln Continental he picked up for $2,500, there was no question Chip Romano would do the work.
Youngsters restore antique: Gilmore Car Works pairs teens, mentors in after-school auto restoration program
The Kalamazoo Gazette
Teams of teenagers, guided by their mentors, swarm around the massive chassis of an antique car in the Gilmore Car Museum's restoration garage like scientists examining the bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. They intend to bring this automotive ...
Gift shop, 'Stitches through Time' exhibit open at Clement museum
Nashville Tennessean
The gift shop will continue to expand its museum-related merchandise. The quilt exhibit, Stitches through Time: Piecing Together the Warmth of Home, will run through Jan. 2. More than 50 antique and contemporary quilts are displayed in the ...
Five spots for winter glides
The Independent
You could always try your luck in an antique shop,’ says Elma. ‘You might get lucky and pick up a set of stones for next to nothing. Then you’re free to play anywhere with ice.’ Further info: ‘Sheriff David Smith is compiling a history of ....
IBIZA WONDERS IN WINTERTIME
Daily Express
The King of Spain has his own table and legendary parties have taken place on the terracotta terrace outside the former antique shop, still cluttered with curiosities including a life-size white cow. In summer, a meal will set you back e100...
Mechanic who restores antique trucks leads national group
Morris County Daily Record
Keep on truckin': Amaducci's favorite truck is a refurbished green LJ Mack that sits in the yard of his shop. "Trucks take a terrible beating, much more so than cars," he said. While antique car shows are more widespread, Amaducci is hoping...
Try Truffles at PizzaExpress, Take Butchery Lessons: Food Buzz
Bloomberg
Nov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Francesco Mazzei of L’Anima restaurant in London’s City financial district is to become guest chef for PizzaExpress , creating six dishes for the eatery chain that will be rolled out across the U.K. from Feb. 2.
Cop Shop: Give thanks for those in law enforcement
Delaware County Daily Times
As we all give thanks today, a reader suggested that if any positive can come out of the murder of Kathy Ann “Kat” Stewart in Chester, let it be one of support — for each other, and for those in law enforcement whose job it is to keep every...
Claremore Repair Scam
KOKI FOX 23
Both men say Stan Ervin, the man who ran an antique shop, and did home repairs on the side, had already proven himself. He did good work. They'd seen it for themselves with major renovation to homes, so when it came time for repairs on thei...
Antique car expert seeking apprentices
Hawk Eye
He has a 10,000-square-foot shop and works with Bruce Hofmann, who does much of the bodywork. "I would describe him as the Jamie Wyeth of antique cars," Romano said. He believes today's students can become elite restorers of incredible anti...
Staying Power: the Valley’s Oldest Stores
Flathead Beacon
For Lisa Poler, history is not a relic. It is her workspace. In 1891, William Whipps purchased the lot on which Poler’s Wheeler Jewelry sits from the Conrad brothers, who were original pioneers of Kalispell. Then in 1907, Arthur Hollenstein...
