What today's hip furniture is wearing Jun 18, 2009
At Julian Chichester, new coffee tables ($2,995) and living room chairs ($4,995) were wrapped in chocolate-brown faux shagreen, a material more commonly seen on clutch purses. Visual Comfort & Co., a designer lighting manufacturer, showcased lamps by Thomas O'Brien and Barbara Barry that featured beveled crystal, dainty pearls and white gold accents that could have come straight from Tiffany. (FOX61, CT)
TroyFest 2009 Jun 18, 2009
Someone has to win the float prize money, with purses of $500, $300 and $200 available for first, second and third place floats. New this year will be two appearances by The Healing Force. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
New hair salon opens in DeWitt Jun 18, 2009
We ll be giving away hats, T-shirts, purses and gift cards, Miller said. I m also working on weekly specials on products. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Wednesday's Sentinel police log Jun 18, 2009
Two women reported a white man wearing a white button-down shirt and acid-washed jeans rifled through their purses at the Gingerbread Man around 2 a.m. Wednesday, taking $36 in cash and a debit card. Carla Graham, 45, of the 300 block of North West Street, was charged with unsworn falsification to authorities and false statements under penalty after an October incident. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
* Leather in the raw Jun 17, 2009
Just two months after teaching themselves basic leatherworking techniques, the couple opened a studio in Taipeis East District (F), where they have crafted and sold handmade purses and accessories since 2006 ... Wallets and purses have raw edges and are lightly stained in rich earth tones to allow the natural grain of the skin to show through; the colors are highlighted with contrasting stitching in thick, waxed-cotton thread. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Relay for Life Raises About $170,000 Jun 17, 2009
About 12 men dressed in women's clothing and had 45 minutes to ask people to fill up their purses. "We also had a silent auction for the first time and that went really well," Dieckhaus said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A closet full of deals Jun 16, 2009
Parents will be happy to hear that they may be able to sell to or find at the store, accessories including children's ties, belts, hats and purses at Sophia's Closet as well as books and media (which are accepted if in mint condition), changing tables, cribs and bassinets, pack and plays, high chairs, strollers and swings and toddler beds, accent tables, desks dressers and nightstands. The store is open from Tuesday through Saturday with hours from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10... (Niles Star, MI)
Newtown Consignment ShopOffers Great Finds and Designs Jun 16, 2009
There are cute summer purses by Vera Bradley, Liz Claiborne and Kate Spade. A jewelry display holds colorful glass charms to fit Pandora and Troll bracelets and a wide selection of hand-made pierced earrings by Stephanie Leone of Oxford. (Voices, CT)
Woodbury Flea Market Offers Many Treasures Jun 16, 2009
Sequined purses with a 1940s flair sparkled in the sun on a recent visit. Paintings of provincial scenes contrasted with shiny candelabras. (Voices, CT)
During liquidation, 'It's not Gottschalks' Jun 16, 2009
Linda Green of North Fork bought a pair of purses before the liquidation for $19 ... Earlier this week, she saw the same purses advertised as 50% off, still selling for $19. (Fresno Bee)
Word on the Street: More room for adornment Jun 16, 2009
Teresa Pries started Urban Ornaments two years ago in a cubby hole of a space in Old Town Clovis, selling mostly purses and jewelry. "I thought if I made $100 a day I could make it," she said. (Fresno Bee)
Corrections officer charged with selling knockoff shoes, purses Jun 16, 2009
ROANOKE RAPIDS An April 21 search warrant, which landed a Roanoke Rapids man in federal custody on cocaine related charges, has now led to the arrest of his wife for allegedly selling counterfeit shoes and purses from her home. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Gianni Versace CEO Di Risio Agrees to Step Down After a Transition Period Jun 6, 2009
Versus handbags sell for about 800 euros, while Versace-brand purses cost more than 2,000 euros. Versace has 81 boutiques for its top Gianni Versace label, while the Versace Jeans, Sport and Versus collections have 56 freestanding stores, the company Web site shows. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Tsvangirai: Mugabe acrimony over Jun 5, 2009
But most Western donors have said they will only reopen their purses for Zimbabwe when they see evidence of genuine power-sharing, an end to farm seizures and a restoration of the rule of law. Ahead of his trip this weekend, Prime Minister Tsvangirai told the BBC: "The objective is to demonstrate that Zimbabwe's inclusive government is ready to engage the world and secondly to see whether there could be opportunities for transitional support. "We hope that the incremental gains we have made so... (BBC News -- Africa)
Homeless man eyed in three car break-ins Jun 3, 2009
Police think a homeless man may have broken into a sport utility vehicle and two cars Monday night at Bishop Park, 700 Sunset Drive, and stole purses and their contents with a total value of $3,326, Athens-Clarke police said ... Officers planned to contact the clothes bin's keyholder so they could search it for the stolen purses. (Athens Banner-Herald)
From the Hip Jun 1, 2009
Plus clutches make great travel purses, as they can be easily shoved into a duffel. Express has cute ones for just $35. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Charming Japanese dolls May 31, 2009
Cute appeal: The Kimmidoll range features dolls, stationery, coin purses and other collectibles ... These dolls aside, there are also other products in the Kimmidoll range including greeting cards, bags, stationery, homewares, jewellery boxes, luggage tags, coin purses, key chains and cosmetic pouches. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Gunman robs four women at ATM, shoots man in grocery parking lot near Lake Worth May 30, 2009
The robber demanded money and the purses of the customers, described as four women ... The robber, described as a light-skinned black or Hispanic man wearing a red shirt, black hat and bandanna, demanded money and the purses of those customers, who CBS 12 describes as four women. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wellesley Townsman police log: May 28 May 29, 2009
Sometime between 6 p.m. on May 20 and 10 a.m. on May 21, two purses were stolen out of her home. The resident found her purses in her backyard with the contents thrown about ... Everything in her wallet and the purses was still there except for $600 in cash. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Lots of vendors, lots of sales items May 28, 2009
Partovi, Nancy Purses, cards, heating pads. Polonsky, Beverly Cards, misc. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Shoplifters on board May 28, 2009
They put baby carriers in their shopping carts, and used their purses and diaper bags to conceal much of their loot. Additionally, they pretended to scan other items at the self-service cash register, according to arrest reports. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Kristy Medina is Mays recycling champ May 28, 2009
She cuts plastic bags into strips and crochets them into very attractive tote bags, knits scrap cloth into wash clothes to replace sponges, turns cardboard boxes into charming books, and makes spectacular small purses out of woven potato chip bag pieces. You may know Kristy if your children attend the Center School where five classes save their juice pouches so she can create wonderful lunch boxes, large and small handbags, iPod cases, notebooks, belts and video game holders by sewing the... (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
VolleyBlog: Irish In Italy May 27, 2009
and did a little negotiating and managed to get two fake Louis Vuitton purses for 40 Euro from a street vendor. As we were walking down the street, it was common to hear a very loud "Hello!" from random cars full of guys. (Und.com)
Scams and Schemes (Part 3) May 26, 2009
While serving as supervisor at a hospital he was perplexed when a nurse told him there was a "blue baby meaning it needed oxygen. The child lived, but the possibility of someone dying did not worry Abagnale, Jr. nearly as much as getting caught. Gregor MacGregor MacGregor was a 19th century military man. Born in Scotland he served in the Spanish and Portuguese armies, and attained the rank of colonel in the Venezuelan military. MacGregor's scam involved him holding the title of Cazique (or... (Suite101.com)
Site bids success on $5 Wiis May 23, 2009
Swipeitup s initial product push is high-end electronics game systems, iPods, laptop computers, high-definition televisions but Plaat said the plan is to cast a wider net for bidders by adding high-dollar fashion merchandise such as purses and accessories to the site. We d like to provide items to people who otherwise might not be able to afford them, he said. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Hollywood's Economic Blockbuster May 23, 2009
i will fill the purses and pocket books of the intelligent and the compassionate, and i will punish all who poison their perfect world with shameful filthy infantile compulsiveness and alleged inattentiveness. . (CBS News)
Hartsfield-Jackson readies for summer May 21, 2009
1 carry-on bag per passenger, not including purses and computers. The Transportation Security Administration also recommends passengers be prepared to show their government-issued ID; to avoid wearing metal; and to wear shoes that can easily be slipped on and off. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Golf Digest Q&A » May 20, 2009
That would create a huge discrepancy in purses between those 20 events and the others without the guaranteed top guys. Now, in this economy especially, we've been encouraged to play more often in tournaments that we haven't usually played, and we're going to be scrutinized about it. (ESPN -- Golf)
Man Convicted Of Stealing Wallets From Elderly May 20, 2009
SAN DIEGO -- A man who went into San Diego County supermarkets and stole wallets from the purses of at least 11 elderly women over a five-month period was convicted Tuesday of several dozen felony counts, including burglary and grand theft ... The prosecutor said Gay would use a shopping cart to bump elderly women and distract them so he could take their wallets from their purses, which were usually in the child seat of their cart ... Link said the wallet-snatching spree, which lasted from May... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Etiquette do's and don'ts for graduates, families, friends May 19, 2009
Leave purses and cell phones at home. Exhibit appropriate, tasteful behavior. (Florida Today)
* Passengers get luggage back from Hudson ditching May 19, 2009
On the afternoon of Jan. 15, those items were packed in duffel bags or stuffed in purses and briefcases that were crammed in overhead bins or wedged under seats. Now, they are coming back. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More people finding ways to reuse May 19, 2009
She sells purses made from leftover canvas belts and jeans pockets. She uses things in a way other than it was intended. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Single Parents - Get Organized to S... May 19, 2009
However, it s no good keeping scraps of paper and post-it notes on desks, next to phones, or stuffed into a purses or wallets. It s just too scattered and searching for scraps of paper becomes a cause of anxiety. (Suite101.com)
Kellie Watson Diary Entry From Europe - Day 8 May 17, 2009
People bought shoes, t-shirts, sandals, jackets, knick-knacks, purses, and travel bags today as well. We were able to bargain a lot of the prices way down to get some really great deals on real Italian leather. (Und.com)
'Idol' finalist's Ark. hometown hopes for upset May 16, 2009
Schluterman, who says she knows Allen's family, owns a store that specializes in shoes, purses and jewelry. As Allen advanced through the competition, she decided to do what any fan and storeowner would: make shirts supporting Allen's American Idol bid, with proceeds going to the singer. (USA Today -- Life)
Melissa Lechlitner Diary Entry From Europe - Day 7 May 16, 2009
People on the team are buying leather purses, t-shirts, authentic soccer jerseys. That was cool. (Und.com)
Woman Arrested In Santee Gym Locker Thefts May 16, 2009
A subsequent search of Waider's Mira Mesa home turned up hundreds of other stolen items, including purses, jewelry, makeup, gift cards and expensive clothing with sales tags still attached, the sergeant said. She was booked into the Las Colinas women's jail in Santee on suspicion of burglary, grand theft and possession of stolen property. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
• Inviting the young to play May 15, 2009
At one gig, two listeners pulled spoons from their purses and tapped along. Kirk and Leazer enthusiastically sang and strummed to "Has Anybody Seen my Gal." It's clear they were having fun. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Adam Lambert Way Ahead Of Kris Allen In eBay Memorabilia May 15, 2009
Fans can buy everything from a lock of Lambert's hair to an 'Adam Lambert ravioli. She was there when Adam had an appointment with his stylist. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Self-described couponer features tips for shoppers on her new blog May 14, 2009
She looks for the best deals to indulge in her passions for Chanel perfume and expensive high-heeled shoes and purses. Feehan doesn t keep all she buys with coupons for her family. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
I Have to Tell You . . . May 14, 2009
"They don't make wallets with change purses any more," she said. So you get the idea, Bebe knows how to hold onto things that add a little zest to life. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Mattoon woman stuck on duct tape as a home-based business May 11, 2009
Using a palette of more than 20 duct tape colors ranging from orange to turquoise, plus the familiar silver-gray and just about any shade in between, she makes various styles of handbags, purses, wallets, checkbook covers, tote bags and jewelry. Some of her bags use reinforced vinyl record album covers to form the sides, with cunningly woven duct tape binding it all into a pleasingly retro funky accessory you won t find at Wal-Mart, although that retail temple does stock multicolored duct tape,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
17 comment(s) May 10, 2009
lodisafeway wrote on May 9, 2009 7:10 AM:" Actually, Lodi Boy, if marijuana is legalized and subject to the proposed $50 per ounce tax, not only will kids find the money, but I suspect the first things they'll sell will be their iPods, iPhones and other gadgets so generously provided by their parents. When they run out of items to pawn, they'll begin rifling through their parents' purses and wallets for any extra cash they can lay their hands on. From there, much like what happens now, they'll... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Helping women, one purse at a time May 8, 2009
However her good intentions and early suggestions to YWCA officials didn't find much support until she suggested Mothers provide the women with purses ... "They told me every single item of clothing these women have is a used item, socks, shoes, everything, and getting them new or very lightly used purses sounded great." ... Brettholtz and the other 16 members of the Mothers group set out to collect enough purses, hand bags, clutches, slings, and totes to offer a vast selection to the 104 women... (Community News Weekly, NY)
Shop caters to bargain hunters May 7, 2009
You can find dress shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, backpacks, belts, jewelry, purses, caps and flip-flop sandals. Brand names include Greg Norman, Ralph Lauren, Quicksilver, Billabong, Bobby Chan, Woolrich and Koret. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
On Display (40) May 6, 2009
Through May 10 at the Bush House Museum: Handheld Style: Vintage Purses and Gloves. Bush House Museum hours: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tech student critical after carjacking May 6, 2009
The men then forced the victims to the ground, while they took their wallets, purses and car keys. One of the men fired a shot, after Whaley refused to get in a van with them, police said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Atlantic Area Red Hat Ladies host Southwest Iowa Convention May 5, 2009
Five venders were on hand, with tables and racks filled with colorful hats, boas, shirts, blouses, jackets, dresses, toiletries, purses, jewelry, accessories, lawn ornaments, and miscellaneous items. Article Rating. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Enjoy Amerstam on a budget May 5, 2009
There also are the Museum of Bags and Purses, the Torture Museum and the Vodka Museum. There's the Cat Cabinet, founded by a wealthy Dutchman to memorialize his cat Tom and housed in a building on the Herengracht canal where John Adams lived when he was envoy to Holland long before he became the second U.S. president. (MSNBC -- Travel)
San Luis grocery store closes doors May 3, 2009
The rental fee is $10 for any item the girl might need, including dresses, jewelry, purses and shoes. The fee covers the cost of dry cleaning upon return of the dress. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
On The Road? Don't Miss These 50 Top Shops May 2, 2009
Contemporary jewelry by international artists keeps company with purses made of unusual fabrics. 11. (Click2Houston, TX)
Means region's top youth volunteer May 2, 2009
She receives a 1,000 scholarship from Chemical Bank and 1,000 to donate to the charity of her choice from Michigan Gateway Foundation for her purses, which are like snowflakes or fingerprints - "I try not to make the same one twice." ... "Her passion and dedication to her service, whether at school, church or in the community, has helped to better our society in various ways. Emily (now 17) founded her own, non-profit purse line, M, by Emily Means, at age 13. Emily designs and constructs... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Thieves smash car windows and steal purses across Lodi (1453) May 2, 2009
Thieves smash car windows and steal purses across Lodi ... Thieves smash car windows and steal purses across Lodi ... "In each case, it's women getting out of their cars without their purses, so (the thieves) are probably watching them," Lt. Virgil Monroe said Wednesday night after officers noticed the higher-than-normal burglary rate. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Prairieland Rendezvous is booming good time May 1, 2009
She makes everything from shot glasses and ladies purses to storage baskets and much more. (all from gourds) Hailing from St Elmo, her items are not only beautiful, they are functional. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eclectic shopping Apr 30, 2009
Handmade items currently include smocked dresses in formal and leisure fashions; purses, jewelry; hair bows, burpies and body products. Original artwork adorns the walls with most being created by local artists. (Brewton Standard, AL)
It's child's play no longer Apr 30, 2009
With today's golf purses, it's easy to see why. Their results, though, are sketchy at best, disappointing for many, embarrassing for a few. (Boston Globe)
Shoplifting rings hit stores hard Apr 29, 2009
The bags were filled with shirts and shoes, pants and purses, even pots and pans from stores such as Williams-Sonoma, Forever 21 and the Children's Place. And all of it was stolen by the girl and her family, police say. (AZCentral -- News)
Mall in Columbia signs seven new tenants Apr 28, 2009
The men s apparel and shoe store will introduce a women s line of shoes, purses, scarves, and accessories. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection April 16. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Don't Let Your Valuables Vanish on Vacation Apr 28, 2009
I've had passengers wake to find their portable music players missing from their laps and wallets taken from seat-back pockets," Blair says. If you sleep on the plane or get up to go to the restroom, put your valuables away. Don't leave them in the seat-back pocket, on the seat, or on your tray table. Thieves fly, too. Carry your cash wisely. When she travels, Vitanza favors a jacket designed with multiple, sealable pockets that s not only reasonably attractive, but also keeps valuables secure... (Fox News)
Strip searches in middle school? Top court to decide. Apr 28, 2009
In 1985, the high court authorized school officials to search students' purses and backpacks when they had reasonable grounds to suspect the search would turn up evidence. A strip search for prescription drugs. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Better duck and weave - for here comes Generation Next Apr 19, 2009
There are also more fight nights, which translate to a regular income through purses and sponsorships for many of them. However, Hussein warns the rise of Australian boxing will have an impact on the amateur ranks, and on hopes of winning an Olympic gold medal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
No comments posted. Apr 16, 2009
Miller said in particular she has sold a lot of bright pink purses. She recommends Hobo purses as being a hot item and said the bigger and slouchier the bag the better ... Rachel Brown, owner of Country Charms, said at her store the biggest seller has been bright yellow purses, and while they are not a new item, her animal print purses are still popular this season. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Generic brands could cost health Apr 16, 2009
Concerned that the supermarket chains are increasingly loading their shelves with home brands in an era when consumers are tightening their purses, the foundation has analysed 5000 packaged food products, including canned food, margarine, breads and breakfast cereals. Dr Lyn Roberts, the foundation's chief executive, told the National Press Club yesterday that more than 60 per cent of consumers said they had switched to cheaper supermarket brands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Local Industry News and Notes Apr 14, 2009
The shop carries such exclusive items as Terri Clare handmade jewelry, Barrington Baby specialty clothing and gifts, BSAB soy candles and Ruth Michael purses. Other merchandise includes American Greetings cards, gift wrap and bags and stationery items and collectibles and gifts from Precious Moments, everyday Jim Shore and painted ponies and eagles from Westland. (Santa Maria Times)
What is Etsy.com? Apr 13, 2009
com is an online community of designers creating and selling everything from purses and pillowcases to shoes and children's clothes. There are some running themes in the fashion trends for this spring: unique, retro-inspired, and one-of-a-kind. (Suite101.com)
