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A Ventura street, shabby and chic Los Angeles Times
Ventura's Main Street is hardly mainstream. The primary draw of this oceanfront, old mission town is a four-block stretch of funky antique malls and downright down-and-dirty charity thrift shops sandwiched among upscale cafes, whitewashed shabby chic boutiques and made-in-Asia modern furniture galleries. In early 20th century shop fronts and newly converted banks, you'll find nautical treasures,
Some of this year's favorite discoveries The Arizona Republic
If you're looking for some great places with unique pieces to tie your own ribbons around this holiday season, here are just a few of my favorite discoveries this year.
That's a great commute Los Angeles Times
In a city where work and home are as separate as church and state, a new breed of business owners divides personal and professional life with as little as a door or a staircase.
East Side and Lower Valley El Paso Times
Art Windows of El Paso Airport Gallery -- El Paso International Airport, 6701 Convair. 541-4481; www.elpasotexas.gov/mcad. Cielo Vista Branch Library -- 8929 Viscount. 591-6812; www.ci.el-paso.tx.us/library.
GUIDE St. Petersburg Times
Great Russian and vegetarian food served all day. Jazz, cappuccino, fresh juice, specialty teas. Happy hour from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekend brunch. Used English-language books and magazines, plus an art gallery. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. 82 Nab. Moiki. Tel.: 315-1675.
More Tips From A Professional Christmas Tree Decorator Blogcritics.org
First things first, after submitting Part I of Tips from a Professional Tree Decorator I decided I’d work on my “Nana Tree”. I managed to get another box of ornaments up on the tree. Things are getting tight on the tree, which is the way they should be. Just one more to go. I can either go put them up on the tree, write this column, get a shower, or order Christmas gifts on line.
'America's largest art market' is open Miami Herald
Galleries tallied millions in sales during Wednesday's VIP preview of Art Basel Miami Beach, with contemporary art fetching record high prices and Basel officials lauding the fair's success in its fifth year.
Treasures abound at the Blue Peacock Arizona Business Gazette
When The Blue Peacock opened last year in downtown Chandler, the owners had more in mind than just selling antiques and gifts. "They wanted to help rejuvenate the area," said manager and buyer Andrea Serrano, whose in-laws, Eva and Ernie, of Serrano's restaurant fame, own the boutique.
From Greece With Love The New York Sun
In the middle of the 18th century, when European artists were just beginning to get interested in Hellenic art –– an interest dovetailing with the Enlightenment's promotion of ordered, rational ideals –– James "Athenian" Stuart had beaten them to the punch. The English designer, architect, and selfproclaimed "learned and curious person" had already traveled extensively throughout Greece, with
Eye on Art Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror
Artists’ Association of Nantucket Exhibition 13, a holiday small works show which includes over 200 pieces, is featured at the Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery at 19 Washington Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day until Christmas. Call (508) 228-0294 for more information.
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