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  • Cram in the sights, then hit the beach Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:23PMWhy visit? Barcelona will never go out of fashion.
  • Béatrice Dalle: 'I am naturally quite bashful' Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:21PMUnpredictable as ever, Béatrice Dalle shows up on time. Well... two hours late actually, but since there's been a genuine mistake on the part of her office she is morally punctual. Even so, as she walks over to join me in the bar of a small Paris hotel, her arms are raised and she is semaphoring two sentiments rarely associated with her: embarrassment and apology.
  • ZeMis Offers Eco-Friendly Gift Items at the Earth Store Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:58AMZeMis, the online gift store known for gift ideas that promote world culture and green gift giving, is pleased to announce its extensive line up of earth-friendly gift items .Going green is clearly not a fad. It is a long-term consciousness that an increasing number of people have come to uphold and advocate. Since we opened...
  • Designer marriage: Robin and Lucienne Day Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:22PMA celebration of the power couple of modern interior design husband and wife Robin and Lucienne Day opens in London this week.
  • Three years strong for the Preston Contemporary Art Center Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:15AMPreston Contemporary Art Center celebrates its third anniversary with a roster of internationally-renowned artists in a show its curator terms "off-the-chart exciting," opening with an artists' reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.
  • ZeMis Showcases Exotic Tribal Crafts at the Global Village Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:28AMZemis, which specializes in selling world products as unique gift ideas for every occasion and promoting world culture at the same time, is pleased to present its full line of exotic tribal crafts .ZeMis specializes in avant garde designer neckpieces made...
  • Organic and Natural Beauty Gift Items Now Available at ZeMis Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:43AMZeMis, otherwise known as Mother Natures boutique, is an online accessories store located at www.zemis.com that offers green gift suggestions for any type of recipient. ZeMis offers natural beauty products harnessed from different parts of the globe with reputable brands like Korres , Crabtree...
  • More looks from the new Banana Republic exclusive 'Mad Men' collection Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 2:41AMAs promised, I'm back with more of my favorite looks from the exclusive "Mad Men"-inspired limited-edition collection that debuts in Banana Repubic stores Aug. 11.
  • Kits made in Lynden help girls in poor countries stay in school Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 5:38PMLYNDEN - Celeste Mergens says she'll never forget "the loudest cheer I never heard."
  • Celebrate Father's Day with Unique Gift Ideas at ZeMis Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 1:28AMZeMis, the one-stop shop for anything eco-luxurious and anything that promotes cultural appreciation and cross-culture travel, is pleased to offer its collection of unique Fathers Day gift items such as travel gadgets , healthy organic gift baskets , organic...
  • Swimsuit advice: Dress like a mermaid Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 11:11AMThe season's most popular swimsuits are a plunge back in time, writes Nathalie Atkinson.
  • Unique Gift Items for Father's Day Now Available at ZeMis Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 1:58AMZeMis, the lifestyle boutique that embraces cultural diversity and promotes world travel with environmental consciousness is pleased to offer thoughtful and cool Fathers Day presents in time for the popular June 19 celebration. For Fathers Day, ZeMis is offering uniquely themed gift baskets for dads, such as 'Certified...
  • 'The Real Housewives of New York City' Terrify Morocco Monday, June 6, 2011 @ 2:38PMCamel Rides, Confrontations and Contaminated Meat
  • Emmys: 5 Contenders to Watch in Crafts Categories Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 7:40PMMarisa Guthrie, Stacey Wilson See what it takes to create a throne made of swords or replicate hairstyles from the 1960s. read more
  • It's fashion to die for! Designer makes roadkill couture from animal body parts Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 4:02PMDesigners can spend thousands of pounds on luxury fabrics - but Jess Eaton gets hers for free. She is showcasing her Roadkilll Couture collection at Brighton Fashion Week.
  • ZeMis Showcases Best-Selling Gift Ideas at the Global Village Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:13AMZeMis, the lifestyle boutique that promotes world culture, world travel and green gifting, is now pleased to announce its best-selling gift products .ZeMis specializes in avant garde designer neckpieces made from a mix of natural components, semi-precious stones such...
  • Old Prince site for sale Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 8:21AMA Sun Staff Report LOWELL -- An historic 353,000-square-foot building in South Lowell is for sale.
  • What's your favorite doghouse bedding? Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:07AMLeft, Straw provides good insulation, but it gets tracked around the outside of our house, creating a fire hazard. Right, Kennel pads work well in the doghouse during the dry season -- or, in other words, for just a few weeks!
  • Style blog: Cybelle Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 9:05PMStyle Blog takes a look at what's hot in the way of winter essentials
  • ZeMis Showcases Cultural-Themed Gift Ideas for Kids at the Global Village Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 2:58AMZemis, which specializes in selling world products as unique gift ideas for every occasion and promoting world culture at the same time, is pleased to present its full line of cultural-themed gift ideas for kids.Lindy Castillo, Managing Director of Zemis, is excited to announce, We now have a comprehensive line up of truly unique...
  • Wardrobe staples given a new edge Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 2:50AMLatest fashions include the usual wardrobe staples like jeans and t-shirts.
  • The Grand Canyon of Painting Sunday, May 15, 2011 @ 11:21PMJoan Becker's watercolor painting, Cascading Seasons , is a riot of color and texture. When I first saw watercolor artist Joan Becker’s work, the word that came to my mind was pageantry because her work is colorful, rich, and all about giving the viewer an amazing visual spectacle. Take a look at any watercolor painting of Becker’s and chances are it is filled from top to bottom with an array of ...
  • Before White House, Bushes hawked for Bates Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:10AMLEWISTON — At first glance, the film footage looks like just another quaint clip of post-war-era advertising. A pair of women in dainty dresses chat over cups of tea.
  • ZeMis Offers Artisanal Designer Accessories at the Global Village Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 2:28AMZeMis, the lifestyle boutique that promotes world culture, world travel and green gifting, is now pleased to announce its unique collection of artisan crafted designer accessories .ZeMis specializes in avant garde designer neckpieces made from a mix of natural components,...
  • Signed Monographs and Portfolios by Contemporary Artists at Swann Galleries' Auction Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 12:39AMRyan McGinley, The kids are alright. An artist's, hand-assembled book containing 35 color and black-and-white reproductions of McGinley's photographs (a few are double page spreads) produced on an Epson printer; the end pages repeating the photographs as thumbnails with titles below.
  • What do you collect? Sunday, May 8, 2011 @ 11:11PMThe nation's leading newspaper and source of information on antiques and the arts.
  • 'Open Studios' artists offer early look at some of their creations Friday, May 6, 2011 @ 4:51AMMore than 50 artists who will be participating in North Coast Open Studios next month are taking part in a show and reception on Saturday during Arts Alive!
  • Celebrate Mother's Day With Multi-Cultural Eco-chic Gift Items at ZeMis Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:13AMZeMis, the online store otherwise known as Mother Natures boutique, is enthused to announce its expanded offerings of unique gift ideas for Mothers Day. Zemis offers eco-friendly home goods , hip handmade accessories , organic...
  • Developer's lofty goals in sight for Western Avenue building Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 6:14AMLOWELL -- Construction on the long-awaited artist live/work units in the "G-Mill" of the Western Avenue Studios complex is expected to begin as soon as July, developer Karl Frey told The Sun
  • Halgrimson: Shopping center a former northside hub of activity Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 12:25AMIn May 1996, Northport Shopping Center turned 40. It had become a meeting place for the north side of Fargo, and as Gary Hart, then manager of Hornbacher's Foods said, it was "a neighborhood center in a little community of its own."  Talk about this topic
  • ZeMis Showcases Foreign Language Films at the Global Village Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 1:43AMZeMis, which specializes in selling world products as unique gift ideas for every occasion and promoting world culture at the same time, is pleased to present its full line of foreign language movies in DVD and Blu-ray format from world renowned directors and critically acclaimed movies.ZeMis Global Village features award winning...
  • Donated formal wear makes prom dreams reality Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 3:33AMBy Michelle Rupe Eubanks Staff Writer Joan Tipton spotted the short black dress amid the dozens in the guidance office at Florence High School and knew it would be perfect for prom night.
  • Upper St. Clair quilter finds inspiration everywhere Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 11:00PMJoan C. Temple of Upper St. Clair, a retired third grade teacher from the Keystone Oaks School District, was chosen as a semifinalist for the 2011 American Quilter's Society Quilt Show and Contest, taking place from Wednesday through April 30 at the Paducah (Ky.) Expo Center.
  • Celebrate Earth Day and Easter With Unique Gift Items at ZeMis Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 7:28AMZeMis, the lifestyle boutique that promotes world culture , world travel and green gifting , is now pleased to offer eco-friendly Easter-themed gift items for Earth Day and Easter celebration....
  • 25th Scintilla fashion show Sunday, April 10, 2011 @ 9:31PMSpring has sprung, and fashion shows are in bloom.
  • ZeMis Offers New Line of Natural Bath Items at the Earth Store Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 1:43AMApril 7, 2011 - ZeMis, otherwise known as Mother Natures boutique, is an online accessories store located at www.zemis.com that offers green gift suggestions for any type of recipient. The lifestyle boutique aims to promote world culture and world travel through offerings of artisan craft sourced from all over the world. ZeMis offers natural bath products harnessed...
  • BP Ledger, April 4 edition Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 3:39PMEDITOR'S NOTE: BP Ledger carries items for reader information each Monday from various Southern Baptist-related entities, and news releases of interest from other sources. The items are published as received.
  • Sis Boom’s Paganelli pens bright vision of girls’ paradise Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 11:09AMTo Jennifer Paganelli, a girl’s world is a place of azure dresses, tulle ballet skirts, headbands studded with rosettes — and badges that say “biggest heart,” “adored” and “friendliest smile.” The Wilton-based Sis Boom fabric designer has translated her vision into a book, Girls World, which will be published by Chronicle Books on May 1. It will be available at amazon.com, and Ms. Paganelli will ...
  • ZeMis Showcases World Music Cds at the Global Village Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 1:43AMZeMis, the online store promoting world culture is proud to present its line of audio cds showcasing traditional world music , chill out lounge music infusing exotic tunes and dance groove from different parts of the world.ZeMis' world music audio CD collection includes all the best selling Putumayo CDs including Latin...
  • The worlds of fashion and art collide Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 5:08AMMANILA, Philippines -- There was a time when the world of art simply had no connection with the world of fashion. Even the legendary American icon Bill Blass once said that fashion is not art but an expression of personal style that defines an era. But with the advancement of technology and the fusion of commerce and design, fashion has emerged to become an important aspect of art. The only ...
  • Light and bright: Bold colors and natural materials are the look of spring Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 7:05AMThe subdued palettes and simple choices of home decor associated with the struggling economy of the last few years is changing, with homeowners beginning to opt for bright, detailed and eco-friendly items instead of just plain and simple home fashions.
  • Local designer Janice Williams takes on plus-sized fashion Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 7:21AMCurves Ahead by Elizabeth Ulrich Many fashion schools don't offer courses in plus-size design, which is fine, because most students don't seem interested in designing plus-size clothing anyway. It's also… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
  • Charming Shoppes, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Results Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 6:01AMCharming Shoppes, Inc. a leading multi-brand apparel retailer specializing in women's plus-size apparel, today reported sales and operating results for the three and twelve month periods ended January 29, 2011. Â Additionally, the Company announced the alignment of its Lane Bryant and Lane Bryant Outlet divisions, and the further rationalization of its store base during 2011. Â In separate news ...
  • Light and bright: Bold colors and natural materials are the look of spring Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 2:17PMThe subdued palettes and simple choices of home decor associated with the struggling economy of the last few years is changing, with homeowners beginning to opt for bright, detailed and eco-friendly items instead of just plain and simple home fashions.
  • ZeMis Celebrates St. Patricks Day at the Global Village Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 1:58AMZeMis, the online global village featuring lifestyle accessories indigenous to various cultures throughout the world, is pleased to announce its new suite of Irish-themed accessories and green-colored gift items for St. Patrick's day. Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated by Irish people around the world to commemorate the act of their patron saint who came back to Ireland to follow his dream of ...
  • Bags were status symbols for Native Americans Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 11:23PMOnce used to hold roots, medicine and spiritual objects, 35 intricately patterned bags now on display at the Winona County Historical Society take visitors back to a time when trading for goods was more common than paying for them.
  • Freshen Your Look and Home This Spring Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 4:18AMMISSION, KS--(Marketwire - March 14, 2011) - (Family Features) With the cold lifting and new spring fashion collections hitting the shelves, it's the perfect time to change up your home and wardrobe with fresh new styles that reflect the joyful mood and bright colors of spring. Glade has partnered with style expert Giuliana Rancic to help women transform their look and surroundings for the new ...
  • Freshen Your Look and Home This Spring Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 4:00AMMISSION, KS--(Marketwire - 03/14/11) - (Family Features) With the cold lifting and new spring fashion collections hitting the shelves, it's the perfect time to change up your home and wardrobe with fresh new styles that reflect the joyful mood and bright colors of spring. Glade has partnered with style expert Giuliana Rancic to help women transform their look and surroundings for the new season ...
  • Local quilters guild helps warm hearts the world over Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 11:22AMLike many other quilters, Joan Lunney of Monroeville rarely keeps any of her projects once she's finished.  read more »
  • Quilters warm hearts the world over Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 2:33AMLike many other quilters, Joan Lunney of Monroeville rarely keeps any of her projects once she's finished. "I'm done giving to my family," she said with a laugh. "They're all quilted out."  read more »