Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collectionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:41PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection...
Designer style picksMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:15PMWhat are the wardrobe must-haves and top three trends to look out for this year? Four designers share their style tips for the year.
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collectionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boh
Paris waxes retro with Kenzo, Valli collectionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:10PMParis pulsed with retro energy on Monday, as the French capital's fall-winter 2010-11 ready-to-wear shows moved into day six with Giambattista Valli's feather-light display of 1960s elegance and a boho chic '70s collection from Kenzo.
Slugs: Get them now, or they'll get youMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:14PMStories about slugs can be funny, but there's nothing humorous about them munching on your plants.
Dining review: 'Rumi by Famous Kabob'Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:46PMDining at Rumi by Famous Kabob in San Rafael may not transport diners back to ancient Persia, but the ambiance and cuisine lifts the spirits and, for a short while, takes one out of the hubbub of the suburban shopping center. by Carol Inkellis
Bring on spring by bringing the garden inside your homeSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:03AMAfter months of bleak, blah winter, I've been looking at my garden almost daily, hoping to see some signs of spring. I know it will be a few more weeks until spring returns to the Midwest, so while I wait impatiently for Mother Nature to wake up, I'm going to jump-start the season by welcoming spring into my interior decor. Here's how.
Wedding Flowers specialist wins WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice AwardsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:21AMWeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Bridesign.com has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™! (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/wedding_flowers/WeddingWire/prweb3688994.htm
Navy officer trains in ThailandSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:01AMFor the son of a St. Charles woman, being an ambassador for peace in a country known for its spicy cuisine, magnificent colorful temples and lush jungles where deadly cobra snakes are king was quite an experience recently.
Keeping patients safe a family affairSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:34AMGet FREE Daily Headlines by email! Laura Jean Abeyta remembers her grandma always liked a new hairdo and fresh flowers.
Florist opens bridal shopSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:28AMA florist who has catered for celebrity and society weddings has expanded by opening a bridal and gift shop.
Churches continue Haiti reliefSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:32AMChile has replaced Haiti on the front pages of newspapers. But Fredericksburg-area churches say Haiti is still very much on their minds. Two have fundraisers coming up, and a few others are gearing up to send food. Many have mission trips to the island nation planned for this spring....
The 60-degree factor:Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:13AM(ARA) — Like an alarm clock for our senses and our gardens, the thermometer swelling to 60 degrees awakens us in the spring. We all get the irresistible urge to get outside, birds are chirping, animals come out from hibernation and plants start unfurling their leaves and flowers to color our world.
News of DiamondFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:53AMGood morning to all, did you get a chance to watch the Winter Olympics? We watched some of the events during the evenings. We were watching TV when the Russian was killed on his practice run on the luge track. It kind of put a damper on my wanting to see some of the games they were involved with.
Why is the bark peeling on my arborvitae?Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:01AMQ: I have several arborvitaes in my yard. They are good windbreaks, act as privacy fences and the birds love them. This winter IÂ've noticed bark seems to be peeling off their trunks.
Houses prepped for Pilgrimage toursFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:00AMRuth Ellen Calhoun has a pilgrimage secret but she doesn’t mind sharing it.
Reveling in Mix-And-MeldFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:19AMPARIS -- A khaki coat, set off with a mock leopard print scarf, suggests a belligerent state of fashion mind. But it ain't necessarily so.
Comfort food pick me-upsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:43PMI've had it. I've had enough of the snow, the cloudy skies and frigid temperatures. I want sunshine and warm weather.
Cork in Park Circle with Tradd GibbsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:09PMWhen it first opened last fall, Cork served a tasty lunch menu to the folks of the Park Circle area.
COMMUNITY CALENDARWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:07PMOngoing events The Thrift House and Boutique at the First Methodist Church in Geneva is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The thrift house is located on Church Street behind this church building and playground. All ...
Basil needs full sun, little waterWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:33PMWhile some plants remain old fashioned, basil keeps moving ahead with the times. There are now more than 60 types on the seed and plant market to choose from.
Dries Van Noten's Posh MilitarismWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:28PMIn the latest collection from Dries Van Noten, he staged an artistic military maneuver for the first major show of Paris fashion week.
Irvine commission questions farm feesWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:48PMIRVINE – The City Finance Commissioners say the Great Park shouldn't pay a consultant $142,000 more to craft plans for a community garden, farmers market and farm pavilion. The commissioners worry the park won't have enough money left to fund the...
Dressy affairWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:29PMCoast’s timeless style makes it the perfect choice for that special occasion.
Farm Fresh president Ron Dennis to retireMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:52PMVIRGINIA BEACH — The grocery business was a lot simpler more than 50 years ago, when Farm Fresh president Ron Dennis started in the business.
Brother, sister killed in Milford crashMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:34PMGrief counselors were on hand at Foran High School in Milford as police investigate a crash that killed a brother and sister.
More than just a beach paradise: Mauritius' multicultural sideMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:09PMPort Louis, Mauritius - The word Mauritius immediately sparks images of long, white sandy beaches, coral reefs and luxury hotels. The Indian Ocean island has even more to offer visitors thanks to its melting pot cultural mix of Hindus, Christians, Mu...
Master Gardeners cultivate love of growingMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:55PMDon’t let the name fool you. Robbi Will with San Antonio’s Antique Rose Emporium knows a thing or two about heirloom roses.
Rain delays plantingMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:24PMThe crop planting season is upon us and although it is time to get some of our crops in the ground (except for cotton), the soil is once again too wet with Monday's rain.
Shantou past and presentMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:06PMAs we stood in the musty stone house about twice the size of a room in an average HDB flat, Third Uncle said: "This is the house your mother's father lived in, that his father passed down to him." He .....
Garden again up for grabsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:23PMVegetable gardening is booming in popularity these days as people discover the benefits – both from a health standpoint and in the pocketbook – of growing their own produce. Others dig the beauty of fresh flowers.
Marks & Spencer sets out its sustainable stallMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:11PMCustomer / employer initiatives Green engagement The high-street bellwether wants customers to engage with its Plan A through a competition. "Your Green Idea" encourages shoppers to submit ideas for environmental change and offers a £100,000 prize for the winner.
A little paint goes a long waySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:08AMBARSTOW • Things started looking brighter for the Dotsons early Saturday morning, thanks to 72 volunteers who showed up at the Barstow family’s home at 7:00 a.m. Volunteers sprayed the stucco of the Yosemite Drive home with a fresh coat of paint,...
Vigil remembers train victimsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:43AMNORWOOD — The Norwood Train Station was aglow in soft candlelight for Vanessa Dorwart and Gina Gentile Friday night.
Flowers trump pols, warm a city once visited by miserySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:14AMNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt ...
Cape Fear region county-by-county roundupSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:23AMA tailgate farmers market scheduled to open in the spring in Elizabethtown needs locally grown produce to sell. The Farmers Market Committee is accepting applications for the market, which will operate in the parking lot of the former Red & White Food Store on Martin Luther King Drive.
GARDENING: Test how savvy you are in the gardenSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:32AM"One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides." W.E. Johns -- The Passing Show
Six Ways to Outwit Your WeedsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:21AMWeeding may become frustrating if not downright overwhelming. Smart weeding tactics can help.
Wash and Go cleaning up on Park AvenueSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:19AMA new laundry service opened last week, offering Greenwood a fresh way to take care of clothing. Wash and Go, owned by Eddie and Angie Flowers, opened on Park Avenue near Greenwood Market Place to replace their Walnut Street location and Highland Park Cleaners.
ANN VOGEL | Get a Taste of Local AgricultureSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:01AMAs Adele Davis said decades ago, “You are what you eat.” Way before the rest of us got onboard with trying to eat less processed and more locally grown foods, she was encouraging her readers to eat whole and unrefined foods and to avoid chemical food additives. She believed that proper nutrients could help prevent disease or restore health after the onset of disease. If eating better is one of ...
Heartland: Winter of survivalSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 1:19AMBundled up against the cold in bulky coveralls, one can’t help but wonder how the chickadee, a bird the size of a Tater Tot, doesn’t freeze just as solid. When the weather turns cold, animals — like people — can either adopt a strategy to deal with the change or flee to warmer temperatures elsewhere. Some, like groundhogs, simply choose not to deal with winter and sleep through the whole thing.
New Baby's Breath and Other Cut FlowersSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:33AMEach year new cut flowers are introduced. Some are suitable for cutting gardens, including the following.
The Pomona Mine from Brown CanyonSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:50PMRamsey Canyon from Brown Canyon Trailhead Parking. (Photo by Gary W. Munroe Sr.) By Gary W. Munroe Sr. This mine is perhaps the most visible mine in the Huachuca’s since it can be more readily seen from Highway 92. It is located high above the valley floor and is reached through Brown Canyon on the Eastern slopes. The mine can also be reached through Scheelite Canyon from Garden Canyon. read ...