Homes feature architect's talent (Greenwich Time)
Harrie Thomas Lindeberg was one of the most prominent residential architects in America in the first half of the 20th century, designing baronial country homes for the plutocrats of his day, from Armour to Astor, and Doubleday to DuPont. Now two of his Greenwich creations are for sale, one for $15 million and the other for $5.995 million....more...Mondo condo (Detroit News)
Blond and beautiful, the effervescent Lisa Petrella shares a dramatic 5,000-square-foot Orchard Lake condominium with her husband of 10 years, Ennio "Pete" Petrella -- he's the COO and principal of Synergy Group Inc., a Bloomfield Hills design-build company....more... Spaces ? Bungalow's setting, décor radiate warmth and sentimentality (San Antonio Express News)
The stucco-faced house that's nestled in a lush landscape of Texas mountain laurel, autumn sage, lavender and lantana sits amid modest clapboard cottages in the heart of a historic neighborhood. But the setting only begins to define the Alta Vista home that was built in the 1920s....more... Residents, council unite over unique streetlamps (The Frederick News-Post)
By Nancy Hernandez News-Post Staff NEW MARKET -- Perhaps some lamps do have magical powers. Earlier this week, streetlamps in New Market enabled residents to ignore their disagreements over a bitterly controversial annexation proposal....more... Lighten up (Daily Southtown)
Proper lighting and accent pieces can go a long way to create a warm atmosphere in the home. So, whether decorating a new home or breathing new life into a current residence, help can be found at GeriAnns Lampshades & Accents, 11 White St., Frankfort....more... Acrylic is clearly a style for today (Orange County Register)
Plastics like Plexiglas are assuming a more visible role in the home....more... Asheville's own "antique row" (Asheville Citizen-Times)
When the 2004 floods swept through Biltmore Village, many of the shops and antique dealers in the area were devastated by the 16-inch floodwaters that filled their buildings and flooded their antiques....more... New lease on life for historic home (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
BINGHAMTON -- A one-time lieutenant governor's and Civil War commander's home, which was auctioned on eBay earlier this year but not sold, has been purchased by a long-time Binghamton businessman who wants to restore the mansion and possibly open a museum with artifacts of its original 1800s owner....more... Christmas stories 2006 (Independent)
Santas in Manhattan, Augusten Burroughs...more... |