As any renter knows, decorating a rental apartment can often feel impersonal, especially when you don’t have the freedom to paint, renovate, or make any permanent changes (unless you want to lose your security deposit, that is). But thanks to a slew of clever designers, there are tons of temporary […]
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Jeffrey S. Evans Dons White Gloves For Routson Americana, Glass & Lighting
Will Kimbrough said he was not surprised that this Staffordshire medallion portrait series transfer-printed platter brought the sale’s top price of $18,720. “We knew it was a good one. The unique combination of portraits and views may be unique and it’s what drove the price.” ($5/8,000). Review by Madelia Hickman […]
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Fast food fan, 31, transforms home into a McDonald’s shrine with stained glass window of Ronald and huge golden arches
A MCDONALD’S enthusiast has converted her house into a shrine dedicated to her favorite fast food chain. Taylor Gecking’s love of all things Mickey D’s goes beyond enjoying the occasional happy meal–she has transformed her home into a McDonald’s-themed paradise, complete with a Ronald McDonald stained glass window. 10 Taylor […]
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Treasures: Cranberry-colored glass pitcher out of fashion but charming
Dear Helaine and Joe: Can you tell me anything about this vase my mother owned? I do not see any markings. Thank you, D. O. Dear D. O.; This is certainly a lovely piece of glass, but it is not a vase. Instead, it is a ruffled top, claw-handled, enameled […]
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$1.7 million glass house in Maryland divides the internet
CLOSE Last summer, Robb Mapou realized he could use his ukulele to help his Facebook friends celebrate their birthdays and has recorded more than 360 videos. Salisbury Daily Times A fun way to live in nature? Or a privacy nightmare? The listing for a $1.7 million glass house on the […]
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Built Into a Hillside, This Concrete and Glass Fixer-Upper Is on Sale for Only $99,900
This fixer-upper in the woods shows what can happen when a stone mason builds a house with a vision of using the energy of the earth. But doesn’t quite finish the job. The current owner built the house on Miner Street in Warsaw, NY, from concrete and glass in 1980, and […]
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We Are All Going Through The Looking Glass Now
Once upon a time, not too long ago, around 2017, the secret for brick-and-mortar success was experiential marketing. This was the marketing mantra from Nike stores to Westin Hotels. Movie theaters offered dinners, drinks in the theater itself along with extra-comfortable seating. Brick-and-mortar establishments created “experiential destinations.” Shopping or staying […]