Choice of basic furniture is important for young couples
Blair Hodgson of Kaplan's Furniture outlines current trends in starter furnishings. Early American and traditional styles dominate bedroom and living room sets, with queen beds, cedar chests, and modular options discussed. prices hover around 1000 for a standard bedroom group and about 900 for a three piece living room set, plus a 200 recliner.
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Blair Hodgson
Kaplan's Furniture
West Broad St
Hodgson
Porringers evolve from porridge bowls to gifts
The article traces porringers from 17th century two handle English bowls for stew to American single handle designs used for many foods. In the 20th century they become popular silver gifts at christenings and weddings, shifting from porridge to varied uses such as ash trays and nut dishes.
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England
America
The Diamond Necklace and the French Revolution
A dazzling necklace of five hundred flawless diamonds was offered to Marie Antoinette but rejected. Critics intensified anti queen sentiment by portraying her as frivolous, fueling public anger that helped spark the revolution.
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Marie Antoinette
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By Merle Schuffman
United States
Furniture/Today
A. Daniel Messaros Photography
Oberlin Rd
Elyria, Ohio
Appouitaqbute 2
Ween
Codigo
Oa Eis Ag Ata
Dre Ely
Cei Ue
Michael Jewelers
Elyria
Broad ST
Michael Radosevich
Rae
Poe
Jeff Bishop
Amherst Fabrics
Dressmaker
N. Leavitt RD
LN RT
Amherst
Ea Co
Bidville
Pwille Apping Cos
Michael Angela
Tyll Seewire
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