Stories tagged with "livingtop"

Highlights from High Point by indystar

The venerable furniture mart offers traditional with a twist HIGH POINT, N.C. — New furniture introduced at the recent High Point Furniture Market reflected this year’s... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Family relies heavily on discarded materials to restore their Victorian home by indystar

Kurt and Greta Meyer’s 140-year-old Noblesville home is testimony to the adage, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. The renovated Victorian-style home... – Nov 06, 2009 at 6:59 PM in Home & Garden

Experts weigh in on growing trend toward use of supplements by Barb Berggoetz

The ads are so appealing — pop a pill with natural herbal ingredients that will help rev up your metabolism and burn fat off your body — fast. Of course, you need to... – Nov 04, 2009 at 7:05 PM in Health & Fitness

New models drive the comeback for pressure cookers by Jolene.Ketzenberger

The pressure cooker may be the most misunderstood piece of cookware ever to sit on a stove. That is, if it even makes it to the stove. Many remain in their boxes, stashed in the... – Nov 03, 2009 at 6:34 PM in Food & Drink

Cutting-edge therapy is one reason many participate in clinical trials by Barb Berggoetz

Clinical trials give participants cutting-edge therapy The pay is usually little, just enough to cover expenses. You may be poked, prodded or at least undergo tests or medical... – Oct 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM in Health & Fitness

Saraga brings international flair to local tables by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Unusual ingredients, unfamiliar spices and labels in a different language — it’s no wonder international markets can be a bit intimidating. But for local chef Karl... – Oct 20, 2009 at 7:19 PM in Food & Drink

Pass the hat for a good idea by Cathy Kightlinger

When Elizabeth Houghton Barden opened Broad Ripple’s Big Hat Books in 2005, she didn’t expect to end up with an in-store collection based on her shop’s... – Oct 19, 2009 at 6:55 PM in People

Perfect costume awaits you at a Halloween store by Tj Banes

Whether you want to memorialize a pop icon or turn into a fairy princess, chances are, you’ll find the perfect costume at a local Halloween store. “We have scary,... – Oct 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Students inherit jazz legacy at school by Jay.Harvey

Komoyaka King coaxed steady patterns on conga drums from a group of beginner students — four young girls, a mother and her 3-year-old son — on a recent Saturday in the... – Jul 23, 2009 at 8:38 PM in People

Q&A: Shannon Forsell by Jay.Harvey

Managing director, American Cabaret Theatre Shannon Forsell, 42, began singing in public as a high school student, then majored in voice and communications at DePauw University. In... – Jul 23, 2009 at 8:29 PM in Entertainment

Illy cup collection 'clothes' coffee in beauty by indystar

“Coffee is an aesthetic experience,” says Andrea Illy, chairman and chief executive officer of Illycaffe SpA, based in Trieste, Italy. “It’s pure... – Jul 23, 2009 at 7:01 PM in Living

Q&A: Dorothy Henckel by Konrad.Marshall

Dorothy Henckel took a seat inside the Indianapolis International Film Festival headquarters — several small carpeted offices above a comedy venue and a bar on Massachusetts... – Jul 16, 2009 at 9:56 PM in Entertainment

These tips will make moving easier by Tj Banes

Summer is a peak time for moving. Whether you’re packing your possessions to move across town or across the country, you can save time and money by taking a few tips from the... – Jul 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM in Living

Q&A: Jamie Foxx by David Lindquist

If Jamie Foxx’s future includes a song or two as popular as recent hit “Blame It,” he’ll be known as a singer who acts rather than an actor who sings.... – Jul 11, 2009 at 8:05 PM in Entertainment

Welcome to the Jungle by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Atypical trip to the supermarket may be a chore, but grocery shopping at Jungle Jim’s International Market near Cincinnati is an adventure. Dedicated foodies know that a... – Jul 07, 2009 at 8:47 PM in Food & Drink

Catching up with . . . Ira McKnight by Rockpile47

Who:Ira McKnight was a catcher in the Negro National League of baseball, an organization created in 1920 for blacks, who were not allowed to play in Major League Baseball because... – Jun 29, 2009 at 11:24 PM in Living

Top-shelf destination by Jenny Elig

Central Library is all that it’s stacked up to be in the eyes of its growing number of patrons Stand in the atrium of the Central Library, and look up at the glass walls of... – Jun 27, 2009 at 8:49 PM in Living

Painter personalizes walls in private homes and businesses by Barb Berggoetz

Artist in residence personalizes walls with murals and faux finishesHouse Aclient living in the Geist area had artist Erin Quigley paint out-of-shape women on the walls of her... – Jun 25, 2009 at 11:41 PM in Home & Garden

Athletes score in Carmel's casual indoor lacrosse league by indystar

You can decorate your helmet anyway you like in the Carmel Dogs lacrosse league. Be advised, though: If you put a Slim Jim sticker on it, teammates will ridicule you. Nothing... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:43 AM in Living

Cut a deal by Jolene.Ketzenberger

Prepare to save big when you hit the checkout line with coupons Everybody loves a bargain, and with the current economic situation, more people are looking for them. According to... – Jun 16, 2009 at 9:11 PM in Food & Drink