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Shell games: gifts from the sea.(Shopping)

star power This pair of wall-mounted starfish light fixtures is constructed of gathered fabric and metal and has enormous textural appeal as well as providing practical mood lighting. The large one is $2,844, the smaller $2,452, Find them at Christine Desiree Interiors, 556 Pineapple Ave.,

Publication: Sarasota Magazine

Back to nature ; Company sells urns and caskets that reduce toxins, waste, carbon emissions

When Darren Crouch and Tim Rivera founded Passages International Inc., few funeral homes were interested in their products. Times have changed since the wholesale company, which specializes in the design and manufacture of biodegradable and temporary urns, was established in 1999 in Taos. Crouch,

Publication: Albuquerque Journal

Family travel: 24-Hour Room Service

ANA MANDARA RESORT, NHA TRANG IN VIETNAM RESEMBLING A traditional (but not exactly authentic) Vietnamese village, the Ana Mandara Resort in Nha Trang is a cluster of small villas furnished with native wood and rattan and set on a palm- fringed beach. In the large reception - all ornate dark wood

Publication: The Independent - London

DINING OUT; An Edited Menu in Historic Oyster Bay - New York Times

AT the corner of South Street and East Main stands one of Oyster Bay's most historic buildings. A hundred years ago when Teddy Roosevelt was president, it was the location of his offices when he lived nearby at Sagamore Hill. Most recently, the building housed the Bookmark Cafe, with its

Publication: The New York Times

Cremation option gains in popularity More Americans are choosing an alternative they find to be affordable and flexible.(BUSINESS)

Byline: Diwata Fonte The Fresno Bee Two months after her death, a portion of Barbara Blenkinsop's remains rests on her daughter's Tower District mantel. It's just kind of a strange thing, said Janet Adams, 62, who likes the idea of having her mother's miniature urn nearby. You don't really have

Publication: The Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA)

Cremation gains popularity across the country.

Byline: Diwata Fonte Dec. 13--Two months after her death, a portion of Barbara Blenkinsop's remains rests on her daughter's Tower District mantle. It's just kind of a strange thing, said Janet Adams, 62, who likes the idea of having her mother's miniature urn nearby. You don't really have that

Publication: Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA)

Shopping guide.(reader's resource)(Buyers guide)

country classics PAGE 19: All items shown are available at Taken for Granite, 409 Leetes Island Rd., Stony Creek, CT 06405; (203) 488-0557; forgranite.com. For detailed product information, log onto countryliving.com/febclassics. PAGE 20: Chocolate Brown Velvet chair, $1,825: ABC Carpet & Home.

Publication: Country Living

Sculptures reveal ongoing dialogue with artist's life

Heller, Fran Cleveland Jewish News 12-01-2000 Sculptures reveal ongoing dialogue with artist's life By FRAN HELLER Freelance Writer A winged urn set atop a tall pillar drenched in feathers alludes to notions of flight and personal growth. A fluted cake pan, white shoes and red feathers suggest

Publication: Cleveland Jewish News