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Unique door knobs with vintage appeal add class
When I was a child, running in circles and playing hide-and-go-seek, I was fascinated by the door knobs in my grandparent’s home. I suppose this was an omen of the interior fixture fanatic I was later destined to become.
At the time, the door knobs intrigued me because they weren't like the typical shiny brass knobs that filled my own house. Instead, clear glass engraved knobs accompanied every door in their 1940s home.
 What were even more intriguing were the key holes in each knob. I was told that skeleton keys were the only way to open these locks, but if you had one key, it could open any interior door in the house.
Obviously homes just aren't built with the charm and detail they once were. It's typical to see brass or cheap gold fixtures throughout new constructions. If you're lucky, you may get nickel-coated knobs. Read More >>
Posted: Monday, September 6, 2010 10:19 pm |
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Mother Nature knows best when it comes to color
Man has been trying to bring the outdoors inside since the earliest cave paintings brought animals and trees to the walls of the worlds first “homes.” Don’t limit the use of nature’s palette to just your sunroom or outdoor spaces- bring them inside for the perfect accent. Almost all flower colors can be found among the paint chips. Plumbago blue, Gerbera daisy hot pink and tiger lily orange, can all be used to brighten a kitchen, dining room or entry. Read More >>
Posted: Sunday, August 8, 2010 10:06 pm |
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Lifestyle
National radio host and author Luann Prater will lead 'Encouragement Extreme' this weekend. |
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Women invited to be renewed with 'Encouragement'
Luann Prater will lead retreat open to all ages, faiths
By SUSAN LEATHERS
Brentwood Home Page
“Tired? Drained? Hopeless? STOP going through the motions of life and absolutely, boundlessly abandon boredom for FREEDOM!”
With an opener like that, it’s a wonder the 12,000-seat sanctuary at Brentwood United Methodist Church isn’t fully reserved yet for this weekend’s Encouragement Extreme women’s retreat featuring national radio host Luann Prater, artist Betty Shoopman and a cast of other inspirational speakers. Read More >>
Posted: Monday, September 6, 2010 10:18 pm |
Chris Roberts headlines the final Music in the Meadow Sept. 11 |
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Pack the car for final Owl's Hill concert
Unique ticket deal charges by car, not head
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary will feature an impressive musical lineup on Saturday, Sept. 11, as it concludes Music in the Meadow, its successful summer concert series. Decca recording artist Chris Roberts will join local artists Fleming & John, Laura Donohue and Marcus Hummon to provide music for the final night.
Decca recording artist Chris Roberts, known for his lively renditions of American classics, will join local artists Fleming & John, Laura Donohue and Marcus Hummon to provide music for the final night. Read More >>
Posted: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 9:29 pm |
Andrew Guffee, 11, logs into NeighborDog.com, which offers a safe option to Facebook and other social networking sites. |
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NeighborDog barking up the social networking tree
Brentwood couple develop family-friendly option
By KIRI LANICE WALTON
For Brentwood Home Page
The McCurry family of Brentwood has developed a novel social networking idea: a social networking site that reflects how people actually live. Instead of farms and mafias or trying to impress people from high school, NeighborDog.com focuses on communities and real-life activities. “It’s built around the way they live their lives and the activities they are involved in,” said Paul McCurry. Read More >>
Posted: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 11:10 pm |
BHS alum Courtney Lyle conducts an interview as an ESPNU sidelines reporter during an NCAA softball game at the University of Tennessee. |
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Cue 'SportsCenter' theme ... BHS grad interns at ESPN
Former BHS sportscaster on air for Vol Network, SportSouth, ESPNU
By CAROL STUART
For Brentwood Home Page
Former Brentwood High / Channel 9 sportscaster Courtney Lyle, who interned at ESPN this summer after just her sophomore year in college, has never let age stop her from getting in the game. She also appears on air for Vol Network productions including on SportSouth. Read More >>
Posted: Monday, August 30, 2010 10:04 pm |
Mollie Jane Heibert and Nelson Michael Rosario |
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Getting married? Let Brentwood, and the world, know
BHP posts announcements for free
By SUSAN LEATHERS
Brentwood Home Page
A press release from Belk has spurred us on, so here’s the deal: If you’re engaged, we want to publish your engagement announcement. And wedding announcement, and 25th or 50th or higher wedding anniversary announcement. For free!
Brentwood Home Page publishes these announcements for our readers in our Lifestyles section. All you have to do to be included is have a strong Brentwood connection (bride, groom, parents, school, etc.), copy the form that's posted in our Weddings & Engagements section and email us your writeup alogn with the picture.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 10:15 pm |
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