Arts and Crafts movement

Shenzhen represents the future and inspires other cities' development: assistant to the mayor of Rome

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Monday, November 20, 2023

"I knew the province of Guangdong in 1979," said Mr. Ugo Papi, assistant to the mayor of Rome, indicating that he had visited the city of Shenzhen in the 1990s.

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  • "I knew the province of Guangdong in 1979," said Mr. Ugo Papi, assistant to the mayor of Rome, indicating that he had visited the city of Shenzhen in the 1990s.
  • He recalled that at that time, Shenzhen was a small fishing village, and everything was under construction.
  • It's reported that the 20th ICIF will be held from May 23 to 27, 2024, while the 2024 Shenzhen Design Week falls on April 27.
  • Shenzhen Design Week is an important international exchange and cooperation platform for the "City of Design" project in Shenzhen.

MINTO ANNOUNCES WINNER IN 2023 DREAM HOME NAMING CONTEST

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Monday, June 26, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, June 26, 2023 /CNW/ - For the fourth consecutive year, Minto Group's homebuilding team in Ottawa ("Minto") engaged the community to name the Minto Dream Home for CHEO.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 26, 2023 /CNW/ - For the fourth consecutive year, Minto Group's homebuilding team in Ottawa ("Minto") engaged the community to name the Minto Dream Home for CHEO.
  • Over 540 participants entered the 2023 Minto Dream Home Naming Contest, submitting a range of ideas, from the Canterbury to the Saddletree.
  • The Minto team thanks Uzoma Ojemeni for giving the 2023 Minto Dream Home the perfect name.
  • Minto is proud to build and design the grand prize Minto Dream Home for the 2023 CHEO Dream of a Lifetime Lottery .

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Unveils New Collection of Disney Princess-Inspired Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses

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Friday, February 10, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif. , Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, together with Allure Bridals, have launched their 2023 collection of stunning bridal gowns and their first-ever collection of Disney Princess-inspired bridesmaid dresses. 

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  • 2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection from Allure Bridals, a New Coach and 100+ Venues Offer Couples the Opportunity to Make Their Wedding Dreams a Reality
    ANAHEIM, Calif. , Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, together with Allure Bridals, have launched their 2023 collection of stunning bridal gowns and their first-ever collection of Disney Princess-inspired bridesmaid dresses.
  • In a highly anticipated expansion beyond bridalwear, the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will introduce nine princess-inspired bridesmaid gowns for the first time this Fall.
  • Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons has also unveiled the design of a new coach that will join the fleet of Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings carriages.
  • Asia Parks - Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings also take place at Shanghai Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Resort – each offering magical backdrops for wedding celebrations.

SelectBlinds collaborates with the Victoria and Albert Museum to release timeless window coverings

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SelectBlinds , a custom online window covering retailer, debuted the William Morris Collection, in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SelectBlinds , a custom online window covering retailer, debuted the William Morris Collection, in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A).
  • Founded in 1852 to make works of art available to all, today the V&A is the world's leading museum of art, design and performance.
  • "It's been a pleasure working with the Victoria and Albert Museum to celebrate his legacy through our products."
  • It's been a joy to work with SelectBlinds on producing window covering options that suit all different homes and styles."

Stickley Celebrates English Arts and Crafts with the New Surrey Hills Collection

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Stickley is excited to launch its newest collection, Surrey Hills, at authorized furniture dealers nationwide.

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  • Stickley is excited to launch its newest collection, Surrey Hills, at authorized furniture dealers nationwide.
  • Surrey Hills is solid-oak furniture for the whole home inspired by English Arts and Crafts style.
  • The Arts and Crafts philosophy of 19th-century England influenced the early work of Gustav and Leopold Stickley as they developed their American Arts and Crafts, or Mission, style.
  • While its look and lighter proportions reflect the English style, Surrey Hills is made with time-honored Mission construction techniques.

Painting with a Twist Co-founder Cathy Deano Lands on Forbes' 50 Over 50 Lifestyle List

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Friday, October 21, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Cathy Deano, Co-founder and Co-owner of Painting with a Twist, the nation's original and largest paint-and-sip studio franchise, has landed a coveted spot on the 2022 Forbes 50 over 50 Lifestyle list. The list honors 50 women who are reshaping the face of entertainment across the country, proving that success has no age limit.

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  • The list honors 50 women who are reshaping the face of entertainment across the country, proving that success has no age limit.
  • Deano is included on the list alongside names like Kris Jenner, Dolly Parton and Sandra Bullock all women who have founded companies in varying industries.
  • Deano co-founded Painting with a Twist in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster to help rebuild the community.
  • Painting with a Twist was named a 2022 Best Places to Work by New Orleans CityBusiness, on its 20th annual list.

Crayola Gets Creative this Holiday Season with Innovative Color Play, Glow-in-the-Dark and STEAM Toy Offerings

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

EASTON, Pa., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infuse color into your holiday season with all new toys and activities for toddlers through tweens from Crayola. According to an Ask Suzy Shopper and Crayola survey, 40% of households seeking children's gifts have not started their holiday shopping yet… but worry not! Available now on Crayola.com and retailers nationwide is a colorful and inventive assortment of new toys and fan-favorites all under $25 to help families save and make delighting everyone on their gift-giving list easier this holiday season.

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  • EASTON, Pa., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infuse color into your holiday season with all new toys and activities for toddlers through tweens from Crayola.
  • According to an Ask Suzy Shopper and Crayola survey, 40% of households seeking children's gifts have not started their holiday shopping yet but worry not!
  • 2 in 10 toy shoppers are looking for longer play time from the toys they buy their kids this season.
  • Consumers can find the wide array of Crayola products in the "Crayola Aisle" at all major retailers.

Painting with a Twist Taps Franchisee as New CEO and Co-Owner

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Painting with a Twist, the nation's original and largest paint-and-sip studio franchise, has named franchisee Todd Owen as the company's CEO and co-owner. Owen has been a multi-unit Painting with a Twist franchisee since 2014 and is already taking his knowledge of operating multiple successful studios and a franchisee-first approach to help guide the company at the franchisor level. 

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Painting with a Twist , the nation's original and largest paint-and-sip studio franchise, has named franchisee Todd Owen as the company's CEO and co-owner.
  • Owen stepped in as CEO in August of 2021, and gained ownership of Twist Brands, alongside Teresa Johnson, serial entrepreneur and multi-unit franchisee of Painting with a Twist, and Dave Chmura, who is a partner within Owen's supply company, TD Art Supply.
  • Quickly becoming an influential owner, he also served as an elected member of the Painting with a Twist Franchise Advisory Council.
  • Guests have painted more than 10 million paintings at studios throughout the country since Painting with a Twist started franchising in 2009.

CALLING GINGERBREAD ROYALTY! THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN OPENS ENROLLMENT FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Omni Grove Park Inn is thrilled to announce the registration opening for The 30th National Gingerbread House Competition™, the nation's largest, hosted at the resort annually. The official rules and entry form have now been released on the hotel's website here, with new elements including specialty awards, increased prizes, and more. 

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  • "Gingerbread is a dynamic season at The Omni Grove Park Inn that means so much to all those involved," said Susan Rotante, Director of Marketing and Communications.
  • The 30th Annual National Gingerbread House Competitionregistration is now open through November 14, 2022.
  • For more information on The Omni Grove Park Inn or to make reservations, call (800) 438-5800 or visit www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park .
  • For more information on The 30th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition, call the Gingerbread Hotline at(800) 413-5778 or visit omnihotels.com/gingerbread.

Create Cooking Challenge: My Family's Recipe Winners Announced

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

BOSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Public Television (APT), the original home to public television's culinary experts and sponsor of the Create Cooking Challenge: My Family's Recipe, announced today that two new digital hosts have been selected to join the ranks of America's top food celebrities. Selected from a nationwide pool of more than 100 entries by judges who are among public television's best known chefs, Adam Lambay of St. Louis, Missouri, has won the Grand Prize, receiving $4,000 and production equipment valued at $1,000 to finance and produce a web series of 10 two-minute videos to appear on CreateTV.com. Second Prize Winner, Dennis Perez, of Tampa, Florida, was awarded $1,000 and production equipment valued at $1,000 to finance and produce a web series of three, two-minute videos for CreateTV.com. Distributed and produced by APT, The WNET Group and GBH Boston, Create® is a national channel carried by 241 local public television stations and features the best of public television's content in the genres of food, travel, home & garden, arts & crafts, fitness and lifestyle.

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  • The winners' recipes, as well as many select entries and some shared by the judges will appear in Create's new Heritage Recipe Collection at CreateTV.com.
  • By day, Create Cooking Challenge: My Family's Recipe Second Prize Winner Dennis Perez of Tampa, Florida, works in IT and manages software development teams.
  • Now in its fourthyear, the Create Cooking Challenge had nearly 110 video submissions from across the country, with viewers participating from more than 60 local public television markets.
  • About Create: Now in its 17th year, Create is the premier lifestyle channel featuring public television's most popular how-to series, focused on food, travel, home & garden, arts & crafts, fitness, and lifestyle.