OUR PICK: Highland Haven Creekside Inn

If you had a treehouse when you were a kid, it probably couldn't hold a candle to this one in Evergreen - Highland Haven Creekside Inn's newly completed Tree House suite.

Features of the above-ground main level include:The Tree House was built to be green, using sustainable materials and meeting Energy Star's highest rating. The accommodation has won second place in the 2010 national design competition sponsored by the 2010 SIP (Structured Insulated Panels) School Design Symposium.- Stairways lined with a rare collection of treehouse art.- A canopied king-size bed flanked by aspen logs.- A wet bar with teak root sink, LED glass shelf lighting and quartzite stone tile work.- A luxurious bathroom featuring a petrified wood vanity sink and pebble path leading to a two-person steam shower.A climb to the second story reveals a spa cupola anchored by an infinity-edged Jacuzzi with "champagne" microbubble technology. From the tub, you can enjoy the multicolored, stained-stick paneling on the 15-foot peaked ceiling, along with an aspen mobile created by a Colorado artist. Sixty-five yards of caramel sheers and unspoiled views of towering pine trees complete the scene.- A custom tile and iron fireplace.- Antique stained glass reclaimed from a Denver mansion.- A showpiece chandelier spark-ling with Swarovski crystals.Joy Harper, The GazetteCreated by owners Gail Riley and Tom Statzell, the 850-square- foot Tree House is built atop 21-foot-high, 36-inch-diameter cedar log structures.Rates for Highland Haven Creekside Inn's Tree House are $475 per night Sundays-Thursdays, and $550 per night Fridays and Saturdays.The Highland Haven, celebrating 32 years of continuous operation, earned a coveted Fodor's Choice award for being an industry leader in service, quality and value. The inn was also named one of the Top 10 Most Romantic Inns of the Year by www.iloveinns.com, one of the nation's Top 10 Most Romantic Cottages by Sunset magazine, and Best Bed and Breakfast by Mountain Living magazine.For reservations, information and directions, call 1-800-459- 2406 or visit www.highlandhaven.com.It's the award-winning inn's most extravagant new accommodation - the first freestanding addition in its 32-year history, offering a combination of luxury, romance and nature nestled between two 60- foot blue spruce trees."As a kid growing up in Indiana, I was always climbing up in the oak trees, swinging from grape vines and being my happiest taking in nature," Riley said. "The Tree House would be as romantic as an iconic childhood getaway. We knew our guests, new and old, would love it. It would cast a secretive spell on a generation of adults, truly living up to its motto, 'Taking Romance to New Heights.'"Located 30 minutes west of Denver, the inn is known for its exceptional breakfasts and features 18 rooms, suites and cottages, each distinctly appointed in "Colorado chic" decor.

Joy Harper, The Gazette

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5 Glass chandeliers

These signature Rezzonico Murano glass chandeliers were designed by Alger-Triton International for Encore at Wynn Las Vegas under the direction of Roger Thomas, executive VP of Wynn Design & Development.

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SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES to be Unveiled in New Lighting Showroom at Dallas International Lighting Market, June 2011

New SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES, Showroom to Sparkle in Dallas

The lighting division of SWAROVSKI is now headquartered in Plattsburgh, NY.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110609/NY16617)SWAROVSKI - the world leader in high-quality, precision-cut crystal, and SCHONBEK, the leading worldwide crystal lighting manufacturer, have consolidated their stance as choice partners for contemporary, classic and custom-designed crystal lighting, providing sparkling inspiration for discerning customers around the globe.Also new for 2011 is the uniting of two world-class brands - SWAROVSKI and SCHONBEK - in one stunning showroom at the Dallas Market Center, Suite 4926. Designed in alliance with renowned tvsdesign, the showroom supports each brand's distinctive identity while further conveying SCHONBEK's position as a member of the Swarovski Company. Illuminating the 9,000-square-foot space will be a vast composition of premium lighting product lines by SWAROVSKI and SCHONBEK, creating a glittering setting unlike any other.Met with acclaim in the European retail and North American hospitality custom-contract markets, SWAROVSKI is pleased to introduce this premiere lighting collection to the North American retail lighting community.On exhibit will be Todd Bracher's minimalist 'Strandelier' alongside the cunningly constructed, yet elusive, 'Deconstruct'. The crystalline purity of nature is laid bare in 'Crystalline Icicles' by S. Russell Groves, while Andre Kikoski's 'ReveaLED' stuns with its otherworldly glow. Stephen Burks's 'Inside/Out' achieves a reductive elegance, as the expressionist 'Crystal Empire' surprises with its reinterpretation of the classic chandelier, harnessing crystal with leather strapping.PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., June 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SWAROVSKI will sparkle at the Dallas International Lighting Market, June 23-26, as it unveils SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES to the North American retail market in a stunning new lighting showroom. This inaugural collection of chandeliers is completely manufactured by SWAROVSKI and luminously illustrates forward thinking, unprecedented design aesthetic and technological innovation, elevating and enhancing the natural marriage of crystal and light.SOURCE SWAROVSKIWWW.ARCHITECTURE.SWAROVSKI.COMEnlivened by the tradition of the classic, the modernity of SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES signifies a new generation of exceptional lighting objects. Unusual luminaires fashioned by renowned designers, SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES presents an abundance of breakthrough designs and custom possibilities.

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Dramatic Black Chandeliers

Everyone's home is different as fixtures and fittings are chosen in accord with your own individual taste. If choosing a chandelier then this is also the case, there are thousands of designs to pick from and your ultimate choice will be down to preference, and price range. Whether you like the elegance of a crystal or glass design, the moodiness and mystery of a black design, or the less obvious chandelettes, you'll find lots of attractive and unique options in each style. Look online and leaf through catalogues where you'll be amazed at the wide range of materials, styles and prices.

Black chandeliers are perfect for the dining area as they lend the room a sensual and striking contrast when co-ordinated with the right d�cor. Consumers with limited finances will be satisfied to learn there are options available in all price ranges, from thousands of pounds to under a few hundred. Transform your space into a dramatic and interesting one and once you see the effect you'll soon be turning your thoughts to the rest of the house.When making your choice then consider how easy it is going to be to keep clean, they attract dust due to their elevated position and can be difficult to reach and clean, so it's wise to keep in mind that the more intricate the design the longer it will take to maintain. Also opt for standard bulbs if possible as they are easier to replace and sold in most outlets.Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Amazing Chandeliers, http://www.amazingchandeliers.co.uk/ a leading distributor of a range of black chandelier lights such as crystal black chandeliers. http://www.amazingchandeliers.co.uk/acatalog/Black_Chandeliers.html For a more modern and contemporary touch go for their highly versatile chrome chandelier lights.Another good place to hang a black chandelier is the master bedroom, it can give an air of decadence and makes for a particularly interesting feature that can be highlighted with matching furnishings, or dressed down. Crystal, iron or metal, or a black shade chandelier really has a dramatic effect on a room and guarantees a totally unique look. Black lighting fixtures are amongst the best sellers in the lighting world and when you see the hundreds of unique and stunning designs and fashions on offer it's not surprising.For the majority of homes with a ceiling at average height then you want to ensure your lighting fixture is smaller than the table it's placed above, if not then people will be bumping their heads when they stand up! It needs to be high enough and narrower than the table to look good and not become a liability.Chandeliers have been around for ever, and manufactured out of practically every material known. Today it is possible to buy them made from wrought iron, wood, glass, iron, brass and copper, plastic, ceramics, steel, chrome chandeliers, even deer antlers! How they are lit has also moved on since the middle ages where candles were the norm, now reproductions of candle styles use electrical bulbs for obvious reasons.Shop online for your chandelier as there is a much larger selection to browse through and you are guaranteed to find something that takes your fancy. Most lighting websites have online catalogues full of crystal, metal, iron and brass, ceramic, black and coloured designs and there's lots of choice at affordable prices. You can shop by category, style or brand name online much more quickly than if visiting various showrooms and stores. They'll also generally offer free shipping on most items, easy payment systems and a low price guarantee.There are all kinds of funky and unique lighting options available these days and choosing a chandelier can give your home an elegance and sophistication that no other lighting fixture can achieve. Visit lighting stores and immerse yourself in the beauty and elegance of these great products, or better still go online and check out the various designs and discover the wealth of unique models in dazzling detail.

Kathryn Dawson writes articles for Amazing Chandeliers, http://www.amazingchandeliers.co.uk/ a leading distributor of a range of black chandelier lights such as crystal black chandeliers. http://www.amazingchandeliers.co.uk/acatalog/Black_Chandeliers.html For a more modern and contemporary touch go for their highly versatile chrome chandelier lights.

New SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES, Showroom to Sparkle at Dallas International Lighting Market, June 2011

SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES To Be Unveiled to Trade In Stunning New Lighting Showroom

SWAROVSKI - the world leader in high-quality, precision-cut crystal, and SCHONBEK, the leading worldwide crystal lighting manufacturer, have consolidated their stance as choice partners for contemporary, classic and custom-designed crystal lighting, providing sparkling inspiration for discerning customers around the globe.The lighting division of SWAROVSKI is now headquartered in Plattsburgh, NY.SOURCE SWAROVSKIAlso new for 2011 is the uniting of two world-class brands - SWAROVSKI and SCHONBEK - in one showroom at the Dallas Market Center, Suite 4926. Designed in alliance with renowned tvsdesign, the 9,000-square-foot showroom supports each brand's distinctive identity in a glittering setting like no other.WWW.ARCHITECTURE.SWAROVSKI.COMPLATTSBURGH, N.Y., June 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SWAROVSKI will sparkle at the Dallas International Lighting Market, June 23-26, as it unveils SWAROVSKI LIGHTING CENTERPIECES to the North American retail market in a stunning new lighting showroom. This inaugural collection of chandeliers is completely manufactured by SWAROVSKI and luminously illustrates individual designer inspiration and technological innovation, elevating and enhancing the natural marriage of crystal and light.(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110615/NY20882 )On exhibit to the trade will be Todd Bracher's minimalist 'Strandelier', with its delicately floating crystals, each possessing its own special magic, contributing to the luxury of the whole. Cunningly constructed from glass panels with Crystal Fabric is 'Deconstruct'. Aptly named, 'Deconstruct' flings its light into its space, the shimmering effects of its crystals racing to escape its rigid form. 'Crystalline Icicles' by S. Russell Groves, inspired by the crystalline purity of nature on a frosty winter's day, exudes the magical glint of an ice curtain glowing with polar light. The pared down 'ReveaLED' by Andre Kikoski stuns with its surprisingly understated purity of form and otherworldly glow emanating from its sparkling crystal inner surface. Stephen Burks's 'Inside/Out' achieves a reductive elegance, with light channeled through crystal that is not merely decorative but also a functioning optical element. Lastly, the expressionist 'Crystal Empire' surprises with its reinterpretation of the classic chandelier, harnessing crystal with leather strapping and extravagant light technology.

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Baltimore's Old Otterbein officials worry that Grand Prix could

Inside the Old Otterbein United Methodist Church at Conway and Sharp streets hangs a 114-year-old chandelier with hundreds of crystal prisms.

Baltimore City Councilman William H. Cole IV said even though the race is loud, the vibration won't be an issue for the church. Cole attended the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach race in April and checked out the noise among buildings on the race track."We're really excited about the race, we really are," Risley said. "But we're concerned about the security and vulnerability of the property obviously."But as far as Sunday services go, don't count on hearing a sermon Sept. 4. It will be one of the few times in the church's 226 years that it will cancel Sunday services, she said."The vibrations caused by a typical 18-wheel truck that rolls through Baltimore happen more on a weekend and are stronger than a race car," said Lonnie Fisher, special projects manager for Baltimore Racing Development LLC."You can absolutely hear it. When you're inside, it's tolerable," Cole said. "It's a really loud hum, but they don't create vibration. They go by so fast, you don't even feel them.""We wouldn't want it to come down and shatter everything below it," she said.The church last dealt with a significant amount of noise when the Baltimore Convention Center underwent expansion in the mid-1990s. The noise and rumbling caused Old Otterbein's ceiling to crack, Risley said.If anything were to go wrong at the event and damage were caused by vandalism or noise and vibration, Fisher said the event's insurance would likely cover it.The white walls contain about 20 windows dating from 1785, and each window has 40 individual panes from the church's original construction. On the second level of the church is a pipe organ from the 1890s that reaches high to the ceiling."We're praying -- we're a little scared, too," said June Risley, Old Otterbein's council chair. "We've very worried about the possible damage to this building in particular because of the noise. Noise creates a lot of vibration."As for the church's chandelier, it will have to be lowered and rested for the first time since it was installed in 1897, Risley said. Typically, when the church has the chandelier cleaned, it takes an hour to lower it to pew level. Risley said church officials are considering taking off each of the hundreds of crystal prisms and numbering them until they can be put back on after the race.Baltimore Racing Development officials and city officials met with church representatives in April to address concerns about noise and potential damage.The panes of the church's windows would also be an expensive repair. A single pane is worth $2,500 because the glass isn't manufactured anymore, Risley said. Only about 10 panes have been replaced with regular glass since the church was built.But race organizers and city officials say they aren't too worried. They conducted a sound test in the city when the race was first announced to see how strong the vibrations would be.

But as far as Sunday services go, don't count on hearing a sermon Sept. 4. It will be one of the few times in the church's 226 years that it will cancel Sunday services, she said.

Pretty Ballerinas Expands to the West Coast with Beverly Hills Store Opening

NEW YORK, June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretty Ballerinas is thrilled to announce its West Coast store debut, due to open on July 7 at 371 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. Fans of the elite footwear brand, best known for their elegant and stylish ballet flats and pumps, will now be able to shop their favourite styles right in the heart of Beverly Hills.

Pretty Ballerinas has been making the finest fashion-forward ballerinas since 1918. Their products are still hand-made on the Mediterranean island of Menorca and are available at US stores and online at www.prettyballerinas.us.PRESS CONTACT: Prin Bacalan, Tracy Paul & Company prin@tracypaul.com 212.741.5459The Beverly Hills store, affectionately referred to as the "chocolate box," displays the splendid assortment of Pretty Ballerinas signature colours of pink, gold, black and leopard, perfectly encompassing the feminine yet edgy personality of the brand. The space's 16-foot ceilings, Louis XV French antique gilt mirrors and aged chandelier create a grand experience for every customer.Over 186 styles will be available to customers at the store including 93 from the Summer '11 collection and 93 from the Winter '11 collection to celebrate the 93 years the brand has been making ballerinas by hand on the same Mediterranean island. The brand's huge variety of styles have quickly become a favourite among top stylists and celebrities, including Claudia Schiffer, Katherine Heigl and Kate Moss, whose bridesmaids will all be wearing Pretty Ballerinas at her upcoming wedding.SOURCE Pretty BallerinasThis will be Pretty Ballerinas' 26th store with locations all over the globe including New York City, Milan, London, Montreal, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Barcelona, Zagreb, Qatar and Taiwan.

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Crystal Chandeliers: The Risk Of Buying Online

Crystal chandeliers are perfect lighting fixtures for living rooms, foyers, dining rooms and ballrooms. They not only provide elegant ambient lighting, they also add a truly unique element of style and sophistication to your current home decor.

After thorough research, choose the crystal fixture that perfectly suits your preferences. One major aspect about purchasing chandeliers on the Internet is that, these online stores will let you browse on its collection and display of detailed photos, along with the exact descriptions of the different designs sold there.The Internet Is a Convenient Venue For Chandelier-ShoppingSize And Dimension Are Important Before Choosing Which Type To BuyIn order make sure that you find the best lighting fixture that is appropriate for your home's existing dimensions, you need to first do a lot of research on the different models and styles available, by visiting your neighborhood home decor or lighting shop, and by surfing for home lighting info from online stores and consumer information sites on the Internet. If you wish to buy a chandelier online, you won�t have a lighting consultant present to help you figure out how to measure or install it.To be sure you go to a credible and professional chandelier dealer, do a lot of research and make comparisons of the online store's prices, payment modes, warranty options and cancellation terms. As there different crystal lighting designs online, customers should ask for pictures and details of the different lighting pieces they offer.A perfect way to shop for chandeliers is through the Internet. Currently, there are a lot of online shops that offer a wide array of good-quality, attractive and affordable lighting fixtures. These online shops offer customers unique lighting designs and styles, as well as give customers affordable payment options.However, have you noticed how some chandeliers just don't seem to fit in the rooms that they are hung? It could be perhaps that they are too big and would seem to overwhelm a room. Other ornate designs simply would not be able to match the other design elements of the room. In order to help you avoid these flaws, consult with your nearest home decor or lighting expert, and ask for the best options in making the chandelier work well for you.It would sometimes be a lonely and error-prone way to buy such an elegant home d�cor piece. And at certain online venues, you could find yourself buying a totally substandard product, as it has already happened to many buyers. For best results, buyers are advised to first consult with a professional home d�cor or lighting specialist for the best lighting options and pricing schemes, before you decide to purchase any decorative lighting fixture online.Tips To Ensure That You By The Right Chandelier Online

It would sometimes be a lonely and error-prone way to buy such an elegant home d�cor piece. And at certain online venues, you could find yourself buying a totally substandard product, as it has already happened to many buyers. For best results, buyers are advised to first consult with a professional home d�cor or lighting specialist for the best lighting options and pricing schemes, before you decide to purchase any decorative lighting fixture online.

These Walls: Hotel Maire in Bartlesville, Oklahoma

In Oklahoma's territorial formation, virtually every community had one hotel spring up around the railroad depot to become the centerpiece of commerce and culture. That's where people went to impress and pamper clients and guests, to propose marriage or consummate the wedding, to toast the new year or simply dance the night away.

Through two renovations, museum Collections Manager Debbie Neece said the Maire added a second leg and then filled in the gap to become a cube, but the focus remained on quality. Founding partner C.E. Burlingame saw to that, taking full control of the hotel in 1937 and maintaining it another 24 years under his banner, the Burlingame Hotel. John Wayne and Ben Johnson numbered among his guests.That's the role the building retains, although now as the Bartlesville City Hall. A 1998 bond issue allowed that move two years later, the 10,000-square-foot top floor devoted to the Bartlesville Area History Museum.With an energy upgrade now under way, the structure continues to demonstrate its adaptability and usefulness, Mayor Tom Gorman said.But with Burlingame's declining years came heightened competition from the rise of interstates and motels, led by traveling families demanding ever larger quarters and amenities. When Burlingame finally sold his five-story fixture in 1963, it took just five years before new owner Marshall Chamberlain announced its closure.With many such foundational hotels, that would have spelled its doom. Changing construction designs and expensive retrofit requirements left the Mayo and Skirvin dormant for decades. But as with many historic elements of downtown Bartlesville, Phillips Petroleum stepped in to save the old Maire - transforming the structure into an office annex for the oil and gas giant's growing downtown complex."It has worked out well," said Singleton. "They redesigned this whole area, put in the specialty needs that we had as far as storage, humidity needs, that sort of thing.In Oklahoma City, that was the Skirvin. In Tulsa, the Mayo. In Bartlesville, that title went to 1914's Hotel Maire, an L-shaped structure of brick and stone built at an estimated cost of more than $150,000 (or $3.38 million today, by some constant dollar estimates).With the city's black-gold wealth fueling strong competition, the Maire went to great lengths to maintain its leadership role. It opened boasting of glass chandeliers, ceiling fans and wall lights lit by that newfangled electricity. A year after the 1928 stock market crash, the owners installed the first commercial Frigidaire cooling system west of the Mississippi, secured box springs and inner-springs mattresses for every bed, and piped ice water into every room."Sometimes being on the fifth floor is a little isolated," she said. "You don't get as much walk-in traffic. Other than that, with the renovation they did it served our purposes very well."

"Sometimes being on the fifth floor is a little isolated," she said. "You don't get as much walk-in traffic. Other than that, with the renovation they did it served our purposes very well."

Wedding Venues at The Ritz-Carlton Set the Stage for Romance and Memories to Last a Lifetime

Intimate or grand, under the stars or crystal chandeliers, for a bridal shower or the big day, with luxurious wedding venues in the most beautiful cities in the world, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., a global leader in hotels, service and lifestyle, sets the stage for extraordinary celebrations. And at each of the 76 worldwide resorts and hotels, professional event planners are on hand to assist in creating once-in-a-lifetime moments for every bride and groom.

Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1665732Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineTo browse the luxurious wedding venues at The Ritz-Carlton worldwide, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Events/Weddings/Default.htm .With your wedding venue finalized, the resort's event professionals will help coordinate each element of your wedding -- from the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner to the bachelor party and day-after brunch -- ensuring that each element expresses the essence of you and your fiancé for the wedding of your dreams.About The Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 76 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, an award that originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com . The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR).Brides- and grooms-to-be can choose from a generous selection of wedding venues and preferred amenities, such as resorts with spas, golf-courses and/or outdoor ceremony sites or chapels. Simply choose a specific hotel or desired geographic region, number of anticipated guests and preferred amenities and we'll instantly provide you with a comprehensive list of Ritz-Carlton properties matching your criteria. Once you've narrowed down your list of locations, complete the request form at the luxury resorts of your choice and an event specialist will be in contact to answer your questions and help plan your big day.

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Ritz-Carlton Royalty, Southern Chic or Texas Traditions

With expansive windows, vast natural lighting and silk-lined walls, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is home to the largest luxury hotel ballroom in the heart of the city and an array of equally stunning wedding locations in Dallas . When combined with the impeccable service and exquisite cuisine expected from The Ritz-Carlton, weddings at this Dallas luxury hotel are designed to host the most unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime celebrations.

Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineMedia Contact The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas (214) 922-0200To meet with a Certified Wedding Advisor, get full package details or start planning a wedding at this hotel in Dallas, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Dallas/Events/Default.htm .For the savviest of brides, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas offers comprehensive wedding packages in the most glamorous of indoor venues -- complete with custom-made Murano chandeliers and wall sconces. A private, well-manicured garden with lush greenery and tasteful lighting is the perfect setting for pre-ceremony entertaining or a cocktail reception. Pair the ideal location with a generous package -- The Ritz-Carlton Royalty, Southern Chic or Texas Traditions* -- for weddings in Dallas with a minimum of 200 guests. Packages include select place settings, décor, food and beverage service, floral design, valet parking, preferred guest room rates, complimentary overnight accommodations for the bride and groom, and much more.Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1668407Having thorough knowledge of wedding etiquette and trends, and cultural and religious traditions, Certified Wedding Advisors are available to assist brides with every step in the planning process. The in-house Event Design Studio is the ultimate resource in the creation and customization of events, where brides can browse an array of the finest linens, china and specialty décor available**.*Pricing varies depending on the package and is valid on qualifying events through 2011. **Brides may upgrade any part of their selected package for a fee.

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St. Louis photographer sues home decorating show

One man's "piece de resistance" is another man's infringed copyright, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in St. Louis.

Eastman is a prominent self-taught photographer. His photographs have appeared in Time and Life magazines and are in the collections of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art among other museums, the lawsuit says.Designer Martyn Lawrence-Bullard wrote to Eastman in January about using the picture -- "Isabella's Two Chairs 1999" -- on the show. Eastman agreed to let Bullard use the picture, but he claims Bullard gave the impression that he would use only a smaller, framed, black-and-white limited edition photograph. Bullard also said he would give Eastman credit on the show.Michael Kahn and Geoff Gerber, of The BrickHouse Law Group in St. Louis, represent Eastman.Prominent St. Louis photographer Michael Eastman claims that an interior designer starring on Bravo's "Million Dollar Decorators" went overboard when he featured a photo by Eastman as a mural in television hostess Daisy Fuentes' home. The photo, taken in Havana, Cuba, shows two armchairs under a chandelier in a dilapidated ballroom.Bullard, who was returning Wednesday night from a trip to London, did not return a message seeking comment by press time. Press contacts at NBCUniversal, Bravo's parent company, and Goodbye Pictures, the show's producer, also did not respond to requests for comment by press time. A Warner Bros. spokesman said in an email the company had no immediate comment.A color version of the photo was enlarged, however, at a Warner Bros. facility and installed as the "piece de resistance" of the redecoration of Fuentes' home. Eastman never was mentioned on the show.According to the lawsuit:

The case is Michael Eastman and Michael Eastman Images Inc. v. NBCUniversal Media LLC; Bravo Media LLC, Goodbye Pictures Inc., Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Martyn Lawrence Bullard, 4:11- cv-01296.

Chandeliers In The Home

Chandeliers are a beautiful adornment in the home. In the past chandeliers were really only a luxury for the very rich, but today anyone and everyone can enjoy a chandelier in their home. There are a lot to choose from and a large number of things to consider before purchasing a chandelier. This article acts as a guide to the world of chandelier buying and will also teach you how to care for your beautiful lights. Whether it is glass, wood, iron or crystal chandeliers that you are thinking about buying and hanging in your home, you should read this article beforehand.

In order to keep a chandelier looking its best, regular cleaning is very important. This should be considered when buying a hanging light such as this as you will want to be able to reach it regularly in order to give it a good clean. The best way to clean a chandelier is with a damp cloth and warm water. If you clean it every few months this way then it will stay looking its best and shining through as the focal point of the room. If you want to give it a more thorough clean then it is possible to take it down and remove each piece for a good clean. This is obviously a much longer process. The best advice to take when cleaning it this way is to take many photos beforehand so you have a good guide as to how all the pieces fit back together again.Chandeliers are a great form of lighting for any room in the house. Although they were once expensive, in the modern era all budgets are accommodated and it is even possible to find cheap chandeliers these days. There are black chandeliers available as well as other colours and materials so all styles, tastes and budgets can be accommodated.The first thing to consider when buying a chandelier is the size you are looking for. The size will depend on where the light is going to be displayed. If the light is for a very small room then the last thing you want is a very large chandelier. This will make the room seem even smaller because it will provide a feeling of overcrowding. At the other end of the spectrum however, choosing a very small chandelier for a very large room will look just as bad and out of place. When the room is large it is important that the central light makes a real statement and in order for this to be achieved a light of considerable size is necessary.Budget can be a consideration when choosing the perfect light. The great news however is that because there are chandeliers available in so many designs, sizes and made of different materials, there are chandeliers to fit all budgets. If you want to keep costs to a minimum then you may not choose a crystal design, but instead perhaps one made of glass. There are many ways to keep the costs down, especially if you search online for your light. By doing this you have more choice available and are likely to save money compared to buying lights on the high street.

Chandeliers are a great form of lighting for any room in the house. Although they were once expensive, in the modern era all budgets are accommodated and it is even possible to find cheap chandeliers these days. There are black chandeliers available as well as other colours and materials so all styles, tastes and budgets can be accommodated.

These Walls: Bartlesville's First Court Place

Few buildings encapsulate irony like Bartlesville's First Court Place.

"We had to do some work to make it work, but it does it well," owner Jerry Lesch said of the office building. "The only thing we've really had to do on a major scale was obviously re-roofing it. And I had to put in a new cooling tower last year.""It was one of those grand and glorious courthouses," said Joan Singleton, director of the Bartlesville Area History Museum, the Bartlesville Public Library and the White Rose Cemetery. "That was a time when courthouse buildings were very prestigious. They meant business. Nobody else had buildings like that; well, maybe big hotels, but unless you were very rich, nobody else had buildings that grand. For a community this size, it also was a reflection of the money that was available when it was built."The well-preserved structure now stands as home to Graham Rogers Insurance - marking still another irony, that a structure so closely identified to past crimes should house a company seeking to help protect against such losses.While that promising outlook endured a cold splash of realism less than two months later, once the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand carried most of Europe into the unimaginable Great War, Bartlesville's black crude frontier spirit survived. The courthouse soon witnessed many examples of that vibrant life, lusty tales of sex and murder, robberies, bribery and blackmail, some taking place upon its steps and within its halls.After nearly six decades, that yellow brick and stone building at 501 SE Frank Phillips Blvd. gave up its governmental seat in June 1973. Seeking to preserve the structure's essence, in 1981 a group of Bartlesville citizens succeeded in getting the old courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places. Three years later South Country Builders capped a novel restoration and remodeling, turning the beloved site into commercial offices while retaining the ornamentation and environment of the 1914 era.Like that exotic two-story electric sign atop its roof, the courthouse's grand design boldly proclaimed both ages-old stability and an upstart, oil-fueled exuberance, one of the proudest to be found across the bustling new state of Oklahoma. The Washington County Courthouse's charming abundance also captured the global optimism that a new age of peace and prosperity had dawned across the world.When Inland Construction Co. finished the three-story structure in 1914, what became the Washington County Courthouse forsook the iconic Greek columns of traditional halls of justice for a soaring arch of terra cotta flowers and petals. Built at the then- exorbitant cost of $125,000, the builders incorporated a number of striking features inside and out, from stone awnings and terra cotta leaf to marble staircases, cut-glass windows, plaster ceiling moldings and delicate chandeliers.The Journal Record profiles a significant Oklahoma City or Tulsa building in "These Walls" every Friday and Monday."I'm not quite sure I should tell this here," Singleton said of one such event, although like many such criminal exploits from the Roaring '20s and Depression '30s, she noted the stories live on in newspaper accounts and local memories. Indeed, metal plaques around the structure proclaim several of the more colorful encounters.

The Journal Record profiles a significant Oklahoma City or Tulsa building in "These Walls" every Friday and Monday.

Things to Consider When Looking for Chandeliers for the Home

There are many different options to consider when going through an endless amount of different chandeliers or other light sources for a multitude of different rooms in your house. You need to think about what kind of style you are going for the room that one of the chandeliers will be installed, how big the chandelier should be, and what color the chandelier should be, among other countless options.

A great way to determine if a certain light source is the right selection for your room is to take a picture of the room and then compare different chandeliers at the store or online to better envision how it would look in your home.If you are looking for a chandelier for your living room or dining room you will probably want to go with something more classical, but a black chandelier is a perfect choice for a more modern home. Another perfect spot for a black chandelier is the kitchen. Black is a common color in many kitchens these days, so if your kitchen follows suite with the majority of the others, you'd probably find a black chandelier to be a perfect fit for your home.As you can see, choosing chandeliers can be an interesting task to take on when improving your home. If you remember to consider the style and main colors of the room where the chandelier will be going, you should be able to make an excellent selection for your home. Whether it's children's lighting, a grand black chandelier in the entrance hallway or a vintage light to put over the dining room table, you need to be sure that the new light source will blend in nicely with its surroundings. As long as you follow these tips, your new source of light in your house should turn out to be a greatly appreciated addition to your life.If you are looking for children's lighting, take a picture of your child's room and then take a look at it side by side with different pictures of your options. You may find that the shape of the choice in lighting is almost as important as the color. Many times a child has a certain theme going on in their room, so when you are looking for your children's lighting, make sure to keep that theme in mind. If they love baseball you can get them a giant baseball as the main light source for their room and really bring the theme to life. For older children, a black chandelier may be more effective, especially after they've grown out of toys and other play items.A huge aspect of making sure your lighting choice fits well in your room is the comparability of the colors involved in the room and the chandelier. A black chandelier is a great option for an entertainment room that has a large television and leather couches as it gives the room a contemporary, sleek feel.The first thing you may want to do is look at what the room is used for and what kind of style the room already encompasses. If it is a new room you are a lucky one because you get to allow one of the many chandeliers you have to choose from to help distinguish that room from other areas in your home. If you are looking for light sources for your living room, dining room, or other area that isn't used very often, you may want to go with a classier look. On the other end of the spectrum are chandeliers related to children's lighting.

As you can see, choosing chandeliers can be an interesting task to take on when improving your home. If you remember to consider the style and main colors of the room where the chandelier will be going, you should be able to make an excellent selection for your home. Whether it's children's lighting, a grand black chandelier in the entrance hallway or a vintage light to put over the dining room table, you need to be sure that the new light source will blend in nicely with its surroundings. As long as you follow these tips, your new source of light in your house should turn out to be a greatly appreciated addition to your life.

Fort Lauderdale Weddings Begin and End With the Elegant Spaces and Legendary Services of The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

Contemporary sophistication and traditional elegance with a personal flair are the best ways to describe weddings at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. From the mesmerizing views of the Atlantic Ocean when walking through the foyer to custom culinary menus and signature cocktails, there are very few additions you will need to set the stage for saying "I do."

About The Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 76 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, an award that originated in 1987. Its purpose is to promote the awareness of quality excellence, recognize quality achievements of companies and publicize successful quality strategies. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company won the award in 1992 and 1999. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com . The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR).Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1680839Add to Digg Bookmark with del.icio.us Add to NewsvineFull on-site wedding planning and coordination services, Neutral and subtle colors in all of our spaces, which provides a perfect canvas to host your wedding, and Spectacular ocean views from our ceremony and cocktail reception spaces.We are also pleased to offer:At The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale we offer a wide range of specialty items -- welcome baskets and bridal party gifts -- and an array of distinctive amenities to help personalize your event. Additionally, our Fort Lauderdale wedding planners can connect you with preferred vendors and provide expert guidance in selecting floral design, catering, photography, lighting, décor and other features of your celebration.Our wedding advisors are well versed in current wedding trends and traditions -- cultural and religious -- as well as proper etiquette and will ensure that your event is flawlessly executed, no matter how small the detail. To start planning your Fort Lauderdale wedding and reception, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/FortLauderdale/Meetings/Default.htm .Media Contact Michelle Payer The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Miami and Fort Lauderdale (786) 470-3424 Email Contact

Media Contact Michelle Payer The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Miami and Fort Lauderdale (786) 470-3424 Email Contact

Frankie Vaughan deserves better

The Savoy Grill is a famous restaurant in a famous hotel and it knows it. Although it is managed by Gordon Ramsay, with his TV horns and tabloid nightmares, it is still reeling with self-importance, an elderly debutante who once jumped on John Wayne in the loo. The view is of a taxi rank and a queue of tourists in sports jackets being shepherded by a man dressed as a penguin. But still the very name is awe.

It deserved better.Mother has egg mayonnaise.I order burnt English cream with rosemary shortbread.I didn't know aubergine could do lustre, but now I do.We are almost too sad for pudding, even if the Americans look overwhelmed with joy. We watch them leave - to do what? Go to the Caprice? Watch CBeebies? Discuss the Laffer Curve?The other diners seem to be American. Americans love the Savoy, because it was the first London hotel to go en-suite, and they remember and give thanks. Many of them are under ten but still in suits, miniature Lehman Brothers drowning their sorrows with lemonade. So this is a sexy restaurant filled with children, and photographs of the stars who used to come here.I feel bad for the Savoy Grill and the smiling dead diners on the walls.It is artdeco glossy now, gloomy and sexy, with chandeliers and lustrous walls, which are possibly aubergine.The Savoy Grill, Strand, London WC2R 0EU, 020 7592 1600.The menu is Olde British, stiff and very big. My mother disappears behind it so it is now a talking menu. Puddings and pies, and a lone Caprese salad (named 'heritage salad' for those who hate Italians) kidnapped from a room with more light. The waiter is a real Frenchman, from the south he says, and he looks after us too tenderly.I imagine the Savoy Grill splitting in two.It is pale and smooth and it tastes of nothing.It needs lumps.It's OK, she says, but doesn't finish it.Steamed steak and onion pudding is adequate but not delicious; the sauce is too thick and sour. Where is the spice, the fun, the cartwheeling?It is supposed to come with crayfish, but mother can always improve on menus.Mashed potato, which in food terms is a slut - it will jump on anything - has been on a quest to make itself as uninteresting as possible and it has succeeded.If she dreamed of mayonnaise so fluffy and yellow it stares in the mirror with wonder, it didn't come. She asks aloud if it came from a bottle. The waiter overhears, crumples, breaks. My pork, veal and pistachio pie is loaded with salt, and too chilly. The quail's egg is a lump of brine.I can't think of much else to say about it, except it reminds me of Truman Capote weeping at the end of his life.It needed lumps; vegetable chef, step away from the blender.It is an exhibitionist, a date restaurant, for late-night negotiations with lovers. And I am with my mother.If you can't make good mashed potato you aren't a good restaurant, even if Frankie Vaughan came once and liked it. The cauliflower cheese, meanwhile, is undercooked. Mother has salt-marsh lamb and leek pie.She zaps the crayfish like a F lash Gordon baddie. The egg arrives on a bed of stringy leaves smothered with electric pink liquid.It's fine, but the dish is too shallow, so it feels joyless and incomplete. My spoon grates against the bottom.I always think this is a mistake, as if Frankie Vaughan ate here once, but now they've just got you.It lies on the plate like an accusation; no, a divorce. Then she lays down her fork and says, 'This is pub food.'The refurbishment is done and the piles of brown leather that made me think of camels have gone.

The Savoy Grill, Strand, London WC2R 0EU, 020 7592 1600.

Moscow State Circus set for Town Moor show

IT IS billed as one of the greatest shows on Earth and has just arrived on Tyneside.

Now it is their own European Events Corporation which takes the historic circus on the road.Also on stage will be the breathtaking Stalkions - three men and two women performing pyramids 30ft in the air on the legendary high wire.The circus has visited Newcastle several times in the last decade but not since 2009 and thousands of spectators are expected to flock to the event.The circus will be in Newcastle from August 26 until September 4. For tickets, call 0844 856 5555 or visit www.ticketmaster.co.ukAnthony Anderson, along with partners John Haze and Paul Archer, bought the rights to produce and promote the circus last October from a company called the European Entertainment Corporation.A cast of Russia's circus performers from the world's most famous travelling act has taken over Newcastle's Town Moor. The newly-devised show, by the Moscow State Circus, includes Yana Alievia on a revolving aerial chandelier.The Moscow State Circus rose to world acclaim during the Soviet period, when acts from many Russian circuses united to tour the United States.WORLD FAMOUS Performers from the famous Moscow State Circus practising for the show, being staged on Newcastle's Town Moor

WORLD FAMOUS Performers from the famous Moscow State Circus practising for the show, being staged on Newcastle's Town Moor

Basketball: He is Fabulous by name - and he is Fabulous by nature; FACE TO FACE Eagles player-coach lands SportNewcastle award

Byline: JOHN GIBSON

Throughout its long history, Hotel Utah hosted a plethora of formal banquets, with many an important speech delivered in the mezzanine meeting rooms.In his moment of triumph last night Fab's thoughts turned to his older brother Devine, who was shot dead as lawless gangs fought for territory on the streets, and to his younger brother Calvin Jnr back in America who likewise was a gun victim but thankfully survived.More than tidy for a man who began life on the wrong side of the track enduring abject poverty, squatting and soup kitchens, gang warfare, murders, and the Ku Klux Clan before basketball came to his rescue.Inevitably, Flournoy has been personally honoured - eight winner's medals as a player being accompanied by the BBL Coach of the Season awards in 2004-05 and 2005-06 and now, in front of his sporting peers at a glittering black-tie dinner, the ultimate accolade a city can bestow upon a sporting hero.CAPTION(S):Fab could easily have gone their way, maimed or even killed by the gun that ruled their world."The Bronx is no longer my home and neither is America," he insisted. "My home is here in Newcastle. I live in the city centre and play basketball in the city centre.Today, the LDS Church maintains restaurants and offices in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Yearly Christmas displays enchant visitors. Banquets may be arranged there, a chapel is available downstairs, and the building's Legacy Theater has regular free showings of the movie "Joseph Smith, the Prophet of the Restoration."In years past, a circular counter served soup and salad to downtown office workers who popped in for lunch.The Sports Personality of any year it could be argued. What kept you waiting Sport Newcastle?Anyone with memories of the Hotel Utah is invited to share them on the Deseret News Internet site.Some Utahns, however, remember it as a bastion of segregation that allowed black employees but no black guests. Even famed perfomers in town to present programs to huge audiences were barred from the hotel's elevator. That racism was overcome decades ago and the hotel was fully integrated.In 1987 it was decommissioned as a hotel and a great surge of renovating and updating began. Reopening in 1993, the structure began a new life as the Joseph Smith Memorial Building."We are a community-driven club and we're intent on putting down deep roots so that the sport flourishes year by year.Photographs from the Deseret News archives, selected by Utah history expert Ronald Fox of North Salt Lake, document the story of the Hotel Utah. Besides those in the print editions, other photos are posted on the newspaper's Web site."I know I'm hard as a coach but then I'm hard on myself. I want us to play in a certain manner, to go about our business right.On the day we met he had got up at 7.30am to attend a school assembly promoting basketball, had then dashed to weight training with the team which stretched over one and a half hours, spent a similar length of time with me in a city hotel, dashed to a second school assembly over lunch, took Tyne Metro College for two hours training, held a meeting of the Hoops4Health community programme which visits 132 schools in Tyne and Wear, and took Eagles training which is from 6pm to 8pm when the players are lucky or 8pm to 10pm when Fab wants them to study videos either of their last game or their upcoming opponents."I know a coach is judged in any sport by the trophies he wins, but if we do things right, the way I want to do them, then success will automatically follow."When it comes to egos the only one there is room for is mine," he smiled. "I'm the only chief, the rest are Indians. I lead from the front but I do it by example."Of course winning every trophy available to us in 2006 - League Champions, Play-off Champions, BBL Cup and BBL Trophy - was making a rod for our own backs.Yet here he was Britain's most successful basketball coach, a rounded man with a burning drive for perfection who, having seen abuse of the body and spirit at first hand, lives the cleanest of lives neither smoking nor drinking nor eating red meat.Fond recollections remain in the hearts of many who stayed in the hotel, visited it or worked there.A rooftop restaurant offered spectacular views of downtown, Temple Square and the Salt Lake Valley, while concerts were performed downstairs."The club is bigger than me and bigger than any player. It is paramount to what we all do.Sources for this article include recollections by several Utahns with long memories, articles in the Deseret News and the paper's Mormon Times, an article by Heidi Swinton in the Utah History Encyclopedia and history-oriented Internet sites.Flournoy didn't even want to become the Eagles coach in 2002 when approached by owner Paul Blake, but eight trophies with anything up to another three likely this season tends to suggest he was wrong to hesitate.A remodeling project about 35 years ago added a ballroom and two new wings.The Eagles have soared to eight trophies in the last four seasons under their demanding player-coach."The Falcons have lost Jonny Wilkinson for huge periods of time, Newcastle United the same with Michael Owen, and we've had our fair share."In the 1960s, a young woman was first exposed to that strange pink soup, cold borscht made from beets with a dollop of sour cream, in the downstairs restaurant. Visiting dignitaries met reporters for interviews in that restaurant, including Russell Peterson, former governor of Delaware and then-chief of the National Audubon Society. In the restaurant, an aquarium large enough to house a pod of killer whales fascinated diners.That Fab cares about his sport and his club is revealed by his staggering work load.For a time, while remodeling work was carried out at the LDS Church's Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple, some of the library's resources were shifted to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and patrons roamed the stacks, doing genealogical research.Or he could have become bitter and twisted by the Ku Klux Klan activities he witnessed when at university in America's notoriously racist deep south.HONOUR: Flournoy receives his SportNewcastle Sports Personality of the Year award from Tim Lamb last night"To do the clean sweep takes luck and a good deal when it comes to injuries as well as talent, experience, tactical nous and the like.Thousands of couples spent their honeymoon in the venerable inn. It was a place where young people worked and interviewed for jobs or dropped in just to lounge in the plush easy chairs and watch the bustle of visitors going in and out through the lobby's revolving glass doors. Waiting to check out, or just relaxing, guests read newspapers in the great entrance room. College students waited tables or washed dishes in the restaurants.As a 1993 Deseret News article reported, "breathtaking," "exquisite" and "inspiring" were breathed when the building was reopened. "Visitors to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building are likely to be touched with nostalgia immediately upon entrance to the lobby," it added. "Efforts were made by architects and artisans to remain as loyal as possible to the Hotel Utah's original interior design."This campaign is going the relentless way of the others - Fab's Eagles will play Guildford Heat in the final of the BBL Trophy on Sunday, their fifth successive appearance in that particular final, and are lording it on top of the league."So when I demand more they cannot say 'well, you do it.' I do." Fabulous Flournoy arrived here as a player in 2001 and has never left.A marble statue of Joseph Smith, more than 9 feet tall, graces the lobby."I work as hard behind the scenes as I do in the gym or on the court on match days.

HONOUR: Flournoy receives his SportNewcastle Sports Personality of the Year award from Tim Lamb last night

..black chandeliers

FOR maximum impact in any room, just add one of these dramatic black chandeliers. In the bedroom? As the star of the show in the living room? Or hung low over a table in the dining room?

It would suit them all but how much should you pay? If you go to Heal's (www.heals.co.uk, 0870 024 0780), you'll have to find pounds 725 for their Jet Black nine-arm chandelier. If you're prepared to live with just six arms, fewer strings of beads and droplets, then you can pick up a similar light for just pounds 105 from Dotmaison (www.dotmaison.com, 020 7923 7840).

The old Hotel Utah has long, storied history in S.L.

For thousands of visitors throughout most of the 20th century, the Hotel Utah was an ultimate haven for guests, an elegant white wedding cake of a building with restaurants serving savory dishes, comfortable rooms and a great chandelier, plush lobby and mezzanine.

"I don't even like to give them time off for Christmas because that's in the season." Fab plays it the only way he knows. Tough but fair."That's the only way to develop basketball and develop the Eagles," insisted Flournoy."That's one thing being player-coach does give me. I run quicker, train harder, do more bench presses and squats etc than any other player. Or at least as many.A New Yorker who at 35 years of age is reaping the rewards for abstinence by still playing at the highest level."If I'm honest it's not about winning trophies but about playing in the right manner and what we do Monday to Friday," Fab told me."My whole world outside of my mam and my family is right here which is why I'm so passionate about pushing the Eagles to the very forefront of basketball."Perhaps his mother Lucy had an inkling how life might turn out when she christened him Fabulous!As one of the world's grand hotels, it was a temporary home-away- from-home to U.S. presidents and movie stars, performers, Supreme Court justices and at least one astronaut. Three presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lived there: Presidents David O. McKay, Spencer W. Kimball and Ezra Taft Benson."Overall running a club is 24/7 and 365 days a year, which is what I tell players when I talk to them about signing.HE WAS crowned Newcastle Sports Personality of the Year beneath the Civic Centre chandeliers last night as those called Fabulous ought to be."It's one of the reasons I still wouldn't recommend anyone becoming a player-coach. In reality it's simply too much, especially on match nights when I must make all the instant decisions on tactics, player use, and the like while still playing myself and looking after my own game.The 10-story structure at the northeast corner of Main and South Temple streets dates back to 1911, making it among the oldest surviving commercial buildings downtown."Yet you can bet on Newcastle always having injuries to key players. I don't just mean us, I mean all Newcastle clubs."As a result last season was looked upon as a bad year because we only won the league and reached two finals! But I don't judge our progress and development exclusively on one season's results."That's recognised as a fact. When I got going I was the only player-coach in the country but now we've had all our success there are four!"I get a lot of stick for being relentless, but if I see things going wrong not once or twice but three times the screaming and the shouting starts.Fab Flournoy from the Bronx ghettos of New York has transformed Newcastle into the capital of basketball. No longer the jokers but the kings who have all others jumping through hoops."I want to build a dynasty at Newcastle. I want them to become the Manchester United or Real Madrid of British basketball, a club which has permanent stature and not a spurt of trophies which then dry up. Fleeting success is not a legacy I want.

Anyone with memories of the Hotel Utah is invited to share them on the Deseret News Internet site.

Author: Joseph Bauman