Irving-based arts and crafts retailer Michaels has partnered with Drew and Jonathon Scott, stars of HGTV's Property Brothers, for a custom framing line under their Scott Living brand. Michaels is the largest custom framing retailing in the U.S., but framing has been lagging in recent quarters. The materials that were created in a design collaboration with the Scotts. Michaels said the materials create more than four dozen options from various wood, metal and textured framing with accents in gold, silver, bronze and copper tones. Steve Carlotti, Michaels executive vice president of marketing, said the selection is "versatile" and accommodates various decor.The twin brothers have created a company, Scott Brothers Global, which is expanding into home goods which are also available at Amazon, QVC and Lowe's. Celebrity partnerships are a big business these days from home to apparel and cosmetics. Twitter: @MariaHalkias … [Read more...] about Arts and crafts retailer Michaels partners with HGTV’s Property Brothers to boost framing business
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Hotline update: If you think the past month has been busy …
… Get ready for the next few weeks. Seriously. We’ve been through NCAA Tournament expansion, the coaching carousel, the seemingly-daily arrests on the Oregon Trail and all the talk about conference expansion. And yet the next few weeks should be even busier, even news-ier. * Any day now, the NCAA will issue its ruling on the USC case (you know — Reggie Bush, Lloyd Lake, Joe McKnight, the SUV, Tim Floyd, O.J. Mayo, Traveler, the Song Girls, etc.). Hotline tip, free of charge: If the penalties don’t include a bowl ban or major scholarship reductions, then roll over and go back to sleep. (Unless you’re a USC fan, in which case you could 1) celebrate or 2) complain that a slap on the wrist/forfeiture of games is too severe a penalty.) * Any day now, the NCAA will issue the latest Academic Progress Report. (The Hotline will provide the information for relevant football and men’s basketball teams as soon as possible.) * This week, the NCAA basketball … [Read more...] about Hotline update: If you think the past month has been busy …
Santa Clara hoops: Thoughts on the busy (turbulent?) offseason
It has been quite a few months for the Broncos, what with all the player and staff turnover. I caught up with coach Kerry Keating before the July recruiting period began, and the following summation/analysis is a combination of my thoughts and info I got from Keating himself: The staff changes. Assistant Lamont Smith left to take a similar job at Arizona State — tough to blame him, given ASU’s prospects for this season and beyond under Herb Sendek. And for Smith, who was at St. Mary’s before joining SCU, it’s a chance to break into the Pac-10. Assistant Sam Scuilli also left SCU. A former assistant to Dick Davey who was retained by Keating — Sam’s also a good basketball coach and terrific guy — Scuilli has entered the business world. He’ll put his Stanford undergrad degree and Santa Clara MBA to good use, I’m sure. Keating then hired James Ware to fill one of the holes. I figured they’d coached together somewhere, but … [Read more...] about Santa Clara hoops: Thoughts on the busy (turbulent?) offseason
Doug Wilson said he’s not moving No. 9 pick next week, but “you listen in this business”
Sharks general manager Doug Wilson made it clear Friday he has no plans to move the No. 9 pick at the NHL Entry Draft next Friday at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. But he’ll also be keeping his ears open. After a trying season that saw plenty of upheaval, the Sharks are drafting in the top 10 for the first time since 2007 when the selected Logan Couture with the ninth overall pick. Right now, it appears the Sharks will keep that pick and hold onto their key younger players/prospects to continue through the transition process they set into motion last summer. “Now, when you get to that point, you sit on the draft floor, sometimes things get offered that come out of left field. Sometimes people move up a spot, down a spot. Our history speaks to — we’ve done all of those things,” Wilson said. “You listen in this business, and when opportunities come, that’s how we got Brent Burns (from the Wild). “The draft was in Minnesota and … [Read more...] about Doug Wilson said he’s not moving No. 9 pick next week, but “you listen in this business”
I understand that he’s busy … but he’s also rude
Meredith! I've been dating a really great guy for almost three months, but we've only actually been "out" four times and only had one very brief kiss (which he initiated). He just started a demanding new job, and we're both also still in school. I understand how busy he is, and of course I'm busy as well, but I think the amount of time it takes him to answer my messages and make plans with me borders (I think) on rudeness. For example, we exchanged texts four days ago in which we decided to make plans for the weekend. I left the ball in his court, he read my message the next morning, and still hasn't responded. I'm unsure how to take this, as he has said he really likes me and hopes we can go out more. I'm nervous to approach him about my concerns, as he confided in me that he broke up with his last girlfriend because she was "clingy" and got angry at him for not spending enough time with her. I also think it's important to note that he graduates in May, so in the event that things do … [Read more...] about I understand that he’s busy … but he’s also rude