1.   But ribbons are not only ideal for wrapping presents - household furnishings can be instantly revived with rich braids.

2.   Analysts say this anomaly reflects a remarkable degree of consumer caution because good home sales usually translate into strong markets for big-ticket household furnishings items.

3.   Despite claims that American workers are losing ground, long-term patterns of personal consumption, home ownership, household furnishings and entertainment and leisure spending belie such claims.

4.   Their household furnishings were under tarps, and they were without a home.

5.   You are usually permitted to keep one car, household furnishings, clothing, retirement accounts and personal-injury awards.

6.   Auditors found cases where employees used cards to pay telephone bills, rent, car repairs, household furnishings and jewelry.

7.   He puts publishing and retail stocks, building materials, household furnishings and appliances into this category, as well as rail stocks and publishing.

8.   The government said rising prices for housing, transportation and household furnishings accounted for most of the increase.

9.   The household furnishings sector showed the biggest increase in sales.