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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1979-03-01, Page 29• Mirror, Mirror A VeryOrigina Reflect on this if you're hoping to give or get a cher- ished gift this wedding sea- son: yoy just can't have too many mirrors! A handsomely framed mirror is certainly an origi- nal wedding gift, and yet it's as useful as a toaster and more decorative than an ex- pensive tea service. Newlyweds hanging that mirror will soon find out that it's an item with a magic all its own. It'll dou- ble the beauty of a bouquet or art object put in front of it, and it'll bring extra di- mension, space and light to a room. Giving a mirror to newly- weds is a tradition steeped in history, say the Binswanger Mirror experts. Old World archives prove that kings and queens — and anybody else who could afford it — custom -ordered mirrors for especially favored bridal couples. And, the mirrors were so precious that they were entered in property registers, right along with fabled jewelry. Today's mirrors won't set you back a fortune, but in decorating value they're still worth a king's ransom. But, choosing the right framed mirror is impor- tant, of course. You obvi- ousl tdon t'g've_a wildly or- nate, baroge mirror to newlyweds who like con- temporary styles. But, on the other hand, young cou- ples do change taste over the years, so a transitional mir- ror might be better than a purely contemporary one. To help you choose the right framed mirror for this season's weddings, Bins- wanger offers this guide: • For colonial rooms, choose simplemirrors with wood or gold metal frarnes. Round, oval or square shapes are best. • If the newlyweds are into collecting formal tradition- al furniture, go with an or- namental shape in a gold finish. • Bamboo -framed, bas- ket weave - matted mirrors are terrific for today's natural look. They'll go well with the wicker and rattan furnishings favored by so many young couples, and when they graduate to more formal..furnishings, the mir- ror can move to a bedroom or bath. • The free-standing Che- val mirror is a wedding gift to be treasured by any cou- ple, regardless of deco- rating taste. Available in gold or wood finishes, it's great for foyers as well as for bedrooms. • Oriental styles are very transitional. They suit any decor — from contempo- rary purity to Chippendale formality. • For strictly contempo- rary buffs, there are chrome -framed and diag- onal,- multi -beveled ver- sions --- Then farewell care, and farewell woe, I will no longer pine; For I'll believe I have her heart As long as she has mine. —Sir John Suckling, (1609-1642) Page 9 But Useful Wedding Gift �-�.v ADVICE TO NEW BRIDES: Lush, thirsty, cotton towels are a good investment. More and more consumers are'asking for 100% cotton bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, and bathsheets - the popular, new super -size for drying luxury. All -cotton is not only absorbent, it has the best combination of qualities for drying, beauty, softness and durability, even after countless washings. Thai's what makes all -cotton towels such good values. When -buying bath towels, here are some tips from Cotton Incorporated: 100% cotton terry provides the greatest absorbency and durability ... more terry cloth loops mean greater drying power ... heavier, thicker towels dry better and last longer than thinner ones .. although a heavier, thicker, alt -cotton towel may initially be more expensive, this cost will be more than offset by a longer, more satisfying use-life.t ORIENTAL -STYLE "East Wind" mir- ror by Binswanger will go equally well with informal wicker and tradi- tional Chippendale furniture. t • FINE FURNISHINGS • BED & BATH ACCESSORIES • LAMPS & FIXTURES • ACCENT PIECES A visit to May's is a must for every new bride -to be. The staff will help you co-ordinate your colour schemes for your new home. Here Sheila and Barry look at some of the many fine things... BRIDAL 10•x. Off all purchases SPECIAL — Fot; The Registered Brido,to-be. 33West St. Goderich 524-4400 Above Brown's Decor Today's bride is a portrait in romance, one who recognizes the beauty and value of tradition both'' in her wedding day. and her life -to -be. WHAT EVERY BRIDE SHOULD KNOW...ABOUT WEDDING PICTURES! After the wedding is over. the guests have gone, the coke eaten the flowers wilted, the gown pocked away and even the honeymoon beginning to fade a bit, what is left to bring back the memories of that most important day? Only your photographs! What will you do if those most precious photographs happen to be o bunch of fuzzy snapshots, off center, out of focus, with people's hegds cut off with important moments lost because the camera didn't work right, or the flash didn't go off, or the person taking the pictures didn't think about it? Chances ore the person taking the pictures was o very well meaning friend or relative This friend or relative certainly tried hard, no doubt, but lust didn't have the proper equipment and know- how to do,.,the lob right A professional photographer does it is his job and he gets paid to provide you with all the beautiful pictures you should have of your wedding As a professional, he can help in many ways to make your wedding run more smoothly He can answer many of your questions and work with you to give you the very best coverage at the most reasonable price Call him well in advance Five months ahead is not too much as many weddings are booked a full year in advance Reserve your date, plan the pictures, take care of all the little details that help to assure you of getting the 'memory album' of wedding photographs that ' will always keep that very speuoil day fresh in your mind To avoid dis6ppointment, stop in to see your professional photographer JAMES FITZGERALD PHOTOGRAPHY soon. Remember, there is only one chance to capture those priceless wedding pictures. These priceless pictures are 'forever'. Why take o chance with a 'once -in -a -while' photographer? Reasonable Rates Albums Included JAMES FITZGERALD PHOTOGRAPHY PHONE CLINTON 482-9502 or 482-3890