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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-02-27, Page 66' The lovely tradition or a bride bringing fresh Poen to her new. home carries - historical as well as sentimental mete Linen, 1.04ftroex the fibers of the this plant, is the oldest lainic,it000fn to Maw It Is prized for' it strength, absorb 10$044a0,41tYgietdc smoothness. To the ancient Egyptians, linen symbohz- - ed purity. It was the only fiber :worri,b7 the ••• PhOreetee royal court, and by priests and r spin oia A NTIC •ovr CLUGff •. M_M-SefER. 44 7L 5Z ACautc-rici4 uNtEsuAL CD lai4t,iEj sy-t. ioy tStlE121CH- 3if WESTSTIZ. Nab )UDU WC double• duty,4-tt;ry and thrift, day's hope cheat, In fact, my •w PJt.: p, • evat.e4004. the PitaatOTTfillim brides carried a fro bundle) of clothing and -Jiousehold lineas to their new homes. Today's bride continues this practice with her trousseau of beautiful lingerie and fine • household linen. At the turn of the century, the collections of matched, hand -embroidered ' and lace,- trinuned linen "sets" of pillowcases- and sheets, tablecloths and *Ms, tea. cozies, hot roll warmers, guest towels and doilies that accompanied any self-respecting bride ri to her new home was, to pat it simply, stag- gering. A girl and her mother labored for years to provide proof positive of her skills with a needle. Today's bride picks and chooses her tradi- tions. And what ikhoth useful and charming about a hope chest full of fine linen home textilesis hovv vtrell can he adapted to suit modern needs. at the Hair Shop the Bride isavery. special person! • 41V co rep Hairstyling and proles' sipnal makeup application Free consuhanons. For your comfort and • convenience on your wedding day - • ,our stylists will come to your home to help you and your bridaV. attendants ' prepare for the special event. We'll style your hair, apply your makeup and help with those important finishing touches. Please book well in advance for this service. the 11-1AIU "the friendly shop that cares" • CORNER OF GIBBINGS AND RATTENBURY STREETS, CLINTON P HONE-FOR-APPOIN-T-M ENT- - 482-7C97 05,11M Manday-FrIday and Saturday 011 4 p.m.; plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings. -•••,•••••.•,;•%,•0•••; • : Thebeautifu linenebride* "showered"1 . with mereher ege.04n. "augmented; by mei** She and hergroom make tq*Oer. for their eeiF home. Those lucky enough o receve preciotis .011091110hiPn can 01tiOaccent their Orov9ntecalleot4eo. • • . :MOO** atonetime:liner% hain. textiles • were "strictly: formal" :mOdern;'ilesigners now interpret -them in "adventaroaS styles that range from new colors in traditional gooks to the 'utast whimsical and avant- garde designs. Thatthe';-.0bapla:find. it 'ap- pealing is the only unbreakable rule. • Vhtues of linen Practical modern couples are rediscover- ing why their grandmothers veined linen home textile's: They are lint -free, do not "Pill," withstand high heat vvithout scor- ching, -and grew softer aigt, more lustrous with use. Plus, their remarkable durability makes them "heidoomsafthe future." Large or Small e,ARieRrilie *BalicluPts" *Weddings etc. • CALL: JOYCE cook 482-7783 • COMPLETE CATERING SERVICE Choose from several delicious meals all economically priced. Delivery, serving and clean-up is available so that you con enjoy the party yourself. Great for taking the worry out of your Bridal Showefs, par4es, rehearsal parties, banquets. AS $ LOW AS 50 .40 each Foe 2 pieces of chicken, selection of,freih salads. For comp -fete information call DIXIE LEE CHICKEN .& SEAFOOD 33Victoria-St7—65 Gaderkh St. West CLINTON SEAFORTH \ 482-7337 527-0220 Owned and operated by Doug Rhude • . _ _