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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-04, Page 63......... ....• k t• er• Canadians love to .party! Halhnark surveyed party trends in Canada and learn- ed'that'Canadians are entertaining at home more than ever before. Hallmark's party specialists have worked with Alan Campaigns, one of Canada's leading interior designers, to create easy entertaining and decorating ideas. "We've put together tips and suggestions that can help change the ordinary into the extraordinary with a minimlum of time and effort," says Campaigne. "Have fun creating your own very special holiday at- mosphere." 1. What to do with all those Christmas cards you receive? Try placing them on the back of tree branches. You'll be surprised how lovely and full your tree will look. 2. Don't limit yourself to trimming the tree with just round ornaments. Hand- crafted ornaments are `dated which allows you-0to begin a family tradition of collecting to cherish your Christmas memories. A carefully placed little bird, hand -painted porcelain doll or baby's first ornament will add a touch of colour and drama elevating the humble little Christmas tree to new heights. 3. When entertaining, casual elegance is now the new trend. Colour coordinate your Christmas partyware to your rooms. Whether you have traditional or contem- porary tastes it is important to keep to a central theme. e i lriO+ t u 4. Why notmix- colorful pa rtyirare .with. your own pottery, china or silver and turn your table into a vibrant conversation piece. 5. Flowers, candles, place cards, and napkins are just a few of those small little extras that help make a good party into a great one! Remember — it's the details that count. 6. A centrepiece is an absolute must. Our Christmas tables need a beautiful focal point to set it apart. Whether it's the family candelabra, or tiny gift wrapped, packages in a basket, brighten your table with style and a yuletide spirit. 7. Give a very personal gift by making your cookies in Santa, reindeer, Christmas tree or star shapes using cookie cutters. Then decorate gaily, and package in -one of the pretty Christmas Sit containers. 8. One of the most mexpensive ways of remembering friends at a distance is still the Christmas card. For only 34 cents, speed a personal "hello" with a holiday greeting card. 9. Christmas dining or coffee table cen- trepieces are made easy and simple with readymade candle rings of cones and cranberries, poinsettias, pine and cedar boughs. Place in the centre of the table, add a one or three inch candle and voila -- a wonderful and warm glow lights the room. Store candle ,rings for next year and use with a different colour of candle in a dif- ferent place or way. • • Al- :dii @NW PAIVEN EC- 1► o r a 1 GIFTS AND HANDICRAFTS 9 Rattenbary Street, East. Clinton 482-3730 DECEMBER HOURS: Open daily 10 am -5:30 pm., closed Sundays. Open Fridays 'till 9 pm. e egg* tari--'11 -,r tir i } •SAP r Browse our house for your house The Board and Batten a treasure chest of unique gifts and decorating ideas, located in Clinton's oldest house. Our friendly staff will help you with your Holiday decorations - we can custom make a wide variety to your colour specifications your �kY�slcn� !'Lij lust in time `��y� Skov our �t OA Ott��0C 1 OCIC � S • ALE ofd h OS ECF,,90, cet�o!5� !rot •OSIOS'4 t,� It .VLWF,Of��WRM St4K oto /ii 444 �hv `� travel mart ...are teaming up to help you save money on your EXPO 86 package holiday in Vancouver BC By booking your Funway Expo 86 with travel, Clinton WO and paying in full before Dec. 31/85 you can save 4 ways. 1.'100.00 per couple early booking discount from Funway Tours. 2.10.O0 early booking discount from Robert O s, Clinton, per couple. 3. •20.°O per couple In free Q -Pons. 4.'100,000 free Flight Accident Insurance. VANCOUVER CANADA EXPOTM ONEand TWO WEEK HOLIDAYS pER PERSON from 686 TWIN CANADIAN FUNDS Departures from HAMILTON LONDON and TORONTO Expo 86 One Week Tour including the Canadian Rockies. Departures every Friday or Saturday from Hamilton, London and Toronto •Return airfare from Hamilton, London or Toronto to Calgary and Vancouver via Norden or Pacific Western Airlines. •Complimentary in-flight meals and beverages. * AB transfers from airports to hotels. •7 nights accommodation of the hotel o1 your choice including 5 nights in Vancouver. 1 night in Calgary and 1 in Revelstoke, B.C. •2 day Canadian Rockies tour by deluxe bus between Calgary and Vancouver visiting Banff. Lake Louisa, Kelowna and the Okanogan Valley. •3 day Passport to EXPO 86. •A fun party cruise aboard our private chartered yacht including o 0.8.Q, salmon steak dinner • Services of o Funway Tours representative for the entire tour. IQBERT t�ravd mart .aitov sem. 44 Ontario Street, CLINTON For All Your Travel Needs Coll - 482 -7771 Out Of Town Call Collect