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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-04-25, Page 16gage 4-:Creas ,.*,:A o 4115, 984 • �`� r ' tD f ' ri Z o �-; G: .:: �•�IA•i f nCTORx.OUTLET�' --`' !rte —.._. �+( ;S 25CR 9 Herbert St., �., J.,v,Ii!....L-Pst, , _ `1 Waterloo ;Y 1 :j 884-9600 --s•r; Tues. -Sat. 10-4:30 - Thurs. & Fri. to 6 p.m. , (Closed Mon. & Sun.) Decor Score By BARBARA HARTUNG Q. I'm moving into an apartment where I plan to liv,e for about three years. The quarters are in rather bad shape and so I want to do a lot of fixing u-- p -However, i dont want to put any more money into the apartment than I Agree 350 ml. Shampoo Conditioner Arid 250 ml. Spray Deodorant Ultra -Bright 100 ml. Toothpaste Bayer 100's Aspirin Tablets Cutex 100 mi. Nail Polish Curad 60's Bandages Zest; 3 bars 450 gm.. Deodorant Soap Bic Disposable Lighters 2.79 2.29 1.19 1.89 .99 1.69 1.99 .75 TRIANGLE i -S--C 0 U -N T MFFA'/ MED/C/*fS• COSwffCS ' rOSACCOS Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Weekdays - Sundays Noon to Six MOVABLE MODE—Flexibility for moving is provided by a pair of short sofas as well as the wall system in three sections. Cocktail table and patterned area rug provide visual interest in this small living room. Furniture is by Barcalounger. have to to make it pleas- ant. I need to buy furniture and I want to select pieces that will give me a sense of permanency and yet will be flexible enough to fit into other rented quarters until I can purchase a home. I'm pretty good at paint- ing and sewing and I think I'd like to try some craft work. Please give me some ideas. — P.P. A. Wall color is perhaps the least expensive and most dramatic way to stretch decorating dollars. Choose a handsome color that you'd like to live with — whether it be a delicate pastel or a medium shade. Painting a floor_is_also another inexpensive way to go. If your floor is wood or cement, . you might stencil a design over a background color. Of if you feel up to it, try peel -and -stick vinyl squares.topped with an in- teresting area rug that you can take with you. Rather than purchase a 1'rirge sofa and a couple of chairs, consider a pair of short sofas for your living room. This will give you good seating and plenty of flexibility. Small sofas are a lot . easier to move into and out of the small open- ings of many apartments. For a sense of per- manence without going to the expense of built-ins, purchase a wall system that perhaps includes a number of storage cabinets — some with closed doors and some open shelves with maybe a desk unit in - eluded. This arrangement can also be flexible. For window treatment, shop at a remnant store and create generous flow- ing tieback draperies that are easy to make and ele- gant. Q..I want a wall covering with a heavy texture to cover up an unfinished wall. What would be a good choice? — R.T. A. Reed fencing may be just what you'd want. You can buy it in eight -foot widths, making it easy to install. Hang_ pictures or even ,potted plants on plant, hangars through the fenc- ing on the wall studs. Q, I have a very pretty English print wallpaper in a guest bedroom. It is rose and green on a white back- ground. I want to buy a bed frame. I was thinking about a brass frame be- cause I like a frankly femi- nine look. Would that be a good choice? — K.H . A. A brass bedstead or a white iron one would be very pretty. A dust ruffle and pillow shams in pink and a crisp white coverlet would add 'to the feminine atmosphere cif the room. Add lacey palms and perhaps a white wicker chair with a rose cushion. At wit'.- end by Erma Rombeck Sometimes I yearn for the good old days when cars were black, shirts were white and ice cream was either chocolate or vanilla. No pressures. No deci- sions. No anxieties. Is it any wonder everyone is falling apart these days? We're drowning in choices. Do you want your bath- room to smell like a pine for- est or a day at the gym? Pick a scent. Potatoes, rice, or stuffing? Make a choice. First class, economy, coach, business, or a folding chair on the wing? Smoking or non-smoking? Window or aisle? When I ate out, I used to be able to place my order in 'a couple of sentences. Now I have a dialogue with the waiter that lasts longer than most marriages. "How do you want your steak? Rare? Medium rare? Medium Well? Well? Burnt beyond recognition? What do you want on you salad? Thousand Island? Vinegar and oil? Roquefort? Blue cheese? House? We have Brussels sprouts, buttered peas, limas and asparagus for a. vegetable. How do you want your potatoes? French fried? Home fries? Baked? What do you want on your baked potato? Butter, chives? Sour cream? Bacon Bits?" And if you've ever made a decision lately on what phone to buy, you know you could make a profession out of it. The decision to have your phone rest on the table or hang from a wall was just the beginning. Next came what color do you want rest- ing on the table or hanging on a wall. This was followed by all kinds of options. Do you want a cord on it? Do you want it to dial a number for you? One line or six? A hold button? Do you want one in the car? With, or without a cord? How about a privacy„ release button? A reciever in Kermit the Frog's mouth? A button for conference calls? An extra -long cord that will follow you to the shopping centre?' A ring that plays the theme from "Dr. Zhivago"? Television for me used to be an antidote for a life- threatening day. I'd prop myself up in front of the set like a lump and try one of three channels. No more. Every night I have to de- cide what I want to watch: a 24-hour mini-series called "Sleaze"; a documentary on how scorpions mate; the Yugloslavian Battery Jump- ing team vs. the Polish team; Convent Bloopers; Your Car's Horoscope; Sib- ling Face-off ; the city coun- cil of Gary, Ind., in session; a weather feature tracking a cold front; Michael Jackson riveting himself into the floor; a spleen transplant; watching celebrities floss for dollars or any one of 300 shows being offered. All my husband asked last night was, "Which one do you want to watch?" I fell, apart. SUPER BEAUTY HINT Making y our age work foryou! By COLETTE BOUCHEZ Because of the women's . movement and the trou- bled economy, more and more women are getting into the work force. But not all of them are preppy, newly graduated college girls with freshly scrubbed faces. Many women now get- ting involved in the busi- ness world are well over 40. Whether they have raised their families and are returning to pre -mar- riage careers, or simply CLIP 'N CURL As of May 1st/84 DEBBIE PRIOR from Brussels will be the new proprietor of CLIP 'N CURL. ,l would like to thank all of my customers for coming to me during my past year and hope you will continue on with Debbie. Best- Wishes Debbie Vickie McCall Small details are what make your wedding special And the complete line of "Forever Yours" wedding sta- tionery by International Artcraft is one of those details. Look through our catalogue and choose from, dozens of •in- vitations, reply cards and informals. As well, you may choose accessories such as personalized matches, serviettes and many other distinctive items. We offer a wide range of elegant type styles, including the popular "Wedding Script" to co-ordinate with the entire colour scheme of your wedding. Choose from traditional white or ivory, or one of the many hues offered. Look through the catalogue today at: The Listowel Banner 291.1660 The Milverton Sun 595-8921 seeking work out of eco- nomic stress, they all share the same problem ... com- peting with women their own age, and also with much younger women who present a very "with it" high-energy attitude and appearance. For this treason, seeking employment can produce some extra stress for the woman over 40 ... so much so that in some cases women accept jobs far below their intellectual ca- pabilities, just because the competition is far less fierce. But, according to au- thors CHARLENE MITCH- ELL and THOMAS BUR - DICK, who recently penned the informative "THE EXTRA EDGE: A Woman's Guide to Total Professional Style" (Acrbp- olis), there are many fash- ion and beauty tips that the ...older woman- can -user not to "cover up" herr age, but to present her wisdom and . experience in the most , fa- a-� The Mount Forest Confederate 323-1550 The Wingham Advance -Times 357-2320 vorable light. If you are over 40 and thinking about entering the business world, try these special hints from "The Extra Edge," to help you look your "ageless" best, on the interview and on the job! 1. Add some color to your wardrobe! Now is the time whenyou can get away with softer, brighter colors without diminishing your authoritative appear- ance. 2. Wear coordinates, in- stead of matching suits. Mix fabrics 'and colors to- gether for a stylish, con- temporary look. 3. Look for soft styles in clothing rather ,than straight or severe lines. 4. Get a soft uplifting hairdo. Long hair is out for the mature woman. In ad- dition to dragging down the , line of your face, and aging you, it says that you are not comfortable with your age. 5. If you are starting to gray, color your hair. Graying hair on women is not nearly as flattering as it is on men. 6. Review your makeup. If you've used the' same colors for years, they may be too bright for you now. Stick to soft tones in all your cosmetics and do use a lip -liner it will help to keep lipstick from running into the tiny wrinkles around your mouth. 7. Pay strict attention to diet aud exercise. A taut, toned body will go a long way toward an energetic, youthful appearance. Based on interviews with successful women gradu- ates of the prestigious Har- vard Business School, "The Extra Edge" gives all women, of all ages just that ... the extra shot of confidence plus solid ad- vice on fashion makeup and style for the business world, that could make the difference between your remaining unemployed or coming away 'a winner. • Fair prevents slips Fur on the bottom of a polar bear's feet keeps the animal from slipping on ice. Trust Listoviol Chrysler T'b ° spelt Your car. "WE'RE EXPERTS AT REPAIRING" • Scratched • Dents and CompI*te Collision and Painting FREE ESTIMAT Come In today and talk over your repairs with ... LLOYD McLAUGHLIN Body Shop Manager "You Really Matter To Us" LISTOWEL CHRYSLER 291=4350 Mon. to Fri. OPEN 8 a.m. to 530 pomp SAVE AT CAR CITY CHRYSLER Finns coffee champs When it comes to coffee drinking, the Finns are the champs, downing about five cups a day for every man, woman and child. Ameri- cans average less than half that amount per person, but the United States imports more coffee than any other nation. Renewability unique Despite heavy use of wood in the past, 70 percent of the nation's original forest land remains in forest cover to aa� r. -The fact t stun° forest areas are still produc- tive after being cut four or five times demonstrates a renewability that makes for- ests unique among our natu- ral resources. 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