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w p20trtoune i april 11 1990 ayx mm bbg rejuvenate decorator ideas he rite of spring cleaning is probably as old as spring itself after a long hard winter the first warm breeze of the year casts bur surroundings in a fresh light and stirs out instincts to rejuvenate and improve our nests to plant and make new starts the familiar environment we usual ly take for granted its dust and dirt suddenly become as intolerable as the thick wool sweaters we hiber nated in all winter if you are considering redecorat ing one or all of the rooms in your house its helpful to make some mental notes before making any purchases or hiring contractors remember that every room has a residential commercial interlocking brick work decks fences timber patio construction pruning tree service foundation planting sodding retaining walls free estimates design consultation licensed hortlculturalist 441b198923 6407161 serving all of york region ag landscaping omstie building centre limtef 852wood or 8527598 for all your building renovating needs decking or fencing this year we carry a complete supply of pressure treated cedar california redwood lumber we also have a good supply of cedar posts fencing boards sprucina up with paint or stain we carry gliden paints olympic stains coming soon sikkens renovating or building all of our construction lumber is kiln dried need help designing or laying out your project come in see us we also carry plumbing electrical supplies there are no delivery charges 5 douglas rd uxbridge focal point in the living room it may be the fireplace in another visitors might be drawn to the window always identify the strong visual elements in a room and be sure to complement them with mirrors or matching or contrasting colors for example rather than crowd them- or detract from their effects often minor inexpensive decora tions can revitalize a room you thought needed a major overhaul here are some inexpensive yet versatile decorating elements to consider lighting not all lightbulbs need to be soft white which contrary to their name are rather harsh yellow or golden light is not as blinding and uses less wattage golden light even makes an ice substitute for candlelight since it provides asimilar warm glow rooms that are meant for relax ation rather than work should not have overhead for fluorescent light ing- both tire the eyes track lights are a nice addition to any room especially the living room where the lights can be pointed in different directions to illuminate artwork photographs or a bouquet of fresh flowers borders and trompe 1oeil decorative borders that run along the top of the walls can be pasted on in a short time they comein a variety of motifs such as ionic columns floral pat- t m wr always mi il inaroo be sure to comdlerc with mirrors or matching or contrasting colors for examples rather than crowd them i fppgfl d street frorn their m fects wm mmmmmm terns and trompe loeil and are in inexpensive way to add character to a room fabrics glass and mirrors if all new furniture is out of the question financially recovering or simply covering tables and arm chairs with a fabric that matches carpeting and drapes might do the trick wooden tables become elegant when covered with a fitted piece of glass glass shelves are a light airy unobtrusive addition and why not get more use out of your crystal bowls by filling each with potpourri and leaving them permanently throughout the house if one room or your entire apart ment is just too small or too dark mirrored tiles can be a solution they come in a variety of sizes and colors and can cover as much or as little wall space as desired or to make a room seem double du whitchurchstouffville chamber of commerce homeshow90 coine and meet your local business exhibitors fri may 4 100 pm 1000 pm i sat may 5 12t00 noon 1000 pm sun may 6 1000 am 400 pm at the recreational complex ninth line north stouffville over 50 exhibitors live entertainment demonstrations fashion shows daily draws refreshments admission adults 200 seniors children 100 for more information contact the chamber office 6405993 its actual size place a standing mir ror in a corner from floor to ceil ing pros can help with gardening with professional assistance from your favorite retailer of lawn and garden goods you can enjoy the benefits of a customdesigned garden advises the garden coun cil the organization of firms and professionals representing the lawn and garden industry notes that the right combination of grass ground covers large plant ings and hard surfaces can be cre ated to suit your particular lifestyle arid your areas water supply base your design guidelines on your familys needs and require ments youll want to establish a grassy area for gatherings and games select an appropriate size for your needs because youll regret having an oversized lawn that wont be used as much as youd like though it will still require more of youctime put the lawn where family members spend the most time with youngsters this usually means the backyard a plain shape for the lawn will reduce water use and mowing time add accents for interest and other benefits a trellis can shade the sitting area in one corner an herb and vegetable garden will bring activity to the backyard and a colorful stone path through the flower garden will encourage browsers when the children have grown and moved away there will be more time to entertain in such cases a raised deck and several brightlycolored container plants may be more effective invite guests into the home by placing borders of colorrich flowers and interesting trees along the walk way leading to the front door enjoy a semiprivate area of your backyard by using a fence and shrubs to screen it from the start use your space efficiently sur round a brick patio with herbs and dwarf fruit trees for more shade cover the trellis with grape vines in the front be decorative and dis play your individual style while saving water and maintenance efforts this is a perfectspot to show off lush fruitbearing shrubs ground covers ahjd ornamental plants