tradition. t a OCT78 Kitchen Idea: Sometimes less is more removing cupboard dours and using curtains may actually save space in - some kitchens and can look quite charming. Early American Gourmet Thomus Jefferson appre- ciated gourmet dining, es- pecially French cooking, ac- cording 40 researchers. He was also partial to mulled cider. That’s a Lot of Cakes! _ Americans bake approxi- mately 800 million cakes a year, Birthday cakes ac- count for the majority of these, with Valentine's Day, Christmas, and Easter in- spiring millions more cach year. In Their Salad Days... oe on The Heraid, Tuesday, November 7, 1978. Page 1? DINING IN ASMALL WAY, LITERALLY... can be for two or a crowd. If you have given up your dining room to make 2 nursery or aden, here's one solutign in an unexpected spot — an entrance hall that can be used as an intimate breakfast nook or for buffet service for parties. Space-saver table and chairs fram SK Products are lightly scaled and budget-priced {under $200), wilh a drop-leat top that extends to 42 inches. It even acts a5 3 console for mail, keys. etc, in-between dining shifts, The colonial theme is carried through in mate's chairs, antique prints and stenciled door paneis, but the American indian rug in similar colors of soft blues and reds. adds a pleasantly surprsing change ol Lettuce was enjoyed by the ancient Greeks and Per- sians. AON GP? OH Ol? COME? decorating tips for apartment-dwellers: If you're an apartment- ‘dweller, making the most of home life can be a challenge to your ingenuily al times — particularly if you're limit- ed as Lo space. However, there are many decorating tricks for muak- ing smaller apartments seem Jarger and for making the most of what you do have. If you don’t have space for 4 guest room, your liv- ing room can do double- duty by substituting a new sola bed for that old couch. Handsome screens can pro- vide privacy when needed, and can decorate a corner of the room when not in, use. was Putting cocktail tables and” end tables on casters will make the changeover from living room to guest room eusier, tao. No space for an honest- to-goodness dining room. set? Here's where a drop- leaf table can solve your di- lemma, handsomely. Place the table against a conveni- ent wall (perhaps in the hall- way) and use it as a spot to show off a favorite art ob- ject or to deposit the mail; when company comes, you can bring your table out in- to the spotlight for com- fortable dining. Not enough closet or stor- age space in that bedroom? A handsome armoire can enhance your bedroomdecor and provide extra space for wardrobes, as well, An- other space-saving idea is to place an attractive chest in back of a sofa that’s posi- tioned away from walls; the top of the chest can accom- modate a colJection of books, while the inside pro- vides needed storage. Don’t have room for bot! a desk and stereo shelves? A wall storage system can solve your space problems - beautifully; units feature shelves that are deep enough - for stereo components, plus fold-out desk surfaces for - ee The Easy Way: Chop parsley and spin- ach more easily by washing them in hot water first. Safety Tip: Remember to keep pan handles turned to the center or back of the ki chen stove when cooking, 1 you may wind up kn king those pans over. Or, worse, youngsters might reach for the pan handles. CAD AMONG? MONG? Serving Suggestions: Next time you're serving . beef stew, turn it into a spe- cial occasion by serving it in your most elegant soup tur- éen. The family will appre- ciate the “dressed-up look" of the dinner table and you'll enjoy having a chance to use an often-neglected piece from your china collection. CT ae Cc) mtr writing checks and letters. To set off a small dining area, consider “‘raising™ it with a carpeted platform. This is particularly effective in apartments that have that Tiny kitchen? Don't for- get the space over your head! Overhead slats can provide great hanging places for pots, pans, wire baskets and the like; they look pic- Remember that light colors recede, and can be helpful in making a small room appear wider. It's im- portant to scale your furni- ture to the size of your rooms, as well. “boxy” look. turesque, too. pe hk WIGHTMAN AND SMITH REALTY FEATURE HOME OF THE WEEK Let us escort you on a four of this nicely situated residence. Cathedral entry leading up to large “L’ shaped living room and dining area with fireplace, large family style kitchen, three good sized bedrooms, ensuite off master bedroom plus 4 piece off hallway. Downstairs, a cozy carpeted family room, extra bedroom or sewing room, sauna bath with shower off. Large workshop area and laundry. Attached carport, smart circular driveway. Priced under $60,000, Call now for your appointment. 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Bob Ripmeester Sian Parker 635-4031 ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS, 635-2832 RESERRSRAAARRRRAAR AA RR ARREARS BERANE EAS Ee Harry Smith 635.2826 Jim Duffy 635.6688 ee i ae A SENSE OF ACTIVITY, heightened by a “Star Wars’’ walleovering, seems appropria tein this young bay’s room. When you need an eco- nomical way lo improve a bare wall—even redecorute . a whole room—you can create an exciting new effect in a very few minutes. Try pasting a few panels of patterned walleovering | on one wall and framing . them like a picture with.’ wood molding, wrought’, iron or a waltpaper border. Or, cover one wall withf! paper and paint the other’ three. You can use the same patlern on all walls in a room, but if you select a complex, multi-color design,, you should keep furnishings’ simple and the patterns of draperies, upholstery and bedspreads either uncom- plicated or without any pattern at all. Qne new wallcovering design, “Star Wars," is found in the Vymura Merrie England callection and is ideally. suited for this use. Its eye-catching, painted scenes from the movie cap- ture all the drama and fu- turistic excitement of the Academy award-winning film. The only authorized “Star Wars’ wallcavering in America, it's especially adapLlable for children’s rooms, Where abjects in eo 3 bedroom bungalow on Weber Street. Close to schools, hespitai and downtown. Has paved driveway, carport, natural gas furnace, fireplace and other nice features. Call Frank. 7 SOR laidhaal hae Mobile Home with Large wired garage, and storage shed, in addition ta 4 bedrooms and an enclosed Bporch, is available for $20,000. Situated on a large landscaped lot In Cop- perside Estates. Price Includes furniture and most appliances. Phone Muriet for an appointment fo view. (er AVENUE R many different colors are must likely to he found. 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Three bedroom basement home, 1200 sq. ft. within walking distance to town & shopping. Minor redecorating required. Asking price $45,000. For more information call Horst or Christel. we Sh a fs 9 $57,000 is the price being asked for this 1296 sq. ft. new split level. Some finishing needs to be done. Situated on 1 acre just north af town. Muriel would be happy to show it to you. MLS. CHONG 2 AMON Es CeO May you live all the days of your life. —Jonathan Swift ‘Home Sweet Home! 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