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Press, 10 October 1984, Page 12

if neutral plus ] V — -— " ■ —r Summer In October? Certainly NEUTRAL PLUS makes it so with lots of bright new ideas in the summer image. For gatherings at the poolside, the clear, high-impact acrylic Horizon glasses (in two sizes), cups and saucers are ideal — and jazzy. The elegant white Guzzini picnic set will be a summer winner, especially as a wedding, engagement or other 'special' gift. The set has mugs, dinner plates, dessert plates and tray in a dome-shaped case. The Copco spice sets are attractive; red, blue or yellow racks are available with either 12 or 18 Jars, plus labels. NEUTRAL PLUS has lidded Bodum jugs to hold 1.6 litres of hot or cold summer beverages, and excellent stocks of deep blue pottery kitchen items. NEUTRAL PLUS, 225 Papanui Rd, Ph- 567-702. Eclectic, compact, adaptable, comfortable — the wicker furniture now at BELLE has all the elements of the furnishing ideal, complete with classic charm. See the American wicker suite, for example: chairs and two or three-seater settees, with gently curved backs, neatly woven edges and fully-sprung upholstery. The wicker may be natural, lacquered or painted to suit any colour scheme. All pieces are available individually. The Victorian suite is lighter-looking in more open weave wicker, perfect for sunroom or conservatory. BELLE also has wicker bed settees and reproduction esplanade chairs. A new suite to arrive shortly is a woven, roll-arm wicker sophisticate; modish European. Also modish are the white Italian ceramic plant pots now at BELLE, Merivale Mall, Ph. 556-041. Fashion news from BAGATELLE is belts, belts, belts. Wrap-around belts in woven hessian or in knitted string with leather tabs . . . belts in solid hide with huge metal buckles . . . narrow belts in palest pastels or bright brights... classics 14-inch wide in all the fashion colours. The selection goes on, and includes the best-ever collection of Continental metal mesh belts, classy in gilt, silver and stretch snake segments, enamelled in red, white or grey. More in the cute line are the black or white leather belts with V-shaped segments each slotted to geometric effect. Whisper, whisper . . . Christmas is just 11 weeks away; select gifts and lay-by NOW while stocks are plentiful at BAGATELLE, Merivale Mall, Ph. 557-534, Cashfields, Ph. 66-934, Chancery Lane, Ph. 796-130. _ ( Perrems ) it's time for an apology from PERREMS for any inconvenience caused during the closure of their premises during recent alterations. It's also time for the announcement that business is now back to normal in the re-vamped premises, and the business catering and gourmet home order services are available again. And, of course, the specialities of the house are back in delicious variety — the quiches, in four sizes, and the pies in varieties of steak and chicken. Now would be a good time to see PERREMS for any Christmasassociated catering you may have in mind, from office functions to dinner parties to cocktail gatherings to champagne breakfasts. Let these innovative caterers shoulder the workload for ANY occaslonl PERREMS, 227 Papanui Rd, Ph. 556-720. [ HARPERS BAZAAR ] Still the original decorating ideas are arriving at HARPERS BAZAAR, among them the latest Baker fabrics in superb Aztec design. Formerly in linen, these are now in cotton, with clever colour combinations, such as turquoise blue with orange, avocado with rose and brown, light and dark grey with shrimp. Outstanding variations on the ethnic theme. Other new arrivals are Indian rag rugs, generously-sized and quietly coloured in cream, green, airforce blue and bone with a touch of pink. HARPERS BAZAAR warns that the pace is quickening for pre-Christmas design and decor work, and THIS is about the latest that would-be decorators can leave placing workroom orders for guaranteed completion before Christmas. Act nowl HARPERS BAZAAR, 138 Aikmans Road, Phone 556-451. r The n k Shoe Shoppe J The young and the shrewd who look for high fashion without a high price tag will be drawn to the new Capczio range at THE SHOE SHOPPE. These inventive flat-heeled shoes, made In New Zealand, have all-leather uppers and a hint of Japanese design. Toe shapes are pointed. Two styles have interlacing, another has both toe and heel peeps. Prices are $49.99 and $55.00. Another fiat summer smartia is a laced ankle-boot by Bellini, dashing in black and white. THE SHOE SHOPPE has plenty of choice in snappy sandals, including the latest in Spanish leather. One is a 'gladiator' style, in brown or gray, two have a finer strappy look in light tan. THE SHOE SHOPPE, 186 Papanui Road, Phone 556-817. Parties, picnics, barbeques, holidays and celebrations of the festive kind — all such summer occasions can be matched already with the newest stocks at ADDED LIVING and GOURMET COOKWARE. Notables at ADDED LIVING include sturdy cane picnic baskets in three styles, and cane and willow laundry baskets in three sizes. Unusual gifts, perhaps, or your own summer conversation pieces, are the concrete ducks and chickens for patio or garden. Traditional, handmade Dutch bread dolls are further celebratory gifts. GOURMET COOKWARE sets the summer drinks scene with cocktail mixing sets, ice-buckets, heart ice trays, swizzle sticks and new, flower-sprigged wine glasses and tumblers. Charming gifts ar ths American Traditions I kitchen accessories. GOURMET COOKWARE and ADDED LIVING, Merivale Mall. Phone 558-586. N.Z.A.I.D. If you’re looking for the new and beautifully effective in wallcoverings, the latest sample range by Blumes at JEAN PRITCHARD could have your answer. "Graphics" is a range of small-scale designs introducing dimension through subtle colour. Inspired without being over-powering. Also new are two Kaufmann fabrics in heavyweight cotton — one Sunrise Stripe, handsome in. sombre tones of teal, burgundy and silver, and Primrea, deep teal with a geometric design. A new Warners glazed chintz, available in several colourways is Palazzo Orfei, very attractive with a -smudged medallion' design. New Italian pink or white ceramic baskets are for the discerning decorator. JEAN PRITCHARD has just opened a new branch at 248 Tancred Street, Ashburton. JEAN PRITCHARD, 7 St Albans Street, Phone _____