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Press, 14 November 1984, Page 12

NZ.A.ID. J Superb! The Italian ceramic lampbases just in at JEAN PRITCHARD deserve the superlative. There are four designs, available in cafe au lait or white, and each base is tall, ample and elegant. Also eye-catching is the Mexico Collection of Parkertex Fabrics, in three flamestitch patterns in several different colourways. There’s a new Swedish print fabric on view at the door. It is 'Wild Strawberries', a fresh- ? looking and small design in pure cotton. JEAN ' PRITCHARD has several handmade dhurries, either 100% cotton or 100% wool, and both 9ft and 11ft rag rugs. See the new sample of the invitingly comfortable roll-arm, T-cushion chair, which matches the style of existing two and three-seater settees at JEAN PRITCHARD, 7 St Albans St, Phone 554-679. Summer now looks simply stunning at THE HOSIERY BAR, where the nightwear rance is at full strength, in sizes from 10-22. There are nightshirts in cottons and polycotton knits. In candystripes and geometries, with motifs or lace, In colours bright or pastel. One white Edwardian style, ' lacey and pin-tucked, is especially attractive. Nightdresses, short and long, are from cotton to ultra-sheen, demure to frankly glamorous, in favourite colours of peach, pink, blue and white. Such choice! Many styles are suitable as maternity nightwear. THE HOSIERY BAR also has pyjamas, both cute and conventional. There are numerous pretty housecoats, smart towelling bath robes and elegant long robes, too, at THE HOSIERY BAR, Merivale Mall, Phone 558-383, Plaza Arcade, Phone 69-304, 122 Armagh St, Phone 65-822. | neutral plus I It's a veritable goldmine of great ideasl NEUTRAL PLUS has kitchenware and accessories to appeal to just about every age group and every interest. So, it is good Christmas shopping territory. Just inside the door at present are selections of the latest . Italian Guzzini tableware, dashing and practical Vfor summer living especially. NEUTRAL PLUS 'has some new 'Magic Trays', in white or red, round or oblong, which have a sensible nonslip rubber liner. Vital equipment pieces include sturdy, brightly-coloured tin openers ($15.75), with a 5-year guarantee, and inexpensive corkscrews, in red, black or yellow. The delicate Thai silk photo frames will make especially appealing gifts. An excellent selection of Italian and Swedish glass decanters will ’also impress at NEUTRAL PLUS, 225 Papanui Rd, Phone 557-702. if The ~'l| Shoe Shoppe JI They're super-snazzy yet dainty yet unfussy — they're the newest leather foot fashions by Sacha of London at THE SHOE SHOPPE. There are two styles, both with sharply pointed toes. Ona features a skin print contrast across the toe (available in red, black, pearl grey), the other a very low heel and side cut-outs (available in red, black or white). Also summer smart are the upgraded espadrilles made tn Spain, by Evan Picone. They are in fine broadcloth, with a tiny toe peep and a high wedge heel. Available in navy, white, cream, black at just $53. THE SHOE SHOPPE has some generous reductions on this season's Sandalmaker sandals, on dressy Brazilian sandal/ shoes and several other individual styles as wall. THE SHOE SHOPPE, 186 Papanui Rd, Phone 556-817. ATTENTION anyone buying for the young set, for Christmas, a birthday, or just a treat-for-no-reason — there are THE ideal gifts now at BAGATELLE. They are all-leather shoulder bags ('pub' bags), tiny in size but very big in fashion. They have room for money and a few small items only. One style is 'Tiffany', which has a leather tab fastening and a long, narrow thong shoulder strap. The other style is a belt-pouch bag, with dome fastening. It may be threaded onto a belt, or worn shoulder bag fashion. BAGATELLE has both styles in white, black, silver grey and three neutral' shades. For these, prices are very reasonable, stocks are limited, and sales are certainly swift. BAGATELLE, Merivale Mall, Phone 557-534, Cashfields, Phone 66-934, Chancery Lane, Phone 790-130. [ HARPERS BAZAAR ] The very old, the new, the traditional and the original — HARPERS BAZAAR has something of each right now to tempt the canny home or office decorator. The very old is an antique Kelim rug, blue and red, authenticated with the metal seals of the genuine antique. The new includes a charming Scandinavian fabric, 'Honeysuckle', with an easy-care finish and pink/ green/ white colour combination. Perfect for duvet covers. Also new are beautifuilymade table mats, cotton-backed, padded and fringed. Table mats may also be made to order as can just about anything in the interior decorating line at HARPERS BAZAAR, notably cushions and lampshades in any size, any design, required. Handsome ceramic lampbases are traditional or contemporary at HARPERS BAZAAR, 138 Aikmans Rd, Phone 555-451. [added hying) Looking for wedding or other special occasion gifts? Then ADDED LIVING has to be a marvellous source of inspiration. There's a table laden with the newest Guzzini masterpieces, for example. Drinks sets are in clever combinations of (6) squat glasses, ice bucket and water jugs on a tray, complete with a carry case. Colours incude black, and yellow with gray on white. There are huge, clear salad bowls and servers, hors d'oeuvre sets on a burgundy tray, salt-pepper-mustard sets, stacking mug and tumbler sets, picnic sets and covered cake trays, all with the Italian touch. ADDED LIVING also has inventive plastic tumblers and wine glasses, with set-in neon straws, neon-bright trays and a fine J’ e J* of Terra Cotta kitchenware. ADDED LIVING, Merivale Mall, Phone 558-586. The Merivale Village Column is published in "The Press" every second Wednesday throughout the year, except January. It is a collation of the current news, changes, plans and specialities of the always-buoyant Merivale retail scene. The copy is written by Sue Neale-Brown. If you wish to utilise this column to promote your Merivale business, goods and Tor services, please contact the area representative, Dearwin Bonniface, Ph. "The Press", 790-SfO, ext. 866. .