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Press, 15 July 1987, Page 16

■aiiiMsl (alley emporium) I Conservatories... those delightful sun-traps crammed fl with healthy plants and casual furniture are bringing an W added dimension to the home environment... and ■ speaking of casual furniture... nothing looks more ■ attractive in the conservatory than cane. Alley Emporium ■ has cane in abundance. In particular, a charming white ■ painted cane suite, plus cane wall units, baskets for ■ plants and dried flowers, dressing tables, cane framed ■ mirrors. But that’s not all... Alley Emporium is just ■ bursting with treasures and special things... porcelain- ■ faced dolls and pierettes, new ones have just arrived, ■ lamp shades, mobiles, velvet cushions ... whichever way ■ you turn, there’s something to appeal and delight. Prices ■ are a pleasant surprise too at Alley Emporium, 201 A ■ Papanui Road, telephone 554-334. I nmmf] I k uncnsnop Jf I Who said the age of romance was dead? One glimpse I into L’Etoffe of Merivale and you’ll be convinced that it’s ■ very much alive, and sure to stay that way. What could ■ be more romantic than a full length, pure white, pure ■ cotton night dress with lace and pin tucks? Several ■ exclusive styles are available... and there’s more pure ■ cotton in embroidered sheets and hand-made pillow ■ slips. Pale pastel duvets trimmed with floral applique, u pretty bedroom accessories, towels in a huge selection ■ of bright and soft colours... this delightful shop ■ abounds in beautiful things for the bedroom and ■ bathroom. The name is French, and there’s a very ■ French feeling about it ... romantically French. L Etoffe ■ Linen Shop, 203 Papanui Road, telephone 558-093. ■ BAZAAR J I The Sanderson story is being told just now at Harper’s I Bazaar... the special favourite that finds a place in so ■ many homes. A new range of samples has just ■ arrived... new designs, but still in the traditional styles ■ and colours, in cottons, chintzes and linens for curtains, ■ cushions, upholstery. And to co-ordinate your Sanderson ■ theme, Harpers Bazaar has the new wallpaper sample fl book, William Morris Two. William Morris is the standard ■ designer of all those beautiful English florals you love so ■ much. Harpers Bazaar will help you choose fabrics and ■ papers, and will make up your fabrics in their workroom ■ if you wish. And did you realise how easy it is to shop at, ■ Harpers Bazaar...you can drive literally right to the ■ door. Harpers Bazaar, with off-street parking, 138 ■ Aikmans Road, telephone 555-451. I [ fioimb I Have you seen the delightful Welsh Portmeirion cook- ■ ware and tableware at Gourmet Cookware? Two designs I — Pomona which features fruits, and Botanica, a range ■ of floral patterns... in rolling pins, oil and vinegar ■ bottles, tea sets, dinner sets... very colourful and quite ■ charming. Looking for a particularly large vase as a hall ■ table or sideboard centre piece? Then ask about the ■ German glassware at Gourmet Cookware. Several dif- I ferent styles and sizes, up to two feet in ■ height... superb with fresh, dried or silk flowers. Colour ■ co-ordination gives a special touch to the dinner party ■ table setting ...matching place mats, napkins and I candles will set the scene for a perfect meal. Choose I your favourite colour from the huge range of paper I napery and candles at Gourmet Cookware, Merivale Mall, I -telephone 558-586. I Business woman, company representative, professional, I this one’s for you...a smartly styled satchel or I briefcase from Bagatelle. The leather look-alikes are so | well presented it’s hard to believe they’re not genuine I leather. In black and very well priced. An important I clutch style satchel in vinyl with leather trim is rather I unusual. But for the woman who prefers the real thing, I Bagatelle can deliver... with top quality leather satchels I and briefcases. One particularly classy model is in camel I with a tan basket-weave trim. And for the executive who I needs plenty of briefcase space, the expandable, top- I opening style with inside compartments and outside 1 zipped pockets will fit the bill. From Bagatelle, Merivale I Mall, telephone 557-534. I I Travel anywhere in New Zealand and you would be very I lucky to find a jewellery shop where craftsmen actually I work creating their own unique designs. But there’s one I such shop right here in Merivale. With beautiful pieces in I gold and silver... each one individually designed and I crafted... bracelets, necklaces, brooches, rings, antique I style chains. Mason Carter Jewellers specialise in the I unusual, the kind of jewellery you won’t see anywhere I else. Any design can be made to order, in precious I metal alone, or incorporating precious stones. The I jewellers have design books to show their customers, or I you can choose a piece from the display... and that will I be difficult, they’re all so lovely. At Mason Carter I Jewellers, Village Gate Mall, opposite Merivale Mall, I telephone 553-352. I The New Zealand landscape is portrayed beautifully in oils by Arrowtown artist, Mark Thomas. Some of his recent works are displayed at the Mansfield Gallery — they hope to get more from this prolific artist. Recent works by water colourist John Badcock are also showing. These are larger paintings and very vibrant in colour — stunning over a fireplace or as the feature for a plain white wall. Unsure about what painting or print to choose? Mansfield Gallery’s consultancy service is offered for homes and commercial premises. After an initial discussion to determine what the client’s preferred tastes in art might be, the consultant takes a selection of pictures to the home or office...an excellent service, and well worth the small consultancy fea... at Mansfield Gallery, 186 Papanui Road, telephone 555-652. [ neutral plus I Colourful Indian cotton tea towels and table cloths have arrived at Neutral Plus... these are in blues, greys, reds and navy. And you’ll be thrilled to know that new stocks of the popular New Zealand Aspinall pottery have arrived. • • mugs, oven dishes, serving dishes and many more pieces in that rich midnight blue. Neutral Plus is the only shop in the area to stock Aspinall pottery. Clear Arcopal cookware — a change from the smoked glass variety — has just arrived too. The range includes flans, souffles, serving dishes and casseroles... perfect as an enoaoement or wedding gift. And if you are travelling ovorsear and want to take some special New Zealand oitts as thank you tokens, Neutral Plus suggests the kauri butter dish and knife sets...so easy to pack, witehan scales in four models... and so much more... always arriving at Neutral Plus, 225 Papanui Road, telephone 557-702.*