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/ ~T| BAZAAR J Cucumber sandwiches on the lawn... ice cold drinks in the shade of a leafy tree... the traditional English garden seat just arrived at Harpers Bazaar brings all aorta of leisurely, romantic images to mind. It’s locally made from Kwila, an imported hardwood from the Philippinee, and its solid construction ensures years of service, outside in the garden, or inside in the conservatory. The shaped seat makes it very comfortable, and the arm is wide enough to hold the drinks and sandwiches. It can be ordered with an oiled finish that brings out the grain superbly, or au naturel, so you can paint it or leave it to weather gracefully... the traditional English garden seat at Harpers Bazaar, 138 Aikmans Road, telephone 555-451. | neutral phis | The clear beauty of glass... the wedding gift that any couple will accept with pleasure... as drinking glasses, decanters, bowls, vases. Neutral Plus has all these, in plain designs to please all tastes. Plain white dinnerware by Thomas and Arzberg has just arrived. Available as individual pieces to replace broken pieces, or increase the size of your set. The new trays are fun... several sizes and colourful designs in easy-care melamine. More fun... novelty Ice cube sets... golf balls or pink elephants for the man who has everything else... and delightful wooden fridge magneto in animal shapes... cats, rabbits, pigs and more at Neutral Plus, 225 Papanui Road, telephone 557702. ( HWansfield 1 GALLERY J* Spring cleaning and decorating can bring all sorts of things to light... forgotten family portraits, that tapestry you finished but didn’t frame. Why not give those treasures a new lease of life and display them proudly in frames from Mansfield Gallery. Or perhaps those freshly painted walls are just waiting to be completed with a framed print. Can’t decide? Mansfield Gallery offers a consultancy service for home or office so you can see several prints in place before making a decision. Posting overseas for Christmas? What could be a more delightful reminder of New Zealand than a hand-painted miniature landscape. Mansfield Gallery has miniatures by Joyce Drury and Joan Batten. Mansfield Gallery, 186 Papanui Road, telephone 555-652. (alley emporium) Step inside Alley Emporium and let your eyes feast on the treasures. Before too long, they’re sure to alight on the lampshades... paper, cane, and the new range of Tiffany shades... rich and vibrant in colour... satins and jacquards trimmed with lace... in several charming styles. Then you’ll spy a gleam of brass... vases in elegant shapes. A touch of oriental mystique is seen in the paper parasols... take one home and let it weave its spell there. Cane abounds at Alley Emporium t 00... white painted lounge suites and chests...a natural cane 2-seater with matching table... incredible value at $150.00. Alley Emporium, a treasure trove at 201 A Papanui Road, telephone 554-334. f I First of all they packed up every last piece of glassware and china and took it all home. Then, the carpenter came, the painter came, the electrician came, the carpet layer came, and voilai Gourmet Cookware was transformed into a much more exciting and sophisticated shop befitting the beautiful things which have once again been unpacked and put out on display. To celebrate the new 100 k... collectors item plates... exquisite one-offs, exclusive in New Zealand to Gourmet Cookware. And there’s a new selection of imported dinner ware, so take a look at the new look Gourmet Cookware with its new shop front and bay window...in Merivale Mall, telephone 558-586. You really should bolt up you know...that way you can make a bold fashion statement without saying a word. Bagatelle have the belts to do it... leather, in a crossover style... lovely colours from pastels through to navy and black. The hooked style is a smart idea... it adjusts to any size. A metal trimmed belt has an almost Egyptian look about it. And new arrivals in bags include Superskin featuring a textured finish... several styles including a cute little pouch style with shoulder straps... ideal for dinner, dancing, the races. New bags and belts for exciting now summer looks, at Bagatelle, Merivale Mall, telephone 557-534. f Kyacleods 1 P wJWOf MERIWLEKUSE j The full fabric selection for the new season has now arrived at Macleods of Merivale, so call in soon...you’ll be thrilled with the quality and beauty of these fabrics... pure linens in several weights, pure cottons, silk blends... lovely to make up for Cup Week, or for that summer wedding. And speaking of weddings... if you’ve named the day, don’t decide on your gown till you’ve seen Macleods’ bridal fabrics... they’re exquisite. And if you want Macleods’ expert dressmakers to make up bridal and bridesmaids’ gowns, enquire now, bookings are getting very heavy. Macleods, specialists in fine fabrics for day and evening... in Merivale House, just along from the bookshop, at 7 St Albans Street, telephone 556-873. Joooe in a f&Mj I Gift baskets say thank you in the nicest way... thank you for your hospitality... thank you for your kindness... thank you for your help... thank you for just being you. Love in a Basket is overflowing with goodies to fill those thank you baskets... homemade sweets and biscuits, delicious deli foods, soaps and fragrances, herbal teas, dried flowers. The friendly staff will help you put them together as your personal way of sending thanks... anywhere in Christchurch, or by courier anywhere in New Zealand. And Love in a Basket has expanded with a now outlet In The Shades. So, next time you want to say thank you, say it with a personal gift basket from Love in. a Basket, Village Gate, Merivale, telephone 558-917, or Shades Arcade I 790-379. \ ’