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We. We Yel oe A ca ANE A TR co alba. oomenili.. ¢ aa. Ll SER oa a WR RAIN en ey a) A pH RE LL ERR i : Il om" pa CANADA'S FIRST ANNUAL 1986 ® NATIONAL 2 FURNITURE SALE SEPT 25 - OCT 6, Make your living space say something about you! The style and arrangement of fur- niture influences all of us in dif- ferent ways. A rocking chair next to a fireplace sends romantic feelings of warmth and nostalgia through some people, while a formal dining room conveys another feeling and mood entirely. The way we dress our living spaces has much the same effect as Howard Hail, who owns and operates House of Howard on Queen Street, says that the National Furniture Sale is just a great idea for both the furniture industry and the consumer. He feels that the sale is an ideal time for the public to take advantage of the values being offered by the manufacturers. Special furniture for smaller places The big, spacious house of our dreams is becoming less obtainable these days. Living space is shrink- ing in most new apartments, con- dominiums and houses. The economic forces over the past decade haved reduced the size of all rooms, a fact that influences the size and proportion of furniture. Some rooms, such as the living and dining rooms, have been merg- ed into a hybrid room requiring junior dining and seating groups. If you are living in a smaller scal- ed space, keep your chin up. Manufacturers are coming to the rescue with furniture for all rooms under this new, smaller floor plan requirement. With smaller living spaces, the eight foot sofa can take up too much room these days. If you are in the market for a new sofa or other furniture, then follow some simple rules that will alleviate frustration: Keep a handy floor plan of your living space, indicating where your present furniture sits. Understand that colour can in- crease or decrease the space (Turn to page 22) the way we dress ourselves. We are making a statement about ourselves. These statements are complex. Interior design statements, from the simplest and least formal to the grand and glamourous, have their basis in the way we see the world and ourselves. Authorities claim we all desire form in our living space. Bare walls and rooms are uncomfortable to most people. And so is living with furniture that reflects feelings dif- ferent from our own. Choosing the form we find com- fortable can nuture peace of mind. In buying furniture, think about what makes you feel good. Avoid buying items which are intended to please others. If you are planning to make changes in the appearance and style of your living space, take some time to think about what influences shape your daily life. Take the most com- forting aspects and translate them into your living environment. Most of us are complex bundles of wishes, desires, tastes, wants and needs. Our personal experiences, family relations, socio-economic status and business activities also determine our outluok. We all have personal comfort zones. Some people feel at home with museum-style furniture sur- rounding them and other people need soft, enveloping furniture and environments. All living environments create moods. Treat yourself with an en- vironment that generates happiness (Turn to page 22) INSTANT SAVINGS CARD Your Your Holts Afr SAVE 10%, 15%, 20% OR 25% ON A WIDE SELECTION OF SPECIALLY MARKED MERCHANDISE DURING CANADA'S FIRST AMNUAL NATIONAL FURNITURE SALE Take thes card 10 the partic: Then add your signature and pating store that issued this start saving at the percent card Ask 8 salesperson 10 8ge shown Vahd only loward remove the instant drs- purchases of specially count seal and marked store vahdale your merchandise card DO NOT Sept 2510 REMOVE THE Oct 6.1988 SEAL YOURSELF See reverse lor detads SCRATCH N nT] 2 ---------- EE ------ EE ---------- Take the First Step to Confident Decorating. PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, September 23, 1986 -- 9 YOUR HoME Is "Your SIGNATURE. Daphne Mitchell of Settlement House in Port Perry is happy to be participating in Canada's National Furniture Sale and says that it is a great idea for consumers. The sale is on until October 6 and during this time Daphne says that customers to Settlement House will be able to take ad- vantage of savings up to 50 percent on furniture in the store. Ralph Ballard and Chic Carnegie (left) are the owners of Homestead Furniture and Appliances and they say that they are very happy to see the furniture manufacturers from across Canada getting together with the retailers to promote the furniture industry. Ralph and Chic feel that any person looking for furniture should be able to get good value for their money during the National Furniture Sale.