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2 Home, Lawn & Garden, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 FOR STYLE AND FUNCTION THAT IS ALL ABOUT YOU! Five reasons why antiques matter in today's ever-changing world Today, people are reporting greaterthan-ever feelings of future shock: An uneasy feeling that life's moving too fast... that things are falling apart... that the world around us is becoming increasingly temporary, without humanity or connection to the past. Many of us turn to our homes for a sense of peace and quiet. According to Scott Page, the founder and owner of Georgetownbased Furniture Renew, we can go a step further, connecting ourselves and our families to great traditions of the past. How?By filling our homes, and surrounding ourselves, with antiques. Here, according to Page, is why antiques matter more than ever: Antiques preserve our heritage Heirlooms inherited from parents or relatives, even if they need professional repair and/or refinishing, are worth saving for future generations. Don't have any heirlooms? Create some so your children do. Antiques save money Whether you have antiques on hand, or you buy them from one of the many fine vintage stores in the Halton/Peel region, refinishing them costs less than purchasing new, and their old-school glamour cannot be beat. Antiques encourage creativity When you work with a skilled furniture refinisher, you can re-invent and re-imagine boring and outdated pieces. Through the use of expertly applied trim, handles, finishes, and more, they can literally create whatever looks you want--antique, transitional, or contemporary -­to suit your taste. Antiques are on the trend But not as-is. Today's most popular décor blogs, such as designsponge. com, are advocating antiques redux: old pieces made new with ultra-bright lacquer finishes in white, lime green, lemon yellow, tangerine orange, and other happy, expressive, kids-willlove-them hues. Antiques are ecologically responsible Being green means reducing consumption, reusing what you already have, and recycling what you don't want anymore. Always ask your friendly neighbourhood furniture refinisher to use the least toxic solvents and finishes available. --Article provided by Scott Page, owner Furniture Renew, Georgetown We provide top quality custom cabinets & countertops at competitive rates with unsurpassed service. *FREE ESTIMATES* Georgetown and surrounding area's premier choice for quality kitchens and baths for over 25 years. Our focus is a work space that is beautiful, functional, and designed just for you. Let us turn the heart of your home into a comfortable, inviting space for friends and family to enjoy for years to come. We measure, install and guarantee! Computerized design. Free on-site consultation. Ask us for our references - it's probably someone you know! 27 Main St. S., Georgetown 905-702-7719 FR EE DELI V ER Y Just in time for Fall, Reds' free delivery promotion is back for all bulk mulch, soil and gr avel.* Whatever your project this season, the exceptional products and service at Reds will keep you living life in full bloom. Offer valid for deliveries only in ACTON, GEORGETOWN & ROCKWOOD www.redsgardencentre.com www w w.r w.r r 12771 1 2771 1 Hwy Hw 25, Acton 519-853-2480 *Offer expires Sept. 30, 2011. Two yard minimum order. No cash value.