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B4 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday A p ril 30, 2003 ________________________________h i u k r mi i i \_____ ______________ The blue water, palm trees and sandy beaches o f the Caribbean, Hawaii and Key West are the perfect backdrop fo r the ultimate romantic vacation. To set the mood for island dining at home in the backyard, start w ith boldly striped cushions and a large striped umbrella. Add a matching chaise and high back chairs for hours o f relax ation. For flooring, try neutral-coloured pavers or cement with sand or shells mixed in. Create a cabana feel w ith an open arbor ceiling over a portion o f the space to provide shade while maintain ing the openness. Build long, narrow wooden frames with landscape fabric stapled inside and fill with sand, shells and potted tropicals and exotic flowers. T iki torches and an outdoor ceiling fan provide the finishing touches for this slice o f heaven at home. French Cafe If your idea o f the perfect vacation includes sitting at a sidewalk cafe in Paris, sipping wine and soaking up European ambiance, just follow a few simple tips and-- voila! A cobblestone patio is the perfect stage for your European cafe. For seat ing, consider a washed antique-Finish aluminum patio set with wide chair cushions, a large market umbrella and a stone garden bench for additional seat ing with international Hair. Create walls, and an inviting place for clim bing roses and ivy, using deco rative trellises. Anchor the corners with evergreen topiaries in large urns, load ing the base with flowering annuals and ivy. Patio lamps set atop a table, wrought-iron torches surrounding the perimeter and a bubbling fountain com plete the mood du jour. M ountain Hideaway The smell o f pine, the sound o f birds chirping and a canoe adventure in the crisp mountain air are the stuff o f mem ories fo r many. Created this rustic theme at home-- all the way down to the "lake effect." Start with a big wooden deck, then add a step stone walkway leading to your 24-inch deep koi fishpond. Surround the pond with a variety o f pines, using a timber edge in plant beds, and accent walkways and paths w ith solar lights. On the deck, consider wooden cedar containers fo r evergreens and Adirondack chairs to enhance the mountain mood. To take the chill o ff cool evenings, add a tabletop patio heater. - News Canada Outdoor living themes easily whisk you to those favourite places (NC)-- Close your eyes and imagine your favourite vacation spot. Do you picture the sights and sounds o f a sun drenched island, ihe urbane chic o f a French cafe, the serenity o f a mountain hideaway? Now you can escape to that personal paradise every day---and never leave the backyard. Since most vacation memories revolve around the outdoors, they're a wonderful inspiration for creating a destination-themed outdoor living area. So, bring your vacation photos to life, by adding elements o f your theme-- including actual souvenirs-- into the landscape design, furniture and accessories. Honeymoon Heaven ~ H a it o n L in e n O utlet ~ Thank you fo r voting us #1 lofed ( (i/vi//c j ^P)eJ i t mu , lh<fi Halton Linen where your decorating dollar goesfirm er 481 North Service Rd.W., OAKVILLE (between Dorval Drive and 4th Line) Decorating for kids made easy (N C )-- W h ile there is a gro w in g trend tow ards d eco ra ting k id s ' rooms, many parents s till feel over whelmed at the thought o f redeco rating. Here are some tips to help give your c h ild 's room a new look q u ic k ly and easily and at a price that w on't b lo w the budget. A sim ple coat o f paint can make all the difference. 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M ultiple layers o f gla/ing im prove energy perform ance too. 3. To control condensa tion -- which may lead to unhealthy mould growth -- avoid buying windows made w ith metal materials, like aluminum or stainless steel spacers at the perime ter o f the glass. Foam spac ers are best fo r maintaining the warmest overall surface temperature, which is fun damental in energy conser vation too. 4. Ask ques tions. If you can't tell i f the spacer is metal for example, ask. Metal edgings are usually wrapped in butyl rubber, making it d iffic u lt to recog nize. If highly con ductive metal is used in the spacer instead o f foam, it w ill cause an uneven warm-cold surface, inducing condensation and heat loss. 5. Avoid plastic spacers. The rig id ity o f plastic can cause seal failure, which can literally crack the glass edges on extreme ly cold or hot days. 6. 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