The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

C8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday May 2, 2001 GIANT CU. YD. BULK BAG Buy before May 15 BLACK SOIL Save $ 10 0 0 1 --3 $119= within towrVcityllmits 2 3 7 6 Royal W in d s o r D rive , O ak v ille , w w w .ju s ts o d it.c o m SOD 849-1915 Homes & Gardens An OakviUe Beaver Feature To reach this section call 845-3824 Fax:337-5567 just need to pack a few things away to make the room less cluttered, or in some homes, I'll bring things out of the closet if I think it will make a nice arrangement. If I feel there is still something missing, I can rent artwork, rugs, pillows or lamps ." Either way, Vajsar says it usually takes only one walk through a person's home to get her creative juices flowing. She describes it as an exciting process, one that sometimes keeps her awake at night as she creates a vision of what she wants to achieve in each room of the house. She also tries to hold to a very tight budget, being aware of the fact that most people do not want to spend a great deal of money on a house they are leaving behind. "Sometimes I will recommend painting or wallpapering, but I only advise what is absolutely necessary," she says. Vajsar's success in transforming resale homes has led to a lot of repeat business from clients who want her to help them decorate their new homes as well. " I don't hold to trends or fashions," she explains. "I try to understand what my clients are all about. They can like any kind of style, but I help them to do it right." Vajsar likens good design to tasting a straw berry for the first time. If you've never experi enced it, you can't appreciate what you're missing. But after that first taste, there's no going back. She notes that her resale clients are often absolutely shocked at the changes that can be achieved by good design and attention to detail. An important element of any good design, she feels, is the creation of different areas within the home to serve different purposes. Places for children to play safely, places for entertaining guests, a quiet comer for a home office or a cozy space to read a book or watch TV can all be incorporated with a functional design plan. Vajsar believes that by dedicating particu lar areas of the home to certain tasks, it creates a sense of order and calm in people's increas ingly hectic lives. In addition to residential design, Vajsar also serves corporate and business clients who are looking to add a little polish to their com pany image. It is here that her background as a commercial designer in Europe comes into play. Vajsar believes strongly in the importance of good design in creating a favourable first impression with clients. Whether dealing with office design, logos, showrooms or exhibition displays, she once again relies on the power of good design to get the job done--whether that means creating a more functional and pleasant work environment or merchandising a prod uct more effectively. Further information on Vajsar's InDeco design firm can be obtained by calling (905) 6 3 4-4502 or visiting her website at www.geocities.com/lenkaindeco. `Fluffer' uses creativity to improve living space By Nancy Alexander SPECIAL TO T H E BEAVER It's not the kind of job heading you're like ly to find in the help wanted ads, but there are a lot of homeowners around who can vouch for the value of a good professional "fluffer". A well known term for years in the real estate business, a "fluffer" is someone who can take a tired-looking house and turn it into something that can catch a buyer's eye. One such master of the make-over is Lenka Vajsar, owner of InDeco Design and Decorating. For the past two years, Vajsar has been working her magic on homes throughout Halton, using her skills at furniture arranging and accessorizing to give resale properties a fresh and appealing new face. With a personality as vibrant as the orange walls of her home, Vajsar is passionate about the work she does. She says the word `fluffer' captures perfecdy the nature of resale decorat ing. The challenge--which she loves--is to take what clients already have and simply make it look better. Whether that means haul ing furniture from one room to another (she's even had her husband help her move a piano) or grouping accessories and artwork in a more pleasing way, Vajsar brings an artist's sensibil ity to the task. "Everything I need is there. Sometimes I Lenka Vajsar: m aster of the make-over Festival Sunday The Royal B o t a n i c a l Gardens has a full gardening season of seminars planned and they include: Sunday, May 6: Tulip Festival; Celebrate this sea son's first major blooms with a visit to RBG's third annual Tulip Festival. The Rock Garden bursts into spring with more than 100,000 colour ful, flowering bulbs. Have lunch at the tea house and listen to some great music. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6: Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12: International Migratory Bird Day; Birders and naturalists will get a close-up look at the bird migra tions taking place around Cootes Paradise and western Lake Ontario. There are programs for beginners, experts, and everyone in between during this all-day event. Sunday, May 13: Mother's Day Brunch; Treat your mother to a delicious brunch buffet in the Gardens Cafe, fol lowed by a stroll through the Rock Garden. For reservations call (905) 5 2 9 -2920. BUY DIRECT & SAVE Choose Our Quality Lumber - Why "Wood" You Settle For Less? Pressure Treated or Cedar Lumber Priced Tilm You've Never Seen! FENCES · DECKS · ADDITIONS · Lumber & Building Materials · Roof Trusses * Drywall & Mouldings Engineered Floor Systems · Doors & Mouldings · Drywall & Insulation Prkes are subject to change depending on market conditions · · RENOVATIONS The success of any home project depends on two things... materials and know how. Our trained professionals are dedicated to providing you with all the tips and tricks to do the job right! »Pressure Treated i .HmlM t * la ttic e · (ledai l.iiiiilier · 1 * r A e t i^ iie s · And M ini) M ore Be sure to include us in your next project... just bring us your plans and we'll make it easy to get started! n /A | m Add an element of style and security to your yard this spring. Wouldn't it be nice if allyards were designed with a feeling of privacy and safety? We know they aren't, which is why our stylish and functional fencing is a popular addition to any yard. Choose from ^.variety of materials and designs 1 " 'to w needs. Do it yourself, then i . t . s,and e n w youf yara -- -- At Main Lumber we Lave everything to build your deck! Cedar/pressure treated lum ber, M M M M W iiiiw ii i 4 -m'·= * ** ·* '` A 'I I »i I '/ f j I ¥ Is b ill ' Jt vsu/e IQ I6' ®" Pa s is m t' · ts v u i* e f ft I re ,s su , e at »*| q ^ That describes our customers as well as our quality lumber. For any spring building project, trust our premium pressure treated lumber j to do the trick. Our knowledgeable staff can help you hand-select the wood you need, then arrange for delivery at your request. It' s our job to make sure your job goes smoothly. (Gardens admis sion not included) Sunday & Monday, May 20 & 21, Sunday, May 27: Lilac Festival; The world's largest collection of lilacs provides a stun ning landscape and beautiful fra grances during this three-day cel ebration, featuring family activities and musical enter tainment in the Dell. Guided tours of the collec tion, children's crafts and our outfoor refreshment pavilion complete your visit. 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Pimtire IV easssu m P le re 1 H 10" ^ essu re 12 " 4 IVfeS W 2"* ' * |Q U) - IB * !i II 8 10 11 |-' I Q ti<l ||/ | «· i , 4 k 4" * 8 ` - ^ Q (| L 1' Plvssuw 8-18- " 2.as, [ ^ 1V *10. h (l I Also... Main Lun ijfpr all yo u rm o u ld in g s, d o o rs, &d n vvall a ic e s« f> n c s p i's.j TRAFALGAR RD-I O EW l oARYILLi : .845-2841 '< M ins llu i r i t i i i t i t t \i,,i I , J ' i J & i i * TD THf PUBLIC S ta tio n L U IVl^O f R H f eA reT H fItim b e r$ to re l:, ' M A IN U tM IE R all R d . ir Cornw VISIT O C R B U R L I N G T O N L O C A T I O N: TAMARACK LUMBER, 326.9 N O R T H SERVICE R O A D