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C6 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesdsay June 9, 1999 Homes & GardensLearn to coordinate your decor with the 'fivu/iuuje o fco fo iu ' ' LOVELY LEATHER: This well proportioned North American classic design creates a blend of contemporary and traditional styles with its heavily rolled arms, contrast welt and carved bun feet This furniture design award winner is from Leather Craft Inc. of Etobicoke. members: $44 Non-members : $49 Thurs. Aug. 12th from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in the workshop. Anything New Can Look Old or under, $2. turquoise blue tones. Following a new, young approach to design and colour, the fresh shades are ideal for small, dark rooms where space is at a premi­ um. They're bright and fun; ideal for children's rooms. You can create a wonderful feeling of the morning sun with these paints. Use this palette to give a new twist to country florals or create more exciting tropical looks using contrasts on walls and trims. For a softer approach, try a coordinating trim in a light shade or pure white. WARM Warm colours are comfortable shades with an appealing sun-warmed quality. Many are in the natural, yellow, peach, pink, and terracotta area -- pleasing to the eye and so easy to live with. Warm colours can be used to create styles from traditional to country, from gothic to contemporary. The secret of their flexibility lies in their warmth -- they harmonize with so many fabrics, woods, and styles of furni­ ture. Warm tones are particularly useful for creating welcoming entrance halls and living rooms. Used in Mediterranean-style kitchens, they mix beautifully with stone or tile floors and rustic glassware - deep pinks with terra­ cotta, terracottas with ochre yellow and yel­ lows with soft greens and blues. CALM The calm collection represents the quietest and most neutral colours. Think soft, elegant and touchable. These refined shades are ideal for creating an impression of contentment and spaciousness. The calm palette is equally at home in both traditional and contemporary schemes. European styles, natural themes or modem minimalism are enhanced by this peaceful range. It lends itself to pine or paint­ ed furniture just as well as ultra-modem pieces using glass, steel and matte aluminum. Sue Richardson, Manger o f the Lakeshore location, & Jennifer Laurietti Manager o f the Upper Oakville location. You can even combine the colours with sim­ ply-patterned fabrics like stripes, checks, and ginghams for a more informal effect. Aside from the ease, the language of colour brings to choosing paint for your home, Colour Your World has grouped their wide selection of wallpaper, window treatments, blinds, and carpet in the same way. So it's easy to select perfect matching colour combi­ nations for any room. You'll also find all the accessories and tools required, with knowledgeable staff trained to help you select the right products and coordi­ nate your room. "At Color Your World, we want to be your friendly, neighbourhood, one-stop decorating store. So you'll always find staff that are well- trained to help you in a comfortable environ­ ment, where you won't be rushed into a deci­ sion. We also have a House Call Program, so Color Your World will come to your home to measure for blinds, carpet, draperies or fabric to reupholster at no charge and no obligation," Blair says. If you're looking for ideas or aren't sure how to create a special finish, check out Color Your World's seminars. Held in the evenings, they cover a variety of topics including the hottest faux finishes, how to wallpaper and wood-finishing. Check your local store for dates and times. Color Your World has 220 locations to serve you. Visit your nearest neighbourhood Color Your World for the best ideas for your home. ADVERTISEMENT For many people, the most difficult part of pulling together a room is coordinating all the different colours within it. Matching the per­ fect shades for walls, ceilings and trim; not to mention the floor covering, drapes, and furni­ ture can be a huge task. In a perfect world, you would know the perfect shade of yellow to paint the kitchen, but in reality, there is such an array of colours to choose from, it can be confusing. According to Deborah Blair, regional manag­ er, for Color Your World, using the 'language of colour' can make colour matching much easier. "All of the colours are divided into groups -- vibrant, fresh, warm and calm -- all the colours within their group work well together because they share the same feeling," Blair says. If you follow the 'language of colour,' finding colours that are perfect together should be a snap; here are the groups: * VIBRANT The vibrant palette offers the sttongest and most dramatic colours and consist of bright and more muted shades. Use the vibrant selection in traditional rooms or in a contem­ porary way with modem or fashionable European-style furnishings. Vibrant shades are also effective as a background for unique pieces. For traditional schemes, combine one of these strong, shades with accent woodwork Looking for extra drama? Try a combination of colours for above and below the chair rail or pick out one wall or alcove in a contrasting colour. Select spice-coloured fabrics for an exotic theme or rich velvets for a touchable, textured look. FRESH Fresh shades are all clean, and range from sparkling ultra-pale pastels to strong, modem brights. Representative of this mood are the fashionable lemon yellow, lime, aqua, and Workshops for the design conscious Second Home Design at 273 Speers Rd. is hosting a series of summer dec­ orating sessions including: June 10 from 7-9:30 p.m. Outdoor Garden rooms & Exterior Decorating: an evening filled with tips and tech­ niques to create outdoor living spaces. Transform any garden using the same simple interior design principles to make your garden or patio the envy of the neighbourhood. Ideas for entertain­ ing as well as recipes will be shared. Tea & refreshments will be served. Second Home members: $30 Non­ members: $35 Sat. June 12th & Sun. June 13th. To The Rescue-Garden Decorating Consultations (by appointment): a dec­ orator will take photographs of your garden or patio for comparing before and after. We will meet back the next day and discuss ideas and solutions to create your own garden rooms. All ideas, colour chips and samples will be recorded on client cards. Second Home members: $44 Non­ members: $49 Sat. June 26th from 7:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. in Oakville. Garage Sale Scavenger Hunt: Have an early morn­ ing muffin and coffee while receiving your scavenger lists and hunting rules. Strategies will be given to achieve suc­ cessful hunting. Participants will return to show-and-tell over an old fashioned picnic lunch in the park. Prizes will be presented. Second Hand members: $44 Non­ members: $49 Thurs. July 15th from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in the workshop. Decorating for Dummies-Basic Paint Techniques: Crackling, fine china crackling, sten­ ciling, block painting, podging decoupages etc. Hands-on practice and step-by-step demonstrations; reference notes provided. ■ S H m B H B & S C S econd H and THE #1 DECORATING CENTRES in v t k vou t o dcco rrtc v o u r d r c a m s i Eggshell Interior Latex Wall & Trim Paint • No Roller Spatter • Super Scrubbable • High Hide One Coat Coverage »Smooth Application 6100 White ALL COLOR YOUR WORLD® BRANDED PAINT AND STAIN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 3.785 LTR SIZE ' Excludes ICIr DULUX, INSPIRATIONS DAY ONLY Saturday, June 12/99 3 Piece Roller & Trou Set 1 9 8 Reg. $7.99 $5.98 without coupon J k l l v Sku 282004 RT TH€S€ TWO LOCATIONS ONLV! V/SA €k£orYmtrW&rkl' LAKESHORE RD 1 34lakeshore Rd. UU. 1011 Upper Oakville Middle Rd., Oakville Open Open 9am - 6pm 9am - 6pm 842-0032 8457748 TR AF AL GA R RD . EIG HT H LIN E UPPER MIDDLE RD. A g a i n ! - Distressing & Antiquing Made Easy: Laura and Mary will pro­ vide hands-on instruction and share tips to dis­ tress furniture. Participants are invited to bring in pictures of their own pro­ jects or fabric/paint sam­ ples for advice and refinishing ideas. All course material and printed instruc­ tions are includ­ ed. Second Home members: $44 Non-members : $49 For registration and more infor­ mation, call Second Home Design at 337- 3059. Decorating show in Markham on weekend The Summer M a r k h a m C o u n t r y D e c o r a t i n g Show & Sale takes place Sat. June 12th and Sun June 13th at the Markham Fairgrounds. On hand will be a number of Oakville arti­ sans as well as garden decorat­ ing exhibitors and an interior decorator spe­ cializing in French Country decor for your house or cot­ tage. There will be over 100 exhibitors in attendance. T h e M a r k h a m Fairgrounds is located 7 km. north of Hwy. 7 on McCowan Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $6 for seniors with children 12