YOUR PLACE SOMETHING WICKER THIS WAY COMES TRANSFORM YOUR LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD INTO AN ISLAND PARADISE.Longing for a tropical paradise where there are no freeway gridlocks, no cell phones ringing at restaurants, theaters and church sermons? If you can't move to the islands, create your own sanctuary with Tommy Bahama's new 37-piece furniture collection featuring palm-tree motifs on upholstered chairs that are similar to the designs on his sport shirts, plus richly carved pineapples on the table legs and plenty of woven rattan rattan (rătăn`), name for a number of plants of the genera Calamus, Daemonorops, and Korthalsia climbing palms of tropical Asia, belonging to the family Palmae (palm family). in weathered finishes. The Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a licensed line of clothing that markets high-end tropical-themed wear amongst other clothing and household goods. The company sells these products through its own chain of retail outlets in Canada and the United States, and through other retailers. Collection of bedroom, dining, occasional and casual furniture is made by Lexington Home Brands in High Point, N.C., and is offered through catalog sales and also at Macy's stores in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . To order a catalog or locate a store near you, call (800) 539-4636. Once you've got that beachy new coffee table, you'll need a new coffee-table book cof·fee-ta·ble book n. An oversize book of elaborate design that may be used for display, as on a coffee table. coffee-table book Noun a large expensive illustrated book Noun 1. to set the theme, such as Dale Hope's ``The Aloha Shirt The Aloha shirt, is a style of dress shirt originating in Hawaii. It is currently the premier textile export of the Hawaii manufacturing industry. These shirts are printed, mostly short-sleeved, and collared. : Spirit of the Islands'' (Beyond Words; $45). The large and hefty resource book chronicles the history of America's favorite sport shirt worn by everybody from Harry Truman to Elvis Presley and features 700 photos of some of the most collectible shirt prints. In his book, Hope explains that the first Aloha shirts were inspired by native apparel but developed as a tourist attraction Noun 1. tourist attraction - a characteristic that attracts tourists attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees" in the '30s. Today they reflect a lifestyle or mindset mind·set or mind-set n. 1. A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations. 2. An inclination or a habit. , and numerous designers make them in silk, cotton or rayon to wear to the office as well as weekend barbecues; however, the originals are hot collectibles, according to Hope, who shares tips on what to look for at flea markets and used clothing stores. For more island-themed accessories, check out Marshalls' island-inspired housewares house·wares pl.n. Cooking utensils, dishes, and other small articles used in a household, especially in the kitchen. . At this off-price chain store, you'll find leaf-print throw pillows, vases, wicker boxes and wooden bird cages as well as bamboo-themed bathroom accessories. The newly opened Na Hoku (means ``stars'' in Hawaiian) at the Northridge Fashion Center Northridge Fashion Center is a large shopping mall located in Northridge, California. It opened in 1971. It was severely damaged during the Northridge Earthquake in 1994, but renovated extensively in 1995 and 1998. offers more tropical treasures. In this palm tree-decorated shop owned by the Sultan company, Hawaii's largest and oldest jewelry manufacturer and retailer, you'll find a wide range of island lifestyle jewelry, from Tahitian black pearls to creative designs with tropical flowers and gemstone gemstone Any of various minerals prized for beauty, durability, and rarity. A few noncrystalline materials of organic origin (e.g., pearl, red coral, and amber) also are classified as gemstones. accents. Aloha! - Barbara De Witt FLOWER OF THE WEEK Gladiolus gladiolus: see iris. gladiolus Any of about 300 species of flowering plants of the genus Gladiolus, in the iris family, native to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean and widely cultivated for cut flowers. Attributes: Tall plants with long leaves and tubular flowers, perfect for flower arrangements. It's considered the ultimate fashion flower in Italy. Bloom time: Summer. If planted in 2-3 week intervals in spring through July, they will bloom until early fall. Bloom color: Wide color range including white, yellow orange, red, lavender and salmon. Culture: Plant in full sun in evenly moist soil. Water generously in first three weeks and during the heat of summer. Fertilize monthly. Landscaping tips: Plant in groupings throughout garden surrounded by shorter, sturdy plants for support. Sources: ``Bruce and Sharon Asakawa's California Gardener's Guide''; Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Center. - Daily News BOOK MARKS ANTIQUE MODERN: If you're a baby boomer, you probably spent a lot of your youth in large, open rooms decorated with bright primary colors and furnished with items made of cutting-edge materials like plastic, fiberglass and plywood. The modern designs that emerged after World War II were a sign of that era's optimistic attitudes and interest in the future. Perhaps it's not surprising that some boomers are interested in re-creating the style of their youths, and that institutions ranging from the Museum of Modern Art in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. to the Walker Museum in Minneapolis have had shows on this design philosophy. Deborah Dietsch's book ``Classic Modern: Mid-century Modern at Home'' (Simon and Schuster; $40) shows how homeowners have used vintage art and furnishings, plus new items that emulate the midcentury style, to create spaces that are best described as back-to-the-futurism. - Knight Ridder Newspapers CAPTION(S): 9 photos Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Tommy Bahama's new Island Tropics bed with carved pineapple posts is $2,000, with matching bedside chest priced at $750. Sunset dining table is $1,700, with palm tree-themed upholstered sidechairs $550 each, with sideboard, $1,000. All at Macy's.3. (3 -- color) Give a room a tropical feel with accessories from Marshalls including the tiger pillow ($24.99), throw ($79.99), screen ($99.99) and candles ($1.99 to $2.99). (4 -- 8 -- color) Shirts from ``The Aloha Shirt: Spirit of the Islands''; pendant from Na Hoku, Northridge Fashion Center. (9 -- color) no caption (Gladiolus flower) |
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