YOUR PLACE WHEN AUTUMN LEAVES BEGIN TO FALL ... A FEW DECORATING TRICKS CAN MAKE YOUR HOME A PLACE FOR ALL SEASONS.Although it's still hot in L.A., weathermen Weathermen: see Students for a Democratic Society. Weathermen American terrorist group against the “Establishment.” [Am. Hist.: Facts (1972), 384] See : Terrorism promise cooler months are ahead, so it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to think about winterizing your home. Not just wrapping pipes for the next big freeze The Big Freeze (also Big Chill) is a scenario in which the universe becomes too cold to sustain life due to continued expansion and the decay of free energy due to the action of entropy. The Big Freeze is a theory of a possible fate of the universe. , but creating a warm and cozy room for winter hibernation. Interior designer Kathy Jarvis, who oversees the design team at Glabman Furniture & Interior Design 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, , says it's easy to adapt one's home to reflect the seasons with some imaginative accessories. Instead of summer's fresh flowers and florals, Jarvis suggests warming up a room by simply placing jewel-toned pillows on the sofas, chairs and beds or draping draping, n in massage, technique of securely covering and uncovering parts of the body and moving the client. draping covering the animal with sterile drapes for surgery leaving exposed only that part of the body that has been them with soft blankets. Those same jewel tones could be used for bathroom towels, bedding, or wall paint. Also consider a change of floor coverings. Perhaps that light raffia raffia (răf`ēə) or raphia (rā`fēə), fiber obtained from the raffia palm of Madagascar, exported for various uses, such as tying up plants that require support, binding together vegetables rug could be stashed while a richer Aubusson flat weave rug, takes over for winter. Table tops also should be covered for winter, says Jarvis, especially in dark, richly colored tablecloths or runners. More tips for that luxurious winter haven Winter Haven, resort city (1990 pop. 24,725), Polk co., central Fla; settled 1883. It is a marketing, processing, and shipping center for one of the state's chief citrus-fruit regions, with fruit-canning plants and packing houses. include a stack of logs near your fireplace (even it's only a fake front or the gas type), a bowl of artichokes or pomegranates with a stack of leather-bound books on the coffee table, decorative wooden balls on an occasional table and an array of candles burning brightly throughout the house. If you've got a huge storage room, you can play musical chairs, too. Start storing the wicker and chintz chintz (chĭnts) [probably Hindustani,=variegated], originally a painted or stained calico from India. Esteemed for its bright colors and designs, it was used in Europe for bedcovers and draperies. and bring out velvet and leather accent chairs to group around the family sofa. And think about a large mirror over the sofa to reflect the soft candle light during those long winter nights ahead. - Barbara De Witt De Witt, uninc. town (1990 pop. 8,244), Onondaga co., central N.Y., a residential suburb of Syracuse. TO THE EXTREME: Two Los Angeles-area homes will be featured on HGTV's ``Extreme Week,'' at 8 p.m. Monday through Oct. 7. The Malibu home of former TV editor Heather McKay Heather Pamela McKay, AM, MBE (née Blundell) (born July 31 1941, in Queanbeyan, Australia), is a retired Australian squash player, who is considered by many to be the greatest female player in the history of the game, and possibly also Australia's greatest-ever sportswoman. will be shown Tuesday. Her home was built after wildfires in 1993 destroyed her cedar home. The house is built to withstand fire, mudslides and earthquakes - a practical thing on the hillside infamous for disasters. On Wednesday, the show stops at the Beverly Hills home of costume and jewelry designer Tony Duquette and his wife. This house has a back yard that seems to extend the living space of the house, with pagodas, terraces and pavilions. In addition, the ``extreme'' garage of Los Angeles resident Bruce Meyer (with Clark Gable's Mercedes and Evel Knievel's jump suit) will be featured at 9 p.m. Oct. 7. - Daily News COOL DWELLINGS: Encino might not appreciate being called ``ordinary'' on the cover of the first anniversary issue of Dwell, but the Valley house featured inside demonstrates that you can't judge a book by its cover. The magazine, which is devoted to modern design and architecture, includes an article on Maison Outil (Tool House) in its October edition. This house was an ordinary bungalow and still appears as such from the front, but attached to the back is a most unusual addition. Designed by the Los Angeles firm Central Office of Architecture, the tall box in the back is airy and bright with floor-to-ceiling windows and doors and a mezzanine level Mezzanine level The period in a company's development just before it goes public. library, exercise and meditation area. Valley homeowners, check it out. It might inspire you. - Elizabeth Smilor FROM HERE AND THERE: Visitors to the 10th annual Arts of Pacific Asia show Friday through Oct. 7 at the Santa Monica Auditorium will find an even more culturally diverse exhibition of art. In addition to sandstone sculptures from Burma, snuff bottles and cloisonne from China, Japanese kimonos and Korean ceramics, the exhibit and sale will include contemporary Thai art presented by Iklektik Designs of Houston, Texas. The colorful paintings reflect the modern thinking of Thailand's artists who are noted for using religious iconography in their artwork to connect it to their classical education. A sneak preview reception will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, and admission is $40 per person. General admission is $10 and hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 6 and noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 7. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is a multipurpose convention center in Santa Monica, California. It was built in 1958. For trade shows, the Civic Auditorium features 11,775 square feet (1,094 m²) of space, while the stage adds 4,485 square feet (417 m²) more space, is located at 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. For more information, call (310) 455-2886. - Barbara De Witt CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Adapt your home with accessories that reflect the changing seasons: Warm, earthy items offer a cozy winter ambience, while light and airy items lend a cooler look for summer. (3 -- color) no caption (Dwell) (4 -- color) no caption (Arts of Pacific Asia) |
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