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CL, M iw . ^NG_THE_BEACH INSinr Shell Wreaths Add Coosto7FWo7r0 Home Decorating (Continued From Page 10) around a straw or plastic foam wreath form until the entire form is covcred. Using a hot glue gun, small shells such as arks and cock les can then be attached to the out side and inside rims of the wreath. Mrs. Bryan said shells can be at tached so the open end faces up or down, but all of the shells should be attached the same way to give the finished product a more "profes sional" look. Also, shells should not hang over the back side of the wreath form because it will have to fit flush against a wall or other sur face. Oncc the outside and inside of the wreath have been lined with shells and a bow has been attached, she said it's time to get creative and fill in the front of the wreath with shells of different shapes and sizes. "From that point on you just use your imagination," said Mrs. Bryan. "You don't have to line them up in a row. Just wind the shells in and out." Wreaths can be displayed on walls or doors and don't necessarily have to stay inside. Coating the pa per ribbon with a waterproof mate rial makes it suitable for hanging outdoors as well, said Mrs. Bryan. In Buying Draperies, Look For Durability You can tie up a fair amount of money in draperies for your home. Because it is an investment, you might want to consider more than color and pattern when purchasing draperies. Why not look at durabili ty also, suggests Mary L. Russ, a Brunswick County home economics extension agent. Generally synthetic fibers are more resistant to sunlight than natu ral fibers such as cotton and rayon. Synthetic fibers, such as nylon and rw\l\rAelArc olcr? oKcrvrK Iacc moicfnrA uuuvku ivou tuv/tufctu v than natural fibers. Why is that important? Too much absorption may cause drapery fab rics to sag or lose their shape. Moisture can also carry air-borne pollution and contaminants into the fabric, again speeding deterioration, she said. Tightly woven fabrics usually re sist the sun better than loose weaves, she noted. Ana fabrics that are vat-dyed or solution-dyed usual ly resist fading better than those dyed by oilier methods. STAFF PHOTOS BY OOUG KUTTE* MARGARET NOLAND, left, uses a glue gun to affix shells to the outside of a wreath during a workshop at H olden Beach. She is assisted by Jean M earns. Put Out-Of-Sight Wiring In Your Building Plans. Building a new home or an addition? Prewiring your home for telephone service enables you to have telephones where you want them with the wiring neatly concealea within the wall Call our Dusiness office eariy in your planning so the telephone prewiring can be aone after the plumbing ana electrical work has been roughea m. but before the walls go up. Concealed wire is less susceptible to aarnage. and by having your home prewired ail your telephone wiring will be out of sight Ask your Guilder about prewiring for telephone service, or call our Dusiness office Atlantic Telephone Membership Corp. CALL 754-4311 Your Total Communication Experts Let the sun shine in... Blinds 'N Things specializes in bringing the outdoor beauty into your home with beautiful and affordable Mini & Vertical Blinds SAVE UP TO 60% OFF Bill & Hazel Lassiter, Owners Mini Blinds ? Micro Blinds ? Vertical Blinds ? Shutters j Pleated Shades ? Wood Blinds 8 Small Accessories | Silk Arrangements S<xU 54 ? Sendee JffiSl SHOP *1 ?j2K HOME RESIDENTIAL W COMMERCIAL * ? CONTRACT NOW (803)272-1719 MYRTLE BEACH ? ACROSS FROM SHIPS BOUNTY INC. 1451-C HWY. 17 S ? N.
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