Coral Gables Historical Archive
The Times
Saturday, January 29, 1977, page 16 (of 23)
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dear decorator . . . al evans Large, interesting area rug best bet for 2-story 'gallery' staircase wall
Dear Decorator: I have a two-story townhouse. I have hung paintings against the wall of the stairway, but I am not pleased with the effect. Have you another suggestion? The wall is painted white. Mrs. Margery Kunin Perrine Dear Displeased: Perhaps the reason you're not pleased with the effect of your "gallery" stairway wall is that the scale is wrong. The large expanse of wall on a two-story staircase does not lend itself well to a group of small paintings. One large painting would help, but an even more interesting treatment would be the use of a large, exciting area rug (4x6 or 6x9 if you have room). There are beautiful ones available now at most every budget. Another suggestion would be a great, dramatic macrame wall hanging, which looks great with the California-type architecture of some townhouses. Let me know if you're pleased. Dear Decorator: I'm sure my wife is losing her mind. We've lived in our home for six years and she's still decorating and redecorating. When will it end? Her latest bit is redoing my son's room in red, white and blue. Please help me put a stop to this madness, before it's too late. Mr. Lou Schwartz Kendale Lakes Dear Head-Shrink: Forgive me if I make no comment as to the state of your wife's mind. As for her compulsion to be constantly decorating, she's not alone, if that's any consolation. Many women just cannot make a decision, and when they finally do, they're sure it's wrong and must be done again, and again. Suggest a consultation and some guidance with a qualified interior designer. The proper decision made once is quite enough. Now, for her red, white and blue fixation. I've heard of patriotism and the Bicentennial fever, but enough is quite enough. Red, white and blue for our "grand old flag" is perfect, and though I'm proud to be an American, it's awful for an interior color scheme in any room. Good luck. Be patient, but be firm! Evans will answer letters personally, should space limit those which can be published. Those wishing a private consultation with Evans can leave a message to that effect at The Times-Guide office 666-7981, Ext. 25. Mail letters to DEAR DECORATOR, 4627 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables 33146.
The Greatest Pasta Show on Earth.
Moms and Dads ... this Saturday and Sunday bring your kids to your nearest Pasta Factory Company Restaurant. From 11 am to 3 pm they'll be able to go inside the factory, put on a chef's hat and under the supervision of a real Italian chef learn how to make all kinds of pasta. Watch how those delicious Pasta Factory Co. dishes are made with only natural ingredients and your junior chef at work This weekend have a healthy meal and lots of fun at the The Pasta Factory Company 5725 S.W. 8th St. Miami Phone: 264-4695 6950 Red Road, South Miami Phone: 661-8583 Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days a Week All items in our menu are available for take out.
Alexi's Interiors
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Sun Pools
REMODELS AND REPAIRS ALL TYPES OF POOLS PLASTERING • PLUMBING • COPING • PUMP & FILTERS FACELIFTING OLD POOLS OUR SPECIALTY CALL 665-1629 24 HOUR SERVICE Member BBB
Real Estate MEL AUGUST G.R.I. REALTOR
FUTURE SHOCK!!! If you had bought a defense bond for $18.75 during World War II and redeemed it for its face value of $25 ten years later, you would have lost money on your investment. Why? Because the $25 would have been worth less than the $18.75 was 10 years earlier. That's inflation and its pace has quickened since 1945. What would happen if the cost of living increased six percent a year compounded? (Low by today's standards). A home that cost $35,000 now would cost $112,250 in 20 years and almost unbelievable $201,022 in 30 years. What does all this mean? Whatever your age, you must find a way to create an income in addition to your pay check. Although there is no such thing as the perfect investment, real estate may be the nearest thing to it. It can be an income producer, a shelter from high taxes, and an ideal protection from the ravages of inflation. Real estate values historically increase faster than general inflation prices and maintain a higher value than most assets in depression. The ideal hedge. * * * * * * * * * * * * If there is anything we can do to help you in the field of real estate, please phone or drop in at M. AUGUST & CO. INC. REALTORS, 9135 Galloway Rd., Miami. Phone 595-0233. We're here to help! EDITOR'S NOTE: Realtor Mel August has served on the Education Committee of the Miami Board of Realtors, and was appointed to the Education Committee of the Kendall-Perrine Board of Realtors for 1977. (Adv.)
Give Lasting Joy
8 x 10 NATURAL COLOR PORTRAIT $150 tax included GROUPS: $2.00 EXTRA PER PERSON • Olan Mills uses Kodak paper • Phone for an appointment • Sorry, only one advertising offer per family per 90 days Expires February 12, 1977 MIAMI Bird Galloway Shopping Center 226-2741 olan mills Kodak paper. For a good look at the times of your life.
400 ACRE RANCH With Hunting Lodge — Near Ocala & Gainesville
This beautiful ranch may be used as a cattle or horse ranch. It has been fenced and crossed fenced, has wells & was recently pastured. The lodge has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths & a swimming pool. The ranch has almost 2 miles of road frontage. Price: $600,000 (Terms Negotiable) CALL: Frank Muscarella 813-446-8501 (Days) 813-442-6227 (Eves.)