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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
6
A reader plans converting a living room into a dining area with a new living room, French doors to a deck, and a painted brick fireplace. Advice covers walls options from natural fireplace finish to wood paneling, furniture choices inspired by authentic American colonial designs, and lighting, storage, and textiles to achieve a country Americana look.
A design feature highlights using wallpaper as floor covering and fabric as wall material. Durable wallpaper on floors, protected by polyurethane, offers a carpeted look with low cost and easy care. Laminating fabric to wall surfaces yields flame retardant, waterproof coverings, expanding material options for individuality.
The article explains how electric light improves plant growth for houseplants lacking natural light. It suggests fluorescent tubes with incandescent red rays, adjustable setups, and a need for 12 to 18 hours of light daily while balancing daily rest. Humidity advice includes humidifiers and placing water near plants to prevent dryness in heated homes.
A brief home garden note from the Scottsdale (Arizona) Daily Progress dated February 3 1977 offers seasonal tips and planting reminders for local readers. It covers basic garden care tasks, plant selections suitable for the region, and timely guidance for home gardeners.
Closets gain decorative appeal with wood louver doors that fold or slide, eliminating floor clearance needs. The traditional Colonial design suits classic homes, while modern interiors adopt the practical, space saving doors that can be fully louvered or half louvers with panels below.
A four day Living with Plants show runs March 17 to 20 at Phoenix Civic Plaza with total prize money of 3500. The top award of 1000 goes to a winner of a 300 square foot open display. A five member judging panel from landscape nursery retail marketing and display fields will decide. For info, write Living With Plants 1801 S Jen Tilly Tempe AZ 85281.
A New York gallery markets large color photographs as home art, selling signed prints from over 20 international photographers. Robert Farber’s works emphasize camera creation over darkroom manipulation, with recent show focusing on nudes and titled Images of Women.
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