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Show B 0 Monday, March 17, 1997 he Daily Herald Home decor Booking to outside for style also liven up a room with checks, stripes and florals all coming together. Use any leftover fabric from curtains or bedspreads to create throw to pillows or padded picture frames theme throughthe decorating carry By JANET HART Daily Herald Lifestyle Editor Anyone on a quest to add some style to a home this year will have to .t. Mandi S. Morley Mandi Morley s crowned Vliss Sp. Fork By CARIN GREEN Special to The Daily Herald SPANISH FORK Mandi Morley was recently crowned Miss Spanish Fork 1997 before packed house at the Spanish lurk High School auditorium. Morley. a junior, is the 17-- ; ear-ol- d daughter of Ray G. and andy Morley. She sang "Soon-- r or Later" from Dick Tracy luring the talent competition and her evening gown choice black dress ".as a form-fittin- g ith white cowl collar that !iiin down in long ties at the .eck. ' U. " '' A ' The outside look is this year's big trend for home decor. Such things as Italian help accentuate the outdoor feeling. ,,J .' hand-painte- dish ware can d . i Other attendants are first Christina Leigh Butler. 8. daughter of Brent R. and net Butler: second runner-ulary Ann Powers. 18. the aughter of John and Jean Pow-rChannin third runner-uchaugaard. 19. daughter of ian and Linda Schaugaard: and Karen Merrill. ourth runner-u8. the daughter of Ann Etta leirill and the late David Mer-i- l umner-u- p p s; p p Nontalent winners included .chaugaard for talent and Mer-.1for interview. Unanimously ted as Miss Congeniality was Irellv May Talbot. 18. daughter 1 .1 Da'rla Holm. Scholarship monies included ,1.000 for the queen. S .000 for lie first runner-up- . $500 for and $300 for econd runner-u- p The ourth and fifth runners-up- . oyalty reigns over all Spanish 1 Urk City events during the tilted hip. head angled down like a challenged prizefighter, eyes w asn't in and squinted just so of itself enough to stop you in By BECKY MOSER r Knight-Ridde- Newspapers It was late. I was tired. I decid- ed to let the kitchen go. I left the dirty dishes sitting in the sink, crumbs crumbling on the counter, beans drying into petrified pellets in pots left on the stove. In the words of Scarlett O'Hara. tomorrow would be barefoot tracks. your But when you heard your w hole name first, middle and last spit out like hard green berries too bitter to bear, that's when you knew you were IN trouble. That's all it took back then: that's all it takes now. The other night, in my darkened kitchen as the clock clicked past midnight. I was a kid. I didn't have to answer with a timid "yes ma'am?" i knew what I had to do. And ... I did it. Did it and felt better for it. Mama hangs around a lot. and I'm glad. I would miss her terribly, otherwise. Sometimes. I see her just out of the corner of my eye. wagging a fingertip polished She's scolding, reminding me that she taught me better than this failing of politeness or economy or industry. I can hear her mutter, "no excuse, NO excu.se." Sometimes. I can feel her slender hand on my shoulder, resting there, letting me know she's on my side. Feel her tell me that everything will be all right. another day. I flicked the lights off. hiding the evidence from my conscience, and took three steps toward bed. That's when I heard the words of another Southern woman. My mother's words. From beyond the grave. this "Jocelyn Becky Alvis" is what she called me whenever she was really mad. Sometimes, my mother would be so angry, she'd run dow n the list of all her children's names until she got to me sputtering: Barbara ... Bryan ... Becky ... She knew that if she w as so flustered she couldn't even remember which one I was. she lost all credibility. That's why mothers give their children both a first and a middle name, by the way. to arm themselves with verbal clout. An angry mother's physical one hand resting on a stance break-neck-re- d. out a room. When getting started on home decor, especially in a new house, the consultant suggests making a list of everything you own and determining if it w ill work in your new location. If it won't, then sell it. paint it or use a slipcov er. For someone who needs some instant gratification. Fritz suggests painting or wallpapering. Choosing the color of a paint or the pattern in a wallpaper is an inexpensive way to bring in vour own personality. Stencils will also add some nice detailing to painted walls and such a project can usually be done in about two hours. ing of Orem's Super Target. Floral fabrics can also bring the outside in as well as sheer fabrics which help create a feeling of air in a room, said Fritz. Italian dish ware with a fruit or v egetable motif w ill also add an outdoor flair. Color for any room is another strong trend with medium tones of green and a buttery yellow leading the way. Fritz believes the yellow soft instead of bright has finally been accepted and its freshness can be seen in everything from towels to kitchen place mats. "We've been in such a neutral interior for so long, but we're starting to see color in the walls and the appliances." Fritz added. Mixing and matching fabrics can In a new house, window hand-painte- d Although I just ignore her when she nags me about plucking my eyebrows, she's never steered' me wrong when it really counted. "Now Becky." she says, "you don't really hale anybody." I remember her. see her. feel her in the oddest moments. When I change the linens on my bed. pulling them tight and smooth, she 'I there, rejoicing at the simple; pleasure of crisp, clean sheets. She is in every pink blossom on my camellia bush, marveling at their abundance in the face of my horticultural neglect. She w hispers, "you can do this" every time I pick up pliers or a screwdriver or a hammer. "You can do it." Of course, it is not my mother's ghost I hear, it is the spirit of her. her influence on me. She is like a single drop of red dye drifting softly through a beaker of water, touching, coloring everything I am. Honestly? I'm glad. I like having her so close by. And you know what else? I have every intention of sticking around my own daughters' lives, even after I'm dead. I would miss them terribly, otherwise. bath-roo- I1' ' " in a home for a while to get a feel for how each room is used. Elaborate decorating right at first may lock them into something that isn't right for their lifestyle. "You have to live with a house to figure out the family patterns and the activity levels in the rooms. That could determine if you w ant carpet or tiles, if you need a bookshelf or an armoire and what type of fabric vou need for the sofa." Fritz said. m - JUL.' " -- .,3- treat- ments should start out simple with such things as blinds or shades. Such items give you necessary privacy without a big bill. The consultant warns not to spend too much money right at first on home decor. Families need to live rn - ; res? r JK " try r. 'v 1 i VI &1T4 1 7r ear. iext Cross-dressin- Husband prettier than wife g: Dear Ann Landers: A year igo. knew nothing about Today. I know many and socialize with hem regularly. You probably do. oo. but you are not aware of it. A cross-dresscan be your I cross-liessin- ross-dresse- rs er ,'ttomey. your physician, your hi Id's kindergarten teacher or the caring; nurturing side of themselves. And please set the record straight once and for all they are not gay. the gentleman whose therag pist told him to give up needs to find another g fills a therapist. strom: need in some males, and sneakers and tuxedos. Some even go to men's stores nd buy raincoats. So what's the big deal? Long Island. N.Y.: In Scotland, men have been wearing skirts for centuries. They are called kilts, and no one has ever suggested that the Scots are sissies. cross-dressin- Cross-dressin- Tujunga, Calif.: our druggist. They should not be labeled "peculiar." Actually, 'hey are sensitive, courageous Mien done A mother's work is never look outside. One of the latest trends in home decor is to bring the outdoors look inside, according to Debra Fritz, home and entertainment consultant for Target Stores. One easy way to get a garden look started in any room is to use clay pots and other items. Fritz says the pots can be used w ith candles or live plants, which should be placed in groups rather than separately to add strength to a room. "You can put three plants on a coffee table and use books to put them at different heights. If you use them separately, there's not so much impact." said Fritz, who was in L'tah County recently for the grand open- who are not afraid to express Horoscope a J - m , v nnn Landers Wrc :i )u ir.ii'J Inujid v 1 l KL S April :iMa 2li Tniu'l jnd "tiiinuiiu.alinn nIiouIJ tv yur Urui'lv You ill Min vjIujMi inlornijiiun il nu liU'n In ii.it others h.ie lo s.iv i.Y MINI iMj ;:' june 21 1: Void lovers ho ,ne in Kid tel.iiiorisliips. Tell ihetn lo i;el il or lite ii'ess the .ire in. it won't Jui juiie il.e loo rmii.li lo unleash ymi lemper. Your .Mil- max noi h.oe been eomplelel) honest ou l.ilel) .'. 2'K You need to I.HI (Jul) li.il.e di.islie alterations 10 our home. Take a ook ai the situation and see what )our hudeel an allord. 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Mich.: People disas if it were cuss than more playing "dress nothing up." It is a lot more than that. It's g cross-dressin- By EUGENIA LAST For March 18 l,kc- KIKS (March Apnl ;(!: Jun'l conin'l i.icjuxr grid Jl h'Miic il ut tx'luiir Temper untium- - will Iv Cross-dressin- is not a crime, nor is it a communicable disease. Also, it does not mean the guy is gay. If a woman wears a pantsuit. would you call her a lesbian? a sexually Advice Columnist they should not be asked to hide a part of who they are. Happily Married to One in Ohio Married: Dear Happily Thank you for a solid rebuttal. I received a tun of mail on this subject, and most who wrote agreed with you. Keep reading for more: From San Diego: Why all the ? hullabaloo about g Women hav e been for years, and no one gives it a second thought. Women wear jeans, flannel shirts, boots. fulfilling experience. Those who deny it are not being honest. West Coast: My husband is the CF.O of a Fortune 500 company. For the 15 years of our marriage, he has worn women's underwear. He is not gay. He simply enjoys the feel of it. We have a healthy sex life and two fine children. He told me his "secret" before we married, and it never made a particle of difference to me. St. Petersburg. Fla.: cross-dressing- cross-dressin- Cross-dressin- g flap? Let the Bible settle 22:5: A woman shall not wear that which pertains to man: neither shall it. From Deuteronomy man wear women's clothing: for all that do are an abomination to the Lord. Brantford, Ontario: What's wrong with people anyway? A man can't wear a pink shirt these days without somebody wondering if he's loose in his loafers. This nuttiness has gone too far. Los Angeles: Those tolerant of transvestism defend it on the grounds that "it has nothing to do with being gay." I was surprised and offended that you did not speak up to defend the gay community. After all. we are your faithful readers, too. Miami: My husband is a r, and I love it. When we take vacations, we dine in the finest restaurants, and he wears his fanciest outfits. I hate to admit it. but he is prettier than I am. Chicago: Not only clothing but jewelry has crossed the gender line. What do you think of Michael Jordan wearing an earGo Bulls ring? Dear Go: If you think I'm going to criticize Michael Jordan, think again. He could wear a wedding veil and four FOR&ET IT. WEEK TO FRANK DlDNT CLEAN UP DO HIS TURN LAST WEEK. THE COFFEE LOOK Room, i v AT THIS MESS? fI didntI Tl DIDN'T iDOlN WEEK BECAUSE IT WAS TOO BI& OF A mESS BECAUSE KW DIDN'T DO HER WEEK ! DO my WEEK BECAUSE SUE DIDN'T DO HER I WHO FINE BEFORE DION'T DO THEIR b e, ,Oi lttUI l 1 Medications available. Phen-Fe- and Redux M.D. Prescribed. vn i REAPS THE REWARDS ITS HENTORlNO QUICK WEIGHT LOSS CENTRE Personalized Program No expensive, prepackaged meals to buy OF Unlimited Ollice Visits Counseling Eat at home or in restaurants 'special PRO&RAftl WE WEEKS?! CAUSE Tom. 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