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Rigid in- rartotficalfc-frieadlyibuiUinsand sulating foam wall sheathing is now hcn»fan|iiWtnMntpni»icto«i>ddc- an aluminum duct, not plaiUc. Once Scorned, jOld-foshioned Ideas Back in Fashion Favor By DtBftA WARNER Catmen Miranda jiggled under a fruit-fflled fetet. Hopalong Cassidy faUoped after bad guys. Dumbo the danced in cartoons, the innocence and cheeriness of 1930s, '40s and '50s images ofshowed up at home, on tabledrapes and other textiles ^Once-scorned, those old-fashflioned fabrics arrback in fashion fa* vor. Not as the badge of conformity they once were, but as visual teonoclasm, mock nostalgia and kitsch, said Gideon Bosker, one of the .authors of "Fabulous Fabrics of the '50s," (Chronicle, 1992). Mid-century fabrics have been spotted in fashion arbiters such as Of v ,, Elle, Vogue, HG and Metropolitan E; Homes magazines; in the homes of j Madonna, Anjelica Huston, Bette * Midler and Woody Allen; and as set r designs in "Women on the Verge of a [•". Nervous Breakdown,*' '*the Accidental Tourist" and "The Mambo 1 Kings." 5 "Fabulous Fabrics" lovingly > chronicles the progression from ex' otic jungte florals of the 1930s to the ; boomerangs and rocket ships of the * early television era. t "With patterns inspired by Tinker Toys, roadside souvenirs, tropical gardens and intergalactic space, these textiles evoke the quietude of an America buoyed by postwar optit mism, the marital bliss of Ozzie and 2 Harriet and sleek-finned automo* biles," Bosker wrote in his introduc^tion. Meat-b>af dinners were gobbled over tablecoths of pineapple and hibiscus design. Tropical flowers .and leaves cascaded across den drapes. Cowboy and circus patterns played across the walls of children's rooms. The materials were soft cottons, especially an inexpensive, bumpy fabric called barkcloth. "Designers back then had a fun imagination," said Lisa Stanton of North Tustin, Calif., a fabric designer who bases her Cottage Classics patterns on old tablecloth prints. "They weren't thinking the patterns were kitschy." But in the 1960s, as the Age of Aquarius and polyester replaced Donna Reed and ironing, the fabrics lost appeal. Old-fashioned drapes and chenille bedspreads wound up in garbage pails. In their second go-round, the fabrics are showing up in fashion and home design. Some designers use vintage fabrics to make clothing or purses. Frank Ballotta of South Laguna, Calif., for example, cuts up vintage flowered, fruit and cowboy materials for Kpkonuts, his line of children's and women's clothing. Or designers borrow the look. Esprit's summer wear shows the influence of whimsical 1940s fruit motifs, while designer Nicole Miller draws ideas from 'SOs geometric patterns for men's ties, scarves and shirts. Interior designers use Stanton's 1940s floral patterns in art deco-influenced living rooms; with ginghams and baskets in country-styled homes; and in California-style rooms — lots of white with vintage pillows for accent, she said. Reproduction fabrics satisfy the growing clamor for yards of material to cover a sofa or match a set of chairs. Full Swing Textiles, of Newport, R.I., designed a loom to make oldfashioned barkcloth in patterns evocatively named Carmen Miranda, Bacall, Hollywood Plumes or Palm Beach, said Sandra MacLellan, owner of Blake House Associates, in Design Center South, Laguna Niguel, which sells the Full Swing line. "i can remember seeing (such patterns) on rattan furniture on people's porches in the '50s," MacLellan said. People want Yippee-ei-o, a cowboy pattern, for children's rooms or mountain getaway homes. The originals are scarce. After the "ice-blooded modernists of the 1960s prescribed naked windows," Bosker said, many fabrics ended up at thrift stores or flea markets. For years, the determined collector could buy eye-tingling tablecloths or drapes for SO cents, maybe $1. By the late 1970s, the supply started to shrivel Now, designers say they rely on rural buying retreats to find the fabrics. Even in Montana or Alabama, a tablecloth fetches 10 times what it used to. "Salvation Army and everyone else has caught on," Ballotta said. In the past, Ballotta gallantly snipped mint-condition tablecloths or chenille bedspreads. Not since they're so rare and collectible, he said. Space: Main floor Total Living Garage , i .- JC—~. ^_ , ,,,.„,J 2.162 sq.ft. 2,162 sq.ft. 498 sq 'ft This Design Offers a Taste of Europe First things flist call us for Home-Buying Power, then call your Realtor^ J6wr rate can't go up whUe you house^unt^nd we pre-approve your ban-att in one phone cat! Lock N* Shop is a Countrywide exclusive. 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C1992 OounoyirwV Funding ( orponrkw An exciting combination of sweeping roof lines, brick and stucco give a European look to this beautiful one-story. Stylish trim, fixed shutters and halfround windows further enhance its beauty. Convenient and efficient traffic flow is its interior charm. Dramatic 10-foot ceilings.and an open Great Room, kitchen and nook arrangement give an illusion of volume larger than this home's 2,100-square feet would indicate. The central Great Room is a spacious 18'x24'. At the rear is a large brick fireplace flanked by a tall window and a French door that overlook and access the rear porch. The room opens to a casual, bayed breakfast nook that also offers a view of the porch. Bi-fold doors conceal a generous-sized pantry. For quick snack or refreshments, the galley kitchen offers a counter bar that joins the Great Room. A step-saving pass-through is ideal for serving guests and while minimizing traffic to and from the kitchen. The dining room off the foyer accommodates formal, sit-down occasions. On the opposite side of the entry, the study could double as a home office, library or guest room. An added attraction to the home's floor plan is the, location of the master suite. It is distinctly separate from the home's other two bedrooms at the opposite side of the living areas. Its large size and appeal are enhanced by rear French doors opening to the porch ,• • HOUSE OF THE WEEK and double doors that access the private master bath. The unique pentagon-shaped bath features an. exciting step-up, garden tub, a handy dressing area flanked by his-and-her sinks, a large separate shower with seat and a huge walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms share a second fUll bath. Convenient main-floor laundry facilities and storage for an extra freezer are found near the garage entrance. The home's living area totals 2,162 square feetPlan VL-2162 is designed by Vaughn Lauban Designs of Mississippi, a member of the HomeStyles "Source 1" Designers' Network. A study plan which shows all four exterior elevations and an easy-toread floor plan is available for $9.95. Plan VL-2162 is also featured in the "Home Designs for Countrypolitan Living" book ($8.45, including postage), along with over 200 other upscale country homes. For a free informational brochure or to order a study plan, plan book or complete construction blueprints, call 1-800-547-5570. Or, write to HomeStyles Plan Service, 275 Market St., Minneapolis, Minn., 55405. Please include the name of this newspaper. \ How To Control Household Mildew AP Special Feature* Mildew, a black fungus that sometimes appears as a white, red or green powder — grows on most surfaces and spreads rampantly in dark, unventilated places such as basements, bathrooms, crowded closets and closed cabinets. It is especially prevalent in humid summer weather and in new houses where building materials hold moisture. Although unlikely to cause major damage to the structure of a house, mildew is unsightly, emits an unpleasant, musty odor and its spores can cause allergic reactions. Here are some steps to remove and prevent it: Removing ftBMcw • Ceramic tile, vinyl andgrout: Mix one quart chlorine bleach in one gallon water and apply. Or use commercial mildew remover, following label directions Wear rubber or vinyl gloves and open windows when handling chlorine bleach solutions, commercial mildew removers, or other strong preparations. Cavtfea: Never mix ammonia with chlorine bleach. • Clothing and household frDries: Wash in soap or detergent and water. For any remaining stains, use lemon juice and salt or mix two tablespoons bleach in one quart warm water and apply. Rinse material weQ and dry in the sun. If stains still remain, dampen with lemon juice and salt again and dry in the sun. Or, reappiy the bleach so* lution; wait five to IS minutes and raise with water, Don't use bleach on noiKtttorfast fabrics or on slfc or wool; check the label before using on any fabric. ~ ~ • Unpainted trim exterior siding: Mix one quart chlorine bleach with three quarts water and apply. Before cleaning, cover shrubbery and the ground with plastic After cleaning, coat the surface with a miWewcide or wood preservative. • Painted surfaces: Add one quart chlorine bleach to three quarts water. Stir in l-3rd cup powdered laundry detergent and apply. Keep the surface wet until the stains disappear. Walt two minutes, then rinse with water. Repaint with paint containing miWewcide. • Wallpaper: There is no cure when mildew attacks wallpaper because the fungus feeds on wallpaper glue. You must remove the wallpaper, ctean the walls and then repaper them (mixing borax into the paste ) or co*t them with a paint containing a miWewcide. • Leather: Mix one cup denatured or rubbing alcohol with one cup water. Wipe the solution on with a cloth and let it air-dry. If the mildew persists, wash it with sudsy mid soap, saddle soap or detergent. Let it airdry. Fight mildew by decreasing dampness and increasing air circulation. Here's how . • In closets: replace wooden shelving with wire racks and install louver doers. Empty and air out doteti, then clean them with cWorim WewA wd water , fblJowing ttirectfcns on the Weach container • In the basement: run a dehumidifier Cover the floor withviityt tart* hvtaadrfi^ ,