PRETTY fabrics like organza and tulle embellished with fresh flowers dress a ait for a formal occasion such as a wedding. FABRIC makes gifts fantastic. If you are attending a wedding this month, here are a few gift-wrap ideas to make your gift stand out. Traditional wedding wrap isn’t the c only way to dress upa eee. such as organza and tulle can be used to give book. gift a very dramatic brew tulle (large pieces may be at fabric stores) Wide ribbon (organza or satin) Organza * fabric colours) | - Dried and feesh flowers Tulle may be purchased in a variety of colours; how- ever, pure white is a nice choice to wrap a wedding Place your gift at the centre of the piece of tulle and bundle all edges up and over the top of the gift. Tie with a large, coordi- nating piece of satin ribbon. © The simplicity of the combi- nation of tulle and satin is stunning. Organza fabric is another creative way to wrap gifts. Wrap as above and tie with a matching piece of tulle. Decorate with dried or fresh flowers. White roses with ivy is a , go bes “(pastel beautiful combination with - an off-white organza fabric. If you are planning to ; use fresh flowers as decora-'” tive pieces, here’s a tip: To’ keep the flowers fresh, use the litle cubes thac the florist puts on roses. Place the fresh flower or ivy stem into the tube and ~ carefully hide the tube by tucking it in the ribbon. The flowers should stay © ’ fresh for a good part of the day. It’s fun to play around’ ~ with different fabrics and flowers. These days, any colour combination goes. . Barb Lunter isa West Vancouver resident. : Send | questions or ideas to Barb c/o the North Shore News, 1139. Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, B.C., V7M 2H4. You can also check out ber Web site at . www.coastandriountains.com/ nsnews Ayjoomixw Tours. Paddle ‘back in _ time! Sea Kayak from Powell River. to the site of an ancient Sliammon village on wilderness Harwood Island. Learn kayaking basics, view wildlife, relish the coastal scenery, then listen to the old stories, learn native handicrafts and enjoy a traditional Coast Salish Salmon BBQ before a relaxing paddle back to the mainland. For More BC Escapes ideas and packages call 1-800-HELLO-BC Visit us at: www. HelloBC.com/bcescapes Desolation. Resort. Each of: our luxury waterfront surrounded by tush evergreen forest. °° Here, at the entrance to Desolation © | Sound Marine Park, you can “watch . * the sun rise over beautiful Okeover .. Arm, canoe, kayak or scuba’ dive. Paved road all the way - or come via boat and tie up at our private dock! SUPER. NATURAL - BRITISH COLUMBIN’