From page 26 that will enhance any small, ordinary space. Or maybe you want to keep everything, sim- ple and accent the floor with the odd handpainted insert? But do not fear. Mexican Sal’s lies to everything else average consumer, So if you love a deal, and you love unique Mexican ho sewares, for yourself or as a gift, get on Nuevo Designs’ mailing list! Before you quit your nine to five job (or your seven to three job as the case may be on the West Coast), consider working 12 hours a ae many days of the week, Referred to as Vancouver's Best — Kept Seeret,” the couple wonders whether expansion is the way to go. After all, they’ve tapped “North into a market niche that is keeping them very busy, thank you very much, — Mexican Sul Tenports Ltd. is located at 1485 Welch Se, North Vancouver, Call 990-9055 for more informa- tion, Gawak Obsiusiag Pauls 5'-6' Pyramid Codar SAB $4.4,99 4'-5' Emerald Green $4.48 572, Bonsai's 30% off Winter Pansies 6 pack $3. 52% Bulbs 30% off Open 7 days 9:30-5pm yon AT FLEA MARKET SANS BAAMEE — Fatt Mandscape & Matatenans wth a Serotec on the North Stese dn soos BO worm north stiore [Tf LOOK FOR US ON : Garden Service staff encourages spending, as much time as needed in their showroom, considering all of the different possibilities. They also encourage having fun with all of your options! As Michacl explains, “Our staff has a reputation of being extremely helpful with each client's individual needs. And I refer to our customers as clients because in the majority of cases an initial tile job rurns into repeat business, A front hall or kitchen floor is tiled and the client is so pleased, they return to accent their Kitchen backsplash or coun- tertop.” Mexican Sol has approached the market in a different way than the compe- tition: by filling a 6,000 square foot warehouse with tile, this importer offers its clients immediate delivery along with top quality prod- -ucts and highly competitive prices. With the tile business thriving, what better wav to expand the concept than to fill the top half of the containers coming up from Mexico with unusual Mexican antique fur- niture and housewares? Again, taking the hassle out of get- ting the Mexican product home, Mexican Sol is bring- ing unique dining room and “kitchen tables made of old, chunky Mesquite doors with ‘ox bow. legs, old branding irons for the hearth, antique _4, wooden bowls, wagon wheels, ‘old mesquite entertainment consoles and unique coffee tables; wrought iron bed frames and bedside tables — all pieces that compliment the base. product being imported. And, no, these unique pieces do not last long in the ware- house. Michael recommends getting on Mexican Sol’s antique furniture list to be personally forewarned when a +, Shipment is to arrive. - And then there were two. ‘Wife Leslie McConnell began Nuevo Designs in 1995 as an offshoot of her husband’s business with the concept to further accessorize Western » Canada’s-homes and restau- rants with a line of quality Mexican housewares. While wholesaling to’ retail stores throughout B.C. and Alberta, Leslie has chosen to offer her products to the general public at wholesale prices four times a year, From gorgeous pewter serving dishes and trays, to chunky pewter picture frames, to handpainted talavera tree and plant pots, the company NGO has raken off. The goal of Nuevo Designs, as Leslie explains, is “bring affordable, hand- crafted Mexican artwork to mainstream West Coast con- sumers. And if. those con- sumers can manage to get a hald of the handicrafts at wholesale prices, so much the . better.” But to receive the wholesale: discounts requires shopping at certain times of the year. The sample sales are timed to take place before popular buying seasons for the eee Slant ae, INTERIOR SATIN LATEX * High hiding, luxurious satin finish for bedrooms and living rooms * No roller spatter * Scrubbable * 100's of pastel colors "Reg, low price 22.96 When you buy 2 single rolls or more! You'll find the right pattern for every room in your home. * Our reg, price per single roll. Excludes fabric and accessories. Patterns will vary from those shown. EXTERIOR ACRYLIC FLAT LATEX * 100% acrylic * Resists peeling * Mildew and stain resistant ° Ideal for stucco, wood and concrete Choose from a large selection of patterns. Patterns will vary frorn those shown. * High hiding * Scrubbable . No" roller spatter * Low sheen finish * 100s of decorator pastel colors SEMI-GLOSS ALKYD * Low adour * High hiding * Super scrubbable * 100's of decorator pastel colors * Ideal for doors and trim “Reg, low price 11.99 SHOP AT HOME FOR CAR ET 30. CNE 99 OR VISIT THE STORE =F ‘e For nearest store © For store hours 24 hr Decorating Hot Line: * For shop at home ‘or decorating help |. 1-800-299-9940 _ : SOILS) Mices guaranteed uncil October 22, 1996. Nov all iteaus may be available at all stores, Dealers anay sell for less. FRANCHISE OPPORTUN(FIES AVAILABLE: CALL 1-800-387-7312 f