What raisin pumpernickel is to white bread this coarse-textured paper is to ordinary bond. The high-fiber content and pebbled surface of this paper, made in Florence, suggest storing it with the bran muffins. A set of 20 flat sheets and 20 envelopes is $28. At Cose, 750 N. Franklin St.
MAIN SQUEEZE
Surely one of summer`s major problems is how to extract all the juice from a lemon or lime. Plastic squeezer from Mexico turns the cut fruit inside out to get the last drop; $6.50 at Mexican Folk Arts, 2433 N. Clark St.
SHOWY SHADES
Japanese Sudare shades elegantly filter light, screen windows from insects and let the breeze through. These antique shades are made of bamboo with silk brocade borders and measure 28 inches wide, 60 inches long. Mount them over window frame or within. Metal hooks hold rolled shade; $210 at China Clipper, 445 N. Clark St. Phone first: 645-1153.
BE SEATED
Philippe Starck is perhaps the hottest designer in Europe right now. Among his latest offerings is this armchair with opulent front and structural back. In molded polyurethane (black, $1,100, or silver, $1,250) with black fabric cushions. At City, 213 W. Institute Pl.
FLAMINGO FEET
These pink flamingos aren`t meant to be left home on the lawn. But they can be worn on the lawn, or at the pool or even at Oak Street Beach. Silly Sandies, made of mattress foam by the PM Co., also come with green palm trees; $6.95 a pair. At Pass the Salt & Pepper, 3337 N. Broadway. SOURCE: Johnnie Miller-Cleaves.
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