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payment. Guided group tours will be given on Mondays by appointment. Other events include a Patron Party for those who want to be the first to see the showhouse before it is open to the public. Ticket holders for the party will be able to tour the showhouse, meet the designers, enjoy hors d’oeuvres by Aboud’s
Banquet & Catering and sip cocktails. Beer and wine tasting events for those 21 years and older will feature beers from local breweries, winetasting education, appetizers and door prizes. Tickets for the beer and wine tasting events include a tour of the showhouse. Also new this year, Ladies Night will feature a showhouse tour, hors
d’oeuvres by The Palette Restaurant, wine and a signature event drink. Ticket holders also can enter to win door prizes. “The home is absolutely fabulous, and it is so much fun to see the talent and skills we have in Topeka by so many different designers,” Hunsicker said. “And it raises money for this organization that helps so many others.”
Tip of the week: More than one use
Here are some alternative uses for everyday items: n Spice rack: Place in the bathroom and use to store nail polish, face wash and other small tools. n Safety pin: Affix a safety pin near your pant leg’s hem to fight static cling. n Rubber glove: When damp, a rubber glove is just the right texture to grab pet hair and fuzz. n Lint roller: Use to clean dust from stereo speakers, lampshades and purses. Source: goodhousekeeping.com
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