The Cincinnati Enquirer

By Design
               Mirror magic: Medicine cabinet mirrors in older homes can be decorating dead-ends, especially if there are clouded or chipped corners. Pamela Mosser of Design Inspirations Inc. in Hamilton was faced with just such a problem in this year's Cincinnati Ballet Designer Showhouse in Clifton. In the master bath, she whipped up a fabric frame of a Brunschwig & Fils design. The material was pleated and gathered then double-corded. She fastened it to the mirror withhot glue, retaining the delicate pattern work of the mirror's design.

        The showhouse, at 429 Lafayette Ave., is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (8 p.m. on Thursdays) through May 27. Cost is $18 at the door, $12 for groups of 15 or more and seniors. 947-8226.

Show Time
              

        Sidewalk sale: More than 25 merchants in O'Bryonville will sponsor the neighborhood's sixth annual sidewalk sale 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. 871-2466.

        Radko party: Story Book Kids Collectibles & Gifts in Evendale is having a benefit for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra with Christopher Radko limited edition glass ornaments, 6-9 p.m. today. The event will feature a limited-edition ornament, “Spring Chillin' ” ($34), a performance by the Cincinnati Youth Orchestra, refreshments and raffles for a signed Radko ornament and a wreath made of Radko ornaments. Admission, $15, benefits the orchestra. 10725 Reading Road; 769-5437 or 228-7636.

        Kentucky crafts: The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen will have its annual Spring Fair Friday-May 20 at Indian Fort Theater, 3 miles east of Berea, Ky. on Ky. 21. There will be potters, woodworkers, quilters as well as demonstrations, music and food. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and May 20 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. next Saturday. Admission: $5, $4 seniors and groups, free for children under 6. (859) 985-3192.

Classes
              

        At Smith & Hawken: The garden specialty store in Rookwood Pavilion in Norwood, has scheduled two classes:

        • Creating and maintaining shade gardens will be covered by Debbie Knitz of Sunny Border Ohio Nurseries Inc. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday. Fee: $5. 731-3133.

        • Tips on planting in containers will be offered 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. next Saturday. Fee: $2. Information and reservations: 731-3133.

        Window boxes: A window box gardening class will be 10:30 a.m.-noon next Saturday at the University of Cincinnati main campus with Peg St. Clair, garden writer for the Enquirer. Fee: $15. 556-6932.

        Community gardens: The first part of the “Across the Garden Fence” series on creating community gardens begins Wednesday and runs six more weeks at the Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road, Avondale. The series offers classroom and hands-on experience in converting vacant lots, corners and other properties into community gardens. Participants will learn what to do with their harvest during the second part of the series in October. 221-0981.

        Email jkraft@enquirer.com.

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