The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1882-12-14
Gossip About Home Decoration,

a novel and costly carpet is made en-
tirely of Eastern rugs, three of equal
length forming the center, while the
border is composed of rugs of slightly
different design and with deeper combi-
nations of color
IN England window curtains of stain
ed glass, for the lower hall of the win
dow, are becoming usual, and are a very
great Improvement upon the ugly struc-
lures of woven wire and wicker which
have done service for so long a time
Those who know assert that these
particularly pretty additions to the win
dow will soon be equally usual in New
York residences.
Arrasene now figures conspicuously
in art needlework. 1t is particularly ef-
fective in the working of such flowers
as the golden rod, mignonette, etc, or
in representing heraldic devices, which
are to be worked in relief.
Excellent scrap-baskets are now made
of Japanese umbrellas. The modus OPP
erandi is simple. Rows of chenille are
looped from spoke to spoke, and the
point of the opened umbrella fixed in 8
stand. The addition of bright bow
and ends of satin ribbon makes a pretty
finish.
There is, in factno limit to decorative
possibilities with japanese productions.
Two fans, for example, joined together
at the edges with narrow satin ribbon,
make an excellent wal-pocket for q
small parlor or bedroom.
A pretty hall corner is easily made by
the help of Il carpenter. Corner shelves
may be fitted into either side opposite
the entrance, and serve to hold an orna-
mental pot with creeping plant or a
bowl with goldfish. Such niche, il
prettily draped, could be very great
help in frightening up the hallway,
which is apt, in small houses, to be
gloomy and depressing in effect.
The Germans cultivate ivy in theil
rooms with great success. Placing q
root in large pot by one side of a win.
dow, they will train it as it grows until
it forms a pretty frame of the entire
window. At Fordham there is a DRUG
store in which ivy has been trained com,
pletely across the ceiling, passing both
windows. The root from which it or,
iginated was brought from Westmins-
ter Abbey to this country several years
ago.
The open fireplace, which is now
universal in new houses, has become the
subject of much attention. In the latest
styles the facing are of exquisitely work
ed brass and enamel, while centeT-pieces
of porcelain and ornamental flowers in
the same material add To the decorative
effect. Tiles representing a series OF
incidents or landscapes form the hearth,
while a fender of curious brass work cor
responds with the facing of the CRATE
Extra hoGse-maids will soon be needed
to keep the CRATES in order belittine
their magniiicence.
Home decorators are achieving great
things with the aid of common pottery
paint, which, applied TO white wood,
gives it an ebonized appearance. Cary
ed figures and bracket supports can be
bought very cheaply in common wood,
and with their aid mantels and cabinets
can be made at home which will prove
highly decorative.
Plaster casts take gliding or bronze
paint well, and il framed IN black OF
plush look extremely well upon light
wall paper. The little images sold in
the streets for a trifle can be converted
by the use of bronze powder into really
effective ornaments.
Common fishing cord is used now for
coarse crOtchet instead of Macrame lace.
1t is less clumsy TO work with and equal
ly effective. Crotcheted with large need.
les and left with heavy fringe. it serves
admirably as bordering for little tables
covered with cloth or plush. Hand bags
are also made of IT.
A novel decoration for the mantel
consists of a curtain about half yard
long, suspended from rings upon small
brass pole, and separated in the center.
A small piece of mirror fastened against
the wall in the center shows when
the curtains thus formed are drawn
aside, and is at once novel and attrac.
tive.