Morning journal and courier., 1883-02-12
Home Gossip.

Very elegant little tables are now covered 1 in deep crimson plush, and the bordering, l instead of being equal all round, is in panels, some long, some val and others short and square. Upon the surface of the table de- sign in flowers is worked in fine ribbons, while leaves and tendrils are in arasene. Each panel is finished of with tassels of diff ferent color, to match the design, and they depend from brass ornaments in the shape of a crescent
 These brass crescents are very much in fla vor for ornamenting lambrequins, bracket hangings and the many decorative objects to which needle-work is devoted. They make a very pretty finish to fringes, &c.
 The latest style for bureau covers and tidies consists in the introduction of colored designs either in the borderings or centres. These colored designs are either oval or square, and are surrounded by 8 pattern to be worked in silks, floselles or crewels to match Ahara- in colqrs- -.-,- r-.- One of the handsomest fire-places in fash ion to-day is intended for the use of gas log The background is of wrought iron in representation of an elaborate coat of arms, the andirons are of the same material in ho ral design, the facing of the stove is of tiles richly enameled in relief, which are framed in burnished brass. The hearth which &C., companies this elegant fireplace is of mosaic tiles, while the fender is of furnished brass. For large vestibule or hall the most ap- propriate stove is of terra cotta and wrought iron, the frieze being of the former material very highly ornamented in carved relief. AS an accompaniment, an old fashion has been revived in the shape of 8 fire fixture of wrought iron, which is of pyramidal shape, in elaborate floral decoration. From it de- pend hooks, suggesting possible cookery, and branches for vases.
 The favorite style of tile decoration for hearths to-day is in imitation of polished woods. Deep browns, reds and black repre- sent naples, mahogany, cherry and walnut, the high glaze of the tile giving the exact eff feet of the polish of natural woods Minton tiles and Japanese tiles are always in demand.
 The framework of curious hall chair is composed entirely of elk horns mounted in silver. The back and seat of embossed leather, and the bordering is studded with brass nails.
 A very beautiful candelabra with crystal pendants has 8 stem of Mexican onyx and branches of the same material. Bands of cIoissone give it an exquisite finish, and the shades are of delicately tinted glass.
 masterpiece in bronze ordered for an English gentleman incloses clock. The de- sign represents Christian expounding the Gospel to Saracen; this piece is aanked by two Saracen figures armed cap pie.
 One of the most exquisite pieces of bronze in this city is 8 copy of LulgTs marble rep resenting Traste Verena, woman of an ear- ly race living on the banks of the Fiber, Amazonian in size. It is wonderfully fn- ished in point of color, every detail of the appointments of dress being in appropriate tint, the ornaments for the hair, comb, neck lace and earrings being in silver, and the braid upon the corsage of gold representing a turned back lapel. At the base of the bust lies, amid dark green foliage, Tyre, the strings of which are iu silver.
 Mats and rugs for halls are of polar white on1 fi0ar skins u1nunfAd n black furs, the edgings being extremely deep.
 Terra cotta plaques are mounted in black or deep-toned velvets or plush. The genuine specimens, which come from Dieppe, are very wonderful representations of the life of the fishing populations In one group of fbhwives surround comrade who reads the news of the day from Le Pettt J0uT7oGL.
 Handsome hall chairs in illuminated leather, and are framed in heavily carved mahogany The latest fashion has the tall upright back and narrow seat which was characteristic of the eighteenth century.
 Sea shells are mounted on terra cotta plaques Figures carved in terra cotta peer over the edge of the shells and appear as if perfectly at home in their curious tenement.
 pair of Sevres vases valued at $6, 800 are exactly copied from pair ordered for Queen Victoria's birthday. They are mount ed upon 8 pedestal of Mexican onyx, decora- ted in French bronze. The vases are sur
 
 rare workmanship, and have handles of the same rich material. Upon groundwork of old blue enamel, the design represents upon the one Venus rising from the sea, and upon the other the fable of Europa.
 plaque recently painted by lady in New York is scarcely distinguishable from Limo ges ware. Upon the old blue background water-lilies with brown leaves are strongly and effectively outlined, and the hnlsh IS par ticularly good.
 The rage for tambourines may be supposed to be dying out, but unfortunately this ab- surd fashion is likely to be closely followed by still more ridiculous adaptation of gui- tars and vio1ins to purposes of decoration.
 Little wall brackets are entirely covered with plush and decorated with brass nails and the crescent ornaments to which allusion has been made.
 A novelty in framing is resorted to in the case of 8 very beautiful painting upon em broidery canvas, which is mounted upon background of plush and attached to it by gold cords fastened at the corners in tie The plush, projecting on all sides, forms the frame, and this method is at once novel and