Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-16

IN many q scheme OF home decoration al the
present time. To some people the suitable
Characteristic for such hooks seems TO be
warmth thrown into relief by contrast to arctic
surroundings. These corners are covered,
hoor. seat and walls, with skins of leopard,
bear or fox, more OF less costly, as the owner
is qualified in O financial sense 70 crafty such
whlms. The foundation for all these snug
geries is made by adjusting two rods against
the walls OF the corner with one across max
ing triangle, from which fall the hangings.
whether OF furs or some textile fabric. The
hanging from the cross rod are really por-
ueres, Wnleh may be iooped or pushed back on
the rod, thus making the attractions of the
place open to the gaze Of ALL or as secluded as
possible, 10 suit the requirements of a yeritable
lovers nook. three-cornered seat or dlvan,
made quite deep and covered TO correspond
WIN the hangings, really makes the comfort
and cozine,s OF the place. This is piled with
pillows of all kinds and sizes aud covered with
all sorts OF materials. A rug In spread on the
floor IN front OF this divan. and the size of this
fixes the boundary OF the niche, the porteres
being hung at Its outside edge. The fur-iined
corner is, maybe, the most costly, for the
skins must be fine ones or continual discom-
fort from the hair coming out is the result.
There are other tastes, however, which treat
corner in quito another way. Ii is a pretty
fashion to have such places furnished in
A DECIDED CONTRAST
to the neighboring rooms, taking the striking
features of some country as the key note of the
decoration. Such . nook, for instance, has
been made very effective by choosing Turk
ish treatment with oriental hanHings and rugs
and a swinging lamp to light it. still another
might have quite Japanese appearance with
bamboo rods, on which gold-stamped crepe can
be gathered in full folds as the wall covering
while bead portieres In front partially conceal
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some with the crepe, some with the beautiful
gold-embroidered silk squares that come 10 the
Japanese stores, or with figured silk. A Ian
tern would tone the brightness of the light
while some corner shelves of lacquered wood.
with a vase or two for flowers and place for
ones books, would help TO make charming
little retreat at small cost. In Mrs. Clevelands
new home IN New York there is one OF these
inches made by a jog in the walls of the hall.
Before the opening hang pink and yellow por-
tleres, with Venetian lamp between. The
dlvan is covered with yellow silk and the walls
are hung with rich old vestments Of the prints
of the Greek church. For an ordinary house
such corner could be fitted up for constant
use in dark rich coloring that would be hand
some aud yet durable. Dark hangings of
velour or turcoman in terra Gotta
red. or dull blue for instance, with
pillows covered in brighter colOrs and variety
OF shades, with portieres of cross stripes aud
Turkey rugs on floor and divan would be serv-
iceabie as well as inviting. This would make q
convenient lounging place, probably. without
fear OF consequences. This comfortable feel
ing of security would make up for some lack of
delicacy OF colorlng or beauty OF effect. la al
most every house may be found some corner
which little ingenuity might transform from
a bare right angie to cosy SURGERY, sure to
be popular with ali, especially the young peo-
pie of the family.
CHARMING BED ROOM
for young girl has lately been decorated in
pink and silver. The walls are covered with
pink paper, with frieze OF brown and green
orchids on a pink ground. The ceiling is
cream color with silver stars over it and the
picture rail is silver. The woodwork is finished
ia enamel white paint. The hangngs at the
windows are Of China silk. in cream color with
green and brown rings. The bed is OF brass,
sllyered. and has lace spread over pink. The
fireplace has its belongings in silver and is
surrounded with cream-colored tiles with pink
figures on them. The mantelpiece is in the
colonial style in white and silver. The large
rug on the floor is OF plain terra-cotta with one
or two smaller ones of Persian lambs wool
little Chippendale table is used for writing
instead OF desk and is fitted up with silver
lnkstand, paper cutter and all the other imple-
ments Of correspondence as large as young
lady just out of school is apt to have. A large
chair and lounge are covered with Pompadour
brocade OF pink and cream color. A large
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table has all its knick-knacks of silver. A
swinging glass is between the windows and
there are several small chairs and low
O'Clock tea table. Some bookshelyes are in
one corner and a stand of bossoming plants is
under bird cage by one Of the windows
few pretty photographs of good pictures and
one or two water-colors are framed in silver.
1t is lovely room, well suited in its dainty col
oring to the fresh beauty of its youthful occu-
pant
CHAIRS AS ART OBJECTS.
Although divans are SO popular for corner or
side wall there has never been a time when
pretty chairs Of all kinds could SO easily be
obtained. OF the inexpensive sort there is
certainly all the variety one could ask for The
comfortable rocking chairs. with old oak finish
and cane seats, seem within the reach of
even slender purse, while a little feminine
handiwork Will beautlty them to great de-
gree. A cushion for the head, another for the
seat, or to lit in the hollow of the back, and a
really ornamental piece Of furniture is the re-
suit. chair Of this kind for use in room
where pink predominates has the double pill
lows tied together as the head cushion. These
are so easily adjusted that they give equal
comfort to a tall or short person. In this in
stance they are covered with sateen of a cream
white ground with small pink flowers scat
tered over it and tied together with three bows
of wide satin ribbon in two shades of old pink.
By turning such pillows and changing the rib
bons about one really gets the use of four pill
lows thus having freshness as to covering for
an almost incredible time. A very small pill
low covered with the same sateen is tied to the
chair Just above the arms, which prevent Its
slipping on each side. With a hassock for the
feet and a good book in the hands this simple
outfit is capable of giving hours of pleasure
to the occupant. The stiff, straight chairs,
suggesting the old-fashioned Kitchen" chairs,
are made into reception chairs that are really
charming. One seen for sale recently of this
kind was painted white and touched up with
gold. The seat was stuffed rather full Civ
ing a rounding effect to the covering,
which was cream-white silk sateen, en-
broidered in beautiful and elaborate pattern,
in several shades of blue silk with a little gold
thread as a relief. The back was covered
with the embroidery also, the covering being
tightly stretched over the frame work. Any
homo worker could accomplish a similar one,
even painting the chair itself if desired, for
thew can be bought for a trife Imprinted, and
paint OF an enamel finish comes in small cans
ready to apply. Small rocking chairs of the
same kind are for sale. These would be pretty
painted in delicate colors to correspond with
the tones of a bed room, and are very easily
trimmed up. They can be bought also painted
and untrimmed at small prices, and would
make very pretty and useful Christmas gifts. !
One might be painted in old pink of a light
shade, with cushions, for instance, of furniture
corduroy, which comes in q delightful tone of
old pink. This would be very serviceable as
well as attractive to look at, and the back cush
ion might be ornamented with Q little en-
broidery in gold thread. Large bows are
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