St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-08-18

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4 " papered in ivory white
with indiStinguiShable
figures in cTeamcolor.
The woodwork is all ivory white,
with occasional touches of silver In the
picture holdings and narrow cornice.
FIREPLACE AND FIREDOGs.
The feature of this room which upon
entering attracts the most attention is
the nook in which the fireplace is set.
The fireplace itself is generous in its
proportions. The tiles around the open
Ing are of white, with decorations OF
pink, while those of the hearth are of
deep terra Gotta with the light ones as a
border. The andironS are of silver as
well as the fire set, consisting OF
holder with shovel, poker, tongS and
hearth brush.
THE TOILET TABLE.
The toilet table is. of course, one of
the most prominent and important
pieces of furniture in the room. The
body, which holds three drawers, bows
outward, while upon the top and at the
back three small drawers are placed.
The mirror, which is of quaint oval, is
behind these small drawers, and is
swung between two posts set at each
end of the table. The handles and
Jocks of the drawers are of silver, as
well as the knobs of the smaller drawers
above.
ALL OF SILVER.
The toilet articles should all be of
silver, and such beautiful sets are to be
obtained that the only difficulty is the
Dne of which to choose. Then the
brushes and combs are mounted in per-
feet dreams of silver, while powder
boxes and all the other appointments
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of cut glass for perfumery and cologne
The monogram or chased. These some
times have beautiful wrought silver
stands.
PINK SILK PINCUSHIoN.
The pincuShion may be made exceed
fngly artistic and decorative, as well as
a thing to be kept in constant use. The
one for this room is of the finest DOlting
cloth over pink silk. 1t has frill of
delicate lace underneath, while at each
corner are set punches of the narroweSt,
pale pink ribbon. A small china can
Hlestick in the shape of an opening rose
may stand here, as we'll as a chased
Silver mateh-Safe.
A long, shallow hairpin tray of royal
Worcester ware in delicate pink with
gold tracery will be found great con-
Eenience.
The owner of the room must also have
something in which OF upon which to
place the Jewels which she wears con-
6tantly. A ringholder of silver should
Stand here for this purpose.
THE CUPBOARD" NOT RARE, OH, NO,
The cupboard is perfect treasure
house for her trophies of love and war.
Here are the prizes she has won at ten
mis- tournaments, for the racket OH the
mantel bespeaks her lover of that
fascinating sport. Then there are
souvenirs of summer wanderingS and
winter journeys, with gay little Japanese
Jars and trays to give leavening touch
of bright color to this heterogeneous
collection.
Above this seat is also small carved
shelf upon which the clock rests. The
case of this is of gray stamped leather,
with glass forming three sides.
THE TABLE IN THE COZl CORNER.
Besides the fireplace table with
leaves stands ready to be opened to re-
1he maiden will keep by her side when
the long Sammer afternoons render eX-
ercise9 and eXertion out of the question.
The mantel receives the photographs
and bric-a-brac with which young
girls room is always full. She may
make brave resolutions to put them all
away, and to clear up" as she eX-
presses it, but in a. week or two the
shelves and table will be full to over
flowing again. At one corner is large
photograph, next which is pitcher
shaped vase, again more photographs,
then a small round jar. then two can
dies, and last of all, the racket with its
handle decorated with a gay little bow.
THE CHAIRS.
Chairs of various shapes, and all In
ivory white, with a little silver mere
and there, stand in hospitable positions
straight legs, with a back in which a
wheel-shaped design is inserted. This
is upholstered in pearl-colored silk
with very little pink.
THE NEST.
The bedstead is furnished in ivory
white, and has spread of plain Mad
ras, like that used for curtains. with
pink underneath. This colored lining
makes the figures in the covering stand
out very eXquisitely and effectively
These cannot be bought ready-made,
but any upholsterer will make them for
you.
The curtains are of muslin, with large
spots, and are hung from white wood
pole by silver rings.
A screen is oftentimeS blessing in 6
sleeping-room.
THE DESK.
There is one piece of furniture which
every young girls room should contain
This is a desk with pigeonholeS anG
drawers, for the arrangement of let
tiers answered and unanswered, anC
bills paid and unpaid. This may
be made useful in other ways
as, for instance. there may be shell
for books at the top, or place TO
vases and jars. 1t should contain writ
ing paper and pens, and all the usua
appointments of well-ordered desk
Near at hand calendar should hang