, 1890-12-25
LATE FANCIEs.

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Our linen sheets which are not
strong enough for bed linen can be
utilized to advantage for tea-cloths,
bureau scarfs, or any of the covers
which are necessary. This old
linen Is much finer than that
brought for embroidery purposes.
and "a much easier to work on.
Think Of having your portrait on
n dessert platcl Well, yesterday l
saw set Of Dresden plates which
had been decorated to order for n
New York woman. Six Of them
contained the portraits OF nieces of
the purchaser. As all six girls are
were. of course, things of beauty.
Swans filled with flowers for din
per table decoration are new this sea-
son. They can be obtained in several
colors and vary much in size. A
single large swan may DO chosen
for the center of the board, or sew
eral smaller ones, placed about the
table as ones taste directs, may be
preferred. They are very striking
when standing on table mirror.
Another pretty manner of ar-
ranging flowers for table decora-
tion, which is also a novelty, Is by
using the slender cut-glass vases
which come for this purpose. At a
dinner last week fifty OF these vases
were used about an oblong mirror
in the center of the table. This
method Is particularly pretty when
fine flowers like lilies of the valley
are employed.
The latest change i'm the appoint
ments for o'clock tea Is the brass
tea-table. These are made In the
highly polished and dull brass and In
fashionable houses have displayed
the bamboo and highly polished
wood table. Covered with a hand
some embroidered teacloth they add
an attractive bit of color to room.
The tea-tabie Is no longer con fined
to the reception or family room but
Is frequently found in the fashion
able boudoir.
Photograph cases have come back
into favor. They preserve pictures
better than any of the fancy frames,
which have been popular recently
and are more convenient than the
old fashioned album. A very pretty
one, which can be hung on the
wall, can be made as follows: Sew
two stripes of No. II ribbon together
and form pocket at one end deep
enough for cabinet pictures. AT
the other end tie u graceful bow,
leaving long. ends. This will he a
useful gift to the Kodak fiend, who
takes so many pictures that he
hardly knows what to do with
them.
China painting still remains the
rage, and all industrious amateurs
are busily engaged in the decoration
of Christmas gifts. The new meth
ods which have been taught for the
past year give good results, aud
some of the work Is an excellent
Imitation of some imported china.
The harpin trays, comb and brush
rays, and the jars for powders and
calves make pretty gift, and add
To the appearance of the toilet
table. Smoking sets for decoration
are also brought, so the men may
have chance to enjoy the artistic
efforts of their fair friends.
The squares of Chinese en-
broidery on satin which can now
be purchased 50 cheaply can be
used in variety of ways with good
effect. A pretty hassock can be
made by taking ali oblong pillow.
stuffed with hair, and covering 1t
with the embroidery. To make an
attractive chimney screen fasten a
small brass rod across the fire.
place. Take the square and line 1t
with some bright colored silk which
harmonizes with she rest OF the
room. Allow the lining to come
over the square, and then finish
with gold braid. This can then he
fastened to the brass rod like a
portiere and be easily pushed aside
when fire is desired.
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