Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-05-31
ATTRACTIVE HOMES,
Ways to Make Houses Pretty in Sum.
mer Attire.

Ways to Make Houses Pretty in Sum-
mer Attire.
COVERS FOR FURNITURE THAT ARE ORNAMENTAL
AS WELL As UsEyUL-MATs AND RUGs-PUTrINa
AWAY BrIc-A-BRAc-PLENTY OF FRESH AIR
SOME sEAsoNABLE SUGGESTIONS.
u W y HILE the dreaded moth miller has
"A y not been as rampant this spring as
NM usual still it behooves the careful
housewife to prepare for its depre-
dations. Besides putting away all
WOODEN clothing. furniture mus. be protected
by summer coverings In this household ne
cessity beauty as well as utility has come to
be considered. Only few years ago nothing
was provided for these slip covers but plain
Drown linen bound with either scarlet or en-
erald worsted braid. room furnished in this
style looked neat and tidy, but there was
nothing artistic or attractive about it, while
the plain surface showed every spot or stain in
the most Glarng way. shall always remem-
Der the impression rnade 1pCn me by the first
summer furniture coverings ever saw that
could Lay claim to anything like prettiness !
wen: one evening In early summer TO call upon
friend who had lately fitted up a new
nome: As l was ushered into the lit
tie drawing room it seemed az if all
the furniture might be contemplating
attending garden party and WAS in gala at
tire accordingly. The large Givan was covered
with n charming diIntv of alternate stripes of
white and pink, with gay flowers scattered
over the white stripe. The pillows had cool
looking slips OF the same with ruffie all round
them. Easy chairs had their already corDu!ent
hSures enlarged by covers of the same stripe.
While a saucy little ottoman, with full frili of
the pretty stuff setting out around it, looked
as if it had whir.ed around in cheese" be-
fore settling in The middle of the room. All
dotV, III
as the dingy brown linen. These striped and
figured goods, with white or light grounds, are
as durable as can be and wash perfectly. In
large or small design they are almost equally
attractive, while the soft colorings made to
harmonic with any room.
APLEAsANr CHANGE.
1t is pleasant to make an entire change in the
winter and summer arrangement of rooms as
far as possible. 1t really seems to frcshen I'D
article to lay them by for awhile, and like
plants, 1t Is good to give draperies, scarfs and
all little ornaments compounded OF silk or
other perlshablo material, q complete rest after
doing service through the winter. More and
more tho dwellcrs in Washington are making o.
summer resort of it. People who some wears
ago went away early and stayed late, now spend
the principal part of the hot season in their
own comfortable homes. An outing Of some
kind is both pleasant and beneficial, but it
need not OF necessity be an all-summer affair.
an inviting place There are many devices for
making house cool and attractive in this
climate. Bare floors, for one thing, add much
to the airy appearance desired. No matter
how well house is kept there is musty.
stutly smell where it is left carpeted in warm
weather. few small rugs lying about give
one the furnished feeling that is desirable,
while it is best for fine, nice rugs TO have them
out and often disturbed as no H. oths can settle in
them then. Then have all upholstered furniture
with loose covers of some of the pretty Gre
tonnes, linens or dimity. and an attractive
house is the result. AS open windows are a
necessity for such long time it is we'll to put
away all ornaments that dust will injure. A
slight baroness Is conducive to cool feeling,
besides saving care i'll busting, and many
supcrtuOus things may be advantageously
closeted in summer. coming forth in autumn
with an air OF novelty quite refreshing.
FROM PINK TO WHITE.
went into room the other day where in
winter the color pink appears in all decora-
tions and belongings In its summer array all
this color. which is so easily extracted by the
sun and spoiled by the dust. had disappeared.
In place OF pink covers of unwashable mate
rails were cool white linen ones, which the
embroidery in pink will not prevent from being
washed when desirable. Instead of the plush
curtains at the book shelves were cool looking
Madras ones. AS much possible white had
TAKEN the place OF pink, and very fresh and
attractive 1t looked. Several of the pieces of
furniture are white and with the white fringed
scarfs and spreads gave particularly cool look
to the room. A white fur rug was the only one
left on the rather dark polished floor, and its
lack OF color took away from the feeling Of
warmth its texture might inpart.
MATING FOR FLOORS.
If floors are not prepared with a view to be-
ing left bare, nothing pretticr than mating can
be found as floor covering. In the natural
tint its neutral coloring contrasts well with all
other shades, while If "A decided tone is desired
1t can be found IN the mating. Such a variety
IL III tie market now that all tastes can be
pleased. Mating rugs are very pretty and
elective and come Ill many sizes and designs.
Tho prices TOO are very reasonable. To meta
morphose room completely take, for instance,
one that is papercd with decided blue, rather
dull shade, ana which in the winter has furni-
ture covered more or less with the same blue
and a carpet or large rug of dark, dull
coiors on the floor. For summer attire put
mating on the floor with dashes of blue in it
here and there. then for loose covers get dimity
OF a pattern consisting of wide white strive
and one equally wide of flowers in old rose. 1t
Is u striking design and very pretty. Put some
oil this wherever 1t is possible with a table cover
also of 1T, trimmed merely with white cotton
t2ssel fringe, and Il change Will be made that is
delightful to the people who have freuuentcd
1t ali winter. 10 wear the same dresses year
Ill and year out would be intoleraby monoto-
nous, and diversity in the dressing and gar
nlshing Of rooms is equally desirable.
LET THE AIR IN.
While light and airy summer fabrics are ex-
tremely pretty window draperes, in this
climate all the air possible is wanted in the
house. and even a thin hanging will exclude a
good deal. Bare windows therefore are to be
especially commended, though not as pleasant
to look at Ii among the chairs in the drawing
small
and fragile form it is good idea instead OF
covering thenl to set them away entirely. In
some unused room Ga guest chamber IS not
likely to be occupied here i'll hot weather. may
be collected a few OF the dantiest and most
delicate chairs and small tables which overfll
the rooms and only suffer in appearance from
use in the careless summer months.
Hon. VIZ. H. CEAIH said Of lreston's He'd Axe"
"ilave experienced immediate relief by It's user