Arizona republican., 1892-06-10

WOindn or ldSlc "lIHOuI lluCll SAbIdNu- gance. In the uso of curtains every va- riety of decoration becomes possible, and so much taste and skill can be shown in the selection of materials, the adaptation of patterns and the choice of coloring that it is not surprising dra- peries of every kind receive increasing attention.
 The shadow silk, with its changeable background and design of roses, hops and clematis blending in such harmony of natural color, is most desirable, not only for curtains and portieres, but for wall hangings as well. This makes pie lures in room unnecessary as wall adornments. The plantation cloth in olive, browns and grays also makes very desirable draperies. The green cloth, with cat tails, pond lilies, etc., worked in white upon it, make very pretty de- signs for curtains, portieres and table cloths
 A room done in Madagascar grass cloth is odd and cool. The cloth comes in strips, every one different, yet all har- monizing; the curtains and portieres hung lengthwise, cushions and tidies on the bias. The latest is an English nov city cloth, the prettiest being sea green in hue, with waving line in cream color running through it, resembling the waves of the sea. It comes in squares, with designs of shell and fish in each corner. For curtains, portieres and bed spreads these are united with fancy stitch. Mantels are to be guiltless of draperies. Many of polished wood have row of gilt hooks, upon which are hung souvenirs. Duck or linen, with pretty designs of flowers, is now being used as frieze Curtains should hang straight at the right side, and with the draped effect at the left.
 For a door panel, or in fact any kind of panel, cloth of copper or silver is very beautiful. One scene having de- sign across the top worked in gold was a draped fshnet; at the bottom rushes and shells. It was attached to door; above and at the sides in artistic folds fell a green plantation cloth curtain; the effect given was that of looking into a great distance.
 That audacpus beauty, Lady TeaZle, has been handed down to fame asso- ciated with screen, but it is with the use, not abuse, of this ornamental arti- cle that we wish to deal. From being merely unwieldy contrivances to shelter from the draft the screens have become among the greatest ornaments of the home, and no room seems to be furnished without one or more. The threefOld parlor screen is the most fashionable; for summer the bamboo or white enam- el frame is very desirable. The panels may be of figured silk or to match the draperies of the room.
 One can be used to shut in a cozy nook in the sitting room. In a corner it is fashionable to swing a hammock, well filled with cushions, where the fair members of the family may enjoy the latest novel or slumber undisturbed by chance intruder. Abundance of cush- ions should next be supplied for couch, window seat and easy chairs; also head rests, to take the place of tidies. Those of linen, plantation cloth and denim. with designs of flowers, fish and love- knots upon them, are cool and inviting as well as artistic.
 In the window should be Japanese hanging vase filled with flowers or leaves, as the fresh green and natural plants are relief to the eye. A hollow seated Indian stool with a cushion upon it; few easy chairs; a table with an afternoon tea set, one for papers and books; a few old fashioned ornaments on the mantel; a little open cabinet in white enamel and gold, with bric-a-brac upon it; a catchall in linen of banner form; pretty wall ornament in the shape of a large palm leaf fan GOV cred with silk; spider web with a spider worked upon it, with bunch of reeds and grasses caught in the center, will make very pretty, artistic, invit- ing summer room. l. HOLLAND.