The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-10

In Moman's World.

says Harper S Bazafs WltHOuL Tue "a
preston Of the Individual taste Of its oc-
cupants. With all the details OF furnish
ing carefully supplied and the harmonies.
of color observed. there is something
missing If the personal element is not
| evident.
The remembered homes that one car
ries in mind are the characteristic ones
those which bear the impress of our
friends interests, and in which their be-
lorgings diffuse the atmosphere Of the
people they represent. These homes are
not made with mushroom rapidly; they
are developed with the gradual expan-
sion of the family life, and no expert
ments are needed to make al abode dis
tinctive and beautiful it the particular
needs of its inmates are cared for in an
original. artistic manner.
In looking over ones house to make the
necessary r~enovations for the winter, one
can always make some Improvement that
win carry the decorations and furnish
ings a step forward to the ideal. The
abandonment of the old-time fall clean
ing in households where the general use
of rugs has taken the place of carpets,
has saved a measure of tine and strength
that may well be appropriated to some
specific end in interior decoration.
Absolute rules for furnishing cannot
well be laid down by one who lives out
side of another's environments. I re-.
quirements of one household vary with
the next; tastes differ as radically as
opinions. But to any one who is intent
upon bringing about the eternal fitness
Of things in a house, apartment, or the
one room that is his castle, there are
suggestions waiting in more than one di-
rection.
Much of the creative talent that makes
the amateurs attempt at household dec
Grafton an art can be gained by cnitiva-
lion. There are books written upon the
subject that can be turned to for refer
ence; there are pictures that show inter-
there are all about US practical i~lllstra-
lions in what has been achieved by otll-
ers.
A familiar acquaintance with the pos
sibilities Of an old house, or the well
studied advantage Of the new, cannot fail
to produce some charming interiors. For
each room the question Of its use be-
come of the first consideration; after
ward. to suit this design to an artistic
standard u furnishings.
In a reception hail, one looks for cheeg-
FIJI, dignifed e~o,osing and q simplicity OF
Furnishings that WI characterize the en-
ran 70 the ahome with q spirit Of hos
pitality. An open fire place. Il set n the
right position can convey a large share
or his feeling. A cnaiv and setfee draail
st the correct angle for conversation, are
oftaa the keynote Of welcome. On a stair
case opening iato a reception Hall a Swiss
carved clock o. olG-fastioned time
piece has a peculiar ntress- A growing
plant on the landing can DC made a grace
FIJI decoration.
TIE exposure Of this room TO the north.
to the south, east or wesi. must deeiae
the choice Of colors employed upon tae
walls u introduced IN tie rugs. I'4se
lighting may be aeceatugted or tempered
BY a DISCRIMINATING nse Of draperiss. aal
The furniture arranged FOR the easy re-
ceiving Of guests.
In many families the living room takes
the place Of a drawing room. 4 southern.
exposure is ~ fur tcs most advantageous
for the purposes cf a living rcerl. its
sunny aspect making cf ITSELF good cheer
llSE lIt<3tlfiGi@l sQEtDA sSt9 CcNAG tt4CA -
given over to quiet tones That form me
most harmonious 81 backgrounds.
The interests OF the family mat be eeE-
tired in this room. adjusted 70 every mod
ern convenience. and artistically present
ed. IN such an apartment a favosise
motto may be engraved en- the rnantel
board, and souvenirs Of family exploits lie
given space. A corner for the book lover
may be composed with shelves q 10y
table, and a reading lamp. A divan set
IN a recess. partially disclosed by hang
ings. may become the cosy nook for Tes-
ting. and the hest lighted position he
given over to the piano.
Shelves built into a house are desirable
from two points Of view-they eeenomjse
space, and their contents serve as deeera-
ton. In the d~ining-roon these qualities
are of special value. China ana silver Ge-
mand a suitable setting to make them ap-
pear well in open shelves. With a medium
toned blue ware / rave seen a sage-areen
paper used on the walls. a heavier shade
in burlap hung Under the chair rail, and
all of the woodwork painted white. White
silk was used for sash curtains, and the
furniture was mahogany. A unique frleze
for a dining room can be made with
plates. a revival of the style adopted in
the inn whore Albert Durer was in the
habit of meeting his friends for social
purposes. Copper articles relating TO cul-
mary art. and those Of brass or pewter,
can be appropriately used in the dining
room. in cabinets, on the nlantel, or over
the doorways.
A girls room has unlimited capabilities
for dainty expression. Every article Ct
furniture may bespeak the taste Of The
occupant, and if she be a college graduate
she will centre her school associations in
the fittings of one particular corner. A
pretty grouping of photographs, books,
posters and pillows will make this part OF
intrinsic worth TO the owner, and her or
iginality may be expended upon devising
a corner lounge and shelves that will
most beft her own chamber.
ut would seem that there could be no
condition more unsatisfactory than that of
being on the edge of a situation, writes
Mary r. Baldwin in the December
'sWoman's Home Companion under the
suggestive title ION the Edge Of Things
rye there are many women everywhere
who are clinging to the outer circle of
fashion, society, accomplishments or q
life purpose. In society many a woman
persists in standing just outside the
charmed circle, catching a glimpse now
and then Of splendfd effects. hoping.