The sun., 1903-05-03


on all edges. II runner or mats Of differ
ent sizes are needed the edges are carefully
finished and decorated with fringe about
quarter of yard long OF the same colors
carried out In the carpet.
In making strips for a carpet OF this
sort either cotton or wool will do. although
wool is considered the better because the
tints are less apt to fade
Floor coverings Of this kind are used
mainly for small bed rooms, nurseries or
an upstairs hall. To give a cool effect TO
room the green tone IL peculiarly appro-
pirate and is restful shade for the floor.
Rag runners are exceedingly pleasant be-
fore couch, for a bath room. or here and
there over foundation Of mating.
For those home makers who are fitting
up country home. draperies for doors
and windows can be made on the same
artistic plan as the rag carpet. provided
the silken pieces are wisely chosen. II the
carpet is in blue and white, the hangings
can be Of the same color forming delight
fui scheme, at all seasons. They. also have
Of good quality It will retain its freshness
for many years.
In sewing together these strips. study
should be made of the colors. The darkest
tints should ornament the lower part Of the
drapery, gradually working up into the
reached.
These slken curtains are only acceptable
to the taste when the tints used are care
fully considered. They arc 4 good deal
to make the good effect OF which the eye
never tires. They are exceedingly at
tractive for a couch cover, and also for
pillows, and are one Of the seasons pleasing
features.
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shows is panel twenty-seven inches long
suitable for corner space or over . mantel
For good free etching bass or poplar wood
is thought to be best for tho larger pieces
where the subjects are of a neurological
character. Panels Of this sort should
show an ivory-like surface.
Another attractive household appoint
ment for a dining room is bench for pots
OF ferns or flowers. This bench should be
made Of smooth white wood in simple
design, the whole free-etched In strong
and beautiful device OF conventionalized
sunfowers. The top has three large open
ings of diamond shaped design at equal
distances apart into which arc set dark
Another article for this same room is
a service tray which can be utilized for any
Of the everyday meals. 1t should be OF
good size with bevelled edges and fitted
with brass handles. The centre most ef-
feotive is burnt in scheme which repre-
sents punches OF grapes to which the grape
leaf is charmingly added. Other furnish
ings are small wooden tiles treated in the
same way with punches of roses, punches
of azaleas, chrysanthemums or field flowers
az taste suggests. These tiles are some
times inclosed in a silver-plated stand with
embossed handles They are used for
wine decanters, the holding Of tea and coffee
pots, and are often centre decoration for
bouquet Of flowers.
Among the seasons equipments for
country homes the English chintz as a room
upholstery is in more favor than ever.
In popular patterns pink Is the color most
favored. The designs show carnations in
punches on rich cream-white background,
roses with their long stems and green leaves.
pretty bouquets Of wild flowers dotted
and rich pink peones Of brilliant colorlngs.
which form set figures for draperies and
hangings.
times are utilized for the dressing Of walls.
the ceilings being Papered in a moire-
cream which Is 30 put on as to form frieze
ending at the picture rail.
These Aowery furnishings are excellent
and charmingly decorative for company
feature, and are peculiarly appropriate
where the furniture is wicker painted in
an ivory white. To heighten the scheme
the woodwork should partake Of the same
ivory tint, which for cool effect is not to
be equalled during the summer months.
Sash curtains are in great variety, and
the market affords many unusual devices
for summer use. For a country parlor
window nothing Is more inviting than
cream madras OF small figure edged with
a beading an inch wide through which pink
satin ribbons are run, and at the extreme
edge dainty wash lace, slightly gathered
in q frill at one side or both, II preferred.
Many of the new designs are OF Arab
lace embroidered in Oriental devices and
are hung full on each side DE- Of the nc t5s
centre Nets, colored madras. and even
a cheap scrim. # tastefully made up, arc
hung on gilt rod left loose or tied back
with heavy tasselled cords or ribbons as
the case may be.
For a summer window shade nothing
exceeds green linen. It is the seasons