Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-02
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sible to buy old-fashioned rag carpet ir
strips as long as desired. and it makes
beautiful rugs for placing beside beds.
For windows dotted swiss and muslin cur
tains are best. neatly hung and tied back
that the summer winds may not play havoc
with them. There should be few pictures
in the summer cottage, and these should be
different from the pictures in the town
house.
Rattan furniture is always cool, comforta-
BILE and easy to move. The unweathered
oak is good for dining room or hall, and
there should be plenty of commodious
For table furnishings nothing is prettier
or more suitable than the blue and white
Japanese china. The large Railways with
which nearly all Seashore and country
houses are built nowadays offer a delight
full opportunity for individuality in decora-
ton.
japanese umbrellas and lanterns are af-
fective for occasional decoration, but they
do not last well, and should never be used
with any idea of permanency. japanese
bead porteres make good doors, and the
italian blankets in their gay stripes are
pretay portiers between rooms or may be
used for couch covers or rattan settees
Upholstered chairs or sofas should be BAN
ished from the summer home as we'll as sill
yer and brass and copper, that take such
time and attention to keep bright. The
piazza is the most important part of the
summer cottage. People live on piazzas in
the effort to get plenty of outdoor air, and
SO the piazza should be made most attrac-
tive
There may be mating shades if there are
not awnings to shut out the glare, ana
Japanese rugs can be used to advantage.
Here again the Japanese chairs may ne
utilized with advantage.
A weu-furnished piazza has a table for
maya zines and books. another for the tea
service, and there should be one OF the
wickerwork stands for embroidery or sew
Ing. A hammock and swinging chair add
an inviting touch, and long covered couch
with bright-colored washable cushions
makes a snug resting place for an hour.
A delightful effect on a piazza is row of
flower boxes along the railing. The boxes
planted with climbing vines and with
geraniums warranted to bloom the summer
through ivy to trail over the edge and
some variegated vines to make a setting
for the stiff geranium plants.
A Mirror
Large and long enough for the taliest
member of the family to see himself from
tip to toe, is among the most useful articles
of furniture in house.
1t is. in fact more necessary than carpets,
which are unnecessary, or window curtains
pictures on the walls, pillow shams table
cloths, bric-a-brac and endless other things
toe numerous to mention.
A good mirror helps us to see ourselves as
others see us. 1t shows us that We are rip
ped in seams, taggy and uneven in SKIRTS
i'll fitting in collars and waists neckties
askew, hair unbecomlngly arranged. quar-
reling colors bumped shoulders, in blief
all the faults and shortcomings in dress
and carriage of the figure.
hand mirror should hang beside it, and
between the two a fair estimate of ones
appearance can be made.
Men and women who look the best make
use of the looking glass and value its i'n-
portance. Instead of breeding vanity the
mirror explodes vanity Between buying
new gowns, hats, coats, chairs or chests
buy the looking glass and see that 1t Is a
good one with a plain solid frame and lik5ly
to last forever. Then hang it In a good
light, accessible to all.