Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-24

Gorgeous
Indeed may be the city abode but our
own hearts cling to the summer dwelling.
The thought of its furnishings suggests ali
sorts OF happy possibilities where we may
give our fancy rein and let our pet theories
air themselves as We never would dare to
do in conventional city residence. Yet
while 1t would seem in these days of good
taste and tendency to subdued colors and
simple designs that no one could go astray
in furnishing, there are few that it Is
well to remember. In all cities, in the
places devoted to house specialties, there
are materials and furniture to be had at
reasonable prices. and 1t Is better to pur-
chase there.
For the small, formal reception room the
furniture must be more or less ceremanious
even In country home. The gilded French
furniture with brocade covering is just now
particularly In vogue. The SLENDER stin
Chippendaie and Queen Anne shapes al
ways are good. and also the furniture SO
much IN vogue this season. the French de-
signs. gilt or painted white, with cane
Seats small divans. chaises longues-oddly
shaped cl1airs-they are all new and sin
lovely shapes. The cane SETS are cool and
pretty. Cushions are covered with soft
Naples velvet. which also is used for the
the tete-a-tete sofa are pillows covered
with white linen. with lace insertions to
show the delicate colored silk underneath
The hardwood floor only has white rugs
on 1t or big rug of velvet carpet with
plain center and border. The thin cur
tains hang straight and are of a heavy net,
with Renaissance or F1orentine design-a
vertical pattern ending in a garland-or
they the divided curtains known to the
trade as "brise-bise. which may be used so
prettily. The lower pair hang like the up
per on rod fastened halfway down the
length of the window.
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are on the wall and few growing plants
In white plaster jardinieres decorate the
room.
To return to the hall We find that most
of the furniture is in the mission style. and
what could be better for hail. library den
or living room? At one end is the roomy
table desk, with all the desk furnishings on
it, and a comfortable chair to correspond
placed near. The table can be purchased
with all its compartments for $27 and
comfortable desk chair for Sc.
Luxurious chairs with cushions of grass
cloth, elephant skin denim invite repose,
and an odd one with shelves on the arms
suggest a happy evening with ones favorite
books literally at hand, while near stands
chair with one arm arranged to hold an
ash receiver and a turnbler. indicating an
other sort of evening pastime.
TAe nest tables make a good bit of furni-
ture fitted together and are of infinite use
when separate, as they are of such con-
venient size and shape nice set of them
can be purchased for SIS.
The small table Is big enough closed to
hold all the months magazines, and open
1t is Just right for tea or card table. But
especially designed for the latter for this
summer. which promises much bridge play
ing, Is the card table, with four chairs MT
ted closely underneath, to be taken out
when wanted. and entirely out OF the way
when not in use.
Mission furniture comes In such good de-
signs and it is so well and carefully made
that it cannot be improved for summer
use. All the pieces are planned to be SerV-