Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-17
inexpensive Frames.

Where many small pictures are used in a
room they should be artistically framed in
a variety Of harmonious colors so that they
will add to the surroundings, instead Of
giving them monotonous or really dsor-
derby appearance. To obtain a pleasing ef-
feet where four or five dozen prints, kodak
pictures, photographs and posters are to
be used in decorating the walls requires
both study and tact, for each picture needs
a certain setting to show it to the best
advantage, and where there are so many
1t is difficult to put on frames that will cor
respond and yet keep uppermost the indi-
viduality of each subject.
To frame these many pictures success
fully and economically the best plan is to
decide on color scheme that will not jar
with the hangings, rugs furniture, es-
pecially II the room is small, for If the
various tones do not correspond the apart
ment will lack the soothing effect that
should prevail in any living room, par
ticularly where one sleeps.
If dark green, brown or soft reds can
be used some dainty and smart effects can
be had by making the frames of denim
or grass cloth. that come in pretty shades
in any of the plain colors. Chntz Gre
tonnes will be much used this fall for franz
ing small pictures, and il diminutive de-
signs in soft, snowy tones are selected
photograph or bright-colored print will be
quite attractive and unusual.
If a person has small pieces or scraps Of
silks in moire satin, plain or brOcade or
even ribbons, stunning mats may be made
for colored photographs, and putting
glass over and framing them passepartout
fashion they will look as handsome as If
it had cost a small fortune. Just now 1t
is a fad to use gilt gumpe on small pic
lures to give the appearance Of gold
frame, and when carefully arranged over
the edges of glass this material is most
attractive. AS 1t takes but small guam
tity to surround a miniature-like photo
graph, material for two of these
may be purchased for Is cents. A backing of
cardboard covered with silk or ribbon to
match and a standard made in the same
way will complete an effective frame.
Some exquisite frames can be made for
a really trifing cost If a woman can do
work, or If flowers can be made from mar
row baby ribbons. The latter, worked
in a wild rose design or forget-me-no ts in
light blue. will be beautiful on a cream or
white silk or satin background. The
French embroidery done on white linen in
either white or light colors makes an at
tractive frame for a bed room. and where
five or six pictures, all correlated or Of
the same subject, are put into such sur
roundings, either singly or In a long frame
with an individual place for each. they
make an attractive ornament for the space
over bureau, dressing table or even above
door easement. p.
Paper frames in red, green and brown,
all ready for the picture may be bought for
10 and 15 cents apiece, according to size.
Wall paper-some of the better qualities in
two tones or with a Powered design-makes
pretty frames, especially If the color scheme
in the room is light tan or in soft blue or
pink.
Plain wood frames are smart this fall,
and II bought in the white wood may be
stained green. brown, or any shade desired,
and will be just as effective as II purchased
in the natural wood.
Frames are small this year, and for the
larger pictures are made on almost severe
lines, following the mission idea, the grass
or inside space occupied by the subject be-
ing either square or oval. The small
frames for miniature-like pictures are more
ornate, and some Of them have daintily
rounded edges, with the portion surrounding
the pictures in curves and scallops.