The San Francisco call., 1909-03-28
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both inner and outer surfaces
, Strengthening Ii and adding greatly TO
its fine appearance, though the cost OF
its production is largely increased
The big four poster is an example OF
furniture in the French colonial style
and needs but a feather bed to make
it a typical piece Of furniture for old
Virginia families.
a new notion in desk furnishings iS
that of having inkwell, pen tray. blot
ting pad and all the accessories made
of wicker. This is, of course. intended
for use in summer homes. and as II
corresponds with the Gaming insertion
in the newest bedroom sets the ensem-
BILE produced is both novel and at
tractive.
For table decorations the liking 10
distinctly for colonial glass and china
This glass is flaWless and Is known
by the columnar effect. it's straight
lines and glass panelinS. The illustra-
tion shows tall Candlestick. a de-
canter. bowl water goblet and wine
glass Not so heavy as cut glass it
is extremely popular, many San Fran
cisco hosteSses having entire sets OK
this simple but elegant service. which
goes admirably with the straight.
massive colonial furniture which 10
much sought after this year.
AS regards table decorations 10 can
be said that the effort is for harmony.
Flowers and jars should be selected in
their relation to the dishes and en-
vironment OF the room. The candle
shades should match the flowers. A
writer in current magazine tells OF
a woman who shivered through a whole
meal where blue plates swore at a raw
green vase holding purple asters. n
silver or porcelain jardiniere filed with
growing ferns, pewter bowl OF Held
daisies. or four slender crystal vases OF
graceful carnations are the natural and
appropriate decoration for the home
table. II is harmony here as In all the
furnishings OF the home.
\ decided novelty OF English make is
seen I'm the after dinner coffee sets.
with their raised stands OF silver and
marqueterie holding coffee urn. silver
sugar and creamer and cups. all IN the
tiniest and daintiest OF designs. Soma
OF these sets come in large size. hold
ing half a dozen cups. while others
phave space for but a cozy tete a tet=
chat in corner; but all are OF exquis-
lite beauty.
An equally novel effect is that OF the
tiny 1iqueur sets which are handed
around among guests by a maid. These
contain two decanters. and a dozen tiny
glasses and are sometimes combined
with an after dinner coffee seize
that either can be offered. The sets
are made OF that most eArais
wares. royal Worcester. though it al
ternates with coalpoit china in favOs,
One OF the most original coffee sets is Q
combination of a coffee service ard ci-
gar holder. the tiny tray beneath the
cup being used as a receptacle for ashes
and a convenient place for cigars when
laid down. or if the cigar ashes are
thrown in an empty coffee cup the
silver tray IS used 10 hold after dinner
mints or any kind Of bOnbons.
In demand with these sets Is tbs
Thermos coffee pot. In which ones cof-
fee can be made in the morning and
used IN the evening. the Thermos being
guaranteed to keep any liquid at the
boiling point for - hours. This is a
decided novelty. having been intro
duced here but month ago and is i'm
mensely popular. on account OF it's
great convenience and saving OF time
There is no heat applied. the principls
being that OF vacuum bottle. Any
hot liquid poured into IL Will remain
hot an entire day. Conversely, any
thing cold poured in viii remain ics
cold for 72 hours. The advantages OF
such a household necessity can not be-
overestimated.
One OF the newest and most interest
ing In these household spring fashions
Is the smoke consumer: This Is a glass
Jar shaped like lantern. with plati-
mum top, and containing wick which
coils up In perfumed alcohol When
this wick is lighted. the smoke con-
sumer performs double duty-it
scents the room and absorbs the smoke
fumes at the same time.
So II is plainly evident that whatever
the needs OF the home in furniture. car
peting, rugs, curtains. portieres or table
ware the spring fashions this sea-
son are enucing and convenient
enough to furnish not only the home.
but a large amount OF pleasure to the
inhabitants OF San Francisco, dwell
they in palace mansion. cottage or per-
chance in a little shack once painted
green.