Arizona republican., 1918-10-04
FURNISH HOMES WELL WITH THE
 SIMPLE TOUCHES

The eXtrsvagances of our nation have been along many lines, next in importance to food being shelter. Women have been accused of being the major culprits. not because they arc incapable. but for the reasor that Tor centuries they have not had the responsibility nor the training which in the present day would serve them in such good stead. The government has asked the aid and cooperation "f every woman in its twenty-two million homes. 10 put those homes on a scientific basis
 Home furnishings have escaped Oith little criticism or censure so far-the government no doubt know inE that as soon as women got around to that angle of looking at it they were going 10 attack and solve this problem with the same energy and vim that they have used in solv- ing others. And we have learned slso that furniture is not being man Ifsc'ured with the same abandon as 1f old. Factories have been com nandeered for more urgent work, and machinery has been. put to craVer use. Turning lathcs are broadly speakingl) turning autoc- rscy into democracy, and erstwhile blue prints Of thrones are making ex- cellent tapers Co light the fires of Freedom.
 10 is now a comfortably settled fact that definite period rooms are no longer accepted as the infallible law of furnishing lis true. they arc sun attempted. but unless treated freely. they are almost invariably dull and unlivable. Our minds as well as our stomschs must be fed so it is important 10 seek satisfying effects. \ home may be furnished around tho fireplace for it is the center of interest. From 1t radiate all schemes of decoration. In front Of it one is given to mediation and happy still nesses. Tt is of utmost importance < palace without fireplace would seCm a dreary spot indeed compared to a humble cottage with a cracking 'rc. The history of fireplaccs in America dates from those of the early Colonial days. these have never been ~xcelled for grace and charm of out line. Rough or smooth brick are very good. as is tile in any of the lovely Inrlazed or glazed colorings.
 Perhaps our first thought in work ing out a cheerful ensemble is toward Inc bright. patient furniture which is still in tho zenith of its popularity. But one mustn't, in the first flush of enthusiasm, confuse the types Of furniture There are three distinct classes. the formal variety, which is used is drawing rooms and in state dining-rooms; the simple, straight effects that may be placed in the apartment living room, nursery or bedroom; and lastly, the crude. bril- iantly colored kind that finds it's best setting on the porch or in the cottage. close to nature. With care ful consideration possibilities arc unlimited for one can gather to- rether a whole roomful of atrocities and with the aid of a decorator, con vert them into a harmonious whole
 For the average town house one umst plan 10 gently but firmly screer tho glass. in order to shut out any gloomy brick walls that are near, oi that are apt 10 arise over night. Lace rurtaining in excellent imitation, sug resting the Chinese Oriental influence IS being used extensively for forma window dressing. and this treatment i' generally accompanied by overdrape: 1f solid Colors. The gay modern ere tonnes arc most certainly to be sough after by one who is sure of the effec they will procure. They can kill ol cure a room. depending on how and 1T chat combinations they are used; anC t Is well worth while to seek th' advice of an expert. and revel in som' Of these lifting. colorful fabrics.
 The dining room is depending on ac ccssories 10 keep it keyed to all tha Is expected of it in cheer and charm So-called sets" are too scarce ant too expensive 10 permit entire re furnishing. and consequently ingen ious housekeepers are turning to tn uniaue and the unusual. In lieu of tn standard sidebosrds we see console with mirrors: serving tables with tai unshaded candles; refectory table with a rare piece of tapestry.
 The laywoman should be most care fuI in the use of wrought-iron piece which appear in so many attractlv forms Unless it is for solariur or a formal dining room or drawln room. this furniture should be use m A severely decorated hall.
 Tinted walls. or plain papers ar heinz considered almost eXclusivel for bedrooms. The neutral back
 
 rarticolored rooms that are in vogu today. SIX over-curtains bound in contracting color are repeated in th dcener tone of the rug. Lamps an glass dresser accessories are carrie ouf in the two shades. Successfl combinations are green and lavendar silver and blue: mauve and gold; ceris and grey.
 \ word should he said for the pa triotic kitchen. For years this cente of the home has been relegated | the hazv rear. visited as little as pos siblo and thought of in connecto with grease and drab walls. Today patriotic housewife has awakened | Inc fact that it's not what you q hut how YOU do 1t, that raise any at from the commonplace 10 the artist SO she has set about to equip nc siltchen with new, labor saving device Northv counterparts of friend nus ,and's dictaphone and adding machin Shc has been prodigal in the use ivory or grey paint. in oil for the Hoo Washable rugs and lowered curtain bright china on shining shelves-a these things she arranges with 1ealou are: dismisses her maid, and buy nahv bonds with what she saves. lr deed many women nave ulsPeHse with the dining room and are maKin their kitchen do double duty. an CT nohling practice and one certain become universal once women really the full meaning of efficiency. ! eliminating the useless. and makln rvery inch of space count.
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