The Washington times., 1922-12-06
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CHRISTMAs 10 usually plan,
~ ned In terms OF red and
green. Holly. pine and ever
decorations Of the season. But
for the last few years there has
crept In q tendency to deviate
from the Medes and Persian's
reds and greens. and to become
extravagant with the use Of
silver and gold. Hence the Band
Box gilds with a Midas touch
every gift that comes from Its
perfumed and be.ribboned depths.
Gifts of gold. Gold boxes to hold
gold gifts and golden wrappings
and golden cords to secure them.
1t Is a splendid idea to select a
certain color scheme and method
to tie up your gifts. Fortunately,
the shops have your interests at
heart, and offer for your selec-
ton, many and individual plans.
Gold boxes are lovely when
wrapped in snowy white paper.
tied with narrow white ribbon.
scaled with gold seals and made
gay with a sprig Of waxy mistle-
toe thrust In the ribbons. Green
and gold are always attractive,
especially when the soft green
paper is tied with gold cord and
a tiny bunch of gold grapes or
artificial flowers are used to top
the package. Even II your gift
has to be securely wrapped, the
gold scheme may still be en-
ployed. Use white paper that has
gloss and seal 1t with gold wax,
and tie tiny gold bells to a wide
gold band that serves only q
decorative purpose.
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THE Midas touch has been so
prevalent this year that
there Is no end to the number
and variety Of gifts to choose
from. A fan Of gold lace. all
delicately lovely, for example.
The fan, not content with stretch
ing lace over its slender sticks,
trails a generous length Of the
metallic lace In a cascade fash
lon. For the society maid or
matron this is an ideal selection
and who would think S35 too
much for this precious parcel
Of gold.
MULES, the boudoir. variety. Of
AVA course. have been touched
by the gold king. A delightful
pair Is fashioned from brocaded
satin. with gold thread tracery.
The lining is of yellow-gold satin.
as cloth Of gold would not be
suitable in that capacity. Nine
dollars makes this feminine bit
Of boudoir luxury a reasonable
gift.
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A BEADED bag of pleasing
"A shape is made Of gold glass
beads. The rows and rows Of
beads are over a foundation Of
gold silk. The most interesting
circles adorn the feminine ac-
cessory. and match the tiny balls
that complete the beaded draw.
/, strings. Don't you think 1880
the proper amount to spend for
a gold gift?
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GOLD slippers and hose with
~ the daintiest OF lace inserts
makes an appreciated present for
the young girl. who can never
have too many pairs Of dancing
slippers. The slippers are quite
reasonable, $l1. The hose are
about 81. As II the shop knew
my plan to write about gold
gifts, the slippers and hose are
put In a gold box. and for q
dollar more, will include a pair
Of shoe-trees, gilded and having
q cute face painted on the toe.
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CARTERS Of gold tissue and
~ ribbon and French flowers
and a corsage Of gold flowers are
further gold suggestions.
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EOR milady's bower IL . waste
i basket in a frivolous mood.
The basket Is gilded and then
flaunts a ruffle Of gold georgette
crepe. The ruffle 10 further en-
hanced by the addition of twisted
cords and punches Of flowers.
Perched on one side of the basket
is a doll with skirts of gold It's
sue and miniature bouquets Of
flowers. The giver Of this pres
ent, may be sure that II will
serve as q constant reminder to
the fair recipient. About $50
will be the amount to meet the
purchase price of the pay basket.
IF I may help you to make this
gold Christmas, please tell
me how I may be Of service.
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