Evening star., 1924-10-17

taDie decoration 1OF autumn.
when there are plenty of ripe
Il fruits and russet-colored
leaves available. In the middle
Of the table is placed large Cornu-
copia, which signifies abundance and
prosperity. This is placed upon low
wooden stand. which is hidden by lay
ers Of red, brown and green leaves.
Fruits. such as golden and red apples.
grapes. figs. oranges, and peaches are
so arranged that they appear to be
pouring out OF the mouth of the cor
nucOoia. A few ears of ripe corn
would help to complete the decorative
scheme.
The electric lights above the table
should be ornamented with trails of
> tinted leaves. If table lamp is used,
} larger leaves could be made into
shade. Colored wax could be used to
model the cornucopia. Either gray or
green wax would hdrmoniZe with
Autumn tints in fruit and foliage.
Festoons of creeper or bright Au-
tumn berries make an attractive din
ner table decoration. The festoons
pay be attached to six painted wood
on candleStickS. If berries are used,
they can be hung or threaded onto
silver cord in tiny lunches. shall
low bowl placed on a stand with two
or three flowers floating in the bowl.
and harmonizing in color with the
berries or the creeper, could form the
centerpiece.
Leaf and Flower Decorations.
A very attractive form of decora-
tion is possible by using Autumn
leaves. Collect number of brightly
tinted leaves, taking care to select
those with good variety of shades.
All the leaves should be well pressed
between the pages of a book. After
day or so they will be quite fiat.
Suppose you wish to ornament
box for your toilet table or dresser
with leaves. Obtain some clear var
nish and brush. Then coat one part
of the box with this. Now take up
some of the leaves and with scissors
cut out the prettiest portions of the
Colored parts. Arrange these on the
sticky surface of the varniSh. The
best result is obtained by placing the
leaves in a crazy pattern, so-called
so that a mosaic effect is secured.
The edges of the parts of the leaves
may be overlapped. and varnish may
ie used to fix them in place.
When the whole of the box is cover
ed in this way. put aside to allow the
rarnish to set. Then give final coat
of Varnish to bring up the bright COL
ors OF the leaves When the varnish is
dry, the box will be ready for use.
Charming and novel little pin trays
can be made from watch glasses and
flower petals. Press some petals OF
brightly -colored flowers. The best
way to do this is to put them between
the pages of book and leave them
for day or so until they seem dry.
Then get a pair of tho largest watch
glasses the jeweler can get for you.
Brush over the inside of one Of the
glasses with clear gum or mucilage
Before this dries arrange the flower
petals on the sticky surface in any
pattern desired. Then coat the outside
of the other glass with gum and press
this onto the surface that has been
covered with the petals. Being con-
ve1, the two glasses will fit into each
other and form decorative little trays.
The gum adds considerably TO the
vividness of the petal Colors.
Built-in Cozy Corners.
An attractive recess which gives
the impression of extra space in
room is always a good idea. Many
rooms possess a recess which can be
readily made an attractive feature of
the decoration and help to give an
impression of increased dimensions.
The requirements for such a trans
formation are two wooden book
shelves with cupboards under them,
Del"0eu WHICH, Is HAeu NOOucH seat
with ruff1e beneath and loose cush-
ions on top. On top of one book
shelf may be placed vase of flowers.
on top of the other a clock or ona-
ment. The wall forming the back
ground of the recess may be covered
with tapestry, a rich hanging, or wall
paper with landscape design in col
ors which harmonic with the rest of
7the furnishings in the room. A small
hanging lamp or electric bulb may be
suspended from above. A small rug
should be placed in front of the seat,
and small table a. one side.
Nm many small apartments there is
no room for a writing table, and to
those persons who habtually use and
value this article and its equipment
the following suggestions will prove
valuable. To carry out the plan
for this convenience simple wooden
flap writing table with book shelves
above is built in a corner and fulfills
tho purpose of a small library for
reading and writing.
Such an arrangement should of
course tone with the color scheme of
the room for which it is intended. You
might have two or three book shelves