The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-07-24
Comfort of
Guest Needs
DeebStudo
BY JULIA BLANSHARD
MA Service Writer

NEW YORK, July 24.-Public
opinion usually has it that perfect
hostess inherited the ability to en-
terrain in that inimitably pleasing
manner Of hers.
As a matter of fact, self-made
hostesses are one of the triumphs OF
this modern age. Their skilled
hostess-ry really is the success that
crowns plenty Of hard practice in
planning schedules ahead. having
everything ready. inviting congenial
guests, giving all details meticulous
care and knowing just what equip
nent is needed to make guests
thoroughly comfortable and happy.
Probably the first thought many
tired souls have about weekend
visiting is the chance Of enjoying
the luxury Of breakfast in bed.
Breakfast in Bed Pleasing
It sounds difficult for the hostess.
As a matter OF fact. It isn't, when
there are only two or three guests.
Serving breakfast in bed really
keeps the guests out from under
foot during the early forenoon hours
when you have most Of your work
to do, which is no mean considera-
ton to the busy hostess.
There are quite inexpensive little
breakfast trays, individual china
and and pottery services and in
finite varieties of sprightly linen.
It is a good thing to match up
your color scheme with the different
rooms your guests will occupy. For
a guest in a cool green and cream
room, for instance, there are mod
ern German pottery sets in dull,
creamy surfaces with odd little
traceries in several tones of soft
green.
Sets In Every Color
You can get pink sets, blue and
white ones, lavender, yellow, any
color you want. Plain china, in soft
colors, is quite cheap. Much of it is
lovely.
Always arrange the tray carefully.
Don't forget to put few sweet peas
or other flowers on the tray. And
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Since weekend guests spend quite
a bit of time in their rooms during
their stay, comfort is a first neces-
sity.
An easy chair, a few books and
new magazines. a light to read by in
bed, plenty Of coat hangers, shoe
trees, a little pillow or two to tuck
around for comfort, a pretty little
bouquet. a clock that ticks noise
leSsly-these are not expensive to
supply, yet they make all the differ
ence in the world to your guests.
other ConvenIences
The de luxe hostess will be even
more considerate. She will antici-
pate a guests desire to write a note
or two by having some stationery
and pen ready.
She will think of such things as
aspirin. nail file, individual powder
puffs, sealed tooth-brushes, a pretty
bowl with an orange or two and
some cherries or plums, and tiny
travelling iron for pressing.
None of these things cost much.
Whey will be greatly appreciated.
Quite as important as these pleas
ing details, however. are such things
as fresh air supply, whether the
early morning sun hits a guest
smack in the eye from where her
head rests upon the pillow. just how
far away the nursery really Is and
how audible the baby's cry may be,
Just how good that pretty perfumed
soap is and how soothing the col
ored bath salts.
There is one perfect way of find
ing out all these things. Let the
hostess herself sleep in her own
guest room and discover whether or
not she honestly would enjoy being
a visitor in her own homel