Artistic home : the perusal of which will give the modern housewife a hundred different ideas for the beautification of the home ; every illustration a new thought. . Dainty Bay Windoivs ^^fHAT on the left, hung with denim or China silk -with cretonne flowers appliqued as a border, aV_V ball fringe giving finish to the edge; the valance has no fullness. If the drapery is cotton, useBobbinet sash curtains ; if silk, a more expensive lace would harmonize. The seat should be coveredwith same material as the drapery, or a heavier one in same color. Plaited valance. The window at right has a shaped
Artistic home : the perusal of which will give the modern housewife a hundred different ideas for the beautification of the home ; every illustration a new thought. . Dainty Bay Windoivs ^^fHAT on the left, hung with denim or China silk -with cretonne flowers appliqued as a border, aV_V ball fringe giving finish to the edge; the valance has no fullness. If the drapery is cotton, useBobbinet sash curtains ; if silk, a more expensive lace would harmonize. The seat should be coveredwith same material as the drapery, or a heavier one in same color. Plaited valance. The window at right has a shaped valance. Three sprays of cretonne flowers are used instead ofborder. The drapery, of China silk or soft cotton material, is looped high with a cord. The festoons ofvalance at top can be made of ribbon or cord to match fringe. Sash curtains of Bobbinet or French covering of seat should harmonize in color-effect. Plaited /•T^^V^I c/lrtistic Festoons for Doorways C\ RMURE, tapestry, China silk or denim can be used according to the rooms. The doorway on the left is between two bedrooms ; the drapery is caught up at the sides withrosettes. Over the top of door is a shelf and the curtain is wound round a bronze vase or bust heavyenough to hold it in place. The center door is the entrance to a boudoir ; the color scheme of the hall should be carried medium weight and shelf wider to admit of heavier decoration. The doorway on right is for a library and should be made of velour, tapestry or interlined cottongoods. The drapery is festooned at the sides and looped through a long cord and tassel which is tackedto the cornice.
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