Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 150, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 June 1912 — SMALL TOUCHES THAT COUNT [ARTICLE]

SMALL TOUCHES THAT COUNT

Little Ideas for Beautifying the House That Will Be Found Useful to Remember. After the spring cleaning is over comes the time to add those little beautifying touches which always give mi air of “spick and spanhess" to the home. ' Good taste at present leans toward wall paper with little or no pattern. Striped papers, however, are pod frowned upon by the artistic. Plain papers produce a much more effective background for pretty furniture. White or cream tints make an admirable covering for the, drawing room walls. V'' Paintings look well upon it A carpet of moss green or pale mauve is attractive If Persian rugs are not used. Cover the chairs with cretonne or old-. fashioned chintz. ’ -- ; When having sepia-colored photographs framed, a narrow ebony or brown molding will enhance the beauty of the picture. The narrow line of black upon tbs wall Is charming, if in the living room or the dainty pink or blue bedroom. Tour summer draperies should be sheer and cool looking. A great variety of materials are suitable for this purpose, and range from high to low prices. M In summer the entire house should speak of coplness and comfort. Pack away all unnecessary articles of brio-a-brac to spare the extra work of ■caring for them during the dusty weather. , > If you decide to store the large rugs or carpets and use small ones, the floors should be well varnished and oiled, that they may be easily taken care of during the summer.