Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 37, Number 122, 27 March 1912 — Page 21

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Bvslyn Marl Stuart Copyright lilt by I. J. Robinson. THE HOME. jOHB building and adornment VSi 1 Ma ctw Men an engrossing O I object and on in which tender romance and sweet sentiment always play saedlng part From a sentimentalist standpoint any real home, wherein love Is, and tba true home spirit abides Is a fcwscs of beanty and Joy. ' Thus It Is, that ren the most Illy masJdsrt4 sad tastelessly! fursdshed home' taTtbe world. aer a quarter of m sntory of as and life, take on the aspect and breathe forth the great spirit of harmony and peace. , r! To. the generation Just passed, this laasad suQced. but today we hare had par taste so highly cultirated that we 3aniand intrinsic beanty, right , principles of design, and tree art' in our

, -' ! That we hanger and thirst after knowledge a to what constitute good Interior and interiors is easily apparent In the success of the many and . btaotlfal publications deToted to the bome, the garden, and the furnishings ' Umreof. I i German Art NoVeau and English ' had American craftsmanship hare ; Pom nroch to foster this interest and . " back .of bfeth lies' the inspiration of ' B7Ullam Mortis and the story of his . sronderfsl red house, with which we .,- at all more or toss familiar. V At the time of the building of thl borne for his bride by this master trafbnaaa. Architect and Artist the Decora tire world was In the thrall of tb ideala of Eattlake, whose book on Decorations ranked as standard. . ,Pluah hearts inserted In chair backs, ' rarnngs, gilding,- complicated drapMrtcs, all passed for taate and elegance, la til the world of hla time Morris could find nothing which he felt waa (worthy of or' appropriate to the home be wished .to build for hi lady lore. In designing thl bouse, its furnishings, bric-a-brac, draperies and decorations, bo evolved a new school of art In these

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lines, wherein right construction, aimplicity, harmony and a proper respect for the materials in hand prevailed. Today the artroclties of the period preceding him have been relegated to the second rate country hotel, and the modern bome Is notable for the simple

chaste lines of its furniture and drnp-' cries, the excellent textures, rich but harmonious colorings, and splendid arrangements of dull toned pottery, basket work and band beaten copper and silver bric-a-brac Many people still advocate .the arrangement of a room or a home tn the period plan, and these often people' of taste and decorators of authority. ' Bdt is there not after all a satisfaction, a certain feeling of genuineness and sincerity in the thought that your bome shows forth tne b8 ideas of your day and the spirit of your own time just as the Francis I, or Louis XVI Chateau. Tudor Castle, Italian Renassaince Villa, or English country bome of the Georgian period show forth the best ideals of theirs? Is not the effort to create a style commendable and is there not much to be said in favor of Invention as opposed to imitation? After all, it is wisdom and taste to follow the trend of events and there are many reasons why strictly modern ideas in architecture and furnishings are the best for the strictly modern home. THE VERANDA. In these days, when out-door life In summer Is something between a fad andva religion, furnishings for the veranda have taken' on a great degree of importance. The veranda, indeed, is a charmed pleasure spot one of the cherished fancies of our dreams, a prime essential of the castle we build In the air or on the solid earth. All manner of pretty porch furnishings bave been developed since the big out-door living room began to assume a certain prominence, some yeafs ago, and today, one may furnish the porch

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as completely and tastefully as any part of the bome interior. Green willow or fibre rush furniture. with bright cushions of creotonne, is a veranda favorite and one which is in perfect harmony with the verdure of summer.. Many, however, prefer gray or russet brown tones, in these wicker furnishings, offering a contrast to, rather than a harmony with, summer greenery. Rustic furniture looks well on the rough cobble-stone or shingle veranda of a quaint bungalow, and good old hickory with rush bottoms, Js another charmingly simple,-yet effective type. Rugs of woven grass, or braided rags, or Indian blankets brighten up the veranda floor, and bamboo porch screens may be fitted to shut off a too brilliant sun, or afford an added privacy where vines are lacking. The tea table is an important part of the veranda furnishings, and recently Willow tea carts with trays upon wheels, have been brought out to match the different tones of willow ve randa furniture. Big davenport swings, supported by chains from the ceiling,-and made com fortable with cushions and rugs, are another inviting feature. With bright flowers, in vases or boxes, and pretty, quaint china tea ware, one may make a veranda a veritable out-door draw ing-room, as graceful, as dainty and as alluring as heart of hostess or guest could desire.

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THE WINDOW. B are growing away from our KA mere opening to admit light VV I view of the window as a and afford a view of the outside world to an apprecia tion of Its decorative possibilities and advantages. With this appreciation comes a recognition that the large undivided panes of plate glass are inartistic and pleasing only when one turns one's back upon a room to contemplate the world outside. Aa a part of the room, or interior,, as a detail of the wait space, the plate glass win-' dow is utterly inharmonious, holding itself aloof from any association with the rest of the architecture, decoration or furnishing. The many paned window, on the other hand, encloses the room, embraces the decorative scheme, and holds It together in a complete whole. Architects and decorators have come to recognize this fact, quite generally, so that In all well-designed modern apartments, bungalows and mansions, we find fancy windows, with many small panes, or with leaded decoration introduced, into the composition. A pale opalescent tint, of some kind, as an indefinable amber, rose or blue, is even effected by the most fastidious designers of artistic windows. Antique glass, wblcb through-" age, has acquired a delicate iridescence. Is

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much sought for, and architects scour the older parts of the country for window glass fromold houses, which they re-set in the windows of modern palaces. Another new feature of the window which harks back to tne olden days is the casement arrangement opening in and out like a dqpr which makes for beauty and grace, far superior to the variety in common use, which are drawn up and down by weights inside the frame. The old casement window, with its leaded panes, is after all, more beautiful than the new plate glass, single pane, guillotine-hung type, and so is destined to revival and survival.With it comes simpler arrangements of drapery, likewise a delightful change. Simple curtains of the sash variety, with edges or ruffles of lace, are often quite sufficient' with these artistic windows, the intention being to temper the light, rather than to obscure the window with drapery. j Barred effects in scrim, swiss, muslin ; and etamlne are all popular, especially J the etamine and scrim, in barred, i drawn-work patterns of ecru shade. J Stencilled scrim and etamine often ! prove effective for dining-room and library, while for the bed-room there are innumerable pretty casement cloths, with stamped, flower borders. These, when finished with white frills, or ball fringe trimming in white with a touch of the color of the floral pattern, are delightfully dainty. The fabric curtain generally seems to be more favored than the lace all-over pattern of a few years ago. Nets, with lace insertion, corner motifs and edges, are also good. Lovely effects are secured with colored applique on nets and Swisses, a pattern from creotonne or flowered muslin, being cut out and appliqued with chain stitching upon them.

The window box is another charming addition to the beauty of the window and a delight ' in winter, especially. An interior window box, in 6culptored cement or plaster, is lovely for indoor plants, while outside boxed of wood or cement add to the hospitable appearance of a bouse, in summer. Altogether, it is better to look at our windows, than to merely look out of our windows, as they contribute ao much to the comfortable aspect of the home. PERGOLAS AND GARDEN FURNITURE.

GARDEN is a treasure spot of beauty, a little memory of Eden, a promise of Taradise, to the lover of flowers and green things growing luxuri A ously. It is an out-door home, with a blue ceiling, canopied with clouds os gemmed with stare a place to rest in and enjoy the shade, in the heat of the day, or the moonlight and breeze of evening a spot of loveliness and Joy. Old-fashioned gardens bave sent their , fragrance down the years to awaken our dreams of romance, and the new fashioned gardens bold out promise of the same delights.'' The garden, indeed, has come to be an important feature of the modern bome, designed carefully to harmonize with its architecture and carry out Its theme. Its walks and pools, its ar bora and its fountains are most care fully placed, to give just the right em phasls to the landscape. Of recent years, old favorites, the pergola, and the sun dial has found new following amid the settings of the modern garden. Pergolas, indeed, 'of fer some charming suggestions for ren dering a walk inviting, or for soften ing the aspect of a doorway or a drive. There is a classic suggestion about the pergola, with its serried columns wreathed with vines, that suits it per fectly to Colonial surroundings. It Diamond

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of architecture, and many . are " thl styles presented for our choosing. Ol ment and heavy pottery . have ala opened up new fields of garden deeon tion, lovely, heavy ; benches, jardei ieres, pedestals, fountains, blrd-batat tea tables and wall fonts are execute in cement which, when toned with dull antique finishes, takes on various lor ly aspects of peaceful and poetic age. Garden pottery is produced -In lovely soft dull greens, stone grays, wans buffs and russet browns, and in classically simple forms. Sun dials. In c ment and wood, are to be had In many quaint designs A heavy cement bench, with a cement tea table, offers a charm- 5 log suggestion of tea, in the garden, -and the weight of the solid stationary table makes the bringing out of a tray of dainty china less of a risk than It would be were a lighter . table - used, Bits of statuary In cement may lend grace to ones garden If one so desires replicas of famous figures or bright ' fancies of present day sculptors and designers. There Is ss much room for study sad for correct adornment la the garden as in the bouse Itself, and in these days, when out-door life Is such a fad, It behooves one to have properly ' furnished garden, if possible. Terrscotta, pottery and cement offer the best fabrics for iftieh furnishings, and hav entirely replaced the horrors of twisted or gilded, and painted Iron-work of a few decades ago. ' Garden furniture, in cement or pottery, defies the rigors of winter, and may be so chosen ss to sdd beauty to the grounds even in a setting of frost Four Fashions No. 553 Commonweal and snow. With - the cement bouse, v cement garden furniture Is, of course, perfectly appropriate, but pottery may here offer a charming contrast , Cement in stone shades, 'adapts itself well to cobblestone or shingle houses, t simulating stone so well ss to be quits, generally appropristo.

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