ART AND THE HOME.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1716, 5 April 1913, Page 11

ART AND THE HOME.

HOW TO FURNISH:

A plan that hag been adopted in some large houses is that of 1 furnishing the principal rooms'in contemporary styles'of dilferent countries, and when people have ..ft varied collection .ofVoid- furniture it enables them to turn it all to account, besides giving a wide scope for collecting further treasures (states a correspondent in the "Sydney Morning Herald''). 'I'° carry out. the scheme successfully a very considerable knoivledgo of the subject is required, and it is rather too ambitious an undertaking for an amateur. Though it may seem that to most of us theso period interiors, perfect in every detail, can only be on inspiration, and the study of their component parts little more than an object :lesson in decorative taste, it is becoming possible,to fit up even the simplest houses on similar; lines, thanks to the excellent roproductioiis of the furniture and materials that are -being brought out. The old patterns of damasks and brocades are seen:again in upholsterers'' shops. ' Schools of' needlework prepare and give, lessons in-working the correct tapestries and embroideries, and cabinetmaksrs availing, then,selves of tho books of designs left to-them by Chippendale and his successors make .chiefly eighteenth century pieces. Withal a note of originality is always valued, provided that it is in harmony with its surroundings. ■ ... . - • A writer oh. domestic topics has lately drawn attention to the lamentablo want of imagination displayed in the average diningroom. Here is an opportunity -for the inventive mind! Begin by*-banishing th 6 sideboard, having in its place a couple of handsome sidetables, and : instead .of buying an ordinary suite of chairs pick up one by one half a dozen of the same period or pattern, but'differing in detail, and upholster them, all. 'alike; Then, having. so far, broken away).from tradition, fresh ideas for the rest, of fha room will soon suggest themselves. , , ■A frieze that is not quite tho same as anyone else's .can be achieved by getting a paper one, and, cutting away the background, applying the chief pattern direct to the wall, or by cutting the pattern out of a wall paper and applying it .in the 6amo way. Festoons of flowers loosely arranged makei charming frieze? for selfwloured walls;-nasturtiums, .cluster roses,.and giant violets are particularly well suited to this purpose. A- pretty bedroom has one of mauve-poppies applique on a while striped-paper. The carpet is grey, the curtains, their mauve, silk, and tho lace bedspread is lined with tho latter material. The Harewood furniture'is ornamented with painted medallions, tho toilet.-set is of cut glass, and. a set of old glass scent bottles painted with vine leaves and purplo grapes adorns the dressing table. In another bedroom tho white paper is figured with largo wreaths, «omo distance apart, ,tho soft, deep, blue carpet has the same wreaths in a lighter shade of colour, the bluesating sheeting window curtains are,lined with whi,te, and, .the window blinds aro white also. Rosewood is tho

taaterial chosen for the Sheraton suits, which includes a lady's writing-table, with.a little screen at the back to let up und down. The bedspreiid of white linen has a large wreath embroidered in the centre, and tho snmo design i 9 woven into the damask borders of the. towels. A green room has tinted walls the colour of; a. yery young apple, arid 'i£deep white frieze, white .muslin arid'laeV curtains, a, darkish green carpet, and mahogany furniture. The bedstead is a particularly pretty one, with "wheel-back ' ends t'» match the chairs, and the coverlet is composed of squares of' broderia Anglaise, joined with lace, and correspond with tho window curtains. ' Either of these suggestions would do equally well for a small sitting-room. Green and whito would make a very dainty boudoir for h. girl.. It might be variekLby having whito walls surmounted by an applique frieze of natural-looking green leaves, a similar green, leaf border of linen being sewn on to. the loose dainty chair covers; green silk cushions and green and white tiled fireplace with a steel grato. The mention of a fireplace recalls an idea from on Irish country houso that might be adopted in tho bush, where tho Eroblom of keeping a Supply of wood at arid for ,the opea fires is not always eolved in a sightly manner. Every room, and passage in this house has its woodbox in a corner; a tall box, some 4ft. high, two tides fitting into the anglo of the walls, tho front curved, -veneered, and inlaid with strips of satinwood, like tho rest of tho furniture. It holds a. vast amount of wood, and in no wise detracts from tho appearanco of tho room. We commend the idea to our local craftsmen. Thus may the eighteenth century revival find its way out back, ' 1 . THE CHARM OF BEAUTY. Wellington said: "Habit is ten times Nature." It is. Tenfold will your natural beauty in crease by the habitual use of Valazo. Cultivate the Valaze habit, aid a healthful, clear complexion will assuredly bo your reward. And it will not be a complexion "laid on" from without, but the one Mother Nature has already given you, which has been' lying dormant. The tonic properties of Valaze Skin Food keep tho "skin in healthful stimulation, with the result fhat it remains sound and supple, free from lines, muddiness, blotches, and pimples. Price, 4s. and 7s. a jar. Valaze Complexion Soap contains many of the properties of Valazo Skin Food. It will bo fouad quite different from any other soap in soothing the most sensitive nkin. It carries into'th-e skin tho glow of health, and gives that transparency and satiny feel which aro such typical results of all the Valaze preparations. Price, 2s. lid. ' Valazo Blackhead and Open Pore Curo lmnishes theso disfigurements. It closes enlarged pores, cures a greasy, coarso skin, nnd assists in, preserving a healthy completion. By its use the-skin is perfectly cleansed, eifectually braced, and stimulated to healthy action. Price, 2s. 9d. a tin. . . Valazo Liquidine, used in conjunction with the Blackhead Cure, overcomes many ■undesirable conditions, amongst which are enlarged pores, blackheads, -undue flushing of the nose and face, and oiliness of the skin, by stimulating and thoroughly cleansing tho'poros, and producing a finer and more healthy condition. -Da. and Bs. All ohomists, or of the D.I.C. j or di-rect,-:post free, "from Mllo. Helena Rubinftein;" 5D Maison Valazo, Strand Arcade, SAuckland.~A.dvt.