Little Matters of Great Interest

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 26, 11 January 1929, Page 12

Little Matters of Great Interest

T is sometimes a puzzle to know what to do with the earring that remains when we have lost one of a pair, especially as the attempt to revive the Renaissance fashion of the single e:rring has not caught on. Here is an idea. We all possess charming remnants of brocade and embroidery, which we shall make eventually into handbags. In place of the conventional little "tab" of material below the frame, firmly attach a suitable earring, choosing your lining to tone or contrast. A jade earring on grey brocade with a jade lining, for example, amber on brown or diamante on black velvet. Hach makes a charming finishing touch. THE tiny tots are just as particular these days about the decoration of their nurseries as are their mothers over their boudoirs, and the latest designs in lampshades will please many toddlers’ hearts. There are shades of parchment cut in the design of a cottage with a long chimney, and others of fine fretwork on parchment and depicting fairy stories. One shade shows pictures of Little Red Riding Hood coloured in vivid reds and greens, and another of the Blue Bird is in delicate Shades of blue. BtAcge taffeta ribbon effectively embroidered with thick coloured wools in a bold design, and filled in with stitching in metal thread, can now be purchased, and makes an original sash for a picture frock. INEN tea-cosies with rustie scenes embroidered in coloured wools are a novel means of brightening the nursery tea-table. The pictures show fascinating views of ploughed fields, with cottages seen through the trees in the background. ‘Tablecloths, with embroidered corners to match, make a set which is guaranfeed to delight the heart of any child. MALL diamante studs, sewn at intervals into the material, brighten the simple frocks of black satin or ring velyet which are worn for afternoon occasions or for informal dinners. The studs give an attractive touch of brilliance to the most sober gown, and sparkle like dewdrops in the electric got. ARMA violets in Barbola work make a dainty -covering for a dressing table set comprising a large mirror, a hand mirror, brushes, tray, powder bowl, and tall candlesticks, Placed on a gilded dressing table, the violet set is particularly effective, but women who prefer another colour scheme may choose primroses or small pink-tipped aisies,