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The Journal Times from Racine, Wisconsin • 20

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The Journal Timesi
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Racine, Wisconsin
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20
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lACDi'K 8CNDAT BULLETIN Bunflr, Aofutt II. 1151 20 r- ed Clutter' Warms Room Decor AContro I i tiAna r. i vnn Klsnn 'as Dare as a lacxjraiory, mou-iuue uciunai aim uhuiikhui anu Clutter has come back as a ern designers began to realize objects to warm up the room's Fringes hung from ail were richly patterned in un Style Kitchen According to Family Needs Consider convenience for your own familyi when you plan or rearrange your kitchen rather than convention of the times or neighborhood, suggests Marion Wagner, housing specialist at the University of Wisconsin. Some folks like the family throws, lampshades, rugs and, related designs, making the nrlnrinl nf home decoration. I their work had resulted in a decor.

whole room look overdecor- AftAr istrinninp the house of somewhat chilly atmosphere. Grandma's parlor was clut-; tablecloths. Wallpaper, rugs ated. confusing, stuffy, and, to vervthine that wasn't strictly'The result is a retreat to clut-'tered with useless knickknacks painted furniture and uphol- the eye of the modernist, an functional and making it look ter, bringing in all sorts on tables and mantels stery fabrics, and the arms, awful mess. Lin view as they prepare meals Jl I fA Cl i lit 'lt''' and do kitchen work while others choose to be walled off from other rooms.

Only you can make this choice, not your neighbor. Dining Area Whether you want a separate Icitrhpn with a spnarate dininz rM fi Til 1 mw a 1 room or choose to eat in the 1 Pendulum Swings Came the reaction, in which therlear, bare look reigned, and the only objects admitted had to pass the test of usefulness. But now the pendulum is swinging the other way, and the new trend is to soften up the decor with little extras that hark back to a less streamlined era. But the watchword today is controlled clutter. If you have an attic, you can run up and rummage around for family mementos, old Tiffany glass pieces, historic clocks, fake fruits, ornate candelabra and beaded lampshades that were put there because you thought them ugly or out of date.

But to keep up with the fashion, don't try to all of them. The new style is a compromise between the old-fashioned, indiscriminate clutter that permitted the homeowner to keep every sentimental object on display all the time, and the desire for a neat, modern, streamlined effect. Opposites Ymi ran rprnnrilo thaca nrJ Kitcnen, iamny room or living room can only be your family's Consider the size of your family, the amount of outside nyo 'Jfcatm I help you use and the kind of entertaining you do when you make your kitchen plans. Some families want formal sit-down meals while others use more vl Hi 1 STUDY AMP Sleek polished brass desk lamp casts all its light on the work surface. Swiveling shade, which can be adjusted at any angle, is topped by a wood-covered switch.

Functional contours are softened by the angled shaft, culminating in a tapered curve. casual buffet sesvice. If the men in your family take a turn at cooking or teen agers want an ever-reaay snack bar you may plan different space than if you're the only cook. Plan Dramatic Japanese Courtyard to Provide Street-Side Privacy Storage Most important is that you posites in some attractive In populated urban and sub-jbe. a combination of solid mass ways.

One is to cut out laree urban areas where individual-1 openwork. Directly above I moll 4nnniiA.anrl.nrvwA the wall, decide how you're going to use the kitchen then plan it with counter and storage space next to each appliance, and choose easy-to-clean, durable counter tops, wall and floor surfaces. tongue-and-groove roof decking gives a strong, massive look, while the outer fringes of the roof can be a squares of colored felt and iity of house styling and privacy place them on the wall above both a problem, the Japa-your couch symmetrically ar-j ff some provocative ranged with equal amounts ofi clutter of Grandma's day is making its return. But today's fashion is for controlled clutter. An example of this Is the decorated wall over the sofa, with squares of felt on which a variety of favorite" objects is displayed.

Clutter, In the form of objects with sentimental, decorative or artistic value, has come back to the modern home. Banned In past years in favor of the empty, streamlined look that permitted only functional objects in a room, the balancing airy design of spaced Storage should be flexible to space around each. On theisoluno A courtyard in the Japanese2x4s laid on ed8e- allow for changes in appliances squares you can paste, hook manner fnr instance nrnvides! The most as 1 is, Adjustable hnth a dramatic entrance area as tne most handsome idea and some storage free Outdoor Season for House Plants Ends in Late August privacy for the for finishing is to stain the roof section to match the and street-sids home. or otherwise attach, silver, ceramic or glass plates, goblets, pictures, sculpture, clocks or anything else you fancy. The character of the accessories you choose for your controlled clutter can either har- siding, unless the siding is a glass bric-a-brac shelves also that you've been raising in from dividers' makes shifting easy.

Try to keep the kitchen ifrom being a passageway from the outside to the center of the home. The main component of such; look as though they'd be per borders or low select a courtyardJs its wall, or fence, jWf)od shade this the and this should be styled to, can be left raw t0 enmn imAnt th hnmp srrni- fect as plant stands Baskets monze or contrast with the young plants with fairly small roots and use containers no larger than necessary. Waterlogging to display plants and to use them for maximum effect Before you bring potted geraniums and the like indoors, thoroughly wash pots with a hose and inspect each plant for insects. tvio ititH nf mHPtPiv Period in which the room clt jweatner to a complimentary. wirkpr tackPt in manvldecorated.

If vour furniture isi.i. silvery tone. If choice house plants have been lummering outdoors, don't wait until the first snap of autumn to start moving them Into the house. Gardening experts say that late August is a preferred time for the move in most of the nation. It gives plants ample time to become accustomed to indoor living before furnaces are WVl Ik ill 1 III 11 autuviidi wiivi and contemporary in Transplanting a small plant sizes and shapes that are The treatment of the court- yard area itself will depend Reports Contributions into a large container of soil the market offer an interesting! mood, you can add a mellow touch with accessories in the The new, push-button insect may aggravate a type of dam textural background for bright Early American, oriental or sprays lor nowenng plants known as waterlogging.

geraniums, daisies or man- mrgeiy upon ine type oi terrain and soil present Every effort should be made to make plantings look as natural as possible 18th century French manner. Most house plants like light; golds makes de-bugging a quick and easy matter. ican styling is no more difficult than working with contemporary design, although contemporary design perhaps offers greater latitude of choice. Simplicity The courtyard fence can be a simple imitation of the house siding style, or it can be an Plants dnn't have to be lined ur yu can keep to the mod The best time to spray your turned on. up on a window sill.

Basketsern lQok with driftwood, con- and to utilize native shrubbery and flowers. and moist air. A good spot: a window with south, east or west exposure that's away from a radiator or stove. You may also want to start plants is early in the morning. KANSAS CITY.

Mo. (M The Church of the Nazarene reports that contributions to world missions has Increased 76 per cent in nine years -from $23,491,000 in 1949 to $39,085,000 in 1957. Officials credited the big jump to a "tithing the tithe" plan launched in 1949. can be hune along the side of aitemporary paintings and sculp thinking about different ways! If you're going to pot plants window fnr fHA mnlp In onelture, ceramics, lamps and ash- Relax Swollen Feet mere are several ways io setting, three wicker cruet bas- trays with contoured shapes display plants and you can kets hung along one side of a On the other hand, these super- individual niece correlated to spena a nine or a on meir breakfast nook window were modern forms may also be the house by use of identical fcy Propping Them Up. materials and finishes The) tomboy who propped her used to spice up rooms fur piateinciu.

'filled with geranium and philo- You can find charming dendron t0 become a replace- nished traditional style, feet up on chairs and tables popularity due to its compati- ,6 'ment for curtains. was benefiting her feet in an un vvitn noiaers ior pots to maKe bility with many types of archi To complete the picture, a Be Neat, Smart an airy addition to a picture; tecture and its inherent- i nlanter filled with more of the window. Mpu tall, narrow brass and, i'AmunH Hnn' OPEN M0N. FRI. A M.

to P.M. FELDMAN'S 91 SIXTEENTH The wall might be an eight- stancis on an extra aidwiuc win- ladylike maneuver. Constant standing and walking sends blood to the feet. The result may be tired, swol-! len feet Keeping feet up actually relaxes them. This is something to practice in pri-, vate.

I fvtiioi affair fnr va mnlp dow sill. Do you look through hv which Feedings wardrobe occasionally and de French Beauty Teaches Lesson House moisture cide that a dress or a pair of plants need light, and supplemental to thrive, in most tends five feet on either side. One intriguing design is made up of solid panels four feet in width which alternate with I feedings The teen-a who has. cases. turned into a professional! Hard-surfaced leaves such beauty, at say, 15 or 16, is not as ivy and philodendron look I shoes have seen better days and are now only good enough for "around the If you do, you've begun to adopt a pretty thoughtless attitude toward your home life and your family.

When a garment is too seedy to be seen by your friends and neighbors it jertajnjy jsa'lfair unusual. We all know such better when they re clean and shiny. iff girls, the ones who are much openwork of horizontal lxl slats spaced three inches apart Although the Japanese are known for their handling and use of natural woods, they are equally fond of clear, gay colors, and the solid panels of this feHceWgTilSepainteJ to match the house trim, while They'll benefit from an occasional washing, but you can shine them with harmless concerned with their own looks and nothing else really. They spend endlesshours experi to inflict it upon those who love you most. If you look well-groomed andjthe slats of the openwork can menting with lipstick and, sprays made I6'rthe purpose hairdos, pressing clothes and' of adding luster to leaves, shopping for new clothes.

to keep Indoor plants free Actually, a certain amount of, of some of the common insects this is not only normal but! such as mites, aphids, mealy essential to a-wel-gropmed bugs and others, requires peri- be left in their natural wood attractive while you're doing the housework, even so menial co'or- a task as scrubbing floors don'tf The "roof is of post and teen-ager. But when it becomes odic treatment or plants witn beam construction, but, again. an Insecticide. seem like drudgery. And you can look neat and smart at home without putting a sizable dent in the family budget.

an obsession, it a bore to everyone 'nearby. The making of a human being with the power to charm others has much more to it than a mere concern with a pert little face. Madame Recamier. a fam individuality ranks high when following the lead of our Far-Eastern friends. Rather than the usual type of beam, a Japanese double beam can be used.

This consists of two heavy 2x6 planks which are laid parallel two inches apart. One stout 4x4 post supports the double beam. Openwork The roof, like the wall, can Many of the insecticides intended for outdoor use contain chemicals not suitable or safe for indoor use. Play it safe by using insect bombs formulated for housr. plant use.

CHANGING MAKE-UP Everyone likes an occasional change. But refrain from ex WI WSm 0 NORM ADVERTISING. Ix. MAKE-UP TRICK Older women will find this make-up trick pleasing. When applying rouge, deepen the tone on the cheekbones and run it upward to the temples.

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