oc-plain-dealer 1924-03-24

Speaking of personality, suppose we were to start with cases. A room properly decorated is an instant revelation of the tastes of its owner. Take this one, a bedroom. A single bed has its side to the wall, above it in the center hangs a large embroidered tapestry and at the head stands a table with a lamp on it. The bed is entirely covered with green novelty cloth. Across, between two windows stands an antique table with drop leaves, one of the sturdy sort that has served in a peasant or farm kitchen. Over the table are hanging book-shelves. The windows are unusual in treatment, having a painted metal lambrequin from which hang printed linen curtains on rings that slide on a pole. The floor is covered with dull red and black linoleum with a single rug in front of the bed. On one side of the room is a large desk, across from it is a dresser with triple mirrors. The prints on the wall wants to use in a perfectly practical way. But he has some taste, some sensitiveness to surroundings (one sees that in the color chosen), likes to be well-groomed (that is told by the triple mirror), wants to sit on the table and not have it snap under him, and likes to read in bed. (His lamp is set exactly right for that and sheds plenty of light.) You have only to look at his room to read these strong characteristics. There is what we mean by personality in decoration. How shall you create it? Let your own personal tastes, your pet activities, your artistic expression, music, drawing, sewing—whatever it is, be shown forth in practical and tasteful arrangement. And your room will be alive—a reflection of your individuality. Can't you tell a number of definite traits of character by this room? Here it is. by a reading lamp whose shading in lavender and greenery gette. In the opposite corner oval table on casters, made of other pieces in color, is a breakfast set of yellow black china. There are three fine dressers—at least one is a vanity case, and the third chiffo-robe. On each are Venetian glass. Between the beds is a nightie with a bit of Dresden into a lamp. At the high-dows hang draped curtain printed and striped green t. Need you any further information to the owners and tastes? Other types of rooms are revealing and satisfying. Charming Breakfast Room Across, between two windows stands an antique table with drop leaves, one of the sturdy sort that has served in a peasant or farm kitchen. Over the table are hanging book-shelves. The windows are unusual in treatment, having a painted metal lambrequin from which hang printed linen curtains on rings that slide on a pole. The floor is covered with dull red and black linoleum with a single rug in front of the bed. On one side of the room is a large desk, across from it is a dresser with triple mirrors. The prints on the wall are gay in color, are caricatures of feminine fashions. Now, then, whose room is this? A He-Man's Room Well, it's a man's room, that's sure! And not an ordinary man—alas, many men are oblivious of their surroundings, and know a Morris chair and a smoking stand and that's all. No, this man is a regular he-man and has about him things he these strong characteristics. There is what we mean by personality in decoration. How shall you create it? Let your own personal tastes, your pet activities, your artistic expression, music, drawing, sewing—whatever it is, be shown forth in practical and tasteful arrangement. And your room will be alive—a reflection of your individuality. Can't you tell a number of definite traits of character by this room? Here it is. Twin Beds in Ivory The very first impression is that of ruffles, not very fluffy ruffles—but restrained ruffles, as it were. The twin beds are painted with gold, dulled to a deep ivory, with panels of flowers at head and foot. Each bed has its lavender taffeta spread, a single deep ruffle on either side edged with green. In one corner an upholstered chaise-longue is lighted Two charming breakfast rooms come to mind. The painted and black set in the one is likely reminiscent of some period. A checker board fittable. Dull yellow dishes belong to the table. Ed green scrim glass cushion at the many windows rated by linen drapes, striped green and dotted with stiff Chinese figures. There is a Do You Know? "Orange County's Finest Furniture Store" has a combined floor space of 22,000 square feet devoted to the showing of the latest in fine furniture. Established 1912 221 EAST CENTER STREET City in Decoration A reading lamp whose shade is twenty in lavender and green georgette. In the opposite corner is an al table on casters, matching other pieces in color. On it a breakfast set of yellow and black china. There are three fine large dressers—at least one is a dresser with a hanging mirror, another is vanity case, and the third is a coffe-robe. On each are bits of vetian glass. Between the beds is a night tattoo with a bit of Dresden made up a lamp. At the high windows hang draped curtains of lined and striped green taffeta. Need you any further introduction to the owners and their tastes? Other types of rooms are equally dealing and satisfying. Charming Breakfast Rooms charm, with reserve, about this small room. The other is a jolly sort of place—it has an invigorating effect in its gay color, and would be sure to dispel any before-breakfast grouch. A large pattern of parrots was chosen for the cretonne hanging, which were effectively edged with scallops of plain red. Eighteen inch squares of the cretonne containing the parrots were cut out and placed high on the wall—there with wood outlines they form a colorful frieze. Suggests Chinese Lacquer The dining set colored itself in dull red suggesting Chinese lacquer. Red and white china set the table, covered with linen runners. And at that, the red was not too prominent in the room, for the parrots rejoiced in blues, yellow and greens, on a cream ground and there were plenty of What healthy child will give two hoots for a pale pink bed spread covered with sheerest net muchly beruffled and with dainty round cushions covered with Italian lace? A real child wants to slide off the bed—and turn somersaults on it; play pirates under it and run across the room and tumble into it. He'd lots rather have good old husky gingham that will wash, than one of these you mustn't-touch sort of spreads. Simplicity in Nursery Simplicity is the keynote for the modern nursery. Painted furniture of the right height, linoleum floors, and washable rugs, shelves for toys and treasures, a few pictures, good books, not elaborate ones, these will form the right atmosphere and background for a healthy child. The living room—perhaps it is a trite saying but it must needs be liveable. Two periods now much before us are the Italian and the Spanish. Each is simple, practical, usable—that's why we like and use them. Simple bare wall spaces give abundant opportunity for richly embroidered hanging and pictures, or form excellent settings for carved and painted furniture. Elaborate iron work is characteristic of the Spanish period. This may be combined Charming Breakfast Rooms Two charming breakfast rooms are to mind. The painted gold black set in the one is strong reminiscent of some antique wood. A checker board floor is appropriate. Dull yellow pottery lies belong to the table. Tucked green scrim glass curtains sit at the many windows separated by linen drapes, striped with en and dotted with stiff little nese figures. There is a quaint red. Eighteen inch squares of the cretonne containing the parrots were cut out and placed high on the wall—there with wood outlines they form a colorful frieze. Suggests Chinese Lacquer The dining set colored itself in dull red suggesting Chinese lacquer. Red and white china set the table, covered with linen runners. And at that, the red was not too prominent in the room, for the parrots rejoiced in blues, yellow and greens, on a cream ground and there were plenty of them, what with the wall panels and the curtains. Let us stop in the nursery for a moment. Isn't it fine we are recovering so nicely from a spasm? It must have been a spasm or a fit, or something, that impelled people to mercilessly over-decorate the nursery; or else wax sentimental and make it utterly impossible with frilled net and point d'esprit. Regency Period in Favor Another period that has come into popular favor is the Regency. Simplicity, reserve and restraint are its keynote. It has the quality truly described by the word elegance. Very much lighter in feeling than the two periods just discussed, it will not appeal to all of us, nor will the price of owing -of- Fashionable Week March Fashions FURNITURE, TOO, HAS IT FASHION NEVER HAS IT BEEN AS SMART WHEN WERE LIVING ROOMS AND CHARMING ? DINING AND BEAUTIFUL ? BETING AND TASTE ALL THAT I QUALITY QUAI AND BEAUTIFUL? BEING AND TASTENALL THAT QUALITYQUAI W to visit our store new and fashi a tour of our st STROUP-BARNES FURNITURE COMPANY "Home of Cheerful Credit" "the real thing” be within our reach. Some of the Regency pieces, tables and desks especially, are beautifully comfortable, and practical in our modern homes. Arrangement has so much to do with comfort in a living room. A davenport with a long table at its back has become familiar. It is usually near the fireplace. A bit differently and just as comfortably one room placed its tow large pieces, table and davenport toward one end opposite a secretary desk. A smaller davenport at right angles to the fireplace was faced by a pair of upholstered chairs. This made an aisle to the fireplace; at the same time made a group arrangement, so that conversation might be facilitated among several people, seated together. Desks, tables and lamps were scattered about the walls, with hangings and mirrors to complete the picture. The drapes at the windows were high, tied back and spread out on the floors. A Chinese brass tenmple set, consisting of candlestocks, vases and incense burner, decorated the mantle. Post-War Furniture What period? Well—that of America in the four years following the great war will best describe it. A set of furniture for the dining room consists, year after year, of approximately the same pieces. A buffet, a serving table, a silver chest, always appear, with the dining table and chairs. Variation in silver chests, we find—low chests, and high chests—sometimes both to complete one dining set. Shall the high chest have glass or wooden doors? Glass doors reveal china or silver on the shelves, wooden doors conceal—well—it's a matter of personal taste. Finishes do not vary from year to year, because there is a certain standard of taste that is always pleased and satisfied with beautifully finished walnut, the general favorite. Inlays, trim, carvings enrich this wood. Details—chair coverings, nail heads, drawer pulls are subject to the greatest changes. One set up heavy handsome old tassels for drawer pulls, another, pairs of small brass handles, quiet in design. An elaborate dining set may boast petit point, or velvet with fringe for upholstery on its chairs. But mohair with patterns on plap colors has proved durable and most satisfactory. Nets of tables in lacquer finishes combine well and add a note of distinction to the room, pleantly devoted to eating. Appropriate china adds—there are many fine points to be decided on the relative merits of Italian pottery, subtle Wedgewood, translucent Spode, or brilliant lustre, and the use of each for a particular room. GORGEOUS FLOWERS BLOOM ON MILADY'S SHAWL Gorgeous indeed are the shawls that milady wears and that tempt her purse in the shops these days Beautiful and expensive, many of them. The one shown on the right is said to be worth $5,000 and is reputed to be the most beautiful and expensive shawl in the United States. Those on the left and center are also very lovely with long, silken fringes. All three were worn at the recent El Patie costume ball in New York. Unable Furniture March 24 to 29 Fashions in Furniture AS ITS FASHIONS, AND AS SMART AS IT IS TODAY. LIVING ROOMS SO COMFORTABLE CAMING? DINING ROOMS SO DIGNIFIED BEAUTIFUL? BEDROOMS SO FRESH-LOOKAND TASTEFUL? HERE YOU WILL FIND ALL THAT IS TRULY SMART, OF ENDURING QUALITY, AND NEVER COMMONPLACE. QUALITY FURNITURE—EVERY BIT OF IT. BEAUTIFUL? BEDROOMS SO FRESH-LOOKAND TASTEFUL? HERE YOU WILL FIND ALL THAT IS TRULY SMART, OF ENDURING QUALITY, AND NEVER COMMONPLACE. QUALITY FURNITURE—EVERY BIT OF IT. We Cordially Invite You to visit our store this week: note the wonderfully large and complete stock of new and fashionable furniture. Whether you are in the market now or not a tour of our store will be most valuable. SPECIAL NOTE The Furniture to be used at the Annual Spring Fashion Show, at the California Theatre, March 25 and 26, will be furnished by this store. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA