Pages could be written about each of these subjects but here are some of the main points boiled down to the most important facts. Again let me stress that taste, not money, is what counts most in decorating and that there are good values on the market.
Size of rug: except where scatter rugs are used, the style today is to have the rug follow the outline of the room, allowing a margin of from six to twelve inches between wall and rug around the entire room. In modern rooms and read more »
Clock and pewter: this arrangement of mere shelf over a fireplace is an informal one, easily followed. It is typical of early New England houses and appropriate today for rooms of informal character. If you have an ugly mantel, tear it out and do this. A carpenter could build a shelf over the fire opening suitable for the room. Any “treasures” of plates, china or pewter could be used in this fashion.
Your “collection”: if you are a collector and if not – why not, as it’s great fun of any amusing small objects, she shells, ten – cent – store animals, here read more »
