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Page xvi
... china that is to hold it . She turns the receptacle from time to time as she adds flowers to the bouquet . Thus she secures a well - balanced effect . Lighting Nothing lends so softening an effect to deco- rations xvi INTRODUCTION.
... china that is to hold it . She turns the receptacle from time to time as she adds flowers to the bouquet . Thus she secures a well - balanced effect . Lighting Nothing lends so softening an effect to deco- rations xvi INTRODUCTION.
Page xviii
... china , crystal , silver and linen . The hostess who studies and becomes effi- cient in arranging these beforehand - details and is fastidious in their execution is sure to be a success and being a success she can enjoy her own parties ...
... china , crystal , silver and linen . The hostess who studies and becomes effi- cient in arranging these beforehand - details and is fastidious in their execution is sure to be a success and being a success she can enjoy her own parties ...
Page 17
... china figure of cupid standing in the center of the bowl would be charming if candlesticks holding two candles each , with figures of cupids at their bases , stood halfway between the bowl and the ends of the table . Two " love birds ...
... china figure of cupid standing in the center of the bowl would be charming if candlesticks holding two candles each , with figures of cupids at their bases , stood halfway between the bowl and the ends of the table . Two " love birds ...
Page 26
... china was bordered with gold and the inverted flower bowl in the center under the candy jar had a gold band around its edge . The butter plates had a green and gold border . The candy jar was filled with hard , green candies and it ...
... china was bordered with gold and the inverted flower bowl in the center under the candy jar had a gold band around its edge . The butter plates had a green and gold border . The candy jar was filled with hard , green candies and it ...
Page 92
... china and paper cups for crystal . The Wooden Wedding At a wooden wedding the table could hold in its center a miniature porch box filled with posies ; plants with trellises or long sticks sur- mounted by gayly painted wooden birds ...
... china and paper cups for crystal . The Wooden Wedding At a wooden wedding the table could hold in its center a miniature porch box filled with posies ; plants with trellises or long sticks sur- mounted by gayly painted wooden birds ...
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Afternoon Tea ANNOUNCEMENT TABLE appropriate Armistice Day bags basket filled Birthday bonbons bouquet bowl filled breakfast bride and groom bud vases cake candy jars card party Card table covers cardboard center decoration centerpiece charming Chinese Christmas chrysanthemums cloisonné cloth Colonial compotes containing correctly set cranberries crêpe paper crystal daisy deco dessert dinner dishes doilies doll Easter lily effective electrolier encircled fans favors feature ferns filet lace filled with flowers flags flanked Football gifts glass guests Hallowe'en hanging heart-shaped box hearts hold holders holly honor hostess jack-o'-lantern Kitchen Showers linen low bowl Mah Jongg meat and salad ment miniature mound napkins nasturtiums night witches nuts or candies oak leaves old-fashioned picture placement cards plants prizes refreshments repast ribbons rose salad courses score pad covers served side silver stand suitable sun dial table and score table center table decorations table shown tally cards Thanksgiving Day theme tracery white and blue
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Page 10 - The idea of the going of the old year and the coming of the new is shown in the picture by the almost burned away and the newlylighted candles.