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AMERICAN HOMES AND GARDENS 



May, 1908 



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Plan of " Chuckles" 



A Stone Fireplace Is the Feature of " Chuckles," the House in the Woods 



house. It is ornamented by having an eight by eight blue 

 and red tile, alternating one with the other and creating an 

 individuality to the usual composition of a concrete walk. 

 The walk extends past the bungalow to the garden, at the 

 end of which there is built a little "House in the Woods," 

 which Mr. Ross uses for a study and calls "Chuckles." It is 

 a unique little building, with slab sides and stucco above, cov- 

 ered with a shingled roof which slopes down and furnishes 

 a covering for the porch at the front door. A Dutch door 



opened by a secret latch permits one to enter. It contains 

 just one large living-room, provided with a fireplace, book- 

 cases and paneled seats. The interior is stained with attrac- 

 tive colors, and gingham draperies of a check pattern are 

 hung at the windows. The ornaments of the room are com- 

 posed of a collection of trophies and souvenirs. Mr. William 

 Gardner Massarene, of New York, was the architect of both 

 the bungalow and the little "House in the Woods," two most 

 interesting structures — finely adapted to their environments. 



Rustic Steps from the Dining-room Porch Lead to the Pergola 



A Rustic Porch Is Built at the Front of the Bungalow 



