FOR THE HOUSE. 
Decorations for the house require to be much lighter than for church or any large building. 
A simple light wreath attached to the cornice has a very pleasant appearance, even if nothing 
more is done, but a little trimming around the windows and doors add but little to the labor, and 
CEILING FESTOONED. 
gives a completeness to the work that more than compensates for any extra trouble. The 
engraving shows a portion of a room pretty elaborately trimmed, and yet all the work is light, and 
the effect would be pleasing. If the ceiling is not too low, a few wreaths or festoons suspended 
from the cornice and looped up in the center, somewhat as shown in the first engraving, is desir- 
able for full decoration. The gas fixtures should also receive a little attention. 
PARLOR TRIMMED. 
In countries where the Ivy grows wild it is used freely for decorative purposes, and being an 
evergreen it can be obtained at all seasons. In America it does not succeed so well, but still can 
often be obtained, as it flourishes abundantly in the house with even half a chance, making a 
most rapid growth. Its leaves are so l^eautiful and contrast so finely with our common ever- 
greens that a little Ivy should be procured, if possible, and used where it will produce the most 
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